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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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Pittsburgh Founder: Jeremy McHugh of Preamble
May 24, 2023 15:38 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBMeet Preamble CEO and Co-Founder Jeremy McHugh! Preamble is the first AI-Safety-as-a-Service company. Its mission is to ensure that AI systems have equal representation to operate ethically and safely. Preamble provides guardrails for AI systems by allowing customers to build policy and safety layers on top of large language models. Preamble allows customers to own AI or customize a model it already has. Its easy-to-use platform enables customers to create and share policies in Preamble...
One Mic Stand: Meesha Gerhart of RedTree Web Design
May 22, 2023 13:55 - 21 minutes - 29 MBMeesha Gerhart founded RedTree Web Design nearly a decade ago to build powerful websites for businesses big and small. RedTree's focus is on creating websites that not only look great but also drive conversions for their clients. Meesha details how RedTree takes its branding expertise to work with clients to create websites that align with their brand and business goals. Plus, Meesha gives us a sneak peek at her new podcast Women Entrepreneur (WE) to talk with women across the country ab...
TVR 5/21/23: Kurt Lesker Company Stops by the Neighborhood Tour
May 21, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBKurt Lesker Company, a global leader in vacuum technology, will be joining us on TechVibe Radio Neighborhood Tour right from Huntington Bank in the South Hills on 100.1 FM AM 1020 KDKA this Sunday at 6 AM. Join us as we explore the latest innovations in vacuum technology and how Kurt Lesker Company is leading the way in this field. From thin film deposition to vacuum pumps and chambers, Kurt Lesker Company provides solutions for a wide range of industries, including semiconductor, solar, ...
One Mic Stand: Piper Creative Talks Video Strategy
May 19, 2023 15:28 - 20 minutes - 28 MBPiper Creative is a company that specializes in video marketing and helps clients take their video marketing to the next level. Chief Creative Officer Hannah Phillips stops by to talk about Piper's range of services to help businesses create compelling and engaging video content. Piper works with clients to develop a customized video marketing plan that aligns with their business goals and helps them reach their target audience. With a focus on storytelling and creativity, find out ho...
One Mic Stand: Pittsburgh Symphony Presents Disrupt on May 20!
May 15, 2023 14:50 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBOn May 20, the Pittsburgh Symphony is going to do classical…differently. Come to Heinz Hall for PSO Disrupt - a new series that creates a more welcoming environment for people that are curious about orchestral music, but don’t know where to start. Listen PSO Associate Conductor Jacob Joyce tell you all about Disrupt and how these shorter concerts will be social experiences with themed cocktails, pre-concert activities, and a host guiding you through the music on stage. This performance,...
TVR 5/14/23: Tom Musgrove of Crown Castle
May 14, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBThe TechVibe Neighborhood Tour continues this week from the new Huntington Bank Branch in the South Hills! Our guest, Tom Musgrove of Crown Castle, will delve into the world of fiber networks and how they power the technology we use every day. From smartphones and laptops to smart homes and self-driving cars, fiber networks are the backbone of our digital lives. Join us as we explore the latest advancements in fiber technology and discover how Crown Castle is leading the way in keeping u...
TEQ One Mic Stand: Cyburgh 2023 with Ethical Intruder
May 09, 2023 14:28 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBThe TEQ One Mic Stand headed to the 2023 Cyburgh Initiative to take in a full day of talks, presentations and insights around all things cybersecurity. Cyburgh sponsor and Tech Council Fifth Beatle David Kane of Ethical Intruder kicked off the event with an overview of top cyber trends and opportunities. He talks to the Tech Council's Jonathan Kersting more about his overview and the importance of convening events like Cyburgh to keep everyone at the forefront of cybersecurity best pract...
One Mic Stand: Resilient Lifescience
May 02, 2023 18:05 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBOpioid overdose is the #1 killer of Americans under 50. Roughly half of the 80,000 deaths per year occur in isolation, with no chance for a bystander to administer the lifesaving drug naloxone. Resilient Lifescience is developing a solution: a wearable medical device with potential to automatically detect and reverse an opioid overdose. CoFounder and CEO Brad Holden tells us how Resilient Lifescience is trying to tackle the problem and why the company is in Pittsburgh to do it.
Cybersecurity Roundtable: The Evolution of Modern Day Threats
May 01, 2023 18:07 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThis roundtable takes a deep dive into the past, present and perceived future of the evolution of cyber threats. In 2022, the average cost of a data breach globally hit $4.35 million. (Statista) Forecasts show businesses will lose approximately $10.5 trillion in 2025 at an estimated $19,977,168 per minute due to cybercrime. (Cybercrime Magazine) The Tech Council's Jonathan Kersting leads our panel of experts that includes Corey Bussard, VP of Security Service at Ideal Integrations; Luke...
