This Winter, StartingBlock is providing 8 businesses with the opportunity to participate in the Madworks Accelerator program.
The Madworks Accelerator
The Madworks Accelerator is a 11-week program, comprising tailored mentorship and building governance acumen. The program is industry agnostic. In addition to receiving a $6,500 grant and connecting them to entrepreneurial leaders in the community, we ensure that these organizations obtain a foundation in legal compliance, quality board management skills, and financial knowledge.
The program is open to both for profit and not-for-profit organizations that are domiciled in Wisconsin. Companies enrolled in the program have received:
Access to over $1M in perks and benefits
$6,500 in grant funding per participating team
1 year membership to StartingBlock (24x7 access), with an exclusive space at StartingBlock dedicated to Madworks companies
Regular access to Madworks & StartingBlock staff and connections to their network of mentors and experts
Meet The Companies
Arts + Literature Laboratory / Jolynne Roorda & Rita Mae Reese - Community-driven contemporary arts center that works to increase access to the visual, literary, and performing arts and arts education and build a thriving and connected local arts community.
Equability / Hilary Pham - Clothing adaptation service for people with disabilities.
Gift 'n Grow / Terri Martin - Fabric gift wraps that are upcycled, reusable, and trackable, allowing each gift giver and recipient to see the journey their gift wrap takes over its lifetime.
Nerdbugs / Dr. Ronak Mehta - Creator of lovable anatomical plush organs that are on a mission to teach about acceptance and inclusivity while celebrating health and wellness.
Puttable / Nicholas Hruskoci - At home golf company that allows people to practice the game they love in the comforts of their home while elevating their game and home style.
Samsara / Dr. Caroline Burkey - Simple and powerful remote group learning platform for the modern workplace that was created by an educator for educators.
SideShift / Canyon Pergande & Nick Lawton - Two-sided marketplace that connects college jobseekers with small/local businesses for part-time work.
Vadar Alpha / Stephen Pounds - Intelligence augmentation for the global supply chain, with a focus on removing freight waste with AI.