Events
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch Program
Hear success stories from local experts
Local entrepreneurs tell their unique stories and share their expertise and knowledge. This casual, fun, and informal environment provides an opportunity to build your network, ask questions and receive advice.
Lunch is provided, and it’s free!
The sessions occur over the lunch hour on Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters from 12:15-1:00 p.m. and are free, but please RSVP using the link listed in each event.
Upcoming lunches
Jan 28
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Carrie Thome
Wednesday January 28, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Feb 4
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Lyndon Lattie and Lonni Kieffer of SmartCert
Wednesday February 4, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Mar 11
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch Program: Mike Trigg
Wednesday March 11, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Mar 18
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Katie Lorenz
Wednesday March 18, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Apr 8
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: David Gilberg and Adam Ross
Wednesday April 8, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Apr 15
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Joe Hamilton
Wednesday April 15, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
All Upcoming Entrepreneurship Events
A wide range of events including workshops and discussions are held on the UW–Madison campus for anyone interested in entrepreneurial topics.
Jan 28
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Carrie Thome
Wednesday January 28, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Feb 4
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Lyndon Lattie and Lonni Kieffer of SmartCert
Wednesday February 4, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Mar 11
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch Program: Mike Trigg
Wednesday March 11, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Mar 18
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Katie Lorenz
Wednesday March 18, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Apr 8
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: David Gilberg and Adam Ross
Wednesday April 8, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm
Apr 15
Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Joe Hamilton
Wednesday April 15, 2026 | 12:15pm–1:00pm