[Updated 6/11/19, 7:31 am CT. See below.] Nick Mastronardi is finding success in countering the negative trend of endless partisan bickering by helping local governments gather public sentiments through online polling. Mastronardi (pictured above) is co-founder and CEO of Polco, a company based in Madison, WI, that he says is growing thanks to its ability to … Continue reading “Polco’s Tools Help Governments Coax Citizens Out of Echo Chambers”
Author: Brian E. Clark
Brian E. Clark is a writer based near Madison, WI. He has worked at several newspapers on the West Coast over two decades and was last on the business desk of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He has also contributed stories and photos to the Chicago Tribune and the L.A. Times. When not pecking away at his computer, he likes to hike, ski, and go whitewater kayaking.
Harley-Davidson Goes Electric: Behind the Scenes of LiveWire’s R&D
For more than a century, the throaty “potato, potato, potato” rumble of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle has been synonymous with the open road, freedom—rebellion, even—and, some might say, American masculinity. For non-gearheads, that iconic sound, introduced in 1909, is the result of Harley-Davidson’s (NYSE: [[ticker:HOG]]) traditional engine configuration, a V-twin with a 45-degree angle between the … Continue reading “Harley-Davidson Goes Electric: Behind the Scenes of LiveWire’s R&D”
LÜM’s Music Discovery App Aims to Help Emerging Artists Find Fans
[Corrected 10/14/19, 3:36 pm CT. See below.] The music streaming wars are far from over. While big players like Spotify, Apple, and Amazon fight to make their music apps the go-to option for listening to the latest hit tracks from well-known artists such as Beyoncé, Drake, and Mumford & Sons, young startups still see room … Continue reading “LÜM’s Music Discovery App Aims to Help Emerging Artists Find Fans”
After Accident, Sector67 Ramps Up Operations in Rehabbed Warehouse
When Chris Meyer was enveloped by a ball of fire in a construction accident and rushed to a Madison, WI, hospital 14 months ago, his loved ones and friends feared for his life. They also worried about the future of Sector67, the nonprofit collaborative workshop for technology development, product prototyping, and advanced manufacturing he founded … Continue reading “After Accident, Sector67 Ramps Up Operations in Rehabbed Warehouse”