People-First Innovation: Rethinking Talent for a Tech-Centric World brought together HR leaders, technologists, sponsors, and emerging talent for a day of conversations focused on the future of work, people-first culture, and building more inclusive pathways into tech. Hosted by i.c.stars on April 29, the event highlighted how organizations can embrace innovation while keeping people at the center.
i.c.stars has named Meighan Newhouse Interim CEO. Learn more about the leadership transition and the future of tech workforce development.
Red Foundry has renewed its sponsorship with i.c.stars and expanded its support to include Milwaukee, strengthening a long-standing partnership dedicated to developing emerging technology leaders.
A celebration of Black innovators whose work forms the backbone of modern technology. This piece highlights eleven leaders whose breakthroughs shaped everything from GPS and AI to home security, electronics, and aerospace systems.
i.c.stars has been awarded a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation as part of the Foundation’s annual grant cycle.
On Thursday, November 6, we had the joy of joining Salesforce’s BOLDforce Chicago for their Inaugural Friendsgiving Fundraiser—an evening that reminded us just how powerful community can be when it comes together with purpose, heart, and shared vision.
On November 20th, the i.c.stars community came together at mHUB for one of our most energizing gatherings of the year—TechBash 2025.
When Caleb first walked through the doors of i.c.stars Kansas City as a member of Cycle 03, he arrived quietly—curious, observant, and clearly full of untapped potential. Like many i.c.stars interns, he was eager to learn but still finding his voice.
Milwaukee Has Its First ‘Innovation District’
At Wintrust Financial Corporation, Senior Vice President Miko leads with distinction in the Information Technology group based in Rosemont, Illinois. Yet his impact extends far beyond the office.
