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 diverse topics such as sales, marketing, intellectual property, freelancing and more! All workshops are free and open to the public.

How to Leverage AI for Small Business

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Join us for a 1-hour lunch and learn where we’ll explore how AI can transform your business, from branding and marketing to presentations. This session offers practical tips and a sneak peek into our upcoming workshop for a deeper dive into these tools.

Learn How to Leverage AI for Small Business

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.

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.

Connect with the Entrepreneurship Center

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

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

Madison College Library

The Madison College library has almost limitless resources for entrepreneurs, including the Creator Studio.

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.