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.

08/25/2026

Working out of a coffee shop or a spare bedroom stops working the minute your team hits 3-4 people. Suite 405 fits up to 6 team members.

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.

StartingBlock Madison's private offices solve that: under 1,000 sq ft, monthly membership, and a coworking community of other founders around you.

Book a tour today! https://www.startingblockmadison.org/coworking-private-office

There's a version of your business you've been circling for 12 months. You know the thing. The offer you haven't launche...
08/24/2026

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.

What if someone was going to ask you about it in 30 days?

👉 They will. That's what our free monthly accountability group is for. Join us. https://hubs.li/Q04tX3Vl0

Goodbye July. 👋 Hello August!What last minute plans are you squeezing in before the school year begins?
08/21/2026

Goodbye July. 👋 Hello August!
What last minute plans are you squeezing in before the school year begins?

From an all-nighter building the wrong product to 15 surgery centers nationwide, meet DataLily AI.Co-founders Sumanth Ka...
08/20/2026

From an all-nighter building the wrong product to 15 surgery centers nationwide, meet DataLily AI.

Co-founders Sumanth Karnati and Elly Kruse were deep into a retail analytics platform when they stopped and asked themselves: "Why?" That pivot led them to a real problem–ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). ASCs are cheaper and safer than hospitals, but operators are flying blind, negotiating against insurers who hold all the data.

Since joining StartingBlock's Level Set and Madworks accelerators, DataLily AI has:
🏆 Won the Elevator Pitch Olympics + People's Choice at the WI Early Stage Symposium
🤝 Landed pre-seed investors they met through the program
📈 Grown to 15 surgery centers nationally

Their 5-year vision? 600 ASCs running on DataLily AI.

"You just have to believe in what you're doing and keep going."
-Sumanth Karnati

The origin story: https://hubs.li/Q04spYsB0

Wisconsin Technology Council

Searching for a mentor? Look no further! The Workshop places you in a small group with 1-2 experienced mentors and a few...
08/18/2026

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: https://hubs.li/Q04spt-P0

Relationships tend to fall to the wayside when we experience big life or professional changes. However, a social foundat...
08/17/2026

Relationships tend to fall to the wayside when we experience big life or professional changes. However, a social foundation is essential to a balanced life.

Andrea Luke will facilitate a conversation with attendees on how to think differently about seeking our and sustaining new and deeper relationships.

Keep your network growing with impactful friendships. RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q04sp9mJ0

A logo is not a brand. A brand is the feelings and story people say about you when you're not in the room.Erin Anstett o...
08/13/2026

A logo is not a brand. A brand is the feelings and story people say about you when you're not in the room.

Erin Anstett of Big Sis Creative Studio will help you develop a clear, consistent 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
🥪 Lunch Provided

Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04sp49z0

Forward Fest at StartingBlock next week!⏩ Forward Fest Welcome Coffee | Monday, 9AM⏩ SalesLab: A Tech Sales Workshop | M...
08/12/2026

Forward Fest at StartingBlock next week!

⏩ Forward Fest Welcome Coffee | Monday, 9AM

⏩ SalesLab: A Tech Sales Workshop | Monday, 11AM
Strategic Growth Group

⏩ 10x Faster Without the Burnout: How Laws of Energy Accelerate Growth and Returns for Successful Entrepreneurs | Tuesday, 10:30AM
Novii CPA

⏩ Tapping Trends: A Step-By-Step Guide to Assess Trend Relevance and Brand Fit | Wednesday, 7:30AM
Social Media Breakfast Madison Hiebing

⏩ You Don't Have to Be Rich to Be a Philanthropist: Building a Launchpad for Your Legacy | Friday, 8:30AM
United Way of Dane County

⏩ Fuel Your Growth: Define Your Market to Build Awareness and Attract Customers | Friday, 1PM

⏩ The Traction Trap: How Angels Are Pricing Themselves Out of Their Own Asset Class | Friday, 2:30PM

Get your tickets now: https://hubs.li/Q04sp2090

It may be the end of summer, but the activities aren't slowing down!August 12 | Associated Bank Veterans Startup Program...
08/11/2026

It may be the end of summer, but the activities aren't slowing down!

August 12 | Associated Bank Veterans Startup Program Application Deadline
https://hubs.li/Q04sp1lv0

August 13 | Lunch & Learn Tactical Series Bonus Session: Visual Design Fundamentals for Non-Designers
12-1PM, 2nd Floor Classroom
https://hubs.li/Q04sp3pB0
UW-Madison College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence UW-Madison Dept. of Computer Sciences

August 17-21 | The Forward Festival
https://hubs.li/Q04sp1kF0

August 18 | Lunch & Learn Tactical Series: Cohesive Branding for Founders
12-1PM, 2nd Floor Classroom
https://hubs.li/Q04sn-x90

August 19 | Tapping Trends A Step-By-Step Guide to Assess Trend Relevance & Brand Fit
7:30-9:15AM, 2nd Floor Classroom
https://hubs.li/Q04snLCh0
Social Media Breakfast Madison Hiebing

August 19 | Her Network
9-10:30AM, 3rd Floor Café
https://hubs.li/Q04sp3Fs0

August 25 | The Workshop
3-5PM, 3rd Floor Café
https://hubs.li/Q04sn_8k0

August 26 | Accountability Group
9AM, 3rd Floor Café
https://hubs.li/Q04sp3Dx0

Start a business with founders who get it. There are only 12 spots, and the applications close soon!Thanks to the suppor...
08/10/2026

Start a business with founders who get it. There are only 12 spots, and the applications close soon!

Thanks to the support of Associated Bank, veterans and their immediate family-members can participate for free in a startup accelerator program curated for them.

The course work will build on the skills most military families encounter! We've outlined a few direct translations. With one of our own's veteran and entrepreneurship experience–StartingBlock CEO Scott Mosley–this program will see you where you are at in your business's journey and help you get to the next level!

Do not miss this incredible opportunity: https://hubs.li/Q04snzp-0

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821 E. Washington Avenue Suite 200
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

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

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