Innovate 608

Innovate 608

Innovate 608 by StartingBlock Madison is a dynamic podcast series that explores the Wisconsin tech ecosystem; from startups to Venture Capitalists. Hosts Kathleen Gallagher, Scott Mosley and Mark Richardson take us on a journey that uncovers the remarkable stories behind some of the businesses and other organizations that are building the future the Badger State.

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February 12, 2024 30 mins

In this episode, Co-host Kathleen Gallagher talks with Jon Horne, Managing Director of the Idea Fund of Lacrosse. Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.

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In this episode, Co-host Scott Mosley talks with Kevin Ladwig, President of MSAB Capital - Johnsonville’s private investment group.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.

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In this episode, Co-host Kathleen Gallagher talks with AnHai Doan of UW-Madison Department of Computer Sciences.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal. 

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In this episode, Co-host Scott Mosley talks with Brian Pogue, Chair of the UW Madison Department of Medical Physics.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.

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January 15, 2024 34 mins

In this episode, Co-host Mark Richardson talks with Wes Schroll, Founder and CEO of Fetch.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal. 

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January 8, 2024 34 mins

In this episode, Co-host Scott Mosley talks with Carol Hirschmugl, Co-Founder and CEO of CoNovate. Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.

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In this episode, Co-host Kathleen Gallagher talks with Jonathan Fritz of HealthX Ventures about the Applied Venture Class class he teaches at Marquette University.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.

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December 25, 2023 32 mins

In this episode, Co-host Mark Richardson talks with Luke Bonney Co-Founder and CEO of Redox.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.  One note, this conversation was recorded in the summer of 2023.  In Oct of 2023, Luke announced that he was stepping aside as CEO of Redox.

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In this episode, Co-host Kathleen Gallagher talks with Jake Pollastrini, the Managing Director of gener8tor’s CS Nest program.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.

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December 11, 2023 33 mins

In this episode, Co-host Mark Richardson talks with David Hubanks the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Marley Medical.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.

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In this episode, Co-host Scott Mosley talks with Elizabeth Hagerman, Chief Innovation Officer of UW Health and Executive Director of Isthmus Project.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.  Enjoy the conversation.

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November 28, 2023 34 mins

In this episode, co-host Kathleen Gallagher talks with Craig Dickman, Managing Director at TitleTownTech.  Innovate 608 is made possible by the generous support of the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and our media partner the Wisconsin State Journal.

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In the 16th episode of The Innovate 608 podcast, two UW-Madison grads and veterans of the Madison startup scene reflect on what it takes to be successful. Scott Resnick is the chief operating officer of Hardin Design & Development, a nationally recognized web application and product development firm. Forrest Woolworth is COO of PerBlue, a mobile games studio started from a college apartment that now enterta...

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The co-founders of Madison-based startup accelerator gener8tor offer their secret to success. Troy Vosseller got his start founding a T-shirt company that evolved into Sconnie Nation, a national apparel maker celebrating Wisconsin culture. Joe Kirgues earned his law degree and has helped grow gener8tor's brand since its founding in 2012.

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Scott Forester offers entrepreneurs a foundation for their financial success through his own startup ThinkForward CFO. He has had plenty of success as CFO for companies such as Tiger Toys, creator of Furby, and four startups he sold to Hasbro, Heinz, Mondalez and Wipfli.

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December 23, 2021 40 mins

Richelle Martin discusses the challenges and lessons she learned launching a venture capital seed fund a year ago, including partnering with the state's Badger Fund of Funds.

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December 9, 2021 38 mins

Madison Region Economic Partnership CEO Jason Fields discusses his journey as a state lawmaker, author, financial adviser and for the last year as head of the Madison area's economic development agency.

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December 2, 2021 44 mins

Voice-activated artificial intelligence (Siri, Alexa) is already here, and it's only going to continue to become a bigger part of our lives. Nick Myers started a company to help biotech companies integrate voice AI into consumer at-home medical testing products. He also hosts a podcast of his own exploring how technology affects our lives.

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Two UW-Madison experts in business startups discuss the current ecosystem for entrepreneurs, including how the pandemic has changed how businesses, employees and customers interact.

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American Family CEO Jack Salzwedel discusses his approach to leadership at one of the area's largest private employers. Topics include the company's diversity efforts, its response to COVID-19 and how it is using social media to connect its thousands of employees.

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