Lunch 'n Learn: Social Media Marketing 101
November 10, 11:30 AM [Chippewa-Valley]
This workshop is for business owners ready to level up their social media strategy. Not sure where to start? Start here.

Build Your AI Toolkit: When to Use AI, When to Stay Human
November 10, 12:00 PM [Virtual]
Learn a practical framework for using AI without sacrificing quality. Know when to use AI, what to automate, and when to keep work human. For professionals who want efficiency AND excellence—not AI slop.

Your Small Business Digital Presence
November 10, 2:00 PM [Chippewa-Valley]
Are you even discoverable online? Building Your Small Business Digital Presence

The Lessons Learned From 267 Startups with Mason Cook
November 10, 4:00 PM [Beloit]
Mason is the owner of Mastercraft Ventures, an industry and technology agnostic venture capital fund focused on leading pre-seed and seed investments in Wisconsin startups.

Fall Startup Career Fair
November 10, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Founders, students, early-career professionals are invited to come together for a reverse-pitch style career fair. Professionals and students who are excited about working in a startup environment can hear from founders with open roles, while founders can make connections that potentially put them on the path to their next hire!

Packer Tailgate & Social - Startup Wisconsin Week Kickoff
November 10, 5:30 PM [Green-Bay]
Kick off Startup Wisconsin Week 2025 with our startup community near the legendary Lambeau Field! Join fellow founders, investors, operators, and startup enthusiasts from across the state for an unforgettable evening of Packers football and genuine networking.

Envision THIS! Business Pitch Event
November 10, 5:30 PM [Fond-Du-Lac]
Envision THIS! In partnership with New North gives local entrepreneurs and small businesses the opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges and the public for cash prizes.

MadJS Monthly Meetup: Roundtable Discussion
November 10, 6:15 PM [Madison]
Continuing with our happy hour format for a while. Just a handful of JS developers talking about what they're working on and what new frameworks and tools catch their interest.

Packers Watch Party + Open Networking
November 10, 7:00 PM [Chippewa-Valley]
Cheer on the Packers + get a FREE drink ticket, courtesy of our sponsor The District, if you've pre-registered for any other SUCV events!

The 60 Minute Startup
November 11, 8:00 AM [Appleton]
Join us for The 60 Minute Startup, a fast-paced, hands-on experience where participants collaborate to turn raw ideas into startup pitches — in 60 minutes! ​This event is all about practicing innovation in action — perfect for entrepreneurs, students, and anyone curious about how ideas become ventures.

Women Entrepreneurs Panel
November 11, 3:00 PM [Green-Bay]
Your next chapter starts with someone else's story. Hear from three women who took the leap. From Wall Street to AI-powered staffing, aerospace compliance software to authentic branding, these founders bring diverse experiences and hard-won wisdom to share.

Fast Pitch Event - Appleton
November 11, 5:00 PM [Appleton]
Presenters have 4 minutes for their fast pitch presentation and will have up to 2 minutes for Q & A. The top two winners from the contest will receive prize money.

HATCH 2025 Pitch Competition
November 11, 5:00 PM [Chippewa-Valley]
HATCH 2025 is back—and this year, we’re going all in on startups! Whether you’re dreaming up your next big idea, cheering from the sidelines, investing in innovation, or shaping tomorrow’s economy, we want you in the room. Join us to witness the bold ideas, brave pitches, and bright futures shaping the Chippewa Valley.

Startup Supper Club
November 11, 5:30 PM [Green-Bay]
Join us for a private meal and drinks on us, with lots of networking with other like-minded founders, investors, and builders. We want to make the conversations are really fruitful and meaningful for you, so we’re curating attendance through applications.

2025 Accelerate Pitch Competition
November 11, 5:30 PM [Sheboygan]
Join the startup community in Sheboygan to see local entrepreneurs pitch for their chance to win a cash prize and advance to the next round at TitletownTech

Celebrating Women in SEO: A Panel & Networking Event
November 11, 5:30 PM [Milwaukee]
SocialSurge Marketing invites you to an evening of connection and learning at Celebrating Women in SEO: A Panel & Networking Event! Whether you’re a marketing professional, business owner, student, or anyone interested in the industry, this event is a great opportunity to expand your network and hear from local women leaders in SEO.

Startup Resources + Coffee
November 12, 7:00 AM [Green-Bay]
​Start your day with coffee, new connections, and the startup resources you need to grow your business! ​Join us for a casual morning gathering where entrepreneurs and founders can meet face-to-face with key resource providers from the Green Bay area.

November SaaS Club: Inside the 2026 Corporate Technology Roadmap
November 12, 8:00 AM [Milwaukee]
What will corporate technology leaders be prioritizing in 2026—and how can startups align to meet those needs? At this special SaaS Club session, six leading CIOs and CTOs will share an inside look at their upcoming technology roadmaps.

B2B SaaS Club: Inside the 2026 Corporate Technology Roadmap
November 12, 8:00 AM [Milwaukee]
At this special SaaS Club session in partnership with the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, six leading CIOs and CTOs will share an inside look at their upcoming technology roadmaps. They’ll highlight the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping their strategies for the year ahead, from AI adoption and cybersecurity to data governance and more.

StartingBlock's Coffee and Community for Startups: Eldercare Founders
November 12, 9:00 AM [Madison]
An engaging conversation with Yolanda Shelton-Morris, as we talk about the future needs of eldercare. Join fellow founders building the future of aging for an intimate gathering focused on AgeTech and eldercare solutions.

Startup Week: Free Work Day
November 12, 9:00 AM [Madison]
In celebration of Startup WI Week, StartingBlock Madison is hosting a free work day. All Day Pass fees will be waived for November 12th.

Build Prototypes Faster: AI Workflows for Designers
November 12, 12:00 PM [Virtual]
​Bridge the design-to-development gap with an AI workflow using tools like Cursor or Claude Code that turns Figma mockups into functional web experiences. This session will walk through how designers and product teams can use AI to create high-fidelity prototypes without writing code from scratch.

Southeast Wisconsin Pitch Perfect competition
November 12, 4:00 PM [Kenosha]
The Southeast Wisconsin Pitch Perfect competition will bring the region’s brightest entrepreneurial talent center stage on November 12, 2025, at the newly opened Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC).

Envisioning Startup Success Using Design Thinking with Brett Gabrielatos
November 12, 4:30 PM [Beloit]
Brett specializes in business innovation using her extensive human-centered design thinking strategies. As a business consultant working across diverse industries, she is able to quickly assess viable strategies that balance market and consumer insights, growth possibilities, and process improvment using Agile thinking and practices.

November Code + Brews
November 12, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.

Project Work Night
November 12, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Designed for those who take their goals seriously and want to go further. It’s more than just a work session—it’s a space where motivated entrepreneurs can dedicate focused time to their projects while being surrounded by others who are equally committed.

November Global AI Milwaukee User Group Meeting
November 12, 5:15 PM [Milwaukee]
Most folks aren’t using AI where it counts. In this talk, you'll learn how to use the latest Generative AI tools to accelerate your development flow and get stuff done.

Appleton Founder Stories: Ben Ganther (Odyssey Climbing + Fitness)
November 12, 5:30 PM [Appleton]
​Join us as Ben shares lessons learned from starting and scaling Odyssey Climbing + Fitness — from navigating the startup challenges of a capital-intensive business to building a brand rooted in experience, inclusivity, and movement. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or outdoor enthusiast, you’ll leave inspired.

Musky Tank Mixer | Idea, Start, Grow!
November 12, 6:00 PM [Chippewa-Valley]
Two successful entrepreneurs, Danielle Goss from KulMocks and Anthony Nied from Flowering Lawns, will share their stories and advice.

2025 Lighthouse Launch Pitch Contest
November 12, 6:00 PM [Door-County]
The Lighthouse Launch is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and small businesses to take four minutes to pitch their business or idea to a panel of local judges.

