Ian Wiese: Innovating for a Sustainable Future

From building multiple airplanes in high school to revolutionizing metal recycling, Ian Wiese’s journey is a testament to the power of curiosity and passion. As the President of Metcovery, a foundry in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Ian is reshaping the landscape …

Tiffany’s Entrepreneurial Journey: From Burnout to Finding Purpose and Joy

Joining the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center teaching team this fall is Tiffany Yvonne. Tiffany is a Certified Public Accountant turned successful entrepreneur. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Tiffany has navigated the realms of insurance, residential rental investments, and youth …

Embracing the Journey: A Reflection on University Life

As the semester draws to a close, and we prepare to bid farewell to lecture halls and campus corridors, it’s a fitting time to pause and reflect on the transformative journey of university life. These years are more than just …

Interest: The Fuel for Entrepreneurial Expansion

Unlocking the Power of Interest: A Comprehensive Guide to Simple and Compound Interest  Introduction:  In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and financial education, understanding the nuances of interest is paramount. Interest, a fundamental concept in finance, plays a crucial role …

Women’s History Month Series 2024

In celebration of Women’s History Month, LEC Innovation Intern Shriya Mehrotra composed a series focusing on female entrepreneurs around Milwaukee. A collection of the series can be found below. We would like to shout out Women’s History Month Women Part …

Welcome to the LEC’s Newest Innovation Interns!

The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center is proud to welcome two new Innovation Interns – Priya Devpura and Shriya Mehrotra. See below for their biographies, as well as a fun fact about each! Meet Shriya Shriya Mehrotra is a senior in Civil …

UWM administrators and alums make list of top 100 power brokers

UWM is well represented on the Milwaukee Business Journal’s list of top 100 power brokers in Milwaukee for 2024. Three UWM officials and numerous alumni made the list, which the newspaper compiles annually. The list is intended to recognize people who …

Announcement: Kubly Well-Being Fellows

Join us for the inaugural LEC Charles E. Kubly Well-being Fellows initiative, a collaborative effort between the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC), the WELL Entrepreneur program, and the UWM Student Health and Wellness Center. This initiative is part of LEC’s mission …