Startup Community News & Events: Week of May 10th

Launch Milwaukee will promote the rapid creation and development of hardware and software startup ideas in Milwaukee. Held June 5th through 7th at Ward4, participants are given the opportunity to pitch an idea and ask for help building their idea during a 60-second window on opening night. Teams organically form around shared interests and the building process begins. Participants do not need to have an idea to pitch, and can come individually or with a team. Register at LaunchMilwaukee.com using discount code: STARTUPMKE for a 30% discount. WERCbench Labs announced they looking for teams of engineers, scientists, and programmers to participate in their summer program for technology innovators. WERCbench provides entrepreneurs access to unique production capabilities, including high performance computing, rapid prototyping facilities and small scale production and testing equipment in addition to a $20,000 grant, learn more about WERCbench here.

Subscription wine delivery service BrightCellars has announced they are moving from Boston to Milwaukee with the help of Ward4 and startup accelerator program gener8tor, read more here.

RentCollegePads.com is hiring a Business Development Manager in Milwaukee, apply for the job here. Crowds.io, a crowdsourcing startup based in Milwaukee that helps entrepreneurs launch new products was recently profiled by the Journal Sentinel, read more here.

The Wells Building once a hub for telegrams is now becoming a cloud computing hub learn more about this initiative here.

Four startups recently won Marquette University's ImpactNext Business Model Competition, read all about them here.

Milwaukee-based Scanlytics' SoleSensor technology is being test-driven by a top five telecom firm, according to a recent press release.

To get the latest startup community news & events follow @StartupMKE on twitter!

Pairdd is Hiring

Are you a coding wizard? Do you want to work with a fun Milwaukee Startup?! Look no further:

Pairdd is looking for a coder/developer to help out with site changes!

Pairdd is a new local startup working to make cooking gluten free easier. We send all the measured ingredients needed to cook a great gluten free meal to the homes of many – And they are growing which means that we are looking to add to our team!

Applicants should have experience in the following areas:

Pairdd is looking for a coder to help work within Shopify on front end styling and UX/UI design. Preferably applicants will also have experience in back end development.

Languages Required:

• HTML

• CSS

• PHP is a plus

Bonus Skills (not required)

• Photoshop

• UX/UI

• Experience with design

• Experience working with an ecommerce site

Time Requirements

Pairdd is looking to find a coding rockstar for contract work on an as needed basis ASAP.

Think you have what it takes?

APPLY - send your resume and past work to letseat@pairdd.com

Pairdd is a product of Blue Bananas LLC, a local startup incubator funded by Assurant Health. Blue Bananas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

gener8tor Winter 2014 Application Deadline

The application deadline for gener8tor's Winter 2014 accelerator program in Madison is Monday, December 1st.

gener8tor invests its community, capital, expertise, mentorship and network in capable, early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative business models. gener8tor works with the startups in its portfolio to create successful, scalable companies.

gener8tor is seeking to invest in technology-enabled businesses, including software, IT, web, SaaS and hardware. Accepted companies receive $70,000 and 12-weeks of mentorship-driven programming. gener8tor is a proud member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN) and is sponsored by American Family Insurance.

If you or anyone you know is interested in applying gener8tor, check out gener8tor's website and application page on f6s by December 1, 2013.

Please email Joe@gener8tor.com with any questions.

Intern with Startup Milwaukee

College students, this is your chance to be in the center of Milwaukee’s tech startup scene. Startup Milwaukee is seeking an intern with an interest in startup companies/entrepreneurship, nonprofits, marketing, writing, technology and/or event planning. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from and network with startup founders, emerging tech companies and nonprofit leaders in the community. Positions available for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters. Duties & requirements include:

• Assist in planning, promoting and managing Startup Milwaukee events
• Provide support to the Startup Milwaukee team on special projects and initiatives
• Help manage Startup Milwaukee’s social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
• Writing and researching content for the Startup Milwaukee blog
• Attend community events related to entrepreneurship and technology

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Student must be pursuing a degree in business administration, communications, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, writing/public relations or other related field

This is a for-credit internship and requires a time commitment of 10 hours per week. Please contact us with any questions.

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