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1,169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsPodcasts from TechVibe Radio, now on KDKA 1020 AM every Wednesday at 7 PM. The Pittsburgh Technology Council's Audrey Russo and Jonathan Kersting interview Pittsburgh's most dynamic technology companies and entrepreneurs.
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Business as Usual Featuring JLL, IKM Architects, and the Beauty Shoppe
August 04, 2020 19:39 - 30 minutes - 12 MBWith people working from home and social distancing becoming the new normal, office and co-working spaces are drastically adapting and changing to meet the new reality. We assembled a panel of local workspace experts to offer their insights into the expected changes, including Jackie Bezek, Vice President at JLL; Samara Wheaton, Associate Interior Designer at IKM Architecture; and Rabih Helou, COO at the Beauty Shoppe. Gain insight on how spaces will be reconfigured and redesigned to ensure ...
Summer of Stories: Audrey Murrell of the University of Pittsburgh
August 04, 2020 12:30 - 21 minutes - 8.55 MBAudrey Murrell is the Acting Dean, University Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. She has an awesome story of leading departments across Pitt. Learn more about her leadership mantra and how the Honors College has been impacted by COVID-19.
Business as Usual "Special Edition" TechVibe Talent with CGI & Teletracking Technologies
August 03, 2020 19:05 - 30 minutes - 11.8 MBEven in these unprecedented economic times where millions of people have lost their jobs, there are still tech companies that are in full hiring mode! Today's "Business as Usual" debuts a new focus -- "TechVibe Talent" -- to profile local tech companies that are building their workforces. We have representatives from CGI and TeleTracking Technologies to talk about the positions they are hiring for, recruiting challenges and how they have been land the right talent to date. Look for more Tech...
Summer of Stories: Caren Glotfelty, Allegheny County Parks Foundation.
August 03, 2020 12:30 - 22 minutes - 8.69 MBCaren Glotfelty is Executive Director of the Allegheny County Parks Foundation. She details Allegheny County's nine parks that cover 12,000 acres of wild and wonderful nature. The Foundation strengthens the health and vibrancy of our community by improving, conserving and restoring the nine Allegheny County parks. Working in partnership with Allegheny County, the Parks Foundation brings together ideas, leadership and resources to make the parks more sustainable and enjoyable for all. The All...
Business as Usual Featuring Luke Skurman, Niche
July 31, 2020 01:08 - 36 minutes - 323 MB VideoNiche.com made headlines this spring raising a $35 million Series C round to fuel its growth in Pittsburgh. We are excited to welcome Niche.com Founder and CEO Luke Skurman to Business as Usual at noon today to talk about the company, its platform and growth plans moving into the future. Skurman founded Niche in 2002 as College Prowler and rebranded to Niche.com in 2013 as a platform aimed at helping people find “the right schools and neighborhoods.
Business as Usual Featuring Bayer Radiology
July 31, 2020 00:48 - 27 minutes - 229 MB VideoBayer has been a household name across the country, and especially in Pittsburgh, for decades. Have you ever heard about Bayer Radiology? Bayer's Radiology Division provides comprehensive and continually evolving solutions across the spectrum of diagnostic imaging. Learn more today as we have a team joining us, including: Dennis Durmis, SVP - Head of Region Americas - Radiology; Jeff Owac, SVP - Product Supply Medical Device Operations; and Bipin Salunkhe, Vice President - Head Devi...
Business as Usual Featuring Valarie Cofield at the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council
July 31, 2020 00:48 - 24 minutes - 231 MB VideoThis episode of Business as Usual features Valarie Cofield, President and CEO of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC). EMSDC is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). There are 23 regional councils across the country with more than 1,750 corporate members. Valarie will detail how the EMSDC certifies and connects minority-owned businesses throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delawa...
Summer of Stories: Gerardo Interiano
July 30, 2020 12:30 - 22 minutes - 8.7 MBGerardo Interiano, Head of Government Relations at Aurora, talks about the company's commitment to the Pittsburgh community and bridging the digital divide. He also details Aurora up and down. Aurora building a company and a product that will make people’s lives safer, easier, and more efficient by moving them and their goods through the world. Summer of 50 PGH Tech Stories is powered by Comcast!!
