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10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs

Jonathan Kersting

Are you an entrepreneur building a technology company and looking to grow fast? In 10 minutes or less, this show teaches and inspires entrepreneurs to build better companies by tapping some of the smartest technology, entrepreneurial and business minds from Pittsburgh"s technology and innovation ecosystem. Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, get weekly tech insights, trends and inspiration to keep you on track or open up new business Possibilities. And if you have a little extra time on

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10:15

Tech Entrepreneurs Beware: The Valuation Traps You...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2025/01/20

Are you an entrepreneur struggling to determine the right valuation for your startup? This episode has the insights you need. As a founder, properly valuing your company is crucial for securing investment, managing growth, and achieving your goals. But it's a complex challenge with many pitfalls. In this episode, we welcome Pittsburgh Technology Council CEO Audrey Russo to help you: Understand the key factors that drive startup valuations, from intellectual property to market dynamics. Learn how

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05:25

Think Tech Entrepreneurship Is Easy? Here’s the...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/12/04

What does it really take to be an tech entrepreneur, and how do you balance ambition with preparation for the tough road ahead? This episode explores the wisdom of Mike Vertolli, founder of ComTec Systems, who shares insights from decades of entrepreneurial experience. From making metrics-based decisions to understanding the sacrifices required, he offers a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to thrive in a competitive world. Learn why defining your "why" is critical to entrepreneurial

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10:19

5 Lessons From Microsoft’s Bing Failure Every Tech...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/12/02

How do you compete with a tech giant like Google and avoid becoming a marketing cautionary tale? This episode dissects Microsoft Bing's infamous "Bing and Decide" campaign and reveals how marketing missteps—like lacking clear differentiation and misjudging audience needs—can derail even the biggest brands. Learn the dangers of self-declared branding and how it alienates consumers. Understand why audience-first messaging is critical to building trust and engagement. Discover actionable tips to

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05:52

How AI Can Revolutionize Your Marketing Efforts in 2025

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/11/27

What if AI could transform your cybersecurity, marketing, and social media strategies all at once? As businesses increasingly adopt AI, understanding its potential and limitations is crucial for entrepreneurs looking to stay competitive. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking AI trends set to dominate 2025, from enhancing digital security to driving hyper-personalized marketing and even creating virtual influencers. Learn how AI-powered tools can detect vulnerabilities and fortify your

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09:58

5 Fundraising Mistakes Tech Entrepreneurs Make and...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/11/25

Have you ever wondered why raising money for your tech startup feels like stepping into the ring of a high-stakes competition? In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, securing funding is a monumental challenge that stands between many entrepreneurs and their dreams. This episode, featuring Audrey Russo, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, dives deep into the world of fundraising, shedding light on common pitfalls and empowering strategies for emerging tech entrepreneurs. Learn

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05:08

How Tech Entrepreneurs Can Tap Into the...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/11/20

What if your tech startup could plug into the next big trend that’s reshaping digital consumer behavior? Super apps are transforming how consumers interact with technology by combining multiple services—like payments, e-commerce, and streaming—into a single platform. This Wednesday Wake Up episode explores how entrepreneurs can leverage this trend to build stronger customer relationships, expand market reach, and increase revenue streams. Learn how super apps meet the growing demand for seamless,

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09:18

5 Lessons From Apple’s Newton Failure That Every...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/11/18

Why did Apple’s Newton—one of the first personal digital assistants—fail, while later innovations like the iPhone and even the Blackberry soared? Even tech giants make mistakes, and the story of the Newton offers powerful lessons for any entrepreneur developing disruptive technology. Kevin Meany, CEO of 9 Rooftops, joins this episode to explore how over-ambition, product timing, and customer needs play crucial roles in determining a product’s success or failure. Hit play and: Discover the risks of

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17:57

One Mic Stand: Hidden Challenges to Design Safe,...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/08/05

Have you ever considered the hidden challenges behind designing safe, cutting-edge lab spaces that drive groundbreaking research? In a world where scientific discoveries are accelerating, ensuring the safety and functionality of lab environments is more crucial than ever. If you're involved in lab design, public health or scientific research, understanding the intricacies of creating secure and efficient lab spaces is essential to your success. Julianne L. Baron, Ph.D., CPH, RBP, founded Science and

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22:04

TechVibe 8/4/24: Joe Merilli of PS Solutions Is a...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/08/04

If anyone has tech flowing in their blood, it has to be PS Solutions Founder Joe Merilli. Tune in to TechVibe Radio to learn how Joe thrives on building relationships and establishing its reputation as a top IT/Software Dev Shop in the country. Joe has an intriguing journey in tech that goes back to being an aspiring programmer in high school to founding PS Solutions 15 years ago. Headquartered in Altoona, Pa., PS Solutions has offices in Pittsburgh and Wilmington, NC. Listen and learn about PS

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22:03

TVR 7/7/24: Peoples Natural Gas Explores...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/07/14

Peoples Natural Gas is not just imagining a world with zero-emission hydrogen energy, it is actively pursuing it through a unique partnership with H Quest and the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering with promising results. Tune in to TechVibe Radio this Sunday (7/14) to learn more from Peoples' Doug Bush about the pilot and innovative demonstration project in McKeesport that will attempt to create zero-emission hydrogen energy at the scale needed for widespread adoption. Peoples

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22:01

TVR 7/7/24: Meet the New Head of CMU's Machine...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/07/07

Tune in to TechVibe Radio this Sunday (7/7) to meet Zico Kolter, the new head of CMU’s Machine Learning Department (MLD). Zico not only talks about the CMU's world-leading status as a center of innovation, but also details how generative and transformative tools will power the future of computing, and how machine learning technologies underpin all the learning, evaluation and improvement of these systems. Founded in 2006 as the world's first academic department of its kind, MLD evolved from CMU's

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40:49

TechVibe: Anthony Matarazzo Takes Us on a Deep Dive...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/06/30

If you’ve ever seen a rocket launch, flown on an airplane, driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a bridge, or put on wearable technology, chances are you’ve used a product where Ansys software played a critical role in its creation. Pittsburgh-based Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. Anthony Matarazzo takes you on a fascinating journey of how the company helps the world’s most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By

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22:01

TVR 6/16/24: MECCO Celebrates 135 Years in Business

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/06/16

Celebrating 135 years in business, MECCO is one of the Pittsburgh region's oldest tech/manufacturing companies out there that continues to evolve and grow! Tune in to TechVibe Radio this Sunday (6/16) as we welcome MECCO President Dave Sweet to tell us about the company's bright future. With the recent acquisition of Lanmark, MECCO has expanded it capabilities in both hardware and software for direct part marking for traceability, verification, and part identification in manufacturing, assembly, and

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27:10

One Mic Stand: Joe Morelli's Deep Roots in Tech...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/06/10

As the founder of PS Solutions, Joe Morelli thrives on building relationships and establishing its reputation as a top IT/Software Dev Shop in the country. Joe steps up to the One Mic Stand to tell us about his intriguing journey in tech that goes back to being an aspiring programmer in highschool to founding PS Solutions 15 years ago. Headquartered in Altoona, Pa., PS Solutions has offices in Pittsburgh and Wilmington, NC. Listen and learn about PS Solutions' creative approach to solving companies'

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22:01

TechVibe Neighborhood Tour: OutcomeLogix Builds...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/06/09

The TechVibe Neighborhood Tour in Peter's Twp. is wrapping up this Sunday (6/9) with Sandesh Sukumaran, Founder of OutcomeLogix. He stops by Huntington Bank's newest branch to update us on the growth of his born-in-the-cloud, outcome-focused technology staffing services company. Learn how OutcomeLogix's proprietary Applicant Tracking and Candidate Engagement system helps hiring managers to save time from doing excessive interviewing and hiring top-rated candidates faster. Sandesh says several hiring

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39:30

Emerging Tech Law Series: The Evolving Landscape of...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/06/05

No other technology trend is evolving faster than artificial intelligence. Its impacts are being felt far and wide. Babst Calland's Chris Farmakis and Susanna Bagdasarova go on a deep dive to discuss the potential benefits and limitations of AI, including its ability to drive economic growth and create new revenue streams, while also raising concerns about data privacy and intellectual property protection. The duo emphasized the need for responsible use of AI in legal work, including accuracy,

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22:52

One Mic Stand: Duquesne University's Master of...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/06/04

It might be one of the Pittsburgh region's best-kept secrets, but not for long. You can gain new, in-demand technical skills and focus on real-world applications with a Master of Science in Computer Science degree from Duquesne University. Duquesne's Dr. Jeff Jackson, Graduate Director and Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, and David Berdik, Instructor Computer Science, step up to the One Mic Stand Podcast to detail how you can unlock a world of possibilities with a program built to help

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22:01

TechVibe Neighborhood Tour: CONSOL Energy Talks About...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/06/02

The TechVibe Neighborhood Tour continues at the Huntington Bank in Peter's Twp. as we welcome CONSOL's Dan Connell, Sr., VP of Innovations, and Matt Mackowiak, Manager of Government Affairs, to tell us about the new NotSoFast public education campaign. Coal is used for much more than power generation. CONSOL Innovations develops new materials coming from coal, including water filtration, fertilizer, steel and concrete. Plus coal is needed for the steel and concrete to build infrastructure renewable

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22:02

TVR 5/19/24: Pittsburgh Makes a Splash at Automate 2024

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2024/05/19

Get up and geek out early this Sunday morning (5/19) as TechVibe Radio brings you a front row seat to Automate 2024 in Chicago. Automate is the world's leading robotics and automation trade show featuring companies and innovation from around the world. Pittsburgh's robotics industry made a big splash this year with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), Pittsburgh Regional Alliance and ARM Institue banding together to showcase our region and companies. TechVibe CoHost Jonathan Kersting was on the

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23:46

One Mic Stand: CGI's Manoj Mishra Talks Big Picture...

10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth... ·

2024/05/16

Manoj Mishra of CGI's Pittsburgh office steps up to the One Mic Stand to talk about some of the big picture trends around the business impact of artificial intelligence. Manoj is a nationally recognized expert and thought leader on the business adoption of AI and discusses: AI adoption and its impact on jobs. (2:49) AI's impact on content creation, including legal challenges. (7:52) AI-generated content, its potential impact on society, and the future of customer service. (10:47) AI ethics and

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