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"We're the good guy hackers." Meet Sprocket Security.
From an 8-person team gearing up for Series A to a 50-employee company nationally recognized, @SprocketSec has grown alongside StartingBlock Madison.
Read the full story of Sprocket's rise: hubs.li/Q04xXXqq0
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One article sparked a new venture, but a new company was never in the plans.
Rukmini Banerjee and CuroNow in the latest @StartupWisc Podcast episode!
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#StartupWisconsinPodcast #StartingBlockMadison
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We're excited to be part of the UW Entrepreneurship Kickoff!
Join us and 30+ entrepreneurship orgs across campus at UW–Madison's Entrepreneurship Kickoff this Sunday, Sept 20, 5:00–8:00 PM at the Great Hall, Memorial Union
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Most of us wait to feel inspired before we start something. Meghann Rapp just liked dogs and wanted her kids to have something to do—that's the whole reason she started training service dogs.
Learn about it: hubs.li/Q04xxfnt0
#StartingBlockMadison
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The problem with growing a small team: your space can't keep up.
The fix: a private office at StartingBlock Madison, built for teams your size.
Under 1,000 sq ft, month-to-month. Your business, upgraded.
Tour Suite 225 before someone else snags it: hubs.li/Q04wgRMf0
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Do numbers dancing around when you start to think about your startup's finances?
Alicia Greer from Berndt CPA LLC will break down!
📅 September 15
🕰️ 12-1PM
📍 2nd Floor Classroom
🥪 Lunch Provided
RSVP ➡️ hubs.li/Q04whnsM0
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EntreCon Midwest 2026 is coming to Beloit on September 15–16, and StartingBlock is proud to support this powerful regional event.
Learn more: hubs.li/Q04vbr9j0
USE CODE "SBM26" to get a $100 discount on the 2 Day ticket price
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Therese Merkel-Hamadi wasn't planning to become an entrepreneur.
Tricky Foods was born, "completely out of whim," but it hit her passion.
Here's the tasty read: hubs.li/Q04v7G2X0
#StartingBlockMadison #TrickyFoods #SNAXI #StartupStory
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You need a real space, but a 5-year commercial lease is overkill for a small team that's still figuring out its next chapter.
Suite 405–available now!–fits up to 6 team members.
Book a tour today! hubs.li/Q04v7yfF0
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There's a version of your business you've been circling for 12 months. You know the thing. The offer you haven't launched. The hire you haven't made. The system you haven't built.
👉 They will. That's what our free monthly accountability group is for. hubs.li/Q04tX6H80
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Goodbye July. 👋 Hello August!
What last minute plans are you squeezing in before the school year begins?
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From an all-nighter building the wrong product to 15 surgery centers nationwide, meet DataLily AI.
The origin story: hubs.li/Q04sqb1x0
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Searching for a mentor? Look no further! The Workshop places you in a small group with 1-2 experienced mentors and a few fellow founders to get focused guidance and brainstorming.
Don't miss this month's program on August 25, 3-5PM: hubs.li/Q04spM9x0
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Relationships tend to fall to the wayside when we experience big life or professional changes. Andrea Luke will facilitate a conversation with attendees on how to think differently about seeking our and sustaining new and deeper relationships.
RSVP here: hubs.li/Q04sp6dD0
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Erin Anstett of Big Sis Creative Studio will help you develop a brand identity that resonates with customers, attracts investors, and holds together across every touchpoint from pitch decks to social media.
📅 May 7, 12-1PM, 2nd Floor Classroom
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Forward Fest at StartingBlock next week!
Starting with Forward Fest Welcome Coffee | Monday, 9AM
Get your tickets now: hubs.li/Q04sp3Nj0
#ForwardFest #ForwardFest2026 #StartingBlockMadison
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Learn how much StartingBlock Madison impacts the Wisconsin and the Madison area at @1MCMadison next Wednesday!
@ScottFMosley, will be going over how StartingBlock has helped bolster the startup community, local economy, and founder support systems!
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We grabbed the latest @bravamagazine issue and saw a few familiar faces!
➡️ Page 55: Madworks program member, Stella Buckley, founder of Stellie's Ice Cream
➡️ Page 21: Level Set program alumni, Jessica Burda Leslie, founder of Burda Growing Better
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