Events

Sara Parthasarathy and Partha Sabniviss, co-founders of Flavor Temptations Join us to meet Sara Parthasarathy and Partha Sabniviss, co-founders of Flavor Temptations. This business from Madison offers simple, convenient Indian spice kits and curry sauces, making Indian cooking accessible. As Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Brand Ambassadors, they’ve donated over 100,000 meals to fight hunger. Their…

John McKenzie, Owner of McKenzie Apartment Company Ever wondered about entrepreneurship in the real estate industry? Born and raised in Madison, John McKenzie, owner of McKenzie Apartment Company, began his real estate career in Houston in 1979. After a successful tenure with Hines, he co-founded McKenzie-Smith, renovating historic hotels and developing retail centers. Returning to…

Bob Tinker, Managing Partner of Metamorph Partners Meet Bob Tinker, Managing Partner of Metamorph Partners. Bob enjoys building companies from early stage to thriving businesses. As former CEO and Co-Founder of MobileIron, he led the company from inception to over $150M in revenue and an IPO in 2014. Previously, he was VP of Business Development…

Susie Younkle, Program Director for MERLIN Mentors Come join us to meet Susie Younkle who coordinates MERLIN Mentors’s 100+ volunteer mentors and supports its many early-stage entrepreneurs. She also helps start and grow businesses with a particular focus on the financial aspects of startups. She currently manages accounting for a few Madison-area small businesses including…

Amy Fensch, Senior Manager, Head of Americas Partner Digital, Omnichannel, HP, Inc. Join Amy Fensch, Senior Manager at HP to discover the importance of delivering optimal customer experiences. Amy, with 19 years at HP, leads digital transformation efforts and has held various roles in sales, business development, and channel management. She launched HP's Instant Ink…

Tim Sanders, Founder and CEO of Silent Donor Join us to meet UW alumnus Tim Sanders, Founder and CEO of Silent Donor. Tim created Silent Donor to facilitate fully anonymous, tax-deductible donations. The platform allows donors to send their contributions to the AnonDo Fund, which then transfers the funds to specified charities without revealing donor…

Sarah Van Caster, Vice President of Product Marketing at Varicent Come meet Sarah Van Caster, a go-to-market professional in high-tech, driving sales and revenue through customer-focused solutions. As VP of Product Marketing at Varicent, she leads enterprise software strategies. Her previous roles at Anaplan, Apttus, and Oracle highlight her expertise in B2B marketing and product…

HappiCo featuring Sam Rockwell, Justin Samuels, and Jeremy Reich Come join us to learn about HappiCo which has grown exponentially leading to the birth of additional brands, including Dr. Bombay Ice Cream with Snoop Dogg. The company is now a multinational manufacturer, supplying products under both brands to retailers such as Walmart, Whole Foods, Costco,…

Jill Enos, TitletownTech Managing Partner Interested in understanding investing and operating early-stage ventures? Join Jill Enos, Managing Partner at TitletownTech, who has experience in venture-backed enterprises and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Jill also worked with Fortune 50 innovation leaders at StageThree and co-founded the New Venture Foundry, an early-stage investment group. This free…

Marina Bloomer, Founder of Stellar Tech Girls Meet Marina Bloomer, founder of Stellar Tech Girls, a company empowering girls and non-binary kids ages 9-14 through creative, hands-on STEM programs. With degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and an MBA from UW-Madison, Marina's career includes roles at GE Aviation, SpaceX, and Ursa Major Tech. She now…