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Experience Milwaukee
by Experience Milwaukee LLC
Experience Milwaukee features the people leading Milwaukee’s tech evolution. So you know who’s doing what and how to plug in.
Episodes
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NVNG brings tech-focused venture funds to Milwaukee.
For this article and audio recording Steve interviewed Grady Buchanan, Co-Founder & Managing Director at NVNG Investment Advisors, a venture capital firm based in Milwaukee. NVNG stands for Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained. It comes from the team’s roots at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation...
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Take the coffee, Milwaukee!
I took a coffee with NM’s Frank Di Meglio (my guest on this episode) and it changed my perspective. This episode kicks off a new partnership with Northwestern Mutual’s Downtown Milwaukee office. Over the next few months, I’ll sit down with Managing Partner Frank Di Meglio for real conversations...
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Can lessons from direct mail influence AI strategy?
This episode features host Steve Glynn and Brian Kohlmann, Director of AI, Emerging Technology, and MarTech at Bader Rutter. Bader Rutter is a 53 year old, Milwaukee based, business-to-business agency serving agriculture, food and beverage, manufacturing and more. Brian has worked for Bader…
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Is AI exposing your data? Or exposing how much is already out there?
Is it possible to make cybersecurity fun and engaging? I sat down for an interview Reshad Alam and Corey Sodes. And I think both would answer the above, in chorus, with a loud YES! Reshad is VP & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Regal Rexnord. Corey is the CTO and co-founder of Secure...
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Meet Michael Regione from e-waste recycler, Digital Bridge.
Michael explains what Digital Bridge does and its impact on the community.
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3 million cell phones end up in the ocean every day. Meet the guy working to stop that.
This article is the launch of a new paid partnership: Recycled by Digital Bridge. As part of this program, from time to time, I’ll highlight the important work happening at Digital Bridge, Milwaukee’s e-waste recycler. I’ll also “recycle” tech articles from the past. Because good stories deserve…
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Indiana found their unfair advantage 50 years ago and just published a plan for the next 25. Hey, Milwaukee, what’s our unfair tech advantage?
For this story, Steve interviewed Jeff Hintz, Executive Director of Sports Tech HQ in Indiana and VP of Innovation at Indiana Sports Corp. The organization Jeff leads, Sports Tech HQ, works to make Indiana a global hub for sports technology. A native of Indianapolis, Jeff has spent his career...
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What keeps Wisconsin manufacturers up at night, and some moving out of state, might not be what you think.
Kurt Bauer, CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, representing 3,800 businesses across the state, explains more. Kurt shares how tech plays out, or not, in the 90% of Wisconsin manufacturers with 100 employees or less. Hint: it’s not about the money. He also talks about the “dark factory”...
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Husco CEO Austin Ramirez: "We're at the Beginning of a Manufacturing Renaissance!"
From robots and vision systems to addressing Milwaukee's severe education gap, Austin believes we can (and should) keep talent from running to the coasts. The quick snapshot of my conversation with Austin: Husco’s nearly 500 degreed engineers design the guts of machines the world’s best-known...
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BMO's AI Chief Kristin Milchanowski Has One Word for Anyone Afraid of Being Left Behind by AI.
Kristin’s quick bio: Kristin Milchanowski, PhD is Chief AI and Quantum Officer at BMO Financial Group leads BMO’s AI, data, and analytics strategy, with 20+ years in the field and past roles at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and EY. Author of Return on Intelligence, a 43-principle playbook for…
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Is Jackson's Food Company one of Milwaukee's Best-Kept Manufacturing Secrets?
CEO James Marino speaks to the growth story hiding in plain sight. Quick Bio: James Marino is President and CEO of Jackson’s Food Company, the Muskego-based maker of avocado-oil snacks. James is born-and-raised a Milwaukeean and is a Marquette High grad. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Quick…
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How Schreiber Foods Works With Vadar Alpha To Use AI FTW.
Who’s in this interview and what’s it about? Sri Kantamneni [LinkedIn]: CIDO of Schreiber Foods. Stephen Pounds [LinkedIn]: CEO of Vadar Alpha. Summary: In this episode, I talk with Sri and Stephen about what happens when a food manufacturing giant teams up with a scrappy two-year-old startup.…
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Exclusive Interview with Shazam Founder + Summerfest TechAI 2026 Keynote Chris Barton.
Steve talks with Chris about his recipe behind one of the world's most-used apps, the company he's building with his 17-year-old son, how he's looking forward to his first trip to Milwaukee, and more. You can catch him in Milwaukee as a keynote speaker at Summerfest TechAI 2026. This special...
