BizStarts

06/17/2026

🎉 Join us for Catalyst Night

a celebration of entrepreneurial growth, bold ideas, and the community that makes it all possible.

Hear from 5 founders as they share their journeys, challenges, and wins. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders, and enjoy an evening of meaningful conversations, light bites, and inspiration.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Sherman Phoenix, Milwaukee
Free to attend

Come support your peers, build new connections, and celebrate the power of entrepreneurship together.

06/11/2026

Entrepreneur Panel: Thriving as a Business Owner in Wisconsin
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Hear directly from Wisconsin entrepreneurs who have built businesses from the ground up. This panel explores the highs, lows, and lessons of building something real - and how they have navigated resources, pivots, and growth right here in our state.

06/06/2026

MILWAUKEE, listen up!

Mark your calendars for next Friday and Saturday. This is a chance to gain the info that will set you up for success!

We can't wait to see you!

06/04/2026

TODAY ONLY- expires at midnight!

Claim your FREE ticket to Hometown Heroes. Thanks to our sponsors at

06/02/2026

INSTRUCTOR REVEAL #6

Meet Dr. Kalin Kolev, an Associate Professor of Management. Before joining Marquette University in 2014, he was an Assistant Professor at California State University, Fullerton.

Kalin received his PhD in Strategic Management from Michigan State University, his MBA from The University of Tulsa, and his Bachelor’s degree from The University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria.

At Marquette University, Dr. Kolev teaches courses in Strategic Management at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Kolev’s research draws on behavioral perspectives and agency-based models to investigate managerial decision making across two broad research domains. First, he studies the processes that encompass strategic leadership and corporate governance with an emphasis on how CEOs, TMTs, and boards of directors impact firm strategic choices and organizational performance.

Second, Kalin examines the antecedents and outcomes of corporate restructuring activities, such as mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures.

On June 12th, Dr. Kolev will be teaching how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of firms.

Hometown Heroes is almost here! Grab your tickets now, you don't want to miss this!
https://events.humanitix.com/hometown-heroes

Presented by Fargo

05/27/2026

INSTRUCTOR REVEAL #5

Meet Alitura Group. Natasha Broxton is a Milwaukee‑based CEO, operator, and AI implementation strategist running three active businesses across automotive recycling, media, and AI consulting.

As the founder of Select Auto Parts and Sales, Milwaukee’s only indoor auto recycler, she has led a 125,000 square foot operation for over 14 years. When she could not afford to hire expertise in every role, she built it using AI and has not stopped since.

Natasha is the founder of Alitura Group, an AI modernization consulting firm built entirely on systems she first tested and scaled inside her own business.

She is a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Scholar, a U.S. Chamber CO100 honoree, and was selected by Google for its Portraits of AI Across America series. She has also been featured by Verizon. She teaches operators how to stop being the only one who knows how their business runs.

On June 13, Natasha will teach how to implement AI systems into your business.

Only 2 more weeks! Grab your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/hometown-heroes

Presented by Wells Fargo

05/21/2026

Your summer just got a whole lot more exciting!

We've got a packed lineup of events you don't want to miss. Join us this summer as we bring together entrepreneurs, experts, and amazing ideas.

Save your spot at BizStarts.com/upcomingevents/

05/20/2026

Tomorrow!
If you’re raising capital or planning to, this is your opportunity. Don’t miss out!

🗓 May 21 | 10:00 AM

Last chance to register:

https://events.humanitix.com/fundraising-without-losing-control-how-deal-terms-shape-founder-outcomes

05/19/2026

INSTRUCTOR REVEAL #4

Meet, Tyler Carlson a Managing Director and Shareholder at Taureau Group, a boutique investment banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions. With more than 13 years of M&A experience, Tyler specializes in executing sell-side and buy-side transactions. He has supported clients through more than 75 projects involving company sales, acquisitions, valuations, and strategic transactions across a range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, business services, and distribution.


A former mechanical engineer and project manager at Brady Corporation, Tyler combines strong operational insight with financial expertise to deliver optimal outcomes in complex M&A engagements. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.

On June 12, Tyler will be teaching entrepreneurs how to build a business worth selling.

Stay tuned for more instructor reveals, and don't forget to purchase your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/hometown-heroes

Presented by Wells Fargo

05/15/2026

World class instructors + Wisconsin roots = Two days that will vastly improve how you do business 💥

Balanced scorecards. Exit strategy. AI systems built for real operators. Media pitching. Failing smart. Commercial strategy that actually wins customers.

University faculty, Milwaukee media, Wisconsin practitioners — all in one room, June 12–13.
Seats are limited. Get your ticket today: https://events.humanitix.com/hometown-heroes

Register on Humanitix - Hometown Heroes. Location TBA. Friday June 12th 2026. Find event information.