Industry Insight: The New College of Computing and AI

Join us for Industry Insight, a series that connects StartingBlock's entrepreneurial community with leaders shaping the industries around us.

This month, we welcome Justin Hines, Director of Corporate Relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences.

Justin will share the story behind the creation of UW's newest college, including the workforce development needs driving its launch and what the current talent marketplace looks like. He'll also discuss the school's long-term vision for impact on UW, the Madison community, and the broader region — and, most relevant to our StartingBlock community, how local entrepreneurs can tap into talent pipelines and project collaborations with the school.

Whether you're a founder looking for technical talent, exploring research partnerships, or simply curious about how this new college reshapes Madison's innovation landscape, this conversation is for you.

What you'll hear about:

• Why UW–Madison created the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence and the workforce gaps it aims to address
• The current state of the tech talent marketplace and what it means for the region
• Long-term impact goals for UW, Madison, and Wisconsin
• How entrepreneurs can connect with students and faculty through talent and project collaborations

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