MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features John Neis of Venture Investors LLC, which has offices in Madison and Ann Arbor, Mich. He talks about trends in early stage investing and what’s needed to help Wisconsin move ahead. The Show also reviews recent and upcoming Tech Council events.

Click here for the latest episode, which is produced in collaboration with WisBusiness.com. The show is sponsored by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. and Exact Sciences. Miss a show? Visit our archives at https://wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/newsroom/wisbusiness-the-show/

Recent and upcoming events:

  • March 17, Wisconsin Tech Summit, AmFam Field in Milwaukee

Our 12th annual conference under this banner featured 16 major firms and nearly 50 emerging companies who took part in “speed dates” for strategic purposes. Also, attendees took part in six panel discussions, heard Milwaukee Brewers’ IT chief and attended a day-ending reception.

  • April 15, How higher ed links to the economy in western Wisconsin.
    The Tech Council will host an Innovation Network Luncheon on April 15 in Eau Claire featuring five leaders in regional higher education who will discuss how their respective campuses are helping to bolster the economy. The event will be held at Chippewa Valley Technical College Energy Education Center, 4000 Campus Rd., Eau Claire.
  • April 22, How medical research could be hit by NIH funding cuts

Medical research is helping improve and even save the lives of people everywhere. Dr. Jo Handelsman, director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discover and former White House science advisor will outline how proposed cuts in National Institutes for Health could stymie such research. Join us at One City Schools, 1707 W. Broadway, Madison. 

Mark your 2025 calendar for our major conferences!

  • June 4 and 5, 2025 – Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison
  • November 4, 5 and 6, 2025 – Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium at Monona Terrace with the Wisconsin Innovation Awards taking place on Night 1!
  • Visit wisconsintechnologycouncil.com to learn more!