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Panther Partner Spotlight: How Kyle Jansson & the UWM Prototyping Center Turn Ideas Into Impact

by Jane L.
ENGAGE Mentor Program, Engineering, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, Partners Spotlight, Social Innovation, Startups
01/20/2026

Discover how Kyle Jansson and the UWM Prototyping Center help founders, clinicians, and researchers turn early‑stage ideas into real‑world solutions. From customer discovery to manufacturable prototypes, the Center accelerates innovation across Milwaukee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem....

Mentor Spotlight: Jude Anders – Developing Products & People

by Jane L.
ENGAGE Mentor Program, Engineering, For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, News, Startups
09/25/2025

In this Q&A, we highlight Jude Anders, a longtime ENGAGE mentor whose career spans engineering, product innovation, and sustainable building practices. Jude brings decades of experience—from leading technical teams at Johnson Controls to mentoring early-stage startups at UWM. His thoughtful approach to mentorship reflects a...

Mentor Spotlight: Sunil Sharma

by UWMRF
ENGAGE Mentor Program, For Researchers, For Startups
06/19/2024

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, Sunil Sharma utilizes his diverse expertise and steadfast dedication to mentorship to empower aspiring innovators on their journey to success. With a career defined by versatility, resilience, and a profound commitment to problem-solving, Sharma embodies the transformative capacity of...