Alright, so this “Wisconsin Tech Month” thing popped up on my radar. Heard a few folks talking about it, so I thought, okay, let’s see what the fuss is all about. I mean, “Tech Month,” sounds kinda important, right?
First off, actually figuring out what was going on was a bit of a mission. I poked around online, clicked a bunch of stuff. You’d think for something called “Tech Month,” the info would be super easy to find, all slick and organized. Not so much. Felt like I was piecing together clues from different spots. A bit of a head-scratcher, to be honest.
Anyway, I eventually found a list of events. Lots of online webinars, which, you know, is convenient. So I decided to dip my toes in with a couple of those. Less hassle than trying to get somewhere in person right away.
So, what did I actually do?
Well, I signed up for two webinars. Here’s how that went:
- The first one was about some new software development trends. The speaker knew his stuff, I guess. But then the Q&A session started, and it was just… well, some people asking really, really specific questions that probably only mattered to them, and a couple of others just trying to sound smart. Felt like I was just watching people posture.
- The second webinar was supposed to be about local tech startups. I was actually kinda excited for this one. Thought I’d hear some cool, new ideas. But it ended up feeling more like a showcase for a few companies that have been around for a bit. Not exactly the “garage startup” vibe I was hoping for. A bit of a letdown, that one.
After those, I thought, maybe an in-person thing would be better. Looked for something local, a meetup or a small workshop. Found a couple of listings, but everything that sounded halfway interesting was either a good hour’s drive away, or the timing was just off. With gas prices and everything, I just couldn’t be bothered to make a special trip unless it sounded amazing.
So, what’s the takeaway from my big Wisconsin Tech Month adventure? Well, I spent some time. Got a bit of a glimpse, I suppose. It feels like a good idea in theory. You know, trying to promote tech in the state. But it also felt a bit… scattered. Like a bunch of separate things happening under one big umbrella, but the umbrella itself wasn’t really doing much to bring it all together, if that makes sense.
I guess I just expected something more… cohesive? Or maybe just easier to get into. It’s like they put up the sign saying “Tech Month,” but then you gotta do all the work to figure out what that actually means for you. Maybe next year it’ll be a bit more dialed in. Or maybe I just picked the wrong things to check out. Who knows.
