StartingBlock Madison

StartingBlock Madison A community of entrepreneurs and startup, where you'll have access to resources, mentorship, and a collaborative workspace.

At StartingBlock, Madison’s entrepreneurs will literally find the “starting blocks” needed for success:
• Affordable, flexible office and co-working space
• Peers, mentors, investment and professional advisors
• Collaboration, meeting and conference space
• Educational programming, workshops, and community-building

With StartingBlock Madison, the Madison region can expect within the next five

years to:
• Increase the number of successful startups and accelerate job creation;
• Increase investment dollars in our technology, healthcare and IT sectors;
• Create a pipeline for talent of all ages and improve retention of high talent individuals; and
• Establish Madison as a startup hub recognized for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Timing is everything founders are not prepared for.Ryan Wheeler of Cylerity will unpack Fintech's recent brutal cycle: t...
06/18/2026

Timing is everything founders are not prepared for.

Ryan Wheeler of Cylerity will unpack Fintech's recent brutal cycle: the 2021 boom and its untenable valuations, the SVB and First Republic fallout, and the nuclear winter that followed.

The lesson? Founders obsess over ex*****on but ignore the one variable they can't control, timing. Ryan will share how to read the cycle, build for survival, and position yourself to be right when it matters.

A must-attend for any founder: https://hubs.li/Q04lPP_10

We are excited to sponsor the first Madison Workshop on June 23rd at 3PM.2 small tables of 2 mentors and 4 founders. 25 ...
06/17/2026

We are excited to sponsor the first Madison Workshop on June 23rd at 3PM.

2 small tables of 2 mentors and 4 founders. 25 minutes in the host seat of the table. Get advice from experienced mentors and get more involved.

Apply for the session here: https://hubs.li/Q04l3fyV0

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06/16/2026

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In a flock of pigeons, be a flamingo! Learn how to make your business stand out compared to your competition 🦩Eric Townl...
06/15/2026

In a flock of pigeons, be a flamingo! Learn how to make your business stand out compared to your competition 🦩

Eric Townley, Chief Marketing Officer for Flamingo Theory Marketing, will dive into how to define your unique value, identify your ideal customer, and build a marketing strategy that cuts through the noise and creates a foundation for scalable growth

We are tickled pink to have this workshop, make sure to save your seat!

📅 June 22
🕰️ 12-1PM
📍 2nd Floor Classroom
🥪 Lunch Provided
🔗 https://hubs.li/Q04l1cYF0

We kicked off the Problems Worth Solving cohort! We welcomed professional engineers, oil and gas experts, architects, a ...
06/12/2026

We kicked off the Problems Worth Solving cohort! We welcomed professional engineers, oil and gas experts, architects, a team from the Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development, and a handful of students all ready to tackle how we build houses.

The multiple collaborators are interested in materials science in relation to h**p and linen as insulators, off-site mini factories, and demystifying overlapping codes.

Different entry points, same problem.

Interested in learning more? Know someone who should be involved in the conversation? Let's chat!

Board service isn't a secret club, but nobody hands you a map. Her Network this month welcomes Pat Setji, Co-Founder of ...
06/11/2026

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

It's almost June; let's look back at April quick 😅
05/29/2026

It's almost June; let's look back at April quick 😅

June's 1 Million Cups Madison, WI presenters are talking tasty innovation! Firoz Khimani is the founder of Mock and Co. ...
05/28/2026

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.

05/28/2026

Coffee + Pitches + Networking = 1 Million Cups

1 Million Cups is a free opportunity to
1. practice your pitch
2. ask for advice about your business idea
3. potentially find a mentor or accountability partner in the audience
4. connect with fellow entrepreneurs

Presentations happen the first Wednesday of every month at StartingBlock Madison. We are seeking founders, startup leaders, and small business owners to speak: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/account/0014W00002AqQeiQAF/madison-wi

Share with your network and a founder in your life to help them grow!

Address

821 E. Washington Avenue Suite 200
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16084674949

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