Commentary

MILWAUKEE, WI.- Whatever was goin’ down at the first-ever Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee last week, it felt good. It felt good to see people smiling about what they were doing and what they planned to do....

Successful internal brand building requires more than a marketing campaign and the involvement of the marketing department. Key people in the organization play a vital role in marketing the brand. Employees today are too savvy for marketing-style campaigns alone to work....

The world of venture financing abounds in colorful characters. Madison, Wisconsin has its own cast of characters, equally colorful. I like to think that I’ve managed to fit quite nicely into both. I’ve been asked many times how I ended up here. ...

Let’s say good-bye to the "New Economy". Wisconsin’s economy needs new thoughts, new processes, and new innovations, but the term “The New Economy” no longer works....

MADISON, WI. - Quintessence Biosciences, Inc., a biotechnology company developing pharmaceutical products for use in research, has finalized a three million dollar financing deal....

Creating a board for a start-up tech company may seem low on the priority scheme. Alternately, it may appear easy – just sign up the most qualified people available. Neither is true....

I have often said: "The problem is that too many companies are out seeking risk capital that isn't appropriate for them." How can I support this Statement?...