EntrepreNews
Summer 2026
Greetings Alumni, Students, Friends, and Innovators,
In just a couple of weeks, campus will come alive as we welcome both returning and new students. While things are quieter during the summer months, there is still a great deal happening across our community.
In this quarter’s newsletter, we highlight several of those summer activities, along with other important developments since our last update. This includes some of the ways the Wisconsin School of Business is incorporating AI into the classroom experience.
We also share highlights from the speakers who joined us this spring as part of the Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch Series, and we introduce the new faculty director for the Sellery Hall Startup Learning Community. In addition, you will find inspiring stories about the entrepreneurial journeys of our alumni. These stories demonstrate how entrepreneurial skills can create impact, whether you are building your own venture or driving innovation within a larger organization. They also remind us what makes UW-Madison such a special place and how our alumni continue to strengthen it for future generations.
Wishing you a wonderful final few weeks of summer.
Sincerely,
Dan
Dan Olszewski
Director, Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship
Wisconsin School of Business
Highlights from our blog
AI in Entrepreneurship
John Surdyk incorporates AI into the entrepreneurship curriculum
University Pitch Competition
Student startups highlight the strength of UW’s founder-first culture
Morgridge Entrepreneurial Bootcamp 2026
UW students discover the opportunities, challenges, and rewards of entrepreneurship through an immersive week of learning and innovation.
Arts Business Competition
Seventeenth annual competition showcases the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of UW–Madison students.
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch Program
Entrepreneurs share candid lessons on leadership, resilience, and the realities of building a business.
StartUp Learning Community
It is the changing of the guard as Maia Donohue takes over the reigns as Faculty Director from John Surdyk
Board Member News: Troy Vosseller
From campus startup to global impact, Troy’s entrepreneurial journey comes full circle
Alumni Spotlight: David Hanley
For David, uncertainty is not a risk to avoid but an opportunity to create the future
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