TVR 7/29/20: Edge Women's Program
July 30, 2020 00:30 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Pittsburgh Technology Council and Align Leadership invite you to connect with us for the Edge Women's Program -- a bold and results-driven leadership experience that tackles provocative and timely issues facing all leaders today.
TVR 7/29/20: Ingrid Cook of Shzoom
July 30, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBIngrid updates us on how Shzoom is helping managers of fleet vehicles manage their downtime for vehicle repairs. Business is growing and Ingrid keeps innovating!
TVR 7/29/20: Teletracking Technologies Manages COVID-19 Data
July 29, 2020 23:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBTeletracking Technologies was awarded a large contract to set up the data collection system for a national COVID-19 tracking system. Plus the company is hiring and looking for top engineers!
TVR 7/29/20: Farewell KDKA, TechVibe is Moving to a New Channel
July 29, 2020 22:30 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBTechVibe Radio wraps up its broadcast on KDKA and teases about the soon-to-be-announced new format and station...
Business as Usual: Jason Vallozzi, Campus to Career Crossroads
July 29, 2020 17:13 - 32 minutes - 12.5 MBWe have Jason Vallozzi, Founder of Campus to Career Crossroads, joining us on Business as Usual today along with a local college admissions administrator to go over what's changing as colleges welcome back students in the coming weeks. Plus, we will explore how applying to colleges, admissions tests and SATs will be changing in face of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer of Stories: Mark Perlin Cybergenetics
July 29, 2020 12:30 - 23 minutes - 9.15 MBFor twenty years, Cybergenetics has been solving complex DNA evidence. Most forensic items are mixtures of two or more people, often in small amounts. Many crime labs can't get information from these DNA items. They incorrectly call them "inconclusive," or report a wrong match statistic. Cybergenetics "unmixes" DNA mixtures. The Pittsburgh company's TrueAllele technology uses math and computers to find the right answer. A big match number shows that someone left their DNA, while a small stat...
Business as Usual: David Kane, Ethical Intruder
July 28, 2020 18:40 - 32 minutes - 12.5 MBWe are thrilled to have one of Pittsburgh's top cybersecurity experts -- David Kane, Founder of Ethical Intruder -- join us to hear an overview of some of the newest cyber threats, especially those around COVID-19. This is a must-attend webcast to keep your knowledge up to date and one step ahead of the hackers.
Business as Usual: Paul O'Hanlon and Aaron Steinfeld at Carnegie Mellon University - Robotics Institute
July 28, 2020 12:28 - 31 minutes - 12.4 MBJuly 26, 2020 was the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, so today we are going to explore what has changed over the last three decades, what else needs to be done and look at locally developed technologies to help those with disabilities. Joining us at noon is Paul O’Hanlon, a retired attorney, who has been an advocate for low income housing, and disability issues around city planning and services, public transit and voting. We will also welcome Aaron Steinfeld, an Asso...
Summer of Stories: Aaron Watson of Piper Creative
July 28, 2020 12:11 - 17 minutes - 6.89 MBAaron leads up one of Pittsburgh's top digital marketing shops and is the creator of the Going Deep Summit. Find out how he has "Flexed and Focused" to navigate the new economic landscape and business realties of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Summer of Stories: Taylor Ford of I.T.'s 4 Me
July 27, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 7.44 MBTaylor Ford may have a degree in chemistry, but her passion and business is around all things technology. Her managed services company, I.T.'s 4 Me, brings information technology services to small and medium-sized companies at an approachable and understandable level. Taylor has an amazing story of following her passion and providing a valuable service.
Business as Usual: Gerardo Interiano, Aurora
July 24, 2020 16:53 - 31 minutes - 12.2 MBToday's webcast is a must-see, as we welcome Gerardo Interiano, Head of Government Relations at Aurora, to update us on its latest progress in autonomous vehicle technology and the company's commitment to supporting the local community. Gerardo and Aurora helped spearhead the Beyond the Laptops initiative back in April to raise funds and awareness for Pittsburgh Public School students in need of laptops. Find out how Aurora has been developing leading-edge tech and giving back to the commu...
Summer Stories: Toni Murphy of Comcast
July 23, 2020 13:48 - 15 minutes - 6.15 MBToni Murphy, Comcast Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Keystone Region, talks about Comcast's response to COVID-19. We discuss everything from Comcast's engineers keeping the network at top efficiency to special programs aimed to help customers get on-line and stay online with seamless service. Plus, Toni talks about the upcoming Athena Awards in September.
TVR 7/22/20: Chris Harrison of Qeexo
July 23, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBQeexo develops machine learning solutions for highly constrained environments. Small, but powerful, Qeexo’s machine learning engines are lightweight, delivering high performance with an incredibly small footprint. This allows its models to run locally on devices without having to go to the cloud, making it ideal for low-latency applications in mobile, IoT, wearables, and automotive.
TVR 7/22/20: Crystal Morrison Meerkat Village
July 22, 2020 23:30 - 11 minutes - 16 MBIntegrated Village successfully launched the Meerkat Village pilot and is planning the full release for the summer of 2020. Meerkat Village is unique because it: is designed to empower families and integrate service provision for children with social, emotional and behavioral needs; enables adults to communicate and develop strategies, define and document the use of those strategies on a single page, and collect outcome data with ease; remains with each family until their child tur...
TVR 7/22/20: Niraj Singh of T-Mobile
July 22, 2020 23:30 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBFind out what the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint means for Pittsburgh and the future of 5G,.
TVR 7/22/20: Show Opener CIO of the Year
July 22, 2020 22:30 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBLearn about the winners of the 2020 CIO of the Year Awards. Plus find out how the vent worked in a virtual environment.
Summer of Stories: Presley Gillespie of Neighborhood Allies
July 22, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 7.67 MBNeighborhood Allies fosters Healthy Neighborhoods of Choice and Opportunity across Greater Pittsburgh. President Presley Gillespie tells us ho it makes life better for people and improves places and environments for all Pittsburghers to live by bringing hope, fresh ideas, expertise and resources and by accelerating, scaling and sustaining equitable, proven community change initiatives. Powered by Comcast!
Business as Usual With Dr. Utibe Essien MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
July 21, 2020 20:12 - 33 minutes - 13 MBToday on Business as Usual, we are excited to welcome Dr. Utibe Essien MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a Core Investigator in the Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion. Dr. Essien is also a board-certified internist, providing clinical care at VA Pittsburgh. Dr. Essien will discuss how COVID-19 is having a harsher impact on people of color. What does this mean moving for...
Business as Usual Explores Pittsburgh Code Camps
July 21, 2020 00:48 - 33 minutes - 13.1 MBTechnology bootcamps have become a popular and efficient way to provide people with job-ready tech skills quickly and effectively. We're excited to have Josh Lucas, Co-Founder of Academy Pittsburgh, and Justin Driscoll, Campus Director at Tech Elevator, to overview how their respective organizations are helping people get skills and connecting them to employment opportunities in as little as three months.
Business as Usual With Ryan Scott, Carlow Social Justice Institute
July 21, 2020 00:46 - 33 minutes - 12.9 MBCarlow University started its Social Justice Institute to become a leader in advancing an inclusive and just society through education and informed practice. We welcome Ryan S. Scott, Executive Director of the Social Justice Institute at Carlow University, to give us more information on the institute and how recent events have made its purpose absolutely critical. The mission of the Social Justice Institutes at Carlow University is to provide access to under-represented groups and to close e...
TechVibe Geek Out: Proofpoint Ep. 1 -- It's All About the People
July 20, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBProofpoint is all about its people. TechVibe Radio's Jonathan Kersting interviews Ali Mazzota and Sean Walker from the Pittsburgh office via Zoom about their growing careers at the cybersecurity company. We nerd out on: what makes it a great place to work; what are the challenges; is there room to grow; what's it been like during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Listen to find out!
Summer of Stories: Derrick Maultsby
July 17, 2020 13:40 - 23 minutes - 8.98 MBDerrick works with Jackson Kelly to engage Pittsburgh's tech sector with the law firm. Derrick and the firm have a unique approach to help tech companies of all sizes, especially startups. Derrick and the firm have been providing free legal clinics and advisory services across the ecosystem. Derrick gets tech and the importance of having a solid legal footing.