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The Brewers and Bucks Are Back At Summerfest TechAI 2026!
Robert Cordova and Derek Hyde talk AI in sports ahead of their unique panel discussion with Tim Dickson on June 24. This special edition episode was sponsored by Cream City Cyber, Milwaukee's global cybersecurity consultancy helping companies of all sizes navigate digital risk. From AI governance...
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Why Cream City Cyber Is Betting on Summerfest TechAI and on Milwaukee.
This episode is part of our 2026 Summerfest TechAI series, sponsored by Cream City Cyber. Steve's guests on this one include: Celeste Cuffie, Chief People Officer and Co-founder, Cream City Cyber Sheldon Cuffie, CEO & Co-founder, Cream City Cyber Lena DeLaet, Director of Sales & Summerfest TechAI...
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Wisconsin Candidate For Governor Mandela Barnes On His Vision for Tech and Innovation.
In this episode, Steve talks with Mandela on his take on innovation, startups, AI accountability, and why Wisconsin has everything it needs to compete if we're willing to invest in it. NOTE: This article is not an endorsement for Mandela Barnes. The purpose was to have a conversation about his...
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AI Inside the Milwaukee Bucks: How The City's NBA Team Is Using Tech To Win Off the Court.
Guests Brooke Casazza and Michael Dairyko give an honest and interesting take on AI, data, and tech in sports. Brooke Casazza’s quick bio: LinkedIn Profile. Leads the Bucks’ revenue-generating tech stack, everything that drives ticket sales, marketing, and fan engagement, plus shapes the...
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Wisconsin Candidate For Governor Kelda Roys On Her Vision for Tech and Innovation.
In this one, Steve sits down with Kelda Roys for an informative discussion on Kelda's case that Wisconsin's economic future depends on. About Kelda: Kelda is a Wisconsin-born attorney, state senator, and tech founder running for governor. She has over two decades of bipartisan legislative wins…
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Tech PR pro Jay Kolbe on why Milwaukee still struggles to own its innovation story.
Jay’s bio: Jay Kolbe, a Milwaukee area resident, is a 20-year communications pro and co-founder / managing partner of Impact Partners, a New York-based strategic communications and growth advisory firm. He works closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, investors, and emerging...
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Experience Milwaukee Is evolving. Here's why.
This episode explains the evolution of Experience Milwaukee from a culture-focused podcast into a platform centered on business, tech, innovation, and the people shaping Milwaukee’s future, without losing sight of the city’s cultural fabric. Steve shares more of his own story than he usually…
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Islands of Brilliance: Creative Programs for Neurodivergent Students
"In this episode, Steve sits down with Mark Fairbanks, Cofounder & Executive Director of Islands of Brilliance Talking points include: Neurodiversity, Special Interest Focusing, Program Growth, and Trains! Special thank you to local Milwaukee band Paper Valley for their track "Breakaway" - check...
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Talking all things MKE with the Milwaukee Admirals plus our new partnership with them!
In this episode, Steve and Adam sit down with Charlie Connelly, Manager of Corporate Partnerships & Fulfillment for your Milwaukee Admirals. Talking points include: Cortados, Collaboration, Coaching Sports, and Crappy Gifts! Special thank you to local Milwaukee band Paper Valley for their track...
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Innovation at Jockey with President and COO Mark Fedyk
In this episode, Steve sits down with Jockey President and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Fedyk. Recorded live at the brand-new Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, this episode delivers an inspiring look at how one of Wisconsin’s long standing brands continues to innovate like a startup. Mark breaks...
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The inside scoop on Doors Open Milwaukee September 27-28
In this episode, Steve and Adam dive into one of Milwaukee's most beloved annual traditions - Doors Open Milwaukee - celebrating its 15th anniversary this September 27th and 28th. They're joined by Grace from Historic Milwaukee, who coordinates this incredible event that opens more than 150...
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How Dementia Expert John DenBoer is Building Wisconsin's Next Venture Studio
John DenBoer grew up in Waukesha raised by his mom and grandmother, which sparked his lifelong passion for working with older adults - he eventually became a geriatric neuropsychologist specializing in detecting dementia way before symptoms show up. After studying at places like Harvard and...
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Milwaukee Business Executive Carlo Emanuele Author's Book "The Sins We Inherit"
In this episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast, Steve sits down with Carlo Emanuele, a Milwaukee business executive turned novelist, to discuss his debut book "The Sins We Inherit." Carlo’s novel began as therapeutic journaling during his divorce and evolved into a Milwaukee-set crime family...
