About Us

BizStarts Milwaukee Mission

Create a vibrant, innovative and prosperous entrepreneurial business climate in the M7 region by inspiring, nurturing, connecting and celebrating entrepreneurs and their companies.

BizStarts Milwaukee Goals:

• Connect all entrepreneurs with the right resources
• Significantly grow the number of fast-growing companies (often referred to as "gazelles")
• Promote and create a strong entrepreneurial business climate in southeastern Wisconsin
• Use Venture Track programs to nurture and grow innovative, fast-growing companies
• Play an instrumental role in promoting entrepreneurship in our educational institutions (the College Consortium)

BizStarts Milwaukee developed the first seamless, region-wide approach to assisting entrepreneurs in southeastern Wisconsin. The BizStarts Milwaukee website serves as a one-stop address for entrepreneurs to access information, service providers and events.

BizStarts Initiatives:

BizStarts Milwaukee identified and launched four major initiatives. These programs were based on best practices from other cities, regions and organizations, including the Kauffman Foundation, which promotes entrepreneurship throughout the country.

• BizStarts Connect
  • BizStarts Connect is designed to connect all entrepreneurs with the best possible resources online and at networking events.
• BizStarts Buzz
  • BizStarts Buzz promotes the importance and spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship for the region’s future prosperity.
• BizStarts Venture Track
  • BizStarts Venture Track is designed to substantially increase the number of innovative, fast-growing companies by offering a suite of mentoring, education and connections for Venture Track entrepreneurs.
• BizStarts College Consortium
  • BizStarts College Consortium brings together leadership from universities, colleges and technical schools to advocate for and ultimately increase the amount of entrepreneur courses, programs and experiences offered on campuses throughout the region.