Dave's Tech Newsletter - MKE
Volume 1; Issue 2 – July 2, 2025
Welcome to the second issue of Dave’s Tech Newsletter!
I would like to welcome some of our new members to my newsletter where I share new and interesting things going on in the Milwaukee area. I focus on tech, events, job hunting, and tools to make your life better. Please forward these messages to your network to get the word out there! Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter!
Many people and businesses are having a short week this week with the 4th of July holiday weekend coming up. I’m wishing everyone a happy and SAFE 4th of July holiday weekend!
Below are some organizations, events, and tools that that are so awesome I can't gatekeep them!
1. Executive Agenda – Events Page - https://www.executiveagenda.com/events
“Our mission is to shape members into confident leaders, critical thinkers, and resilient problem solvers. True comfort doesn’t come from always having the answers—it comes from knowing how to understand complex issues and uncover the right solutions.”
· They have a Virtual Information Breakfast (remote) on July 15 from 8:30am to 10am.
· Use the link above to get to the registration page.
2. “GENAI in Startups: Evolving Landscape” – Hosted by Emerging Tech Hub
This session will spotlight Naveen Lalit Kankate, Founder of Requisor.ai (linked below) - a seasoned product and analytics leader with deep expertise in technology-driven business growth for startups and small businesses.
· Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 11am to 12:30pm
· Zoom ID: 374 330 9357; Code: 110011
3. SaaS Club x Midwest Founders Community meetup – SAAS Club
Featured Founders:
• Naveen Kankate – Requisor
• Colin Guest – Syrenn Corp
• Lana Wood – Parsley Solutions
Where: Wantable Cafe, 123 E Walker St, Milwaukee, WI
When: Wednesday, August 6 | 🕒 3–5 PM
4. Lovable – lovable.dev
Generate stunning, responsive websites in minutes — no code or design skills required. Perfect for marketing pages, portfolios, or quick client demos, Lovable.dev is your go-to AI web builder: fast, visually polished, and easy to use.
What you can do with Lovable.dev:
· Instantly generate fully designed, responsive websites with just a few prompts
· Customize layouts, copy, and styling — no dev work or design tools needed
5. UW E-Business Consortium (UWEBC) – https://uwebc.wisc.edu/
Annual Business Best Practices and Emerging Technologies Conference – September 30, 2025; 8am to 4:30pm
· Where: Monona Terrace in Madison, WI, or virtually
· How to participate: Register now!
· There is a registration fee for this event.
6. Choose MKE Tech – https://www.choosemketech.org/
Find your next job in tech in the Midwest’s hottest rising tech hub city. Milwaukee is home to household names in tech, globally-recognized water technology, exciting start-ups, and a vibrant tech community exploring the next emerging technology.
7. Requisor – requisor.ai
Requisor is an AI tool that helps you go from describing an idea to developing a comprehensive project plan in seconds. This is a huge labor saver for anyone managing projects personally or for work!
· I'm happy to say that I met Naveen, the creator of Requisor, and he is an outstanding intellect and a genuinely great person!
8. Napkin – napkin.ai
Think of it as text to infographic. What a powerful tool for LinkedIn or other social media posts, PowerPoint graphics for work, the applications are endless...!
9. Aurachat – aurachat.io
Go from text prompt to getting the full code to build a functioning website in about an hour or less! GAME CHANGER!
· I'm using this to develop my personal website - I'll share a link in upcoming newsletters!
10. Dovetail Social Connections – Dovetail on LinkedIn, Tickets: Eventbrite
Local Milwaukee area networking event that happens monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
· The next event is on July 9.
· The entire bar of Alioto's, located at 3041 N Mayfair Rd.
· This is a place for job-seekers, for those recruiting, or for those who just want to meet new people.
· Pizza is provided (donations accepted) and a full bar is available for purchase.
There's tons of great stuff happening in the world of tech in the Milwaukee area! I'll do my best to let you know of what events are coming to the Milwaukee area and share tech tools that can transform your life. If there's something that you would like to share in the next newsletter, please email me HERE.
"Helping to leave the world better than I found it, one day at a time." ™
Until next time,
David J. Nowak, EMBA