From Lab to Launch: How Entrepreneurship Amplified Emily Bick’s Impact on Global Agriculture
UW–Madison researcher Emily Bick knows bugs—so much so that she invented an eavesdropper to better track their diverse behaviors. Through her entrepreneurial work with community farmers, the graduate students in her lab, and an NSF I-Corps™ program, Bick successfully launched the Insect Eavesdropper and built a network of industry collaborators across the world.
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Newsletter Archives - The Startup Stream
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Startup Stream – Issue #3: Summer 2025
Emily Bick’s Entomological Entrepreneurial Journey
Discover how spy movies and a guitar tuner inspired one UW–Madison researcher’s global network of industry interest in insect behavior.
Startup Successes
Explore multiple perspectives on how the university’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem can empower Badgers to turn bold ideas into lasting impact.
Think Like an Entrepreneur
Learn how to identify impact, communicate beyond academia, and move ideas forward with purpose.
Startup Stream – Issue #2: Spring 2025
Startup Teams Earn National Spotlight
Explore how UW researchers gained national recognition through NSF I-Corps training.
Brand Strategy Tips
Discover smart strategies to shape your startup’s identity and stand out in the market.
Innovation Meets Investment
Learn how startups attract funding by aligning research with real-world impact.
Startup Stream – Issue #1: Fall 2024
Ethical AI in Focus
Explore how facial data is used to audit and de-bias recognition systems for safer tech.
Next-Gen Battery Breakthrough
Discover how a new membrane boosts performance in future energy storage.
From Idea to Impact
Meet TEO founders turning bold ideas into real-world ventures.