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Wednesday, August 20
 

8:30am CDT

Wisconsin Founders and Funders Breakfast
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Join other founders, investors, and innovators in the Wisconsin ecosystem for breakfast with Hyde Park Venture Partners, a Chicago-based early stage venture capital firm who invests in midwest-based companies, for a community event focused on helping companies raise their first or second round of institutional venture capital.

Hosted by Hyde Park Venture Partners

Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Hollander Grand Cafe - Hilldale 701 Hilldale Way Madison, WI 53705

3:00pm CDT

Happy Hour! Startup Finance & HR: What Founders – and Investors – Care About
Wednesday August 20, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Enjoy free drinks and light hors d’oeuvres! This session is built for early-stage founders who want to set their startups up for long-term success. We’ll break down the essential accounting, tax, financial, and HR strategies you need to get right from the beginning—whether you’re gearing up for your first raise or just getting started. Learn how to build a back office that supports growth, avoids costly missteps, and earns investor confidence. Expect practical advice, real-world examples, and a chance to ask your burning questions.
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Marnie Farrell

Office/Tax Admin, Fine Point Consulting
Wednesday August 20, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
The Cooper's Tavern (2nd floor) *20 W. Mifflin St
  Free, In Person

4:00pm CDT

EdTech Entrepreneur Exchange
Wednesday August 20, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Join us for an engaging gathering of EdTech entrepreneurs, product leaders, researchers, funders, and policy advocates. The EdTech Entrepreneur Exchange is a unique opportunity to network, collaborate, and share insights on the future of education technology. Whether you're building tools for K-12, higher ed, workforce development, or lifelong learning, this event offers space to exchange ideas, find partners, and uncover new opportunities. The program includes open networking and small-group discussions focused on building solutions that are inclusive, scalable, and research-informed. Appetizers and drinks will be available.

Hosted by Flexion, Inc. & Filament Games
Event Organizers
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Jennifer Javornik

Chief Partnerships Officer, Filament Games
Jennifer Javornik is an international speaker and thought leader on the topics of game-based learning and games for positive impact. As a video game executive specializing in partnerships, revenue growth, and entrepreneurship, Ms. Javornik is currently the Chief Partnerships Officer... Read More →
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Wednesday August 20, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
TBA TBD somehwere downtown

5:00pm CDT

Happy Hour with Venture Capitalists
Wednesday August 20, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Venture capital fund managers from seven Wisconsin venture capital funds will be at the August 20 Jazz at Five performance on the South Hamilton side of the Capitol Grounds, across the street from Wonder State Coffee and the Best Western Park Hotel. The Badger Fund of Funds is sponsoring the event and will provide free beer for attendees. Come enjoy a beautiful Wisconsin evening and engage in some hot conversation about the Money for Minnows investments strategy and the future of venture capital in Wisconsin.

Hosted by Badger Fund of Funds
Event Organizers
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Larissa Yenkey

Analyst, Badger Fund of Funds
Wednesday August 20, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Wisconsin State Capital Square on the South Hamilton side of the Capitol Grounds, across the street from Wonder State Coffee and the Best Western Park Hotel
  Free, In Person
 
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