TVR 7/15/20: Abator 360-Access
July 16, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB360-Access is an online service that allows businesses to submit dependable information regarding the accessibility of their establishment for those with disabilities to review on mobile and desktop devices prior to making personal arrangements. 360-Access will officially go live on July 26, 2020 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with a percentage of every 360-Access sale donated to disability organizations.
TVR 7/17/20: Carnegie Mellon and the Picturephone
July 15, 2020 23:30 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBOn June 30, 1970, the world’s first commercial video conferencing service launched in Pittsburgh with an inaugural call from Pittsburgh Mayor Peter Flaherty to Alcoa Chairman and CEO John Harper. AT&T’s “Picturephone” system allowed the two to speak “face-to-face,” even though they were blocks away from each other. Learn more about this bit of history and the recent recreation of the event from Chris Harrison and Andrew Meade McGee of Carnegie Mellon University. To celebrate the 50...
TVR 7/15/20: Gene Leyzarovich of JetStor
July 15, 2020 23:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBGene Leyzarovich talks about the latest in storage devices, flash memory and a new trend of people setting up cloud networks for their new home offices.
Business as Usual: David Morehouse of the Pittsburgh Penguins
July 15, 2020 18:53 - 37 minutes - 14.5 MBDuring his tenure, the Penguins have won three Stanley Cups, reached four Cup finals and sold out every game for 11-plus seasons. David will talk about plans for restarting the National Hockey League and how the Pens are getting back on the ice. Ask David your questions on the future of hockey and our Pens in a COVID-19 world.
Summer of Stories: Truefit
July 15, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 12.2 MBDarrin Grove and John Beck talk about the insane variety of projects underway at Truefit. Its practical approach integrates human-centered design, agile software development, and lean business principles to minimize the risks inherent in new product development. Its skilled teams provide the research, design, and software engineering expertise to define winning product strategies, acquire deep understanding of users, and craft elegant product solutions. Truefit is serving both global enterpr...
Business as Usual: Jay Katarincic, Draper Triangle Ventures
July 14, 2020 23:45 - 32 minutes - 12.7 MBWe welcome Jay Katarincic, Managing Director of Draper Triangle Ventures to BAU. Jay will update us on venture capital activity in the Pittsburgh region and what type of impact COVID-19 has made to date. He will also provide insight on the future of investing activity in the region and beyond.
Summer of Stories: Josh Lucas of Work Hard PGH
July 14, 2020 12:30 - 15 minutes - 5.88 MBJosh Lucas talks about growing Work Hard PGH in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood as a cooperative model to provide technology and media services while also engaging and giving back to the community. We also discuss Academy Pittsburgh to provide IT Skills training to underserved individuals.
Business as Usual with Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald
July 13, 2020 20:02 - 34 minutes - 13.5 MBAllegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald joins Business as Usual for a third time to provide the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Allegheny County.
Summer of Stories: Steel Bridge Labs and NuMoola
July 13, 2020 18:59 - 29 minutes - 11.5 MBSteel Bridge Labs, NuMoola and Junior Achievement of Western PA have partnered to engage the western Pennsylvania region’s youth with child-focused tools and gamified financial education! NuMoola’s very own CEO, James Haluszczak, volunteered to shave his beard for this cause to benefit Junior Achievement. Learn more about NuMoola, Steel Bridge and how fintech is helping children gain financial literacy.
Summer of Stories: Courtney Williamson
July 13, 2020 18:58 - 32 minutes - 12.5 MBCourtney Williamson is the Founder and CEO of AbiliLife, a company dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson's. Courtney tells us more about the inspiration to start AbilLife and scaling it over the last few years. Courtney also talks about specific ways to bridge the digital divide and get more people engaged into tech and provided the opportunity to pursue careers in tech and tech-related fields. Courtney has awesome insights and is a positive force in Pittsburgh...
Summer Stories: Kathy Risko of Sister Cities Association of Pittsburgh
July 13, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 7.6 MBKathy Risko talks about relaunching the Sister Cities Association of Pittsburgh to build better international relationship for Pittsburgh's businesses and technology communities.
Business as Usual with Bobby Zappala of Localize Capital
July 10, 2020 15:15 - 32 minutes - 12.6 MBAs we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so many things in our business community. Startups and small businesses have been some of the most vulnerable throughout the pandemic. We invited Bobby Zappala, Managing Partner at Localize Capital, to provide his perspective and insight on how the funding landscape has changed both short-term and potentially well into the future. He will explore where the opportunities and challenges reside for both companies and investors.
