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...
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Joe Poeschl Named New Leader of MKE Tech Hub Coalition Following National Search
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is proud to announce the appointment of Joe Poeschl as its new Executive Director, effective July 1. Poeschl, a longtime champion of Milwaukee’s innovation community, steps into the role after serving as the organization’s Director of...
MKE Tech Hub Coalition welcomes new Bronze Member nvisia
What’s the mission of your organization? At nvisia, we architect transformation. For over 30 years, we’ve helped our clients modernize, scale, and innovate by building the platforms, products, and experiences that power their business. Our mission is to deliver...
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...
Building Milwaukee’s Tech Talent Pipeline: How the Skills to Build Grant Creates Career Pathways
The power of strategic workforce development partnerships is crystal clear in the journey of Beatrice Alvares, a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student. Through the Skills to Build grant program, a collaboration between MKE Tech Hub Coalition, Employ Milwaukee and...
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...
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...