Alumni
The Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship is committed to become the leading entrepreneurship and enterprise development program recognized throughout the world for its education, scholarship, and service. The ongoing support of our alumni and the lifelong connection to UW–Madison helps to shape and strengthen our program.
Stay Up-to-Date with Weinert Center Alumni
![Jake Piekarski](https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Jake-Piekarski-2400-1600-512x341.jpg)
Sharks in the Snow: Fin-tastic Finish Reeling in $150,000
![Saurabh Bhandari](https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Saurabh-2400x1600-1-512x341.jpg)
Alumni Spotlight: Saurabh Bhandari
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Board Member News: Alex Ehrnrooth
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Board Member News: Zach Ellis, Jr.
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship
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Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Showcase
Make a Gift to the Weinert Center
Your continued support of our programs is greatly appreciated. If you wish to make a donation to the Weinert Center, you can make a gift online.
You can also make a gift by phone by calling the UW Foundation at (608) 263-4545 or by calling Dan Olszewski at (608) 265-3959. If you call the foundation, please reference your support for the Entrepreneurs Forward Fund/Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship Fund #112171209.
Interested in becoming a Wisconsin Forward Partner? Read our blog post on how you can contribute.
Companies Started by Alumni and Current Students
Weinert Center alumni and students are making an impact as entrepreneurs in all types of industries. Learn more about their companies: