Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch Program
Chris Kolbe, Founder of HyperNatural
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
12:15-1 p.m.
Location
4151 Grainger Hall
Description
Join Chris Kolbe, founder of HyperNatural and former executive at Lands’ End, J.Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Kohl’s, as he shares lessons from building brands, leading innovation, and launching a wellness-focused apparel company. Drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience, Chris will discuss entrepreneurship, product development, sustainability, and creating meaningful differentiation in competitive markets. RSVP to https://buswisc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8pJxqIKjINPS4Ie
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, October 7, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.