EntrepreNews
Winter 2026
Greetings Alumni, Friends, and Innovators,
Our 2026 year is off to a busy start, and campus is once again full of energy and activity. In this quarter’s newsletter, we highlight several current students and alumni who are doing remarkable work in their entrepreneurial careers. Their stories showcase the creativity, persistence, and impact that make this community so special.
We also share some of the unique ways our students engage directly with entrepreneurs—through our Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch series and the Startup Learning Community’s recent field trip to Austin, TX.
Our lead story highlights a powerful collaboration made possible by the UW Environmental Awareness Fund gift. Through this partnership, the WSB Digital Marketing class and the UW Office of Sustainability are working together in ways that enrich our students’ real‑world learning while making a positive difference for the campus environment. And we are especially proud that Weinert Center alum Katie Kruger designed and teaches the course.
Wishing all of you the very best in 2026.
Sincerely,
Dan
Dan Olszewski
Director, Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship
Wisconsin School of Business
Highlights from our blog
Real World Implications
A hands-on marketing class project strengthens campus sustainability initiatives
Student Entrepreneur Profile: Caroline Stein
Sweet Caroline is baking up success
Happi Co and Bosslady Foods are Partners in Cream
Two UW founders’ partnership bring new innovative ice cream flavors to life
PartnerUp!
A fast-paced speed dating style event that allows for meaningful conversations and new collaborations
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch Program
Our signature event brings a diverse group of entrepreneurs to campus
StartUp Learning Community
StartUp and Business Connect Learning Community students take Austin, Texas by storm over winter break
Board Member News: Corey Capasso
Risk, resilience and building technology that matters was Corey’s path to innovation
Alumni Spotlight: Keaton Nankivil
Keaton continues to inspire the next generation of Badger entrepreneurs
Thank you for supporting Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Learn more about our distinguished board members.
Thought leaders in entrepreneurship making a difference.
Be inspired by our entrepreneurial students.
Stay connected with former classmates.
Business & Entrepreneurship Clinic News
Students fuse academics and practice by assisting faculty entrepreneurs and area businesses.
Initiative for Studies in Transformational entrepreneurship fosters research and programs on campus and in the community.