Kurt Sippel
Board Member
Applied Tech
Madison, WI USA
“IT is like solving a puzzle. If you really get into puzzles and trying to figure something out and that’s your jam, then this is a good industry for you.”
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By Roadtrip NationKurt Sippel
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
I was born and raised in Wisconsin.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was heavily focused on statistics.
I wasn’t really sure what to do for a career, so I started a master’s program in urban regional planning.
I was hired as an economist for the school’s sister program in public policy.
That job led me into information technology.
I worked in technology for the university for about eight years and then decided to leave and start my own company.
I started Applied Tech in 1999 and ran the company for about 20 years before bringing investors in.
Now, I no longer run the day-to-day work but am still involved with the company as a board member.
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Education
High School
Career
Board Member
I created a company that does IT support for other companies.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Entrepreneurship
Working with Others
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Start by developing your own curiosity and aptitude for technology. Then start taking information technology classes. Finally, look for internships in the field. That's a great way to gain experience and figure out where you'd like to contribute.
