Seeding tech growth in Wisconsin’s fertile ground


Seeding tech growth in Wisconsin’s fertile ground


Why would a global program for tech startups tackling risk decide to make Wisconsin its home? And how does a partnership with a Fortune 300 insurance company help support success for the startups?

When the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) – an innovative nonprofit that has created programs in support of early stage startups worldwide – decided to partner with the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Madison-headquartered American Family Insurance for only its second U.S. location, it gave a nod to the ever-growing recognition that the region is fast becoming a hub for technology and innovation.

CDL is not alone in this belief. In December 2019, two national think-tanks, the Brookings Institute and Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, released a report putting the Madison area at the top of the list of regions positioned to be the next national tech hub. This thinking reflects what many in the area already know: The education level, business climate, and rich environment for innovation and scientific discovery make the region fertile ground to seed the next wave of entrepreneurs and tech growth...

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Ken Notes: We need to work together on this, we have WRP II ready to go. Great examples of what can happen in Exact, Promega and EPIC among others. Strong support from the Tech Council, new venture capital resources, and WEDC. A world leader UW system and so much more... CDL welcome and thanks for doing business here!

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