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...
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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,...
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...
MKE Tech Hub CEO Kathy Henrich Announces Retirement, Organization Begins search for New Leader
Kathy Henrich, CEO of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition since its founding five years ago, plans to retire and a search is underway for the organization’s next leader. She will remain in her role until a successful transition is completed. Formed with the mission of growing...
5-Year Anniversary: Mark Muro of Brookings Institution added to Speaker Lineup
Creating a balance of innovation across America by Tech Hubs For our 5-year Anniversary, we will feature a conversation with Mark Muro, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. In 2019, Muro was one of the original writers who made the case for the U.S. Congress to...
AI Upskilling with Israel Squires of Midpoint Consulting
Episode Summary Guest: Israel SquiresPosition: CEO and Co-Founder at Midpoint ConsultingTopics Covered: AI in business, practical AI applications, workforce development, career advice Listen to the Episode: Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts Captivate FM Why Listen:...