Welcome to 2025: A Year of Innovation and Collaboration

At the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, we are thrilled to welcome 2025 with open arms and big aspirations. As we embark on another exciting year, we are eager to continue collaborating with our current partners while forging new relationships that strengthen …

Milwaukee’s Small Businesses: The Heart of Holiday Innovation

The Heart of Milwaukee’s Economy: Small Businesses and Their Impact Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a city renowned for its cultural diversity, rich history, and hard-working spirit. In recent years, however, Milwaukee has also emerged as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. …

Time as Your Greatest Asset: Prioritizing What Matters Most

Reflecting on Time As we near the end of Q4, time has been a constant point of reflection. It’s one of the most fleeting, non-replaceable resources that we engage with. We cannot possess it nor hold on to it. Where …

AkkeNeel Talsma’s Initiative for Expecting Mothers

Dr. AkkeNeel Talsma and Maternity Metrix Dr. AkkeNeel Talsma, a highly accomplished healthcare innovator and founder of Maternity Metrix, has dedicated her career to addressing the informational gaps faced by pregnant women. With a PhD in Nursing and an MS …

Welcome LEC’s Newest Innovation Interns!

Introducing Our Innovation Interns Welcome to the exciting world of innovation at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center! We’re thrilled to introduce our newest Innovation Interns: Samantha Sarenac, Nikko Javier, and Tristan Jarvey. These dynamic individuals bring a diverse array of talents, …

Well, Entrepreneurs Burnout Too: Transforming Challenges into Growth

In August, Tiffany Yvonne, founder of Playmaker Solutions and LEC entrepreneur-in-residence, shared her journey with us. Tiffany transitioned from being a successful accountant to thriving as an entrepreneur, but not without facing significant hardships along the way. “People think burnout …

The Evolution of Leverage: From Muscle to Megabytes

Imagine a world where your ideas could reach millions overnight, or where a single line of code could automate tasks that once required an army of workers. This isn’t science fiction – it’s the reality of leverage in our modern …

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 …

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 …