MnTech News & Updates
October 29, 2020
Extending the Conversation on Machine Learning Stories with Cargill & Unisys
Following our Advanced Technology community powered session “Stories of Machine Learning: Showcasing ways to apply and deploy AI within your business” our…
October 26, 2020
10 Minnesota Innovations Keeping COVID at Bay
Greatness is often born from strife. When time is short and situations become dire, that’s when innovative minds burst into action. The hardships endured…
October 12, 2020
Event Recap: WLiT | Let’s Redefine a Victory
Were you unable to make the recent WLiT event with Cargill Salt's President Sonya Roberts? Not to worry, we recorded it for you! Facilitated by WLiT’s own…
October 6, 2020
MnTech Presents the 2020 Tekne Award Finalists
From AI and Machine Learning to Technology Partnerships, this year's creme-de-la-creme of Minnesota's tech innovation is here! Watch the announcement video to…
October 6, 2020
WLiT Community Gives Scholarship to Young Woman Affected by COVID-19
“I grew up in a very computer-loving, digital environment,” said Marie Peña. “Computers and STEM have always piqued my interest. Some of my fondest memories…
October 5, 2020
MNSBIR Receives Grant from The U.S. Small Business Administration
The Minnesota SBIR/STTR Office (MNSBIR), hosted by the Minnesota Technology Association, was awarded a competitive grant from the U.S. Small Business…
September 14, 2020
Q&A with Indu Alagarsamy and Kris Wilmunen: Legacy Applications, Modernizing Your Company’s Success Story
On Sept. 23, MnTech will host its first ever virtual conference: Tech Connect, a half-day event where attendees can network and learn about the technology…
August 31, 2020
Q&A with John Avenson: Creating Powerful Venue Experiences When COVID is Up at Bat
On Sept. 23, MnTech will host Tech Connect, a half-day virtual conference showcasing ways technology is enabling Minnesota’s businesses. The event features…
August 26, 2020
Fireside Chat with Personal Brand Expert Sarah McNally
Demystifying the importance of “personal brand” for the technology community MnTech’s Director of Member and Community Engagement Jade Denson recently sat down…
August 18, 2020
Q&A with Jeff Tollefson: Tech Connect Event Brings our Technology Community Together Online
On Sept. 23, MnTech will host Tech Connect, a half-day virtual conference showcasing ways technology is enabling Minnesota’s businesses. Jeff Tollefson,…
August 11, 2020
Q&A with Paul Douglas: Using AI and Weather Data to Improve Business Outcomes
On Sept. 23, MnTech will host Tech Connect, a half-day virtual conference showcasing ways technology is enabling Minnesota’s businesses. The event features…
August 3, 2020
Fixing the Ladder with Thomson Reuters and Leadhership1
Almost a decade ago, leaders at Thomson Reuters identified that they had a problem: there were too few women in their technology practice and of the women that…
July 30, 2020
An Introduction to Programming with TCF Bank
On Monday July 20th, TCF Bank welcomed many of its members and their children to an intern-lead virtual event. Together with Jon Genda, Assistant Vice…
June 24, 2020
Fireside Chat: Target’s Approach to Hiring Untapped Talent
Target’s Sr. Engineering Manager Nidhi Sen and MnTech’s Director of Community Engagement Jade Denson recently sat down to discuss Target's innovative cohort…
June 18, 2020
Webinar Recap: WLiT | A Conversation with Corie Barry, CEO, Best Buy
Revisit the first virtual event in the Women Leading in Technology series and join MnTech for a Conversation with Corie Barry, the CEO of Best Buy. During this…
June 16, 2020
Bringing Diversity and Passion to Minnesota’s Tech Workforce
Lindsey Myrick spent the last three years of her career working for Genesys Works, a nonprofit organization that provides pathways to professional success for…
June 12, 2020
Webinar Recap: Digital jobs and Safe Work Environments
As workplaces, retail spaces and restaurants reopen, managers are asking the question: Can technology help me keep my workers and customers safer? In…
June 2, 2020
To Our MnTech Community
To say the last week has been difficult would be a gross understatement. The senseless killing of George Floyd by members of our Minneapolis police force has…