Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch Program
Ryan Browne, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Working Draft Beer Company
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time
12:15-1 p.m.
Location
4151 Grainger Hall
Description
Come hear entrepreneur and former brewery owner Ryan Browne share the real story behind launching—and eventually exiting—a $1.2M Madison startup. From passion to pitch decks, COVID pivots, financial risks, and unexpected lessons, Ryan brings honest insight into what building a business actually takes. Join us for a candid, funny, and practical look at entrepreneurship. RSVP to https://buswisc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePVZxc5QwjKaXXM
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-262-9040 or email lisa.collins@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Wednesday, February 11, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.