Summer of Stories: Justin Driscoll of Tech Elevator
July 10, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 4.69 MBTech Elevator is a code school designed to support the rapid acquisition of technology skills that can lead to meaningful careers and promotions in tech-related fields. Tech Elevator™s immersive coding bootcamps in .NET and Java teach novices with little or no experience to become full stack computer programmers in just 14 weeks. Justin Driscoll fills us in on Tech Elevator's announcement to provide $1 million in scholarships to people in need. Thanks to Comcast for powering up #50PGHSummerS...
5G4PGH Ep. 1: DQE Talks Fiber Networks
July 09, 2020 19:12 - 18 minutes - 7.35 MBIn the Pittsburgh region, DQE is providing the fiber-optic transport required for delivering small cell service to supplement its 365,000 fiber miles that currently serve more than 2,000 buildings and nearly 120 office parks. “The small cells transmit and receive millimeter wave signals which are weaker than traditional signals and can reflect off surfaces such as building walls and can even be absorbed by rain,” says Shawn Blanner, DQE’s Director of Construction. “DQE is ready to suppo...
Summer of Stories: Jesse Witham of Search Marketing Agency
July 09, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 7.37 MBBrush up on your SEO skills with some pointers and insight from Jesse Witham of Search Marketing Agency. He will detail: What is the difference between “On-Page SEO” and “Off-Page SEO”? How do I know if my SEO campaigns are working well? How can I use SEO as a tool for reputation management and promote myself? Thanks to Comcast for powering #50PGHSummerStories!
Business as Usual with Danielle D. Duplin, Cofounder and Global Director of AGENCY
July 08, 2020 14:44 - 31 minutes - 12.3 MBJoin us on today's Business as Usual as we host Danielle D. Duplin, Cofounder and Global Director of AGENCY, which is working with Procter & Gamble and the Cambridge Innovation Center to identify solutions for the many issues that impact the aging (senior citizens) market. They have reached out to the Pittsburgh Technology Council to connect with start-ups that might have specific solutions to the following challenges: De-risk Showering Improve Personal Hygiene Manage Continence (and UTI)...
Summer of Stories: Blake Dube of Aeronics
July 08, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 5.54 MBBlake Dube of Aeronics talks about making portable oxygen technologies across a variety of platforms, leveraging advanced materials to store oxygen more efficiently. The result is a new paradigm for gas storage which enables lightweight and safe oxygen systems for consumer, veterinary, and medical applications. Plus he will detail how it is helping pet owners and veterinarians! Thanks to Comcast for powering #50PGHSummerStories.
Business as Usual with Bill Strickland
July 07, 2020 23:25 - 36 minutes - 14 MBWe are thrilled to kick off the week with Bill Strickland, President and CEO of the non-profit Manchester Bidwell Corporation, which he formed in 1968 to focus on art, education and music. He is a winner of the MacArthur Genius Award and the 2011 Goi Peace award. An internationally acclaimed speaker, author, artist and community builder, Bill has remained active locally, but simultaneously internationally, as he expanded his work around the world. Bill will talk about Pittsburgh, the state o...
Summer of Stories: Dave Sweet of MECCO Marking & Traceability
July 07, 2020 15:16 - 15 minutes - 5.89 MBMECCO CEO Dave Sweet talks about his company's more than 130 years of innovation in Pittsburgh. MECCO offers the latest innovations in direct part marking for traceability, verification, and part identification in manufacturing, assembly, and other harsh environments. MECCO features a full range of marking technology, including MeccoMark fiber lasers, as well as CO, diode-pumped, and flash lamp lasers as well as a complete line of dot-peen indent markers with portable, benchtop, integrated, ...
Summer of Stories: Agility Around People, Process and Technology
July 06, 2020 15:01 - 22 minutes - 8.62 MBNeysha Arcelay of Prexica, Kelly Fetick of Landis Consulting and John Miller of Real CIO merged minds to talk about the importance of developing an agile mindset and methodology around People, Process and Technology. It is defining who will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic on top and those who might not survive.