Startup Wisconsin Podcast

Building Startup Connections Across Wisconsin's Growing Tech Scene


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Welcome to the Startup Wisconsin Podcast! Join hosts Jacob Miller and Andrew Verboncouer as they share their vision for building a thriving statewide tech startup community across Wisconsin.

In this first episode:

🏛️ How we're supporting founders from Green Bay to Milwaukee to Madison

🎯 Our approach to year-round community building beyond just Startup Week

🤝 Plans for supper clubs, mentorship programs, and meaningful networking experiences

📅 What to expect from Startup Wisconsin Week 2025 (November 10-14)

 

Featured Topics:

→ Wisconsin startup ecosystem

→ Tech entrepreneurship in the Midwest

→ Community building for founders

→ Startup networking and mentorship

→ Wisconsin venture capital and funding

→ Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison startup scenes

 

Upcoming Guests Include:

→ Founders from Siren (Madison sales simulation platform)

→ Beth Ott from Starting Block Madison

→ Dan Fogarty on thought leadership

→ Casey Cammilleri, Sprocket Security

→ Ben from Fauna Bio (space hibernation research!)

→ Nick Myers, Red Fox AI exit story with Recovery.com

 

Segments:

00:00 - Intro & Welcome

00:39 - Meet the Hosts

04:03 - Startup Wisconsin Mission & Vision

05:40 - Why We're Doing This Podcast

11:08 - Types of Guests & Conversations

15:29 - Sponsor Message

16:56 - Government & Policy Discussions

17:41 - Community Building Philosophy

27:07 - Startup Wisconsin Week 2025

33:40 - How to Get Involved & Support

34:03 - Upcoming Guest Previews

37:07 - Outro & Contact Info

🔻 Connect With Us 🔻

 

Subscribe to the Startup Wisconsin Newsletter

https://www.startupwi.org/

 

Upcoming Events (400+ every year)

https://www.startupwi.org/events

 

Follow us on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-wisconsin/

 

Interested in being a guest? Reach out!

[email protected]

 

Startup Wisconsin's mission is to connect, educate, inspire, and grow tech startup communities across the state, not just during events, but year-round. This podcast is part of that vision, creating deeper connections and sharing the knowledge that helps Wisconsin's startup ecosystem thrive.

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Startup Wisconsin PodcastBy Startup Wisconsin, Jacob Miller