29 Aug Still reflects on decades leading Tech Council, shares view of path ahead
Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still says AI and the rise of data centers are “going to be good for the state as we become more of a hub.” But he also said related energy demands will need to be carefully managed.
Still was the featured guest during yesterday’s Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Lunch(UP)date event, which focused on his legacy leading the Tech Council and the path ahead for the organization.
The Tech Council earlier this year announced he will be retiring in early October after more than 23 years at its helm; he will keep a position on its board. He’s being succeeded by Maggie Brickerman, who co-founded the startup accelerator gener8tor.
“I don’t want to do it as, you know, looking over shoulders or anything like that, I just want to be helpful,” Still said of his role on the board. “And then again with Maggie coming in, to the extent I can help advise as she transitions, so be it, that’s all good.”
The conversation ranged from the Tech Council’s origins and growth into a statewide organization to Wisconsin’s strengths in various tech-related sectors such as the life sciences.