UW Tech Exploration Lab: Founder Lab Networking Reception in SF

Join us for a casual, high-energy networking reception following a Founder Lab feedback session with student teams from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
We’re opening the doors to the broader Bay Area ecosystem for an opportunity to connect with:
UW alumni (“Bay Area Badgers”) interested in tech and entrepreneurship
Early-stage investors and operators
Industry professionals exploring emerging technologies
Anyone interested in the intersection of AI, startups, and Midwest innovation
This event will take place at Third Coast Foundry (625 2nd Street), a new space designed to bring Midwestern universities and innovation communities into the heart of the San Francisco venture ecosystem, located near major VC firms and the AI corridor.
Meet the Teams
You’ll have the chance to meet and connect with Founder Lab teams working on applied AI and emerging technologies:
Praxora - Clinical skills preparation for medical students
MottoNote - AI-native memory layer for capturing and retrieving context across workflows
Contexa - Observability layer for agentic workflows to improve accuracy and reliability
EverOS - Edge-based orchestration platform for coordinating distributed systems (drones, sensors, etc.)
Lyntra - AI-powered planning tool that turns complex work into structured, executable steps
What to Expect
Informal networking with students, alumni, and industry professionals
Conversations around early-stage ideas, applied AI, and venture opportunities
A chance to plug into a growing Midwest innovation presence in San Francisco
Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
This is not a formal pitch event, it’s a chance to connect, exchange ideas, and see what’s emerging from the next generation of builders and entrepreneurs.
About the Tech Exploration Lab
The UW Tech Exploration Lab, led by the Wisconsin School of Business in collaboration with the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, is where ideas and emerging technologies become real-world innovations and ventures.