Propel Wisconsin Innovation

For Wisconsin Entrepreneurs By Wisconsin Entrepreneurs

Serving Wisconsin Entrepreneurs

Propel Wisconsin Innovation is a non-profit organization serving as the collective voice for entrepreneurs in Wisconsin. Our mission is to promote a culture of entrepreneurship through Education, Mentorship, and Networking.

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Get Found on Google Maps

Rishi Shah - Anytime I want to find something I turn to Google Maps. Yesterday I wanted to find a thai restaurant and BOOM! found a great one on Google Maps. Last week I needed a haircut and BAM! found one on Google Maps. Read more...

Microsoft BizSpark

Propel Wisconsin Innovation has been named a Network Partner for the Microsoft BizSpark Program. As such, Propel can help startups obtain a wide array of software for free. For more information, see our BizSpark page.

Getting Started

Propel WI's website has a lot to offer. Here are a few steps to help you find your way around:

1. Complete your profile. Not only does this help other people connect with you, the profile questions help us determine where to spend our resources.

2. Check out the forums. This is great way to ask questions and leverage the community here.

3. Join or create a new group and find link-minded entrepreneurs or service providers.

4. Invite other entrepreneurs and help us grow this community.

5. Share your own thoughts on entrepreneurship and write up a blog post.

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Welcome

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The Goal ... is to fly. Defy gravity; experience the rush, the thrill, the glory; make tangible the idea and realize the dream. And what does our organization do? We help you with every step along the way. Pushing you toward where and whom to go to for help in developing your idea, protecting your design, and making your dream a reality. We aren't the government. We aren't investors. We aren't competitors. We are fellow innovators who want nothing more than to see you personally succeed and hopefully someday help others to do the same.

Blog Posts

Dale Beermann

A Model For Driving Economic Development in Younger Demographics

For the past two years Will Robus and I have been trying to determine the best way to approach the topic of entrepreneurship as it pertains to young professionals. As co-chairs of Madison MAGNET's Entrepreneurial Committee, we have explored several different types of events for this unique demographic. The current model is far from where we started, but has grown… Continue

Posted by Dale Beermann on October 23, 2009 at 10:22am

Dave Neelsen

Word-of-Mouth at It’s Best: Storytelling.

Everything old is new again, as the saying goes, and it’s certainly true about a communication tool that’s been around since the beginning of humanity. There’s no better way to convey ideas in a memorable way than to tell a story, either as part of your message or, sometimes, as the entire message.



The ancient practice of storytelling, revived in recent years both as popular entertainment and as a powerful tool in business, is sure to play a valuable role in the currently hot… Continue

Posted by Dave Neelsen on September 25, 2009 at 12:00am

Chris Nwakalo @CIKN

Have you ever wanted to bring a new product to market or start your own business?

Ideas to Profits Conference "Innovation Across Generations"



October 1-2, 2009

Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells



The Wisconsin Innovation Service Center (WISC) out of the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater organizes an annual conference called "Ideas to Profits". This years targeted towards, technology entrepreneurs, independent inventors, and innovative manufacturers. The event features experts speaking on IP licensing,… Continue

Posted by Chris Nwakalo @CIKN on September 17, 2009 at 5:23pm

Dale Beermann

Propel Wisconsin Innovation Convenes Board of Directors

It's an exciting time for Propel WI. For over a year we've been working to build an organization that cultivates the culture of entrepreneurship in the state of Wisconsin. With the announcement of our Board of Directors we have a new opportunity to accelerate our growth. The Board is made up of some of the most respected names among the entrepreneurial community here in Wisconsin. As such, they will play an integral part in facilitating the growth of programs that are in the best interest of… Continue

Posted by Dale Beermann on September 3, 2009 at 9:38am

Dale Beermann

Last Two Weeks In Entrepreneur News: 4/26/09 - 5/9/09

Economy starts to show signs of hope, speakers say at forum - Green Bay Press Gazette

May 7, 2009

The recession isn't over, but it might be ready to start ending.

"The rate of decline has changed. It's not falling off a cliff," said Wade Rouse, economic outreach specialist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. "We are not out of… Continue

Posted by Dale Beermann on May 11, 2009 at 1:30pm

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Entrepreneurs' Role in Economic Downturns
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CNBC's "Street Signs" with Erin Burnett featured a segment on how the economic downturn can spark innovation that leads to a new generation of entrepreneurial icons and job creators. Burnett interviewed Kauffman Foundation president and CEO Carl Schramm, who talked about the critical role entrepreneurs play in recessions and the increasing demand for entrepreneurial training such as the Foundation's FastTrac LaunchPad program. Burnett's other guest was Daniel Kivatinos, a laid-off information technology worker, who, after taking a FastTrac class, started his company, Dr. Chrono.



Charlie Rose - A conversation with entrepreneur and software engineer Marc Andreessen

 
 
 

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