Brett Bodenburg stands at the intersection of technology and humanity, championing the belief that AI is a resource for us as humans to become better people. His passion for technology and AI sparked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied industrial...
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Fostering Connections and Empowering Communities Through Tech Experiences
Building community is an inherently human endeavor, one that thrives when people are placed at the center of innovation and connection. For Lena DeLaet, Director of Sales & Summerfest Tech for Milwaukee World Festival, technology and AI are not just tools but...
AI as a Force Multiplier: Chris Bontempo’s Vision for Marketing Innovation
With the significant role AI is playing in business transformation, now is a critical time to leverage its capabilities to bring organizations to new heights. For Chris Bontempo, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Johnson Controls, generative AI is more than just a...
Riding the Waves of AI Innovation: The Learning, Journey, and Opportunities
AI innovation comes in waves: algorithms, machine learning, AI agents, and so on. Brian Kohlmann often finds himself riding along those waves, putting himself at the forefront of innovation. As the Director of AI, Emerging Technology, and MarTech at Bader Rutter – a...
MKE Tech Hub Launches New AI Initiative: Synapse
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition has announced the launch of Synapse, a strategic initiative designed to ensure Milwaukee's mid-market manufacturers benefit from the rapid evolution of industrial technology while simultaneously strengthening the region's position as an...
The Quest for Real-World Innovation and Empowerment
At a surface level, technology and AI have become hubs of tools designed to make our lives more productive and efficient. However, by peeling back layers and diving deeper, there exists more complex and invaluable use cases for AI. This is the realm in which Tarik...
Experimentation as the Key to Unlocking AI’s Potential
In some ways, AI can still be considered in its early stages with new developments constantly surfacing. To Mike Mikula, the rapid growth and evolution of AI creates a “sandbox,” giving each of us an opportunity to play with and explore endless opportunities to be...
Introducing Craft The Future
Craft The Future is composed of X, Y, and Z – three generations of creatives that naturally found each other through their passion for technology. The three individuals – Carl, Tiara, and Contessa – are working together to create a community and be a resource for...
The Opportunity of AI: Four Principles for the Region
Tom Davenport, 4-year anniversaryPaul Stillmank, 4-year anniversaryFor our 4-year Anniversary, we invited national bestselling author on AI, Tom Davenport, and local successful entrepreneur, Paul Stillmank, to share their perspectives on accelerating AI adoption. For...
MKE Tech Startup Pitches at SXSW for the First Time, earning AI Finalist Spot
“I believe my dream of becoming an entrepreneur was meant to come alive but had never thought that it will come in such the most unfortunate way.” – Deepak Arora Deepak (dee-puck) Arora (au-ro-ra) is the President and CEO of Wearable Technologies, a hands-free fall...