@micschuler

Breaking down silos to drive systemic change Country Girl at Heart

 Wisconsin, USA
Joined July 2013
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Check out my latest article: AI opportunity starts with people linkedin.com/pulse/ai-opport… via @LinkedIn

AI opportunity starts with people

Technology changes quickly. Communities build lasting opportunity over time.

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24 Fellows joined our @microsoft TechSpark journey. Joining the 42+ Alumni organizations doing amazing work to leverage AI to accelerate economic growth.
Microsoft On the Issues
@MSFTIssues5 Nov 2025
.@Microsoft welcomes the newest TechSpark Fellows—local leaders driving digital transformation and opportunity. Together, they’re building inclusive communities and expanding access to digital skills. Learn more about their impact. msft.it/6013tyOmT
Announcing the 2026 Microsoft TechSpark Fellows

ALT Announcing the 2026 Microsoft TechSpark Fellows

Jackie Navigato (use photo if available) Chicago, Illinois Connects high school students with STEM professionals through mentorship programs, helping them gain confidence and practical skills for future careers.

ALT Jackie Navigato (use photo if available) Chicago, Illinois Connects high school students with STEM professionals through mentorship programs, helping them gain confidence and practical skills for future careers.

Molly Kruger Cheyenne, Wyoming Leads job training and placement for single moms, combining career development and mental health support to help families achieve lasting stability.

ALT Molly Kruger Cheyenne, Wyoming Leads job training and placement for single moms, combining career development and mental health support to help families achieve lasting stability.

Leisa Minor Atlanta, Georgia Expands digital equity by providing free laptops and tech education, reaching one million people and empowering underserved communities with new opportunities.

ALT Leisa Minor Atlanta, Georgia Expands digital equity by providing free laptops and tech education, reaching one million people and empowering underserved communities with new opportunities.

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We have the pleasure of working with local leaders across America to accelerate economic growth. Read about the impact of their work aka.ms/TechSparkFellowsImpac…
Microsoft On the Issues
@MSFTIssues2 Oct 2025
AI is a powerful tool for local economic development. Through @Microsoft TechSpark, local communities across the US are expanding economic opportunities, including upskilling 65K people and securing $700M+ in funding. Read the 2025 report: msft.it/6011sanzc
"Infographic titled ‘Microsoft TechSpark impact: Regional AI growth & community innovation.’ A U.S. map shows TechSpark communities and Fellows locations marked with icons. Below, a summary highlights: $700M+ in community funding for local initiatives; 4,500 jobs created; 65,000 individuals engaged in digital skills; 20 months of Fellows’ impact across 46 communities; $249M+ in funding; and 34,600+ individuals upskilled."

ALT "Infographic titled ‘Microsoft TechSpark impact: Regional AI growth & community innovation.’ A U.S. map shows TechSpark communities and Fellows locations marked with icons. Below, a summary highlights: $700M+ in community funding for local initiatives; 4,500 jobs created; 65,000 individuals engaged in digital skills; 20 months of Fellows’ impact across 46 communities; $249M+ in funding; and 34,600+ individuals upskilled."

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@BradSmi31 Jul 2025
Across the country, we’re seeing AI spark incredible innovation, but some regions are racing ahead, and others risk being left behind. If we want AI transformation to reach every community, we need to close these gaps. @BrookingsInst
A map of the United States showing six types of AI metro areas, categorized by AI cluster type: Superstars (dark blue), Star Hubs (light blue), Emerging Centers (orange), Focused Movers (yellow), Nascent Adopters (gray), and Others (light gray). Cities are marked with circles of varying sizes, representing the number of AI job postings in Q1 2025—larger circles indicate more postings. The legend shows circles for 2,000, 8,000, and 20,000 job postings. The map is titled "Six different types of AI metro areas," and the source is Brookings’ analysis of Lightcast job posting data.

ALT A map of the United States showing six types of AI metro areas, categorized by AI cluster type: Superstars (dark blue), Star Hubs (light blue), Emerging Centers (orange), Focused Movers (yellow), Nascent Adopters (gray), and Others (light gray). Cities are marked with circles of varying sizes, representing the number of AI job postings in Q1 2025—larger circles indicate more postings. The legend shows circles for 2,000, 8,000, and 20,000 job postings. The map is titled "Six different types of AI metro areas," and the source is Brookings’ analysis of Lightcast job posting data.

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@BradSmi10 Jul 2025
Read more about #AI skilling in Western New York: unlocked.microsoft.com/techb…

Skilling up from K-to-Gray

TechBuffalo is building an AI-ready community in western New York

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@BradSmi10 Jul 2025
Technology is opening up new opportunities for people to grow their careers without having to leave the communities they care about. That’s exactly what @techbuffaloinc is doing in Western New York: helping people of all ages, from kindergarten to retirement, build the digital skills they need to succeed. @Microsoft, @MandT_Bank, @codeorg, @PlayCraftLearn
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Check out my latest article: Talent is Everywhere: Using Technology to Unlock Potential in Rural Communities linkedin.com/pulse/talent-ev… via @LinkedIn

Talent is Everywhere: Using Technology to Unlock Potential in Rural Communities

“Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.” Within the TechSpark program, we use that phrase to emphasize the importance of having access to technology and the risk that happens when access is...

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Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. @MSFTIssues TechSpark is collaborating with 41 nonprofit organizations to expand opportunities in communities across the United States. Read the 3-month progress: aka.ms/TechSparkImpact
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Wisconsin Tech Hub Designation announced at @WEDCNews Summit content.govdelivery.com/acco…

Press Release: Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin, WEDC Celebrate U.S. Regional Tech Hub Designation

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Love our TechSpark national expansion! Welcome to the team.
Immokalee Foundation@ImmokaleeFound20 Jul 2023
The Immokalee Foundation, in conjunction with @fgcu, The Collier Industrial Development Authority @CollierGov, to work with @MSFTIssues to ensure digital skills training for Immokalee students. Check it out! immokaleefoundation.org/the-… #MicrosoftTechSpark #TheImmokaleeFoundation

The Immokalee Foundation Selected as Part of Microsoft’s National TechSpark Program to Grow...

The Immokalee Foundation, in conjunction with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and The Collier Industrial Development Authority, to work with Microsoft to ensure digital skills training for...

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TitletownTech
@TitletownTechGB24 Jul 2023
Today’s a big day! 🎉 With the close of our $70M second fund, we’re ready to continue investing in entrepreneurs who are disrupting industries core to Wisconsin and the Midwest. titletowntech.com/post/title…

TitletownTech Closes $70 Million Second Fund, Bringing Total Capital Raised To $95 Million

TitletownTech successfully closed its second fund of $70 million from 27 new and existing investors, including the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft. Launched in 2019, TitletownTech now has $95 million...

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Looking forward to engaging with these TechSpark Fellow nonprofits and their partner ecosystems to listen, learn, and accelerate economic opportunity.
Microsoft On the Issues
@MSFTIssues20 Jul 2023
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.  The @Microsoft TechSpark program is hyperlocal and partner-driven, and we’re excited to announce the partners of our now country-wide, digital-growth model. Learn more:

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Love this collaboration with nonprofits.
Marie Pryor@DRMCNJ27 Jun 2023
📣We are excited to announce the 25 local nonprofits leveraging data & tech to advance racial equity in the justice system as part of our @Microsoft & @UrbanInstitute Catalyst Grant program! Learn more➡️ urbn.is/2023-catalyst-cohort
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This is exciting for all government, business, and nonprofit leaders focused on building talent. #techspark
naria santalucia@NariaSantaLucia28 Jun 2023
#Microsoft is working to provide training resources and grants to skill this generation of workers in #AI and close the emerging AI Skills gaps. Learn more aka.ms/AISkills2023!

Microsoft Launches New AI Skills Training and Resources as part of Skill for Jobs Initiative

AI offers tremendous potential to empower workers around the world – but only if everyone, everywhere has the skills to use it. It's little surprise that, according to the World Economic Forum, AI...

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#Microsoft is working to provide training resources and grants to skill this generation of workers in #AI and close the emerging AI Skills gaps. Learn more aka.ms/AISkills2023!

Microsoft Launches New AI Skills Training and Resources as part of Skill for Jobs Initiative

AI offers tremendous potential to empower workers around the world – but only if everyone, everywhere has the skills to use it. It's little surprise that, according to the World Economic Forum, AI...

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Inspiring ESG talk by Ruth Harper and Adrienne Hartman at #Summerfesttech @ManpowerGroup @witwisconsin
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What do the @packers @Brewers @Bucks all have in common? Passionate CIOs! #summerfesttech
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Another entrepreneur in the house! Proud moment @colinschuler3
UWO Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation@uwocei14 Apr 2023
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our student 'treps at the Culver's Business Model Competition! 1st: Colin Schuler, Spot2Hunt 2nd: Baylee Cottrell, Blush House 3rd: Cole Saathorr, Luster Technology People's Choice: Alex Ziegler, Zeki Tea flic.kr/s/aHBqjAzEoN
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TitletownTech
@TitletownTechGB22 Feb 2023
Today's AI landscape is showing us that it's still more art than science. To solve problems using AI, it takes iteration. What if you could create an AI model in minutes not months without labeled data? That's the critical problem @Synthetaic has solved with its technology.
Microsoft Dev Docs@docsmsft22 Feb 2023
"There's got to be a better way to build an AI without labeling data." Powered by #Azure, backed by @TitletownTechGB, and built in Wisconsin, @Synthetaic is unlocking impossible AI. Learn more: synthetaic.com/product
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@BradSmi9 Feb 2023
5 years ago, we set out to bring innovation to America's Heartland. It’s wonderful to celebrate TechSpark's anniversary and hear how technology is bringing new skills, jobs, and prosperity to communities across the country. We're honored to join forces with @BrookingsInst & @AEI.
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