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Aug 19 - 23, 2024
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Join other founders, investors, and innovators in the Wisconsin ecosystem for breakfast with Hyde Park Venture Partners, a Chicago-based early stage VC firm who invests in midwest-based companies, to learn the ins and outs of how to get the attention of firms for your first round of institutional venture capital. There will be some light content, but also plenty of time to get to know fellow attendees and enjoy breakfast.
This event will take place on the Rooftop at Café Hollander Hilldale.
Join us Aug. 22nd at the Memorial Union to explore opportunities with a wide variety of both Madison-based and national employers, everything from startups to corporations, including internships and entry-level positions. Bring your friends!
Psst ... is your company hiring and interested in having a booth? Send them to https://madisonwomen.tech/job-fair/employers 🤓
While the vast majority of our events are open to all genders, this event is being organized specifically for women and nonbinary folks. We firmly ask that men respect this and refrain from attending.
ABOUT
Bring your resumes and questions, and explore a wide variety of opportunities in your own backyard!
Participating Companies
The list of participating companies will be updated on a rolling basis as confirmations come in.
Companies confirmed so far:
Moxe Health
Summit Credit Union
Yahara Software
As well as ...
A startup focused on mass messaging
A large healthcare tech corporation
A technical recruiting company
A telecommunications company
SCHEDULE
Come by anytime between 10am and 2pm! Stop at the registration desk first at the entrance to the Great Hall to pick up your job fair packet, then chat with whatever companies you're interested in.
TRANSPORTATION
Memorial Union is located on the UW Madison campus near downtown.
By car
There is limited on-street parking; the following garages are nearby:
Helen C. White Garage
State Street Campus Garage - Lake St.
The following bus lines come within a few blocks:
A, B, C, D, F, R, 28, 38, 65, 80
By bike
There are ample bike racks located all around Memorial Union.
Nearby BCycle stations:
Memorial Union
Library Mall
Langdon St. & N. Lake St.
Hawthorne Ct & State Street
ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION
Memorial Union is wheelchair accessible and has gender neutral bathrooms, as well as bathrooms with baby changing stations.
While the vast majority of our events are open to all genders, this event is being organized specifically for women and nonbinary folks. We firmly ask that men respect this and refrain from attending.
If you have another accessibility concern, we encourage you to reach out to us directly at admin@madisonwomen.tech.
CODE OF CONDUCT
All attendees agree to adhere to the Madison Women in Tech code of conduct: http://coc.madisonwomen.tech
Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Tales: From Chaos to Creativity! 📚✨
Ever survive days as an entrepreneur that seem too wild for reality? Transform your experiential business genius into a thrilling fictional adventure!
In this hands-on mini workshop, you'll:
Led by Laura Paisley Beck, author of the groundbreaking "Licensed to Sell," you'll dive into fun creativity exercises, engaging writing prompts, and supportive sharing sessions. Plus, get your burning questions answered in a book publishing Q&A!
Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or just starting out, this workshop will ignite your creativity and inspire you to share your unique entrepreneurial journey.
Get ready to laugh, learn, and unleash your inner author! 🚀📝
