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Tuesday, August 20
 

8:30am CDT

Founder Panel: Relationships and Entrepreneurship
Tuesday August 20, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
We will open the doors at 8:30am for coffee, bagels, and networking (optional). The panel talk will begin promptly at 9:05am and finish at 10am.

Please join us for an 'Entrepreneurship and Relationships' panel talk at Forward Fest. We're hosting a 6 person roundtable conversation for an audience about challenges and techniques to balance and effectively manage your work and home life. We are a panel of couples, spouses and partners who have co-founded businesses together or are both entrepreneurs on different projects.

Luke and Caroline Burkey are married co-founders of Samsara and are helping to organize the event. They will participate in the roundtable. The panel will also feature Matt and Susie Younkle as well as Alejandro and Noel Miranda from Bravebird.

Our panel discussion will moderated by Heather Wentler, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Doyenne.
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Tuesday August 20, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
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1:00pm CDT

Improv for Personal Growth & Development
Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Learn and practice the basics of improv with Adam Jun as we explore why the Fortune 100 and MBA programs at Notre Dame, Stanford, Duke and more feature improv in their curriculum. Improv can make you better at thinking on your feet and has been shown help your lateral thinking skills and creativity!

S1B0906, Spark | Meeting Room B, Dream Bank

For more information, check out these resources:
Why Top Companies And MBA Programs Are Teaching Improv
How to think faster, talk smarter, and shine when the pressure is on

Hosted by making608.com
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Adam Jun

Adam Jun teaches both improv and stand up comedy classes on Comedy Sundays at 100state coworking located in downtown Madison at 17 S Fairchild St on the 7th floor – next two 8-week sections begin Sunday July 15th at 10am and 1pm – In celebration of ForwardFest – attendees are... Read More →
Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
DreamBank

1:30pm CDT

Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act - What (Nearly) All Businesses Need to Know
Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) was enacted on Jan. 1, 2021, to reduce terrorist financing, money laundering, and other illicit activities by increasing transparency and creating additional reporting requirements for businesses. The CTA went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. As a result of the CTA, over 33 million small businesses, i.e. Reporting Companies, are now required to disclose information about their owners and ownership to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Failure to comply with the CTA can lead to civil or criminal penalties. This session will provide a starting-point for discussions about the CTA including: (1) Reporting Companies and exempt companies; (2) Beneficial Owners and Company Applicants; (3) timing of reporting and updates to reports; and (4) information that must be reported.

Hosted byNeider & Boucher, S.C.
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Julijana L. Englander

Neider & Boucher
Tuesday August 20, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Wednesday, August 21
 

7:00am CDT

You've Got Mail: Unlocking the Power of Email Marketing
Wednesday August 21, 2024 7:00am - 9:00am CDT
If Facebook and Instagram disappeared tomorrow, would your entire marketing strategy go up in smoke? Social media is critical to any marketing plan nowadays but another avenue that should not be ignored is email marketing.Think about it - you're in full control of that contact list and it's full of interested customers. It's no wonder email marketing boasts an impressive 40:1 average ROI.This seminar will cover the "why's" and "how's" of email marketing. We'll have valuable tips for everyone, whether you're interested in getting started or looking for ways to grow your email list even more.

Takeaways:
  •  Why is email important? Massive ROI, higher engagement than social media, you own your list vs Meta owning your followers
  • How to grow your community through lead magnets-
  • How to target the most interested subsection of your email list
  • How to keep your community interested 

Speaker Bio: Bryant Vander Weerd is the Founder and Creative Director of Full Pour Media, an award-winning creative agency focused on the food and beverage industry. They work with clients both in US and abroad to plan, produce, and execute marketing and promotional strategies. Bryant is also a freelance videographer and photographer under his company VEDUB Media and holds three Emmy awards for his work.


Hosted by Social Media Breakfast Madison
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Social Media Breakfast - Madison

Social Media Breakfast - Madison
Social Media Breakfast Madison is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization with a focus on social media education and professional industry networking. Our monthly events are FREE, and engage an ever-growing group of diverse professionals from a variety of industries including: academic... Read More →
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Genéve Friede

Board Member, Social Media Breakfast - Madison
Experienced Store Manager and Store Social Media Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit industry. Skilled in Grassroots Marketing, Operations Management, Coaching, Retail, and Sales. Strong sales professional with a Associate’s Degree focused in Electron... Read More →
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Wednesday August 21, 2024 7:00am - 9:00am CDT
DreamBank

1:00pm CDT

Exploring the Future: Emerging Consumer Groups
Wednesday August 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
As we navigate a rapidly changing world, understanding the emerging consumer groups is crucial for entrepreneurs and innovators aiming to stay ahead of the curve. Delving into the evolving landscape of consumer demographics and behaviors, we will present unique data combinations and insights prepared and used by American Family Insurance Group’s Innovation Team. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the values, preferences, and expectations of these emerging consumer groups, which include segments influenced by financial tension, advancing medical science, and climate changes. Explore how these consumer groups are redefining engagement, loyalty, and consumption patterns and learn how to craft strategies that resonate with these consumers.
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Ryann Foelker

Strategy Design Director, American Family Insurance
Award-winning innovator, speaker, design leader, business strategist, futurist, and mother, with an autistic brain.Follow (and use!) #TheRoadtoForwardFest for sneak peeks into the content that are sure you get you excited for August!I share advice for executives and entrepreneurs on how to create an innovation strategy that: 1. Grows revenue 2. Disrupts industry standards 3. Outpaces competitors 4. Supports the evolving needs of consumers 5... Read More →
Wednesday August 21, 2024 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
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