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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Dan White
DESCRIPTION:Dan White\, Co-Founder & CEO of Filament Games\n\n\n\nDan White shares lessons from building a technology company at the intersection of gaming and education. Drawing on 20 years of entrepreneurial experience\, Dan will discuss bootstrapping\, securing early funding\, achieving product-market fit\, leading multidisciplinary teams\, and creating long-term growth in competitive and evolving markets \n\n\n\nThis free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-dan-white/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch,Weinert Center,Weinert Workshops
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Steve Goldberg
DESCRIPTION:Steve Goldberg\, Co-Founder and Chairman\, Benchmark Securities\n\n\n\nSteve Goldberg is a proud University of Wisconsin alumnus. After a 30-year career at Edward Jones\, where he became one of the firm’s youngest General Partners\, Steve launched Benchmark Securities and helped grow it into a successful fixed income trading firm. He is passionate about entrepreneurship\, leadership development\, and creating opportunity through growth. \n\n\n\nThis free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-steve-goldberg/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch,Weinert Center,Weinert Workshops
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Reena Vokoun
DESCRIPTION:Reena Vokoun\, Founder & CEO of Passion Fit\n\n\n\nInterested in entrepreneurship\, startups\, or building a meaningful career? Reena Vokoun\, Founder and CEO of Passion Fit and former leader at companies like Google\, Yahoo\, and Reebok\, combines real‑world business experience with a passion for helping people thrive in their work and lives. This is a unique opportunity to hear honest insights about starting a business\, navigating career paths\, and growing as a leader. \n\n\n\nThis free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-reena-vokoun/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch,Weinert Center,Weinert Workshops
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Therese Merkel
DESCRIPTION:Therese Merkel\, Founder & Owner of Tricky Foods\n\n\n\nWhat happens when you leave a corporate career to pursue a passion? Therese Merkel shares her journey from project manager at Epic Systems to award-winning entrepreneur. What began as a creative charcuterie business during the pandemic has grown into a thriving Madison brand that has served more than 100\,000 customers and launched a national venture\, SNAXI. Hear lessons on taking risks\, building a business\, creating a memorable brand\, and turning passion into opportunity.This free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-therese-merkel/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch,Weinert Center,Weinert Workshops
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Chris Kolbe
DESCRIPTION:Chris Kolbe\, Founder of HyperNatural\n\n\n\nJoin Chris Kolbe\, founder of HyperNatural and former executive at Lands’ End\, J.Crew\, Polo Ralph Lauren\, and Kohl’s\, as he shares lessons from building brands\, leading innovation\, and launching a wellness-focused apparel company. Drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience\, Chris will discuss entrepreneurship\, product development\, sustainability\, and creating meaningful differentiation in competitive markets. \n\n\n\nThis free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-chris-kolbe/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch,Weinert Center,Weinert Workshops
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Howard Field
DESCRIPTION:Howard Field\, President & CEO of Greenfield Capital\n\n\n\nHoward Field will share insights on entrepreneurship\, innovation\, and sustainable business growth. From co-founding internet pioneer bamboo.com and personalization platform Picaboo to leading a global renewable energy company\, Howard shares lessons on scaling businesses\, navigating disruption\, building operational excellence\, and creating long-term impact across diverse industries. \n\n\n\nThis free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-howard-field/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Julia Knight
DESCRIPTION:Julia Knight\, Founder & CEO of Knight Vision\n\n\n\nJoin Julia Knight for insights on building brands that scale. A former marketing leader at Citizen and a trusted advisor to startups\, Julia has generated more than 2.5+ billion views online through her work. She will share practical strategies for brand building\, customer acquisition\, growth marketing\, and turning early-stage ideas into successful businesses. \n\n\n\nThis free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-julia-knight/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch,Weinert Center,Weinert Workshops
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Angie Peltzer
DESCRIPTION:Angie Peltzer\, Senior Manager\, New Business Innovation and Growth Incubator at Nsight\n\n\n\nJoin Angie Peltzer\, strategist\, entrepreneur\, and innovation leader\, for a discussion on turning ideas into impact. With experience spanning corporate innovation at Kohler and Kimberly-Clark\, leadership in the U.S. Department of Labor\, and founding mission-driven ventures\, Angie will share insights on innovation\, entrepreneurship\, leadership\, and creating sustainable growth across sectors. \n\n\n\nThis free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-angie-peltzer/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch,Weinert Center,Weinert Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T130000
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Ryan Browne
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Browne\, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Working Draft Beer Company\n\n\n\nCome hear entrepreneur and former brewery owner Ryan Browne share the real story behind launching—and eventually exiting—a $1.2M Madison startup. From passion to pitch decks\, COVID pivots\, financial risks\, and unexpected lessons\, Ryan brings honest insight into what building a business actually takes. Join us for a candid\, funny\, and practical look at entrepreneurship \n\n\n\nThis free event will be held in 4151 Grainger Hall. \n\n\n\nThe Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch program is sponsored by the law firm of Neider & Boucher\, S.C. We thank them for their support!
URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/distinguished-entrepreneurs-lunch-ryan-browne/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch,Weinert Center,Weinert Workshops
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