Wisconsin Technology Council announces luncheon centering on state’s angel, venture activity

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Join the Wisconsin Technology Council for an update on Wisconsin’s angel and venture activity Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

The luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on John Nolen Drive. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon, and the presentation at 12:30 p.m. Registration is also available online.

Panelists include:

  • Lorrie Heinemann, president and chief executive officer of the Madison Development Corp., which operates a successful venture debt fund;
  • Todd Sobotka, executive director of BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation, which has invested more than $10 million in more than 70 tech startups since its creation in 2013; and
  • Greg Williamson, director of the newly established $50 million Wisconsin Investment Fund. The fund was created by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to fuel innovative small businesses in Wisconsin.

Tech Council President Tom Still will moderate. He will be joined by Tech Council Investor Networks Director Joe Kremer, who will provide highlights of “The Wisconsin Portfolio” report from July and provide an early, partial update on 2023 figures.

This luncheon is sponsored by the Dane County Regional Airport.

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