StartingBlock Madison

Board service isn't a secret club, but nobody hands you a map. Her Network this month welcomes Pat Setji, Co-Founder of CuroNow, as the guest speaker leading a conversation about a seat at the table through the board.

Attendees will learn about:
- the different types of boards
- what you actually get out of serving (and whether it's worth your time)
- how to find the right board and get selected, including platforms like
- what boards really do behind closed doors.

Plus, honest answers to the questions you're afraid to ask out loud. Come curious, leave with a plan. RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04l0_QY0

June's 1 Million Cups Madison, WI presenters are talking tasty innovation!

Firoz Khimani is the founder of Mock and Co. Mock & Co. serves up tasty traditional Wisconsin beverages without the added hangover. The non-alcoholic drinks are made in small batches and lack the typical "watered-down" mocktail issue.

Stella Buckley is the founder of Stellie's Ice Cream (you can visit her on East Wash!) has some delicious scoops of fun flavors. Stellie's Ice Cream blends science, sustainability, and sentiment in each scoop of our premium ice cream.

Listen to their pitches on Wednesday, but make sure to RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04jcLWD0

PLUS! Stay after for the casual conversation with VCs during VC Office Hours.

FedEx. GoDaddy. Sperry Shoes. Sports Clips. KFC. Walmart. All founded by veterans.

Veterans leadership skills directly correlate with a higher rate of startup success, according to D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University. Other vital attributes learned from the military include: problem-solving and teamwork.

We are excited and proud to work with Associated Bank to provide a program specifically for the men and women who have served, as well as immediate family members of veterans.

Re-entry into society can be hard, but many returning heroes have made their own path with entrepreneurship. Apply now for the free, 12-week business accelerator to start making your business idea a reality: https://hubs.li/Q04fyRmz0

Central Wisconsin Women Veterans Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce