Industry Insight: The New College of Computing and AI
Wed, Mar 11
|StartingBlock Madison
From new college to new talent pipelines, learn how UW's NEW College of Computing and AI is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Time & Location
Mar 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
StartingBlock Madison, 821 E Washington Ave 3rd floor, Madison, WI 53703, USA
About the event
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…