UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming events.
Our events are exclusively for startup founders, unless otherwise noted. If you’re an aspiring founder, or founder curious, you’re more than welcome. But we ask that you be considerate when registering for an event to ensure that those who most need access to our resources can secure a spot.
The Workshop - Startup Mentorship
Connecting startup founders with experienced leaders.
The Workshop - Startup Mentorship
Connecting startup founders with experienced leaders.
Ready to Open - Planning for a Commercial Space
If you’re a business owner ready to take the next step, this is for you.
Launch Wisconsin Contest
Linking up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert judges, mentors and possible sources of capital.
Founder Factory Kickoff
Idea to Enterprise Pitch Night: University Innovations Ready for Launch
The Workshop - Startup Mentorship
Connecting new startup founders with experienced operators.
Founder/Fest - Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night! 20 founders will have the opportunity to pitch their company and make a community “ask.”
Women's Entrepreneurship Week!
A celebration of women business owners, creators, and leaders.
Founders Day - April 2026
Open coworking, mentor office hours, coffee, snacks, and a networking happy hour.
The Workshop - Wisconsin Startup Mentorship
Looking for mentorship on your startup? Look no further!
MKE Tech Member Meeting: Lightning Keynotes
Discovering how technologists drive organizational change.
Welcome to MKE Tech
Welcoming new tech employees into the Greater Milwaukee community by accelerating connection, belonging, and retention.
Founder Finder
A high-energy networking event designed to connect startup founders with potential co-founders and collaborators across key roles like software development, marketing, finance, and more.
Midwest Founders Retreat
Most founder events help you sustain your company. This one helps you sustain the person running it.
Vibe Madness Showcase
Showcasing the top 8 ideas, featuring pitch competition to select the finalist, and networking.
Cabo San La Crosse
A hands-on evaluation event designed to identify exceptional early-career talent for roles at Wisconsin and Upper Midwest startups.
Open Coworking and Mentoring: Founders Day March 25th
Connect with people across the startup community for Founders Day!
Entrepreneur & Innovator Resource Fair
Connect local entrepreneurs with valuable resources, support, and opportunities to foster growth and innovation within our community.
She Stands Tall Forward Speaker Series Featuring: Dena Nord and Nydia Maurás-Jones
She Stands Tall Speaker Series
Matriarchs & Mavens featuring Venice Williams and Sojourner White
Exploring legacy, leadership, and the power of community with She Stands Tall!
SaaS Club: Manufacturing + Frontline Innovation Showcase
Connecting the Region’s Innovators!
UW-Green Bay Pre Accelerator Showcase
Join us for the 2026 UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator Showcase, a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional impact. This special event will feature remarks from Chancellor Michael Alexander of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, who will share his vision for supporting founders and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northeast Wisconsin.
We’re also honored to welcome Alan Peters, Economic Development Executive at UW-Green Bay, who will speak about the importance of building community partnerships and resources that help early-stage startups thrive.
Following their remarks, the five founders from the inaugural Pre-Accelerator cohort will pitch their startups, showcasing the progress they’ve made and the potential ahead. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with founders, mentors, and supporters of the local startup community while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate the creativity and drive of emerging entrepreneurs in our region.
November SaaS Club: Inside the 2026 Corporate Technology Roadmap
What will corporate technology leaders be prioritizing in 2026—and how can startups align to meet those needs?
Founder/Fest
An experience that brings Midwest startup founders together to build a community of support and celebration. Founders come to network as well as to hear stories from those who have actually built, scaled, and lost businesses, all in an informal, party-like setting.
Our event series
We're all about connecting, collaborating, and celebrating outside of the work.
How To
A virtual event series that showcases our partners and provides them with a platform to share their areas of expertise amongst other founders and entrepreneurs.
Launchpad
A pitch competition for innovative ideas in Wisconsin, offering monetary prizes. The event aims to showcase ideas, gain exposure, and help founders secure funding.
founder funder forum
An exclusive event for founders to learn about venture capital and network with investors. It provides education, connections, and valuable guidance for fundraising, while building a bridge between startups and capital.
Founder Supper Club
With the support of HubSpot for Startups, we will create a new private event series for targeted startup founders to dine in small groups with members of the HubSpot for Startups team to allow for deep relationship building and to increase the awareness of theunique offering of the HubSpot.
Product/market riff
An open space for stalled founders to talk to people who really understand the highs and lows of being in the startup industry. This program opens the door to venting, connecting, discovering a market fit, workshopping new ideas, and testing products among like-minded founders.
The Retreat
The Midwest Founders Retreat is an exclusive two-day experience designed for the top Midwest startup founders, creating a haven for those who seek a reprieve from the daily grind of building their companies among a group of peers looking for growth, connection & a bit of relaxation. The programming is both inspiring and completely optional - allowing founders to take what they want from the experience & to create spaces for the exchange of ideas, strategies & visions for the future.
Saas Club
A coalition designed to facilitate partnerships between B2B SaaS startups and Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and Chief Innovation Officers (CIOs) of mid-to-large corporations. We aim to enable B2B SaaS startups to build successful pilot projects with established enterprises, fostering innovation and driving business growth.
Founder Finder
A high-energy networking event designed to connect startup founders with potential co-founders and collaborators across key roles like software development, marketing, finance, and more. Whether you’re building something new or looking to join an early-stage venture, this is your chance to meet like-minded entrepreneurs and startup supporters.