Kristine Zickuhr

Virent, Inc. develops and commercializes biofuel technologies. It converts soluble biomass-derived sugars into products molecularly identical to those made with petroleum, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and chemicals used for plastics and fibers. The company was founded by Randy D. Cortright and James Dumesic in 2002 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Craft Media Network, Inc. owns and operates an online craft and fine art e-learning platform. It provides online classes for jewelry making, beading, polymer clay, and fiber. The firm also offers personalized, one-on-one support services online. It conducts courses for novices and experienced artists. The company was founded by Donna Kato and Vernon Ezell on July 24, 2009 and is headquartered in Florissant, CO.

OptiMine Software, Inc. provides digital add measurement and optimization platform. The company was founded by Douglas Bryan, Jack W. Peters and Robert Cooley in January 2008 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Art Commission LLC, also known as CODAworx, is a platform that connects artists and creative professionals to fabrication, installation, and shipping services. The company is based in Madison, WI and was founded by Toni F. Sikes and Terry Maxwell. The company offers sponsorship and partnership opportunities to members of the commissioned art industry and provide a marketplace for physical and virtual artwork. Real estate developers, property owners, and public art agents use CODAworx to find artists and creative professionals who create commissioned art. Toni F. Sikes has been the CEO since incorporation.

Gruppo, Levey & Co. provides financial advisory services. The firm's products and services include strategic advisory and private capital markets. The company was founded by Evan H. Levey and Claire Gruppo in 1992 and is headquartered New York, NY.

Artful Home LLC retails online art and fine craft items. The firm’s products include art glass, sculpture, art for the wall and objects and décor. The company was founded by Toni F. Sikes in 1985 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Wisconsin Technology Council provides science and technology advisory services to the Governor and the Legislature. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Calumet Venture Management LLC (Calumet Venture Management) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2008 by Judy M. Owen and Tim A. Williams. The firm is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.