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This blog highlights stories of the entrepreneur’s journey. We believe in featuring both the head and the heart of our portfolio companies and other social impactors from around the country.

Looking for anti-recidivism ideas and companies in Milwaukee

Posted September 3, 2019

We are teaming up with gener8tor in Milwaukee to launch a month-long program to eventually bring to market new business ideas on how to prevent recidivism. Last week, nearly 100…

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How one startup is closing the wage gap and inspiring confidence, one woman at a time

Posted August 29, 2019

Tess Peppers felt a sense of urgency when she decided to make a career shift that would have her entering a completely different industry. She had no bearings– no idea…

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Inspiration in the Big Apple

Posted June 4, 2019

I've always said my favorite part of storytelling is that I get to meet extraordinary people who often describe themselves and their actions as ordinary. Earlier this spring, a few…

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Mission to Wow

Posted June 4, 2019

I was nervous the first time I met my future brothers-in-law as they quizzed, prodded and pushed me about my intentions regarding their sister. Almost 25 years later, there are…

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