 Entrepreneurship Association
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Real companies.
Real entrepreneurs.
Real business plans.
Real strategic competition.
The Spring Semester is underway! Check back often for event updates, and don't forget to sign up early for all our events because we expect a lot of interest!
Would you like to add a testimonial? Send yours to testimonials@uwea.com and you could see yours on the website!
They gave away fantastic prizes! I won a $500 bike!
Matt Orvick
2nd year MBA 2005
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Past EA Events:
Summer Kickoff Fri 5/11/07 5:30-9:00 PM Wingra Boathouse The UWEA would like to invite everyone to our last event and the perfect Kickoff to Summer! We are excited to welcome Kris Dressler, founder of TurboTap, as our speaker and would like to thank Wingra Boats for hosting the event! This is a great opportunity to hear from an incredible entrepreneur and to attend a networking BBQ complete with drinks dispensed by TurboTaps new product, the Turbo Chill and free boat rentals.
Everyone is invited! Bring your friends & families to what will be a great evening to Kick Off finals week and Summer Break! Laminar Technologies, known for their flagship product the TurboTap, is a world-leader in understanding the fluid dynamics of draft beer. Their mission is to provide breweries, beer wholesalers, concessions operations and on-premise retailers with advanced products that make draft beer sales more profitable. With over 20 million TurboTap beers poured and clients like Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs) and Alpine Valley Music Theater, Laminar Technologies is a great example of making your passion (beer) a business! For More Information on TurboTap and Kris Dressler visit their website. Donations recommended ($5) at event. Wiscontrepreneur 100 Hour Challenge Kickoff Thu 4/19/07 5:00PM Red Gym Are you up for the 100-hour Challenge?
Learn about our entrepreneurial contest, and hear from student entrepreneur and Badger Basketball player Jason Chappell. SpeakerBrainReactions Thu 4/12/07 6:30-9:00 PM Best Western Inn On The Park A Night of Innovation and Creation: The successful startup Brain Reactions will be presenting to MAGNET and the Entreprenership Association on the techniques and methods that produce innovation and foster creativity. Find out how why clients like The United Nations, Bank of America Corporation, and the U.S. Peace Corps raved of Brain Reactions
Here is your chance to meet and hear about BrainReactions and what they do.
Members should RSVP to tylerleeper@uwea.com. WARF Forum / Social Thu 3/22/07 5:00-6:30 PM TBA TOPIC & SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Our Forums offer a unique opportunity to meet people involved in a particular industry. Normally we will have 3 businesses who will give a brief introduction to their business, before breaking into a question and answers session. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to get to know the speakers better in the after forum social. Women In Business W/MBA Wine Club Mon 3/19/07 8:00PM 501 N. Henry St The UW Entrepreneurship Association has partnered with the MBA Wine Club for an evening of wine and chocolate with local chocolatier, Nilda Miller of Nilda Chocolates. Nilda Chocolates opened this past July and has quickly become known as the local chocolate lovers best kept secret. Come talk with Nilda, a former police officer, and find out what inspired her to start making her chocolate creations and hear about the unique challenges she has faced in starting her own business. The cost for this event is FREE for all MBA Wine Club members and $15 for all non-MBA Wine Club members. RSVP's must be made by Wednesday, March 14th directly to Andrea Albrecht - acalbrecht@wisc.edu Payment for the event should be placed in Heather Pahl's mailbox (grad lounge) before the event date. For any questions please contact - Tim Staton - staton@wisc.edu - or Andrea Albrecht - acalbrecht@wisc.edu "Famous" Dave Anderson Thu 3/1/07 6:00PM Best Western Inn On The Park Join us as we welcome "Famous" Dave Anderson, Chairman Emeritus of Famous Dave's of America, recognized as one of the Hottest Restaurant Concept in America by Nation's Restaurant News.
Having founded three publicly traded companies on Wall Street and creating over 18,000 new jobs. Dave has been awarded a Bush Leadership Fellowship, received a Masters degree from Harvard University (without having an undergraduate degree), and recognized as Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year (in Minnesota and the Dakotas) by Ernst & Young, NASDAQ and USA Today. We will be enjoying a family style meal of some of Famous Dave's best food, including BBQ rib tips, Georgia Chopped Pork, and Roasted Chicken, all accompanied by several side dishes. For more information on Famous Dave's and Dave Anderson, please visit www.famousdaves.com Brown Bag Lunch: Grad/Undergrad Entrepreneurship Forum Tue 2/13/07 11:30-1:00 PM Grainger Hall Room 2020 Weinert Center Come Talk with current MBA students and find out more about their Entrepreneurial endeavors. Learn about the opportunities that they are pursuing, how they found them, and what got them there.
Bring your lunch and join in on this informal Q&A forum. UWEA Kickoff Thu 2/8/07 5:00-6:30 PM Grainger Hall Capitol Conference Center Room 5120 Discover how the UWEA promotes entreprenuership. Find out about upcoming events, social activities and career building opportunities. Laura Johnson, GE Healthcare Thu 11/30/06 6:00PM Fluno Center, Skyview Room The reservation deadline for this event has passed. If you missed the deadline but would still like to attend, please email your request to the UW Entrepreneurship Association. Here's the scenario: Your company has had some early-stage success, but needs to partner with a major corporation to really take off. But what will these giant companies look for in your high-tech start-up? How do you choose the right partner, and is this a fast-track to eventual acquisition? Laura Johnson, Director of Global Business Development for GE Healthcare, has the answers. Learn about an approach to entrepreneurship from the corporate perspective, and what you need to know as a entrepreneur working with the big businesses in this process. Laura Johnson's bio: Upon graduation from Bucknell University, BSEE & BA Management, Laura joined the Technical Sales Leadership Program with GE Industrial Systems. Laura held a number of sales & marketing positions prior to joining Healthcare in 2002. Since that time, Laura has completed over 5 transactions including the acquisition of IDX systems for $1.2B. Laura also has a MBA from Columbia Business School, Beta Gamma Sigma honors. Laura and her family live in Pewaukee, WI. ** Appetizers, dinner, dessert, beer and wine are included with your registration! ** Aaron Kennedy - Founder/CEO Noodles - Dinner Event Thu 11/2/06 7:00PM Noodles - State St. Join us the Thursday before homecoming to welcome back one of UW's most successful alumni, Aaron Kennedy, founder and CEO of the Noodles restaurant chain. Aaron will talk about some of his own personal business experiences growing this successful organization. Students, staff, and EA alumni are encouraged to attend! |
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