3 New Episodes 🎙️ The Startup Wisconsin Podcast


We are excited to announce the launch of the Startup Wisconsin Podcast!

Learn about Wisconsin's growing tech scene. Hear the stories of startups, founders, investors, and the incredibly generous people making it happen every single day.

Through in-depth video interviews we are creating a new home for Wisconsin's tech startup stories and more.

3 episodes now available!

From Madison to Milwaukee, Green Bay to everywhere in between – we're highlighting the untold stories of innovation happening right here in Wisconsin.

Ep 01 - Jacob Miller & Andrew Verboncouer

Building Startup Connections Across Wisconsin's Growing Tech Scene

It's us! Jacob and Andrew have been championing Northeast Wisconsin's startup community for over 10 years. Discover how Startup Wisconsin began and what's on the horizon.

Ep 02 - Beth Ott, Director of Entrepreneurial Programming

Evolving the Path to Entrepreneurship at StartingBlock in Madison

Through Beth's personal experiences, we dive into Starting Block's comprehensive program offerings, including their groundbreaking LEAP Year initiative - a "third option" for young adults beyond the traditional college-or-work binary.

Ep 03 - Nati Solomon Fett, CTO and Colin Guest, CEO

AI-Powered Sales Training: Syrenn Cofounders Share Their Journey

A conversation with Nati Solomon Fett and Colin Guest, the cofounders of Syrenn, a Madison-based AI-powered sales training platform that's reimagining how sales teams practice high-stakes conversations.

Upcoming episodes 👀

  • Dan Fogarty ("Thought Leadership" and Writing)
  • Casey Cammilleri (Building Sprocket Security)
  • Nick Myers, (RedFox AI Acquisition Story)
  • Ben Sajdak (Wisconsin-based Research for Fauna Bio)
  • Lonni Kieffer (Building and Growing SmartCert)
  • Christina Henderson (Launching Reliable Residence)
  • Jillian Bichanich (Growing Cubbi and Launching a 2nd Startup)
  • Shantanu Singh (AI Tools for Legal with Obviate.ai)
  • Laura Strong (Starting Valency Fund)

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