About Us
We connect and grow Wisconsin's tech and startup ecosystem
What is Startup Wisconsin?
Startup Wisconsin is the statewide hub for founders, investors, operators, and innovators.
Since 2017, our mission has been to connect, educate, inspire, and grow tech and startup communities across Wisconsin. Helping people find events, resources, capital, and each other.
Visit StartupWI.org to learn more.
How we do it
Statewide events calendar
We dig up, aggregate, and curate events so you don’t have to. A single place to find startup and tech events across Wisconsin.
Intentional experiences
From Startup Wisconsin Week to exclusive Startup Supper Clubs for founders, we help craft incredible ways to get people together.
Podcast
Conversations with Wisconsin founders, builders, investors, and the community leaders making things happen.
Amplify stories & conversations
We curate and share news and important conversations happening across the ecosystem on LinkedIn.
Startup programs directory
Find accelerators, incubators, and support programs currently available for founders with new ideas or startups looking to grow.
Pitch contest listings
Discover the current funding competitions and pitch opportunities happening across Wisconsin.
Funding directory
Connect with Wisconsin-based investors and capital sources like venture capital firms, angel investors, grant opportunities, and more.
The team
Andrew Verboncouer
Founder
Community builder and product leader helping founders validate and scale. Andrew serves as a steward for Startup WI's statewide vision and partnerships. He's also a Partner & CEO at Headway and Intermode.
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Jacob Miller
Marketing Director
Known as "The Startup Wisconsin Guy," Jacob curates statewide events, resources, and stories to make Wisconsin's startup scene easier to navigate. He’s also the Marketing & Brand Manager at Headway and Intermode.
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Get involved
Want to help us with our mission? Here’s some simple ways you can get involved and collaborate with us.
- Submit your event for the statewide calendar
- Pitch a story or become a guest on the podcast
- Partner or sponsor statewide programming
- Volunteer as a mentor, host, or event organizer
Conctact us at hello@startupwi.org to learn more.
