Filter: Wisconsin Ambassadors

One thing that’s certain, in this uncertain market, is that raising capital will require more work – more due diligence, more focus on company performance, and more emphasis on organizations truly moving the needle.

Wisconsin Ambassadors are a collection of industry leaders from all facets of the economic landscape in Wisconsin. These innovators actively contribute to WEDC’s overarching goal of building an economy that works for everyone.

Growers answer each other’s questions, share their personal experiences and help others imagine new possibilities with their hydroponic farms.

The beverage industry is always evolving – transforming and reinventing itself every day. New opportunities bring new challenges, and to be successful, Octopi remained resilient to stay relevant in the industry.

When the pandemic hit their business, Sara Parthasarathy and her husband concluded that their cook-from-scratch spice kits could help families prepare new and different meals at home.

Cordero Barkley, partner and director of finance and investments for TitletownTech in Green Bay, describes how his organization is attracting early-stage, high-growth startups to Wisconsin.

Collective action makes a difference to ensure our environment is conducive to year-round activities and events in Wisconsin and the nation, for generations to come.

Self-contained vertical hydroponic systems can grow 20 pounds of produce every 28 days. They are portable, and only require a standard electrical outlet and less than 10-square-feet of space.

Today’s beverage market is flourishing; however, many companies are hesitant to build their own production facility. It requires a substantial investment, manpower and production adaptability – all hard to come by.

Building an ecosystem that acts as a flywheel for innovation and talent is vital to the continued success of these early-stage companies. Capital is not enough. TitletownTech helps these founders in rounds of financing and navigating the growing pains that come with scaling a business.

Sara Parthasarathy and Partha Sabniviss, co-founders of Flavor Temptations, share their experience bringing authentic Indian cooking at large scale to children in public schools. 

We needed to bring visitors to Northern Wisconsin all year with new events and an experience that makes them return every year – possibly multiple times a year.