The power of Milwaukee’s startup ecosystem and community is alive and well, as evident by startups like Technova Industries – a startup that took root during the FOR-M Startup Incubator in the fall of 2023 and was awarded one of the $10,000 FOR-M grants. Technova...
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Systems-Thinking Approach to AI Innovation
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...
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 Coalition welcomes new Bronze Member 100 Joules
What’s the mission of your company? Our mission is to be the top-of-mind partner for visionary leaders when they encounter a game-changing idea or a significant challenge. We aim to be among the first three entities they turn to for expert guidance, strategic...
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...
Welcoming new Board Members: Innovators shaping the Future of Tech
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is guided by member organizations that help prioritize and shape our work. Collectively, member engagement extends our impact. It’s our pleasure to welcome two new board members, Ahmed Azam – Vice President, Infrastructure & Cloud...
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...
MKE Tech Welcomes New Bronze Member: Ensylon
In January 2025, the MKE Tech Hub Coalition welcomed its newest bronze-level member: Ensylon. Ensylon's mission is to revolutionize product engineering and digital transformation for mid-market companies by co-creating tailored software solutions that drive agility,...