//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~9b0afe089597e78cb28e2d016822279d84ddbfd192cf34308d666a1038458720 Welcome to the Foundry - the show where we highlight the stories of student founders at UW–Madison, local entrepreneurs across the Midwest, and campus leaders shaping UW into a hub for entrepreneurship.This podcast is presented to you by Transcend UW. We are the nation’s largest student-run pitch competition and we also connect students with the resources and opportunities to create their own ventures. Last year was our 10th annual competition and we were able to award $50K in prize money. Check out our socials to learn more or join our executive team:Transcend UW Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/transcenduwTranscend IG: @transcenduwTranscend website: www.transcenduw.com/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:24:52 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/40735/2228751/transcenduw/2025_09_23_20_31_32_b8426992-0d7c-4510-9a37-73f86b2fa0b0.mp3 In this episode, Trinity Krohn, a junior at UW–Madison and co-founder of the CampusConnect app, shares what she’s learned from starting three ventures: an Etsy slime shop, a dropshipping business, and now a growing app that’s live on the App Store. Trinity also opens up about creating Women in Entrepreneurship to inspire more women to feel welcome in startup spaces. We dive into: How to run effective customer discovery interviews & get your first beta testers Building community and confidence in male-dominated fields like tech & entrepreneurship Why your network is your net worth (and how to grow it) Time management tips for balancing school, startups, and student leadership Trinity’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trinity-krohn/ Tik Tok: @ trin.talks.tech Transcend UW Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/transcenduw Transcend IG: @transcenduw Transcend website: www.transcenduw.com Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:48:18 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/40735/2228751/transcenduw/2025_09_23_20_31_32_b8426992-0d7c-4510-9a37-73f86b2fa0b0.mp3 https://content.rss.com/episodes/40735/2204887/transcenduw/2025_09_08_04_42_57_92dc353a-6829-4100-ba4e-3316446fe254.mp3 Ever wondered what startups are really looking for in their hires or how to land your first role at one? In this episode, Ben Lukszys shares his journey in UW-Madison’s entrepreneurial ecosystem including running a startup accelerator, organizing the university’s 1st startup job fair, and matching students with local startups. We dive into the 4 key skill sets startups value most, the practical steps you can take to stand out, and what it actually takes to get hired by a startup. Ben’s Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lukszys/ Transcend UW Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/transcenduw Transcend IG: @transcenduw Transcend website: www.transcenduw.com/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:58:12 +0000 https://content.rss.com/episodes/40735/2204887/transcenduw/2025_09_08_04_42_57_92dc353a-6829-4100-ba4e-3316446fe254.mp3 https://media.rss.com/transcenduw/20210319_001854_daf9c03520f447f425e44ab912ff1dd4.mp3 We talked with Jake about his UW experience, freelancing work, and running successful social media platforms. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:19:07 +0000 https://media.rss.com/transcenduw/20210319_001854_daf9c03520f447f425e44ab912ff1dd4.mp3