{"id":2140,"date":"2017-06-20T11:27:15","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T16:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/?page_id=2140"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T15:42:47","slug":"student-startup-challenge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/programs\/student-startup-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"The UWM Startup Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">The UWM Startup Challenge<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UWM Startup Challenge is where bold ideas come to life. Now entering its 15th year in Fall 2026, the Challenge empowers students from every background to define what it means to \u201cstart up.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some, it\u2019s launching a business. For others, it\u2019s turning a passion into impact, shaping a career, or reimagining life after graduation. \u201cStarting up\u201d isn\u2019t about where you begin\u2014it\u2019s about the possibilities that open when you take action.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Startup Challenge is a launchpad for ideas, a community of builders and dreamers, and a space where imagination meets real-world change. Here, you\u2019ll discover what drives you, design your own path, and create work that inspires joy while making a difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;At the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, beginnings are our specialty. We believe forging your path isn\u2019t about following a formula\u2014it\u2019s about finding what matters to you and learning how to bring it to life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Sometimes it starts with a sketch on a napkin, the first draft of a big idea, or a leap into the unknown. Other times it\u2019s a choice: to grow, to explore, and to build a future that feels like your own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/uwm-startup-challenge-fall-2026\/\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>On this page<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-who-is-it-for-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Who is it for?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-will-we-offer-you-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">What will we offer you&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-your-commitment-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Your commitment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#timeline\" data-level=\"2\">Fall 2026 Timeline<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-teaching-team-amp-advisors\" data-level=\"2\">Teaching Team &amp; Advisors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\"><div class='uwm-file-php'>\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n\n        \n\n                \n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--testimonial uwm-p-card--testimonial-outside uwm-p-card--gold\">\n               \n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/sheldon-lubar-testimonial.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Headshot of Sheldon Lubar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/sheldon-lubar-testimonial.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/08\/sheldon-lubar-testimonial-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>          \n                <figure class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                    <blockquote>\n                        <p>We believe education and entrepreneurship are the pathways to a happy, productive, and rewarding life.<\/p>\n                    <\/blockquote>\n                    <hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--center-short\">\n                    <figcaption>\n                        <strong>Sheldon Lubar<\/strong>\n                                                    <em>Founder, Lubar &#038; Co.<\/em>\n                                            <\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n        \n\n                \n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--testimonial uwm-p-card--testimonial-outside uwm-p-card--gold\">\n               \n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/jared-judge.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Headshot of Jared Judge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/jared-judge.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/jared-judge-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>          \n                <figure class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                    <blockquote>\n                        <p>The guidance we received from LEC was invaluable to our success. We found out exactly what our customers needed and were able to create a successful and streamlined way to book and pay local musicians.<\/p>\n                    <\/blockquote>\n                    <hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--center-short\">\n                    <figcaption>\n                        <strong>Jared Judge<\/strong>\n                                                    <em>Orchestral Conducting, M.M., &#8217;17<\/em>\n                                            <\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n        \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 id=\"h-who-is-it-for-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is it for?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UWM Startup Challenge is open to everyone\u2014undergraduates, graduates, all majors, and all backgrounds. Whether you\u2019re a current UWM student, from another university, or part of the broader community, you are welcome to apply. If you\u2019re curious, motivated, and ready to explore new ideas, this program is for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might come with a fully formed idea, or simply a strong interest in collaborating and working on one. Either way, the Startup Challenge provides the resources, mentorship, and community to help you take the next step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are applying as part of a team, please note that each team member must submit an individual application to ensure full access to program resources and opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you submit your application, Startup Challenge Director Tiera Trammell (trammel4@uwm.edu) will follow up with you directly to guide you through the next steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7648-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"startup challenge people.\" class=\"wp-image-19598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7648-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7648-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7648-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7648-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7648-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7648-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-will-we-offer-you-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will we offer you&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Lubar entrepreneurship center we believe that innovation grows through collaboration and community. As part of the startup challenge, you&#8217;ll gain access to a unique network and an array of resources designed to accelerate your growth:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student innovators and entrepreneurs who share and drive your ambition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated UWM professors and staff who bring both expertise and encouragement&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experienced mentors who understand the journey and provide practical guidance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influential leaders from Milwaukee&#8217;s business and startup community who can open doors to new opportunities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7820-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"colin startup challenge\" class=\"wp-image-19596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7820-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7820-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7820-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7820-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7820-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2025\/11\/IMG_7820-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the people, you&#8217;ll gain access to tools, workshops, and events that help you shape your ideas into action. The startup challenge is a launchpad for your future, a space where your creativity persistence and vision are supported every step of the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-your-commitment-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your commitment&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Startup Challenge is a community driven experience. To get the most out of the program and to access the resources available, we ask participants to commit to the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend required Boosted sessions once per month, where you\u2019ll build skills, share progress, and learn from others&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actively engage with the Startup Challenge community, contributing to the collaborative spirit that defines our program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the UWM Innovators Expo, showcasing your project to peers, mentors, and community members&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support both your peers and your own growth, recognizing that collaboration is essential to success&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants who consistently meet these commitments will unlock a wide range of resources, including mentorship, access to funding opportunities, and specialized programming. 