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STEAM in MKE: Joe Poeschl named new Executive Director of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition!
Welcome to STEAM in MKE, where we explore Milwaukee's thriving science, technology, engineering, art, and math ecosystem and infrastructure. This episode features Joe Poeschl, who was just named the new Executive Director of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition. The conversation traces Joe's journey...
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STEAM in MKE: Startup Dreams Meet Summer Vibes: Inside Summerfest TechAI 2025
Summerfest TechAI 2025 is the can't-miss tech event this summer (June 23-26)! In this episode, Adam and I chat with Lena DeLaet from Summerfest TechAI and Jonah Turner from Molson Coors about the revamped pitch competition, which is broken into four industry tracks, plus new additions like...
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Habush Habush & Rottier Highlights Bay View's Chill on the Hill; June events with VISIT Milwaukee; Summer for the Milwaukee Admirals; and nvisia in the community with Summerfest Tech!
In this jam-packed episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast, we dive deep with Patty Pritchard Thompson from the Bayview Neighborhood Association in our Hometown Voices segment sponsored by Habush Habush & Rottier. Patty reveals the magic behind Chill on the Hill – from rubber chicken symphony...
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Visit MKE's May Preview, AI and Tech with Peter High, Habush Habush & Rottier's Community Commitment, and Admirals' Voice Aaron Sims Fires Up Playoff Excitement
In this action-packed episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast, we kick things off with John Blust from Visit Milwaukee delivering the scoop on this month's can't-miss events – from Mother's Day festivities to the metal-meets-birds contrast of Milwaukee Metal Fest and the Brew City Birding...
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STEAM in MKE: Summerfest Tech AI 2025 with leaders from Regal Rexnord, Salesforce, Schreiber Foods, and Carroll University Preview AI Manufacturing Revolution
This episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast is all about Summerfest TechAI 2025! Of course Adam and I are joined by Lena DeLaet from Summerfest TechAI who enthusiastically reveals this year's expanded programming at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel. We’re also joined by tech powerhouses Tim…
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Milwaukee Wine Academy, Tech from nvisia and Direct Supply, Playoff Hockey with the Admirals, and April Events with VISIT Milwaukee: It's the Bitter Truth with a Shot of AI!
This episode serves up a feast of laughs and local gems! Tim and Jeffrey from Milwaukee Wine Academy dish on their mission to make wine less intimidating while hosts joke about finding wines for "beer guys." The tech segment goes hilariously off-the-rails with AI confessions, including Ryan...
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STEAM in MKE: What do coffee, beer, and code developers have in common and purpose?
Welcome to STEAM in MKE, where we explore Milwaukee's thriving science, technology, engineering, art, and math ecosystem and infrastructure. Today, we're diving into the grassroots movement transforming our city's tech landscape with Joe Murphy and Allan Wick, the passionate minds behind Mitobyte...
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Milwaukee Admirals' Kevin Gravel, Women in Tech, Milwaukee March Events, and Beer & Spirits for a Cause!
In this spirited March 2025 installment of EXP MKE, hosts Steve and Adam celebrate International Women's Month with a lineup of Milwaukee's finest (even though they kick things off with a dude hockey defenseman Kevin Gravel of the Admirals). The tech spotlight shines on Dana, Lori, and Bella, who...
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STEAM in MKE: How i.c. stars & Molson Coors are brewing tech talent in Milwaukee
Welcome to STEAM in MKE, where we explore Milwaukee's thriving Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math ecosystem and infrastructure. In Milwaukee, tech is transforming lives and careers through powerful partnerships. In this episode of STEAM in MKE, a reuse of an episode previously…
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Hockey, Tech & Rock: Admirals' Cowbell Revolution + nvisia's MKE Tech Scene + VISIT MKE's February Fun & Summerfest's Early Lineup Drop!
We're back with a new episode that includes four action-packed segments! Milwaukee Admirals President John Greenberg reveals their wild transformation into the "Milwaukee Cowbells" featuring SNL's Chris Kattan. Dive into the city's tech landscape with nvisia's Tracy Barrett, exploring how…
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STEAM in MKE: Building Milwaukee's Future with Katie Schober and Leah Rosenbaum of STEAM Milwaukee
Welcome to STEAM in MKE, where we explore Milwaukee's thriving Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math ecosystem and infrastructure. Today, we sit down with Katie Schober and Leah Rosenbaum, the innovative minds behind STEAM Milwaukee (https://www.steammilwaukee.com) As champions of...