FOR-M Founder Showcase
November 12, 7:00 PM [Milwaukee]
The FOR-M Founder Showcase is an incredible celebration of innovative ideas, the entrepreneurial journey, and Milwaukee's growing tech startup ecosystem. Join us for this free event to meet Milwaukee's newest batch of startup founders! You'll hear inspiring pitches and enjoy quality networking. Snacks and beverages provided.

WI Small Business Summit & Celebrate Small Business Luncheon
November 13, 8:00 AM [Chippewa-Valley]
All-day program (8am-4:30pm) with workshops on finance, taxes, marketing & AI, business labs, expert consultations, and Small Business luncheon celebrating regional businesses & Wisconsin's Small Business Person of the Year.

SBDC Digital Marketing and Social Media Conference
November 13, 8:30 AM [Madison]
In this all-day conference, you will learn how to engage your customers and prospects online through your website and social media and track your activities so that you know what is working and what needs to be adjusted.

Lunch with a Founder featuring Rogers Jeffrey Leo John
November 13, 12:00 PM [Madison]
Join us for our November Lunch with a Founder featuring Rogers Jeffrey Leo John, Co-founder and CTO of DataChat Inc. These part educational, part networking events are the perfect way to meet other founders in the region, learn from other people's entrepreneurial journeys, and get plugged in to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Wisconsin.

Pitch Greater Green Bay
November 13, 4:00 PM [Green-Bay]
Pitch Greater Green Bay, in partnership with New North and Headway, puts idea-to early-stage startups in front of a judging panel and an audience.

Level UP: The Manitowoc County Pitch Contest
November 13, 5:00 PM [Manitowoc]
Level UP: The Manitowoc County Pitch Contest provides aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs with the opportunity to present their business idea to a panel of experts with the hope of winning a cash prize.

Marquette Invitational
November 13, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
The Marquette Invitational is a business model pitch competition that brings together top student entrepreneurs from select colleges in the greater-Milwaukee and surrounding area to compete for their share of $22,000 in seed money!

Madison Python Book Club Retrospective
November 13, 6:30 PM [Madison]
The MadPy Book Club recently read 4 books on technical systems. This month, Eric and the group will present what we've learned from each. Join us for a brief review of texts on the backbone of modern software.

The Case for Curiosity: Why Discovery-Driven Research Matters
November 13, 7:00 PM [Madison]
he Morgridge Institute for Research invites you to a panel discussion on how open-ended exploration transforms lives and sparks innovation. Experts will highlight how investments in curiosity lead to breakthroughs in health, industry, and society — and why fostering discovery-driven research is essential for the future.

Sip & Sync in Kenosha
November 14, 8:30 AM [Kenosha]
Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WIT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

Startups + Coffee (Appleton)
November 14, 8:30 AM [Appleton]
​Kick off your Friday with great conversations and a coffee on us! A casual bi-weekly meetup where local founders, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers connect over a cup of coffee. Whether you’re building something new, exploring ideas, or just want to meet others in the startup community, this is the perfect way to start your day.

Bridge Design and Development: Automating Figma-to-Jira with MCPs
November 14, 10:00 AM [Virtual]
​Design and development don't have to live in separate worlds. Discover how custom MCPs can automatically convert design tokens into developer-ready configs, generate Jira tickets with embedded design context, and keep your team perfectly in sync — all without manual handoffs.

Harnessing AI for Websites that Work
November 14, 11:00 AM [Chippewa-Valley]
Learn how to take your business online—fast and smart—with AI tools that help you plan, design, and launch your website the right way.

Collaborating Beyond Organizational Boundaries | WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday
November 14, 12:00 PM [Virtual]
Discover practical frameworks and tools for embracing open innovation, future-proofing your organization, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. This is your opportunity to explore cutting-edge collaboration practices and lead the way in shaping the future of innovation management.

Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Closing Keynote w/Emily Laird & Zach Halmstad
November 14, 1:00 PM [Chippewa-Valley]
We’ll wrap the week with two powerful keynote speakers who embody what it means to “become resourceful” — Emily Laird and Zach Halmstad.