Blockchain Connect - Madison: Web3 X Startup Panel
Presented by the Wisconsin Blockchain Business Council (WBBC)
Sponsored by Stand With Crypto
Join us for an evening bringing together students, founders, builders, and community members at the intersection of blockchain, Web3, and startups.
This panel and networking meetup will explore how emerging technologies are shaping entrepreneurship, innovation, and opportunity in Wisconsin — and how students and local professionals can get involved.
5:30 – 6:00 PM | Arrivals
6:00 – 6:20 PM | Panel Discussion: Startup Problems & Opportunities in Blockchain
Russ (Wayfi), Cullah (Stand With Crypto), Frederic (Badger Blockchain)
6:20 – 6:30 PM | Audience Q&A / AMA
6:30 – 7:30 PM | Networking & Social Time
Featured Speakers
Russell From – Founder of WayFi Wireless and UW–Madison alumnus
Featured speaker sharing insights on building and scaling in the Web3 and wireless innovation space.
Cullah – Stand With Crypto - Wisconsin Chapter President and Executive Director of WBBC
Panelist discussing blockchain policy, advocacy, and ecosystem growth across Wisconsin.
Frederic - Student at UW-Madison
Moderator. Startup, blockchain, web3 enthusiast.
Sandra Bradley – Executive Director of the Tech Exploration Lab (TEL)
A strong supporter of startup and blockchain initiatives on campus, Sandra and TEL are hosting this event and helping connect innovation leaders with the university community.
What to Expect
Panel discussion on blockchain, Web3, and startup innovation
Insights into building in Wisconsin
Open Q&A
Networking with students and professionals
Pizza provided by Badger Blockchain 🍕
📍 Location: 1403 University Avenue, Madison, WI
🗓 Date: Thursday, March 5
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
👥 Capacity: ~50 attendees (RSVP encouraged)
This event is open to UW–Madison students and members of the broader Madison community interested in technology, entrepreneurship, and the future of decentralized innovation.
Come connect, learn, and build.