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(203A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mentor Dinner<\/strong><br><strong>Date\/time: <\/strong>November 17th<br><strong>Location: <\/strong>LEC Atrium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Presentations<\/strong><br><strong>Date\/time:<\/strong>December 1st, 5:30pm<br><strong>Location: <\/strong>LEC Touchdown and Launch (203A)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-17116\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short default\" id=\"h-uwm-innovators\">UWM Innovators<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right uwm-c-link--arrow size-p-md wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/innovators\/\">Access all UWM Innovators<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class='uwm-file-php'>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--3 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n   \n    \n        <div>\n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/innovator\/open-doors\/\" class=\"uwm-c-link--dark\">\n                \n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/open-doors.jpg\" class=\"uwm-u-border--all wp-post-image\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/open-doors.jpg 708w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/open-doors-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/>\n                <h3 class=\"uwm-u-mt-20 size-h4\">Open Doors<\/h3>\n                \n            <\/a>\n        \n        <\/div>\n\n    \n        <div>\n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/innovator\/plus-one\/\" class=\"uwm-c-link--dark\">\n                \n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/05\/plus-one-logo.png\" class=\"uwm-u-border--all wp-post-image\" alt=\"Logo of &quot;Plus One&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/05\/plus-one-logo.png 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/05\/plus-one-logo-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                <h3 class=\"uwm-u-mt-20 size-h4\">Plus One<\/h3>\n                \n            <\/a>\n        \n        <\/div>\n\n    \n        <div>\n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/innovator\/techgoggles\/\" class=\"uwm-c-link--dark\">\n                \n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/tech-goggles.jpg\" class=\"uwm-u-border--all wp-post-image\" alt=\"Swimmer with goggles at poolside, yellow lane markers in background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/tech-goggles.jpg 708w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/tech-goggles-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/>\n                <h3 class=\"uwm-u-mt-20 size-h4\">TechGoggles<\/h3>\n                \n            <\/a>\n        \n        <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 id=\"h-teaching-team-amp-advisors\" class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short\">Teaching Team &amp; Advisors<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--5 uwm-u-mb-40\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"173, 174, 161, 168, 161, 160, 161, 164, 175\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/avdeev-ilya\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2015\/11\/ilya-avdeev-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Ilya Avdeev, Director of the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2015\/11\/ilya-avdeev-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2015\/11\/ilya-avdeev.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/avdeev-ilya\/\">Ilya  Avdeev<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Director<\/strong>, <em>Lubar Enterpreneurship Center<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:avdeev@uwm.edu\">avdeev@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4145103631\">(414) 510-3631<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Lubar Enterpreneurship Center 206 | Engineering &amp; Math Sciences 1181<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"173, 174, 161, 161, 160, 173\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/flanner-colin\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/11\/colin-flanner-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Colin Flanner, Operations Manager at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/11\/colin-flanner-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2021\/11\/colin-flanner.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/flanner-colin\/\">Colin  Flanner<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Operations Manager<\/strong>, <em>Lubar Entrepreneurship Center<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:flanner@uwm.edu\">flanner@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 204C<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"173, 174, 161, 160, 173\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/javier-nikko\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/11\/nikko-javier-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Nikko Javier, Innovation Intern at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/11\/nikko-javier-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/11\/nikko-javier.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/javier-nikko\/\">Nikko  Javier<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Innovation Intern<\/strong>, <em>Lubar Entrepreneurship Center<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:nbjavier@uwm.edu\">nbjavier@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Lubar Entrepreneurship Center Room 204<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"173, 174, 161, 168, 161, 160\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/peterson-loren\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/loren-peterson-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Loren Peterson, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/loren-peterson-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2018\/07\/loren-peterson.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/peterson-loren\/\">Loren  Peterson<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Entrepreneur-In-Residence<\/strong>, <em>Lubar Entrepreneurship Center<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:lgp@eas-mke.com\">lgp@eas-mke.com<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 201<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"173, 174, 161, 160, 173\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/sarenac-samantha\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/11\/samantha-sarenac-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Samantha Sarenac, Innovation Intern at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/11\/samantha-sarenac-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2024\/11\/samantha-sarenac.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/sarenac-samantha\/\">Samantha  Sarenac<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Innovation Intern<\/strong>, <em>Lubar Entrepreneurship Center<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:ssarenac@uwm.edu\">ssarenac@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Lubar Entrepreneurship Center Room 204<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"173, 174, 161, 166, 167, 161, 160, 161, 164\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/stern-nathaniel\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2015\/11\/nathaniel-stern-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Nathaniel Stern, UWM Startup Challenge Director at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2015\/11\/nathaniel-stern-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2015\/11\/nathaniel-stern.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/stern-nathaniel\/\">Nathaniel  Stern<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Director of Academic Engagement &amp; Creative Impact <\/strong>, <em>Lubar Entrepreneurship Center<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:sternn@uwm.edu\">sternn@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 204<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"173, 174, 161, 168, 161, 160, 161, 164\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/directory\/thompson-brian\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lubar-entrepreneurship-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/339\/2015\/11\/brian-thompson-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Brian Thompson, Chief Innovation &amp; Partnership Officer at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center\" 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