Why Do Engineers Make Great Entrepreneurs?
Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time
6-7 p.m.
Location
Description
Have you ever dreamed of starting a business, but you’re not sure where to start? Join Badger engineering alumnus Dennis Barnum (MSNEEP ’73) for a conversation about how to start a business, why to start a business, what resources are available for UW students, and how a background in engineering can help you succeed as an entrepreneur. Barnum will be joined by Richelle Martin from the Winnow Fund to discuss early-stage funding for startups. Bring your questions!
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email lsarajian@wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Tuesday, October 27, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.