This month, 2022 CDL-Wisconsin alumnus GenoPalate raised $3 million in later stage venture capital. Offering personalized nutrition recommendations based on DNA analysis, founder Sherry Zhang is leading Genopalate to #buildsomethingmassive.
CDL-Wisconsin
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Madison, Wisconsin 806 followers
Creative Destruction Lab - Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin, USA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
About us
Creative Destruction Lab - Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin, USA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded at the Rotman School of Management, CDL's mission is to enhance the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind.
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https://www.creativedestructionlab.com/locations/wisconsin/
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 2-10 employees
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- Madison, Wisconsin
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Insurtech IBISA NETWORK has launched a parametric climate product suite for vulnerable communities by partnering with VisionFund. This 2021 CDL-Wisconsin alumnus designs index-based solutions for customers affected by climate change or weather-related risks like extreme temperatures, excess or lack of rainfall, and cyclone or typhoon. Well done, co-founder and CEO Maria Mateo Iborra. https://ibisa.network/
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A $40 million raise? Yes, please! Nicely done, Federato and leaders CEO William Ross, CTO William Steenbergen, and COO Megan Bock, CPCU, ARM. Federato is a 2022 graduate of CDL-Wisconsin and has built an AI-powered underwriting platform to help insurers better understand and respond to risk. The startup has now raised $80 million and are poised to #buildsomethingmassive. https://lnkd.in/gUwM2rJK
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We notice this CDL-Wisconsin 2021 alumnus is expanding its executive leadership in a big way. PAXAFE has added a Chief Growth Officer, Head of Customer Success, and Head of Marketing to drive itself forward. CEO Ilya Preston is making it happen. Paxafe is an AI-enabled, device-agnostic risk management platform that reduces product loss, improves operational efficiency and optimizes decision making for cold chain shippers and carriers. https://lnkd.in/dey3gBTm
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Our CDL-Wisconsin mentors keep moving up, up, up, and Sharena Ali is an excellent example of this inspirational bunch. Sharena is the new CEO of Cinch Home Services, leveraging her vast experience leading innovation in personal insurance. Cinch Home Services’ home protection plans help homeowners cover costs when home systems break down, and Sharena will lead the company to even greater heights. https://lnkd.in/eH3GKgie
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Even more congratulations are in order! Mark Bakken, who is a CDL-Wisconsin Fellow as a founder and managing partner at HealthX Ventures, was inducted into the Wisconsin Technology Council’s “George Mosher Memorial Investor Hall of Fame” two weeks ago. Mark’s contributions to early stage technology in Wisconsin are extensive, and we’ve been honored to benefit from his efforts and expertise. https://lnkd.in/gMZyu52C
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Where would we be without John Neis? We don’t want to find out! 😊 Many thanks from CDL-Wisconsin to John for the huge positive impact he made on our Creative Destruction Lab founders during the past year. John mentored companies NINE times in just one year (WOW). That’s a lot of mentorship hours. Let’s keep it going!
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Celebrate with us! CDL-Wisconsin recognizes Thomas Van Gilder, MD, JD, MPH for his tremendous and varied contributions - including technical assistance and growing ventures in other ways - to the Creative Destruction Lab's founders during the past year. Thank you so much, Tom! You make all of us better, and we’re thrilled that you’ll expand your incredible insights to the Risk Stream this year as well.
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We are reposting some fabulous news for European pet owners: Marking a significant milestone for both companies, Cooper Pet Care (acquired by Just Russel), a 2022 CDL-Wisconsin graduate, was acquired by Just Russel. This integration will offer pet owners a more convenient, trusted, and personalized approach to caring for their beloved pets. A hearty congrats to founders Michael Fisher and Pavel Timofeev.
🎉 Exciting News: Cooper Pet Care joins the Just Russel Family 🐾 Cooper Pet Care has joined the #JustRusselFamily. It marks a significant milestone for both companies, reinforcing Just Russel’s mission to enhance pet wellbeing through prevention. ⚡ Just Russel is set to expand its offerings with the addition of Cooper Pet Care’s veterinary and insurance expertise and digital services. Together, they are creating a more seamless, holistic experience for their customers – combining tailored pet food recommendations with direct access to expert veterinary advice online 💻🐶. This integration will offer pet parents a more convenient, trusted, and personalized approach to caring for their beloved pets. Renowned for its expertise in personalized pet food, Just Russel will now be able to offer an even more robust suite of services to its customers. Cooper Pet Care’s services are poised to seamlessly integrate with Just Russel’s existing offerings, creating a more convenient and accessible experience for customers. Pet parents can anticipate enjoying the benefits of personalized pet food recommendations alongside easy access to expert veterinary advice. This is a testament to both companies’ shared vision of delivering the highest quality care for pets. Cooper Pet Care is thrilled to embark on this new chapter as part of the Just Russel family and looks forward to serving the needs of pet owners across Europe. 🐕💙 #petcare #pethealth #innovation #Europe #EU #JustRussel #CooperPetCare PS: Please note: Cooper Pet Care’s online consultation sessions do not replace an in-person visit to the vet. They do not provide diagnoses or prescriptions. 🔗 Link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHTF9PAr
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We applaud our friend and colleague Dan Olszewski who this week received the Wisconsin Technology Council Triple E (Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education) award. Besides being a CDL-Wisconsin session moderator and instructor of the CDL course in its first year, Dan is widely recognized as a campus leader in entrepreneurship with the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship | Wisconsin School of Business at Wisconsin School of Business at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Dan Olszewski to Receive the Triple E Award at the Early Stage Symposium We are thrilled to announce that Dan Olszewski Goldberg Family Director of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship at the Wisconsin School of Business , will be honored with the prestigious Triple E (Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education) Award at the Wisconsin Technology Council Early Stage Symposium on Wednesday, November 13, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Dan has made a significant impact, teaching over 4,000 students through courses ranging from the capstone WAVE practicum for graduate students to the undergraduate Introduction to Entrepreneurial Management course and many others. He is also a co-founder of the award-winning Morgridge Entrepreneurial Bootcamp program for UW STEM graduate students. Dan’s dedication to education is evident through his numerous UW teaching awards and the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award. Before joining the UW, Dan served as CEO of Parts Now and Katun Corporation and was a consultant with McKinsey & Co. Recognized as an outstanding educator and mentor, Dan’s extensive business knowledge and his commitment to inspiring and encouraging students make him a deserving recipient of the Triple E Award.
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