How Tom Erickson took on the world, then came home to Wisconsin

Wisconsin native Tom Erickson left the state to work for tech companies, large and small, around the world. But, he returned home to be the founding director of UW-Madison’s new School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences (CDIS). His experience lends to some great entrepreneurial advice.

Madison’s tech sector booms, driven by UW innovation

Madison’s tech boom is fueled in part by UW–Madison, which provides cutting-edge research, entrepreneurial graduates and researchers, and a well-educated local workforce that motivates some employers to open offices in Madison.