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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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07:39

Save Time and Frustration: Every Tech Entrepreneur...

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2026/01/19

You're building something. You're moving fast. And at some point, the code starts slowing you down. Today's 10 Minute Tech Talks is for founders and entrepreneurs who are doing some of their own development and wondering if there's a smarter way to build without reinventing every wheel. Greg Lutz from Mescius, a Pittsburgh-based company that's been helping developers save time for more than two decades, joins Host Jonathan Kersting to detail Code Clinic. Greg breaks down Code Clinic, a free,

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10:03

How a Tech Entrepreneur Turned Broken Networking into...

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2026/01/12

Why do so many promising business conversations quietly disappear after a handshake? In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we explore a problem every tech entrepreneur knows too well. You meet the right people. You have great conversations. And somehow… nothing happens next. ConfirmedApp.com Founder David Radin breaks down why networking isn't broken because of people, but because of systems. And how recognizing that gap led to him building Confirmed Meet & Greet to solve it. If your business

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07:22

A Tech Entrepreneur's Wake-Up Call: When Your Product...

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2026/01/05

What if the thing you're most proud of building… is the thing holding your business back? Today on 10 Minute Tech Talks, we're digging into a moment every tech entrepreneur eventually faces. You've got momentum, a smart team, and something that looks polished and impressive, until you realize it doesn't actually solve the problem. Host Jonathan Kersting interviewed serial entrepreneur David Radin of ConfirmedApp.com on the Pittsburgh Technology Council's TechVibe Radio Show to pull back the curtain

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08:37

The AI Mistakes Tech Entrepreneurs Keep Making

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2025/12/29

If AI is everywhere, why are so many companies still struggling to make it work? In Part One "Why Tech Entrepreneurs Can't Treat AI as an Experiment Anymore", we talked about how AI crossed into the business mainstream. Now it's time for the harder question: why do so many implementations stall, underperform, or quietly fail? In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we talk to Justine Kasznica and Chris Farmakis of Babst Calland to get into the real blockers, from data quality and security risks to

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09:53

The Hard Truth Every Tech Entrepreneur Needs Before...

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2025/12/11

What if the biggest threat to your startup isn't the competition, but the decisions you make in the first six months? In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we dive into a powerful segment from our TechVibe Radio interview with Juliana Keeling and Joe Swider of Terravive, the fast-growing company reinventing single-use products with American-made compostable materials. Their journey hasn't been driven by hype or shortcuts — it's been shaped by sharp strategic thinking, disciplined growth, and a

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10:27

Checkmate Thinking: How Chess Can Help Entrepreneurs...

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2025/12/04

What if the key to better leadership, sharper decisions, and next-level strategy was sitting on a chessboard? Host Jonathan Kersting with the Pittsburgh Technology Council and TechVibe Radio dives into a conversation that every founder, innovator, and builder needs to hear. We're featuring a powerful slice of his TechVibe Radio interview with Ashley Lynn Priore, the force behind Queens Gambit and Queenside Ventures. She launched her first nonprofit at just 14 years old. Today she's empowering

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08:14

Key Leadership Lessons From a Black Belt: How...

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2025/11/03

What can earning a black belt in karate teach you about running a startup? CGI's Manoj Mishra shares how discipline, quiet confidence, and servant leadership form the backbone of strong leadership — in business and beyond. Manoj joined TechVibe Radio to dive deep on how his journey to a black belt informed his leadership and being a better human. If you have a few more minutes, click here for his full interview. Whether you're leading a global team or building your first startup, the message is the

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21:30

The New F Word! Baryons Uses Human-Centered...

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2025/10/31

What if your AI could help you live well — not just work better? In this episode of TechVibe, host Jonathan Kersting talks with Mike Hruska, founder of Baryons, about how his new AI platform is redefining what it means to flourish in life and work. After two decades leading Problem Solutions, Hruska's latest venture uses voice-based, human-first technology to help people reflect, reframe, and rediscover purpose. Drawing from science in positive psychology, Baryons engages users in short, mentor-like

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07:45

Disruptive Tech Update: This Platform is Rethinking...

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2025/10/27

What if the next breakthrough in AI doesn’t come from a giant data center or another LLM, but from a small Pittsburgh startup that’s building artificial intelligence modeled on the human brain? Hit PLAY to hear from Chris Paradise and Nick Retos of Digital Dynamics AI—two founders chasing an idea that could redefine what AI is capable of. In just a year, they’ve gone from concept to prototype, and their KARIOS platform already challenges the limits of traditional AI thinking. Be one of the first to

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08:30

What Every Tech Entrepreneur Needs to Know About the...

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2025/10/20

10 Minute Tech Talks dives into one of the biggest transformations happening in business right now — the shift from robotic process automation to intelligent, agent-based AI. 10 Minute Tech Talks host Jonathan Kersting sat down with Bender Singh, founder of Auxiliobits, to talk about how AI agents are changing the game for industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. What really stands out is his take on what this means for the workforce — and how entrepreneurs can use AI to make their

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07:55

Rewriting the Rules of AI: Insights for the Tech...

