Tech Together

In this episode of Tech Together, hosts Shannon Seaver and Allison Barman are joined by Steve Buchanan, a technologist currently working at Microsoft and a recent recipient of the TEKNE award for community leadership. Steve shares his journey into the tech field, starting with a high school job building computers, through his various roles in the industry, and finally his current position at Micro...

In this episode of Tech Together, hosts Shannon Seaver and Alison Barman interview MN State Representative Amanda Hemmingsen Jaeger, who discusses her unique journey from genetic research to Minnesota state legislature. They explore her educational background in genetic cell biology, her work in DNA technology, and her transition to policy-making. Hemmingsen Jaeger emphasizes the importance of int...

Tech Together: Bridging Gaps in Tech Education and Workforce Development In the inaugural episode of Tech Together, hosts Shannon Seaver from Create Minneapolis and Allison Barman from Genesys Works Twin Cities, dive into their backgrounds, discuss the current state of tech education, especially in Minnesota, and highlight the need for collaboration across sectors to address tech education gaps an...