Madison College Center for Entrepreneurship

The Madison College Center for Entrepreneurship invites you to use our resources to explore your ideas and take action.

Sign up for workshops, get advice from experienced entrepreneurs, or compete in a business planning contest.

We are here to empower both our students and our community. Find out how we can help you on your entrepreneurial journey today.

Workshops and Events

Workshops cover a diverse range of topics, including marketing, artificial intelligence (AI), and managing finances. All workshops are free and open to the public.

Personal and Business Finances for the Entrepreneur

Wednesday, October 8 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Madison College, Truax Campus, Health Building - Room 228

Effective money management is critical to your entrepreneurial success. This session will guide you in organizing your money, separating your personal and business finances, opening business accounts, and setting yourself up to get the support and financing you need to grow. You’ll learn strategies to manage an irregular income and resources that can help you achieve personal and business success. 

Sign up to Attend Finances for the Entrepreneur

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Business Marketing

Wednesday, October 22 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Madison College, Truax Campus, Health Building - Room 218

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This sneak peek into AI for Small Business Marketing will show you how easy it can be to use AI tools to save time, create content, and reach the right customers. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity! 

Register for AI for Small Business Marketing

Personal to Business Finance Workshop in Spanish

Wednesday, November 12 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Online

Join us for this Personal to Business Finance Webinar with Angie Rojas Agudelo. Are you thinking about starting a business? Start with the right foot by getting your personal finances organized and set the stage for success. Join us to learn a few tips and avoid extra work later!

Register for Personal to Business Finance

Consult with our Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs)

Have a business idea? Need help scaling your business? Schedule a free consultation with our team of Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) to discuss your needs and receive 1:1 coaching services, or stop by during open office hours. 

Angie Rojas Agudelo
Angie Rojas Agudelo
Entrepreneur in Residence

Angie Rojas Agudelo, CHI-TM, is a Spanish interpreter and translator who works with clients in Dane County. She also teaches at Madison College and helps Spanish-speaking employees connect with employers through her businesses. Angie loves helping others succeed and is very active in her community.

Zach Nigh
Zach Nigh
Entrepreneur in Residence

Zach Nigh owns Green Clock Agency and helps many businesses as a consultant. He loves inspiring people to reach their goals. Zach believes being humble, honest, and helpful makes a great leader. He strives to improve the lives of everyone around him by facing challenges and finding solutions to any problem.

Brian Lee
Brian Lee
Entrepreneur in Residence

Brian Lee is the president of Revelation PR and Revelation Events. He also works with digital marketing at the National Center for Economic Gardening. Brian teaches social media at Madison College and helps women and minority entrepreneurs with the UpStart program. He has a journalism degree from UW-Madison and an MBA from Sam Houston State.

Schedule an Appointment

Get in touch with an entrepreneur in residence for free 1:1 coaching. Join our email list so you never miss an event. 

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Attend Open Office Hours

All entrepreneurs are welcome to walk in to get advice and help with business planning.

Goodman South Campus

STEM Center
2429 Perry St Room 111B
Madison 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

  • Tuesday, September 16
  • Tuesday, October 21
  • Tuesday, November 18

Fort Atkinson Campus 

827 Banker Rd, Room 120C
Fort Atkinson

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

  • Friday, October 3
  • Friday, November 7
  • Friday, December 5
Business Plan Competitions

Madison College Challenge

Our business plan competition is open to all current Madison College students. The competition consists of 3 rounds – executive summary submission, coaching from Entrepreneurs in Residence, bootcamp and the final pitch for cash prize.

Madison College Pitch

The Pitch is a business planning competition for area high school students. High School students create and submit a video to explain their business idea, which can earn them a chance to “pitch” at the event before a panel of judges for a cash prize.

Learn more about the Pitch

Two-Minute Trep-Tips Video Series

Get actionable advice in just two minutes! Our Two-Minute Trep-Tips offer quick insights to boost your entrepreneurial journey. Watch now on the Center for Entrepreneurship YouTube channel. 

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Additional Resources for Entrepreneurs

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

A free program featuring coaching, networking, and more.
This free resource will provide you with training, advice, and other community-related content to give your small business a boost.

Faces of Founders

#FacesofFounders fosters diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship, supporting business creators from all places, races and genders.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women online course is a free-to-access, practical business education program, available to all women around the world. It includes ten essential business courses providing critical tools across all aspects of business, from leadership to negotiations, marketing and sales.

WiSYS Technology Foundation

Have a great idea? The WiSYS Technology Foundation helps Madison College students, faculty and staff commercialize products and protect intellectual property.