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2025/10/06

What if everything we thought we knew about artificial intelligence was built on an outdated model from the 1940s? On this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we sit down with Dr. Rorry Brenner, founder of Perforated AI, whose breakthrough approach is rewriting the very foundations of neural networks. His team is showing how AI systems can be built to run smarter, faster, and far more efficiently — delivering game-changing results like a 38x reduction in cloud computing costs. This isn’t just another

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06:50

A Simpler, More Transparent and Cost-Effective...

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2025/09/15

Are skyrocketing medical costs and confusing benefit plans draining your budget and frustrating your employees? You’re not alone—commercial healthcare costs are rising 9–10% annually and traditional high-deductible plans rarely deliver the promised savings. This episode of 10 Minute Tech Talk explores Highmark’s bold new CopayGo plan, which is designed to simplify benefits and bring real transparency to what care costs before you get it. Host Jonathan Kersting talked to Highmark leaders Jonathan

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06:16

Hey Tech Entrepreneurs: You're Probably Not Using AI...

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2025/09/08

Are you truly making the most of AI’s potential? In this thought-provoking conversation ripped from the Pittsburgh Technology Council's TechVibe Radio Show, Zico Kolter and Matt Fredrickson, faculty members at Carnegie Mellon University and founders of Gray Swan AI, explore why the time to embrace AI is right now and how technology once deemed futuristic is fundamentally reshaping industries today. TechVibe hosts Audrey Russo and Jonathan Kersting discuss the immense power of AI tools already at

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09:19

Is AI Making Your Workplace Smarter or Just More...

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2025/09/01

As companies race to integrate AI tools, many overlook the human side of the equation: how employees actually feel about using them, and how workplace culture shifts when new technology enters the mix. If you’re leading a team or adapting to AI yourself, this episode gives you the perspective you need to navigate both the opportunities and anxieties. This episode has highlights with Nathan Wadding of the Kindling Culture Agency who authored a fascinating read about the impact of AI on work culture

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09:31

3 Key Steps to Transform Your Website Into a...

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2025/08/25

Are you maximizing the potential of your website's search visibility to drive conversions? In today's digital age, we'll know that getting your business noticed online is crucial. 10 Minute Tech Talks welcomes Meesha Gerhart of RedTree Web Design to help make it easier for you. We're going to explore how search engine optimization (SEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and user experience can work together to not only attract visitors but also lead them down the path to conversion. Hit PLAY to:

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07:18

Making Tech Accessible: Ad Agency Entrepreneur...

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2025/08/04

Ever see a glaring need in the marketplace not being met by a current service or technology and wanted to something about it? Entrepreneur/ad agency owner Jeff Swartz sure did when he saw an increasing interest from clients wanting to use geofencing as a marketing tool, but were scared away by the complexity and high cost. He got an idea for a tool that could be more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. Something tailored for local businesses like a neighborhood pizza shop. With a successful

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25:59

Deep Dive: Meredith Grelli's Leap from Whiskey to...

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2025/07/31

So what happens when a whiskey making entrepreneur takes the reins of one of the world's top university startup programs? If you're curious about how Pittsburgh is transforming into one of the best places in the world to launch a tech company, this episode delivers a firsthand look at the bold leadership and innovative programming driving that growth at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Meredith Grelli was the founder of Wigle Whiskey and Thread Bear Cider. For her second act, she joined Carnegie

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06:11

Can You Be a Good Human and a Great Entrepreneur?...

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2025/07/21

If you're building a team, growing a business, or simply trying to lead with more purpose, this episode will shift how you think about culture, leadership, and doing business "the right way"—even when it’s harder. We welcome Alex Reneman, Founder of Mountain Leverage. If you don't know mountain leverage, it makes hands-free technology for warehouse workers, end customers, and leaders in the supply chain. In this episode, you will: Discover how a clear set of values can shape company culture across

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05:26

Hiring Right: For Entrepreneurs, The Right Talent...

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2025/07/07

Hiring can be any company's greatest challenge. We often look everywhere, but right under our own noses to find the right people. One person who knows this well is serial entrepreneur Rob Brown. He's in the process of scaling his third startup DataStrike. If you don't know DataStrike, it is North America's leading provider of 100% onshore data infrastructure managed services. Rob knows the power of hiring local people and looking beyond the traditional resume when considering candidate. He also

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06:14

Overcoming Success: 3 Key Strategies for Tech...

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2025/06/30

We all try to be prepared for setbacks, but are you prepared for success? Lifelong tech entrepreneur Mike Vertolli, Founder of ComTec Systems shares critical advice for aspiring business owners. He recently appeared on TechVibe Radio to tell us how he founded his first company in high school and how ComTec helps businesses find savings in their energy and telecommunications spends. We pulled some key highlights from his TechVibe interview to share with our time-crunched listeners. Hit play and

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