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Milwaukee Admirals' Cal O'Reilly, Milky Way Tech Hub, VISIT Milwaukee's Calendar of Events, and Winter Break Festival Plans | Experience Milwaukee January 2025
Step into 2025 with Milwaukee's favorite local podcast, presented by Summerfest and Crescent9 THC Seltzers! Steve and Adam start with "In the Corner with the Milwaukee Admirals" and drops you rinkside with star player Cal O'Reilly for a candid conversation about team culture, on-ice intensity…
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Milwaukee Legends Series Sponsored by Harley-Davidson: How Light the Hoan's Ian Abston is Shaping Milwaukee's Next Generation of Leaders
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson’s 2024 Homecoming...
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Milwaukee Legends Series, Sponsored by Harley-Davidson: Beth Weirick on Building Milwaukee's Heart from Personal Passion
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson’s 2024 Homecoming...
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Milwaukee's 'Delusionally Optimistic' Artist, Ike Winter, Uses Found Materials to Find Viral Success
In this episode, Adam sits down for a great conversation with Ike Winter, a Milwaukee wood artist who creates elaborate pieces using only found materials and minimal tools. Ike has gained national attention through viral works like a giant Crayola box, driven by his philosophy of "delusional...
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How Stephanie Grady's Influential Athlete is Revolutionizing High School Sports
In this interview, Steve and Adam talk with Stephanie Grady, a former Fox news anchor turned entrepreneur who co-founded Influential Athlete, a company helping high school athletes navigate Name, Image, Likeness or NIL opportunities through coaching and education rather than traditional sports...
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Milwaukee Legends Series, Sponsored by Harley-Davidson: Fred 'Freedo' Berry, Hockey Star to Hockey Haven Hero
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson’s 2024...
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LIVE at Summerfest Tech 2024: How i.c.stars and Molson Coors Are Building Milwaukee's Next Tech Workforce
This episode, featuring our friends Jonah from Molson Coors and Blanca from i.c.stars, was recorded LIVE at Summerfest Tech 2024. Since 2018, Summerfest Tech has been shining a spotlight on Wisconsin's growing tech scene, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to...
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First Stage Presents: Pete the Cat (As Told by Teachers & Tiny Theater Critics)
In this episode, Steve explores First Stage Milwaukee's production of Pete the Cat through conversations with educators and a couple of kids who, although they had a great experience, were endearingly random in their humorous responses. The two kindergarten teachers, Erin and Andrea, shared their...
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MYSO's Play Your Part FREE, All Day Community Concert is Saturday, November 9th. Here's What You Need To Know!
In this episode I sit down with Emma and Maria from the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra's (MYSO) philanthropy team to discuss their upcoming Play Your Part event. Side note, in my day job I head up marketing for MYSO. So I have a little inside info on this, too. Anyway, this FREE community...
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Palermo's Pizza's Nick Fallucca Has a Bold Vision: Make SE Wisconsin the Silicon Valley of Food
In September, NVNG, a boutique investment firm based in Madison, WI, hosted a unique event in Milwaukee called Venture North, to showcase how collaboration between venture capital and corporations can further propel Midwestern industries to become engines of economic growth. During the event, I…
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Is Betsy Allen-Manning Corporate America's People Whisperer? LIVE from Summerfest Tech 2024.
October is Wisconsin Tech Month so we’re going to drop a number of special episodes recorded at Summerfest Tech 2024 that took place this summer. Since 2018, Summerfest Tech has been shining a spotlight on Wisconsin's growing tech scene, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and...
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Smashing expectations: Fox Den has launched a weird burger revolution from the back room of Great Lakes Distillery
In this episode, Steve and Adam chat with Jacob, the co-owner of Fox Den, a unique smash burger restaurant located inside Great Lakes Distillery in Milwaukee. Jacob shares the ups and downs of the journey from food truck aspirations to establishing a brick-and-mortar location to running a...
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Betting on Innovation: How Potawatomi Casino & Hotel Uses Technology, LIVE from Summerfest Tech 2024
October is Wisconsin Tech Month so we're going to drop a number of special episodes recorded at Summerfest Tech that took place this Summer. Since 2018, Summerfest Tech has been shining a spotlight on Wisconsin's growing tech scene, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and…
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Experience Milwaukee features the people leading Milwaukee’s tech evolution. So you know who’s doing what and how to plug in.
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