Experience Milwaukee

Welcome to Tech in MKE: conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chat about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make a city more “techie”. This episode features a panel discussion from the Wisconsin Technology Association conference which took place a couple weeks ago. The topic is Robotic Process Automation or RPA. It’s not a new technology, but the panel gets into new spins and example use cases, especially as RPA bumps up against cybersecurity and ChatGPT.

Panel moderator: Tim Dickson, CIO at Generac

Panel participants:

This informative, relatable discussion is focused on:

Tech in MKE is brought to you by Harley-Davidson, The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition, Expedient, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Brooksource.

This episode features Kristin Brey from As Goes Wisconsin, which creates fun, innovative, and uncomplicated ways to talk about state and local politics while still celebrating all things Wisconsin.

To be clear, this is not a show about politics. It’s an honest conversation about what we like and dislike about a number of things including Kristin’s hair color, squirting weather, Adam’s birthday, hitting the dump button, how Adam and I don’t watch the news, and so much more. Along the way, we find out a lot about Kristin and what she’s up to these days.

Overall, we think this one is super funny and super honest.

Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in the Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, and our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative.

And if you haven’t heard, check out our new project at TextMKE.com, Milwaukee’s only daily text on what’s happening in and around the city.

As a media partner of Summerfest, we're highlighting local music leading up to the kickoff of Summerfest's 55th year on June 22. This episode features local band Moonglow. Adam and Steve have a fun conversation with Joe (vocals/keyboard/dancing) and Sterling (drums) from the band while uncovering the origin of the name Moonglow, what's coming up for tours and new music, what's in Joe's mom's home office, and more. Jump into this one then get out and see them tonight, June 2, at New Barons Brewing Cooperative (https://newbaronsbrewing.com/events)!

We've partnered up with our friends at MKE Black on this episode, part of a mini-series that will be launched on their own platform soon, too.

A. Good Man's Desserts - Calories that you deserve!"

In this episode of the MKE Black Podcast, we're taking a sweet detour into the world of desserts with Alan Goodman, the inspiring entrepreneur behind A. Goodman's Desserts. A family tradition, a skipped library session, and a love for basketball set the stage for a journey that would lead to one of Milwaukee's most beloved dessert businesses.

Hear from Alan as he shares the humble beginnings of his business, born in his mother's kitchen back in 1982. As a young boy, Alan found himself grounded for choosing hoops over books, but little did he know, this punishment would turn into a passion. He was tasked with learning to cook and bake from family recipes, sparking a love for creating delectable treats that would stick with him for life.

Fast forward to 2018, Alan took a leap of faith and turned his lifelong passion into a thriving business, launching A. Goodman's Desserts with a mission to deliver happiness and satisfaction right to people's doorsteps.

Dive deep into the significance of desserts in our lives as Alan illustrates their role in our most cherished celebrations - weddings, baby showers, family reunions, and more. Learn why a great dessert is not just about satisfying our sweet tooth but also about evoking warm feelings, wonderful childhood memories, and a sense of love and togetherness.

Join us as we explore the secret behind Alan's success, his commitment to preserving the old-fashioned taste reminiscent of our grandmothers, and his aim to leave his customers not just with delicious desserts, but with a soulful experience, a satisfied sweet tooth, and the "calories they deserve!"

Don't miss this rich and flavorful journey into the heart of Milwaukee's dessert scene, only on the MKE Black Podcast.

Links:

A Goodman’s Desserts: https://www.agoodmansdesserts.com

MKE Black: https://mkeblack.org

Ambition Center Recording Studio: https://www.ambitioncentermke.org/studio

Audio Moguls Media: https://www.audiomogulsmedia.com

Experience Milwaukee: https://www.experiencemilwaukee.com

J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and brewery overlooking left field at American Family Field. This episode features the amazing food available there and how you can experience it all for yourself. Steve chats with Tom Hecht, Vice President of Consumer Experience for the Milwaukee Brewers and their Executive Chef, Loren Rue. Super fun and fast-paced conversations. Learn everything you need to know then get over to the Barrel Yard!

In this Work in MKE episode you'll get a behind the scenes view of what it’s like to work in tourism and hospitality in Milwaukee: two critical pieces to bring people here to experience the city.

This episode pulls together few conversations with members of the VISIT Milwaukee team as well as representatives from Lakefront Brewery and the Bartolotta Restaurants.

What is it like to work in hospitality and tourism in our great city?

What kind of transferable skills are acquired through this great work?

What are the cool perks of the job, and, is it a requirement that you love the city to be successful in Milwaukee’s tourism and hospitality scene or is that something that comes through in the passion for the work?

Even more, what did Steve learn from this experience?

All of this and more is answered in this insightful and entertaining episode.

One last thing: this episode was sponsored by our friends at VISIT Milwaukee!

Hey, hey, hey, look out! This episode features special guest co-host Tim Dickson, CIO of Generac. Tim is a much appreciated show collaborator and an even better friend. In this episode, we’re also joined by the one-and-only Kenny Ansel of the Green Bay Packers. This is part 2 (the first included the Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks) of a preview of a more in-depth panel discussion Tim will host with all three of our world-class professional sports teams at Summerfest Tech in June.

You'll LOVE this episode. Which is why we kept the mics on for a bit longer than usual. It’s worth the listen because the trio discusses things like…

What does sports tech look like?

What kind of people and skill sets are needed?

How does Kenny and his team work with the NFL, media, and others in the high pressure, high visibility of game day tech?

What happens if the tech fails?

All of this and more is answered in this insightful and entertaining episode.

Tech in MKE is brought to you by Harley-Davidson, The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition, Expedient, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Brooksource.

This episode is part of our Work in MKE series where we showcase the dynamic culture of companies in greater Milwaukee.

This show features a one-on-one interview with Northwestern Mutual’s Chief Communications Officer, Joe Mandacina. Steve was lucky enough to get invited to the top of Northwestern Mutual’s tower for a beautiful view and even better conversation with Joe.

During the chat, Joe and Steve explored Joe’s professional journey to Northwestern Mutual and Milwaukee. They also talked about the new tower that Northwestern Mutual is building and its impact on Milwaukee and Milwaukeeans.

These are just a few of the things they talked about during this informative and fun episode.

If you’d like to join Steve on a Work in MKE episode, you can get in touch at ExperienceMilwaukee.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.

Looking for something to do tonight or any night? You've come to the right podcast. Check out this fun episode on how you can be a regular at the Explorium Brewpub. Even if you've never been there. In this episode, Steve has an entertaining and informative chat with Explorium owner, Mike Doble. Mike shares everything you need to know to have the best time at Explorium. Jump in, then get over to either of their locations to experience it for yourself. Check out their menus and make a reservation here: www.exploriumbrew.com!

Welcome to another episode of Tech in MKE: conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chat about the state of technology in their organizations, what makes a city “techie”, and Milwaukee's connected tech scene.

In this one, I sit down with Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) president, Dr. John Walz. MSOE is a school that contributes to the net "brain gain" in Wisconsin. A school that attracts students from across the country and around the world.

Dr. Walz and I touch on the usual topics about MSOE, of course. But, we also dig into how MSOE is doubling down on tech - specifically emerging technologies.

Will those investments pay off? Will Milwaukee be better for it? Jump into this one for the answers.

Tech in MKE is graciously sponsored by Harley-Davidson, The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition, Expedient, Brooksource, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.