The MKE Tech Hub Coalition announced that Joe Poeschl has joined the organization as its Director of Engagement. The non-profit organization was formed in October 2019 by a group of local businesses focused on advancing technology and innovation in the region. Collectively, Accenture, Advocate Aurora Health, Johnson Controls, Kohls, Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation initially … Poeschl joins MKE Tech Hub
Meet Dr. Jessical Silvaggi, a key innovator in Milwaukee’s startup ecosystem. In July, Silvaggi became president of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Research Foundation (UWMRF). The Connecticut native earned her PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harvard University and has worked in the organization since 2009. UWMRF was launched in 2006 to support research and … Silvaggi leads UWMRF into the future
Ilya Avdeev has been named the new director of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC). Avdeev, an associate professor of mechanical engineering, previously served as the LEC’s director of innovation. He’ll continue leading the center’s mission of facilitating innovation and discovery for entrepreneurs, researchers and communities. “The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center has been a … UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center names new director
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition will celebrate its fourth anniversary with AI as a Tool for Innovation: Exploring Strategy for Companies in the Region, hosted at Northwestern Mutual on Nov. 10. The non-profit organization was formed in October 2019 by a group of local businesses focused on advancing technology and innovation in the region. Collectively, … MKE Tech Hub hosts AI expert Tom Davenport
Last week, NVNG Investment Advisors, along with the MKE Tech Hub Coalition with Godfrey and Khan welcomed author, founder, and investor Ian Hathaway to Milwaukee. Hathaway met with members of the city’s startup ecosystem, including established founders, investors, emerging startups, and those who support the ecosystem for round table discussions on how Milwaukee can advance … Ian Hathaway meets MKE startup ecosystem
Bill Gates once said, “It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” The Startup Horror Stories Halloween Event, hosted by Ward4 and MKE Tech Hub Coalition aims to help the Milwaukee startup ecosystem do just that- learn from failure. The pathway to success is rarely a straight … Local startup leaders discuss setbacks on the road to success
Dan Gawronski of Venture Best has been providing legal services for startups for over a decade. Gawronski, an attorney with Venture Best, a division of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, recently discussed the unique legal needs of startups in a free workshop hosted at Ward4. Venture Best is a top-ranked law firm in the startup … Venture Best provides legal support for startups
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) awarded nearly $1 million in the latest round of Entrepreneurship Grants in Quarter Three 2023. “Wisconsin stands behind its innovators and business owners,” said Missy Hughes, secretary, and CEO of WEDC. “These grants help organizations across the state provide advice, funding, education and other support to entrepreneurs of all … WEDC grants support entrepreneurship in the Milwaukee Region
The Milwaukee Chapter of Blacks in Technology (BIT) has a new president. Blacks In Technology is a national “tech focused community and media organization that is dedicated to increasing the representation and participation of Black people in the technology industry.” Arlando Monk, the Chief Visionary Office of Visionary League, is now also leading the local … Monk named BIT Chapter President
According to Brian Walsh, Senior Technology Commercialization Manager at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Research Foundation (UWMRF), startups are a key source of technological innovations in the United States. In his role, Walsh helps connect UW-Milwaukee students, staff, and faculty with resources to help turn a great idea into a commercially viable product. One of the key … SBIR supports startup innovations