Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch Program
Erica Gruen, Former President & CEO of Food Network and Principal of Quantum Media
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time
12:15-1 p.m.
Location
4151 Grainger Hall
Description
Emmy Award-winning producer and former Food Network President/CEO Erica Gruen helped transform Food Network into one of television's most iconic brands, launching hits like Emeril Live! and Iron Chef. A UW alumna and pioneering digital media entrepreneur, Erica has founded innovative ventures, advised leading companies, invested in emerging technologies, and continues to shape the future of media, entertainment, and entrepreneurship. RSVP https://buswisc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ER87WeV4OLG2nI
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, September 30, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.