Building Startup Connections Across Wisconsin's Growing Tech Scene - Startup WI Podcast

Welcome to the Startup Wisconsin Podcast! Join hosts Jacob Miller and Andrew Verboncouer as they share their vision for building a thriving statewide tech startup community across Wisconsin. In this first episode: 🏛️ How we're supporting founders from Green Bay to Milwaukee to Madison 🎯 Our approach to year-round community building beyond just Startup Week 🤝 Plans for supper clubs, mentorship programs, and meaningful networking experiences 📅 What to expect from Startup Wisconsin Week 2025 (November 10-14) 👉 Featured Topics: → Wisconsin startup ecosystem → Tech entrepreneurship in the Midwest → Community building for founders → Startup networking and mentorship → Wisconsin venture capital and funding → Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison startup scenes 👉 Upcoming Guests Include: → Founders from Siren (Madison sales simulation platform) → Beth Ott from Starting Block Madison → Dan Fogarty on thought leadership → Casey Cammilleri, Sprocket Security → Ben from Fauna Bio (space hibernation research!) → Nick Myers, Red Fox AI exit story with Recovery.com Segments 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 00:39 - Meet the Hosts 04:03 - Startup Wisconsin Mission & Vision 05:40 - Why We're Doing This Podcast 11:08 - Types of Guests & Conversations 15:29 - Sponsor Message 16:56 - Government & Policy Discussions 17:41 - Community Building Philosophy 27:07 - Startup Wisconsin Week 2025 33:40 - How to Get Involved & Support 34:03 - Upcoming Guest Previews 37:07 - Outro & Contact Info 🔻 Connect With Us 🔻 Subscribe to the Startup Wisconsin Newsletter https://www.startupwi.org/ Upcoming Events (400+ every year) https://www.startupwi.org/events Follow us on LinkedIn   / startup-wisconsin   Interested in being a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Startup Wisconsin's mission is to connect, educate, inspire, and grow tech startup communities across the state - not just during events, but year-round. This podcast is part of that vision, creating deeper connections and sharing the knowledge that helps Wisconsin's startup ecosystem thrive.