GREEN BAY, Wis. (May 13, 2024) – TitletownTech, a venture capital firm formed out of a partnership between the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft, is pleased to welcome Mike Gallagher to its team as Senior Strategic Advisor. With his extensive experience in national security, technology policy, and public service, Congressman Gallagher is uniquely positioned to support TitletownTech’s mission of driving innovation and economic growth in Wisconsin and beyond.
Congressman Gallagher served as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 8th District from 2017 to 2024, where he was known for his leadership on national security issues, particularly regarding U.S.-China geopolitical competition, defense technology, and cybersecurity. As the founding chairman of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, he led significant legislative and investigative efforts to secure American interests.
In his new role at TitletownTech, Congressman Gallagher will leverage his expertise to enhance the organization’s impact on high-growth startups and existing businesses exploring technology-driven transformations. His deep insights into public policy and global markets will be invaluable as TitletownTech continues to invest in and support innovations across diverse sectors such as advanced manufacturing and construction, supply chain and logistics, digital health, agriculture, water, and the environment, and sports and media.
"I am excited to join TitletownTech and contribute to its mission of transforming Wisconsin into a hub of technological innovation," said Gallagher. "Wisconsin is on the front lines of geopolitical competition in the 21st Century, and has a critical role to play in enhancing America’s economic competitiveness in general and technological leadership in particular. I look forward to working with the TitletownTech team to drive Wisconsin’s growth by making it the best destination for top-level tech-talent and thereby advance America’s national security interests."
"Bringing Mike into our organization is a critical step forward in our commitment to innovation and competitiveness," said TitletownTech Managing Partner Craig Dickman. "His leadership in Congress and deep knowledge of technology and security will be crucial as we continue to back transformative companies in various sectors."
Congressman Gallagher’s academic and military background, including his service as a Marine Corps intelligence officer and his scholarly work in international relations, complements his wide-ranging policy experience. This background equips him to contribute effectively to TitletownTech’s initiatives aimed at transforming the regional economy and supporting national security through technological advancement.