2013 FTF: Capital Entrepreneurs Events Recap

FTF-logoAfter 10 eventful days, the 2013 Forward Technology Festival has come to a close. We’re still recovering from the 22 different events, and this year saw the most excitement around the Festival and highest caliber of events yet. Though Capital Entrepreneurs and our members were heavily involved throughout the Festival, we hosted two keynote events: the Capital Entrepreneurs Open Social and the Madison Startup Showcase.

The Capital Entrepreneurs Open Social (and FTF kick off) was enjoyed by 125 people on a beautiful evening on the 4th floor terrace of the US Bank building overlooking the Capitol Square. We released the signature beer of the Festival – the Forward Festive-Ale, which was brewed by Capital Entrepreneurs member MobCraft, and enjoyed drinks, snacks, beats, and good company. Check out more pictures from the event here.

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The first ever Madison Startup Showcase was presented by Capital Entrepreneurs and Accelerate Madison. The event brought 200 entrepreneurs, business leaders, and civic leaders together at the Majestic Theatre where sixteen emerging companies were showcased, each taking the stage for 5 minutes. Presenting companies included PerBlue, Murfie, Drifty Co, EatStreet, Asthmapolis, HealthFinch, SnowShoe, MobileIgniter, Quintessence Bioscience, Networked Insights, C-Motive Technologies, OpenHomes, StudyBlue, Ronin Studios, Abodo, and Wellbe. You can view the full video livecast from the event courtesy of Sonic Foundry here.
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Be sure to check out some press for the Festival here and here. We look forward to another great Forward Technology Festival next year!