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FCI - Fireside Chat: Lessons Learned (Entrepreneur Panel) - March 6th 2025
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Fireside Chat Event
Come join us for an inspiring evening with successful entrepreneurs sharing their lessons learned along their journey. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand stories, gain insights, and ask burning questions to our esteemed panel. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or just love a good success story, this Fireside Chat is not to be missed!
Moderator:
Daniel G. Guerra Jr. (Altus/NHTI)
Panel Speakers:
Lou Elson
Broker, Realtor®, & Team Leader - Lou Elson Real Estate at EXIT Realty HGM
Lou has called the Madison area home for over 17 years and couldn’t imagine a better place to live and work. In 2018, he turned his passion for real estate into a career, becoming a licensed Realtor. Specializing in both buying and selling, Lou is dedicated to providing personalized service, guiding clients across Southern Wisconsin through smooth and stress-free transactions.
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Carole J. Trone, PhD
Fair Opportunity Project
Carole moved to the Midwest for graduate school and never left. With a PhD in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she has led a statewide educational nonprofit, taught undergraduate students, and worked with high school counselors and college admissions directors over the past twenty years. She is passionate about increasing college access.
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Vikranth Mandadi
Founder - A* Accelerator, President - Transcend UW
Vikranth Mandadi is a junior at UW-Madison studying Computer Science and Economics. Born and raised in the Greater Seattle area, he serves as the president of Transcend UW, one of the largest student-run pitch competitions in the country. He has founded multiple startups and developed software solutions for small businesses.
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