TechVibe Radio: CNX Talks Appalachia First
April 30, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBOlayemi Akinkugbe , Chief Excellence Officer at CNX Resources Corporation, stops by the TechVibe Radio Neighborhood Tour at Huntington Bank's new South Hills branch in Bethel Park. Yemi will discuss the importance of natural gas to the current and future economy of the region, CNX’s vision for the future and how it all comes together for its Appalachia First vision. The conversation starts Sunday morning at 6 on 100.1 FM AM 1020 KDKA. Tune in and geek out with us!
Health Care Reinvented: Talking to Your Doc is Just a Text Away
April 25, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBDid you know that connecting to your doctor is literally just a text away? On this episode of the Highmark Health Care Reinvented Podcast Series, Benjamin Edelshain, MD , Vice President, Clinical Engagement & Digital Innovation at Highmark Health, gives us the whole story on how a secure mobile text messaging platform is building better patient-doctor connections for healthier outcomes. The platform was deployed at the height of COVID-19, immediately proving its effectiveness in a world...
TEQ One Mic Stand: 2022 Regional Investment Landscape
April 24, 2023 14:37 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBInnovation Works and EY released the Annual Regional Investment Scorecard tracking tech investment activity over the last 11 years. Innovation Works President Ven Raju and EY Principal Darrell Smalley give us the key finding from this year's report, including: Pittsburgh saw almost a 25% increase from the previous in direct investment from venture capitalists and angels. $1.05B invested across 176 deals in 2022 300 firms investing in Pittsburgh over the decade including 74 n...
TEQ One Mic Stand: Columbia Gas Legacy Cross Bore Program
April 24, 2023 14:27 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBJeff Maharowski, Columbia Gas Cross Bore Program Leader, and Lisa Rahuba, Columbia Gas Sr. Cross Bore Coordinator, step up to the One Stand to detail the Legacy Cross Bore Program. Cross bores occur when natural gas lines or other utility lines are inadvertently installed through sewer lines. While rare, cross bores can go undetected for months or years. And, they can pose an unknown risk. When sewer line blockages are cleared with mechanical rotary devices or high water pressure, a gas li...
TVR 4/23/23: Christopher Evans of PMI
April 23, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBAre you curious about the latest trends in video marketing? Then tune in to TechVibe Radio this Sunday, as we welcome PMI's Christopher Evans. He'll be stopping by to discuss the top trends in video marketing and brand building, including the use of trending audio clips, vertical video, short-form content, and channel diversification. Whether you're a marketer or business owner, you won't want to miss this insightful discussion that will provide valuable insights into optimizing your video...
One Mic Stand: Augmented Reality Experience Comes to Xfinity Stores in Partnership with August Wilson Center
April 18, 2023 14:40 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBThe August Wilson African American Cultural Center has been an important cultural institution in Pittsburgh as well as one of Comcast’s local community partners. More than a year ago, Comcast's local team wondered whether there might be a creative way to introduce Pittsburgh-area customers to the center. Mark Hutchinson, Vice President of Network Engineering for Comcast’s Keystone Region, steps up to the One Mic Stand to detail how Comcast worked with Joe Zeff Design to create an augment...
TVR 4/16/23: Jazz HR and Comcast
April 16, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBTune in to TechVibe Radio as we welcome Jazz HR, a leading HR software company, to discuss their latest integrations and the current hiring environment. With Jazz HR's new integrations, businesses can streamline their hiring process and easily connect with top talent. Join us as we learn about the latest trends in hiring and how Jazz HR is helping businesses stay ahead of the game. Plus, hear from Comcast's VP of Public Policy Alka Patel an how the company is investing a $1 Billion to br...
Emerging Tech Podcast Series: Conflict Resolution
April 11, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss the common conflicts faced by owners of emerging technology companies when developing and refining products and services for the marketplace, while managing investor revenue and profit expectations. Our guest, Kevin Douglass, a shareholder in Babst Calland's Emerging Technologies Group, provides insights into how he counsels and mediates disputes between or among business owners, managers, directors, and officers. We explore the reasons behind the conflicts, s...
One Mic Stand: Getting Versed on the Metaverse
April 10, 2023 15:50 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBProponents of economic, technological and social development in the Pittsburgh region have long touted the opportunities and benefits of conducting research, growing (and funding) a business and raising a family here. These concerted efforts are undoubtedly bearing fruit (and acclaim), and we should continue at full steam. But what if we could also transport instantaneously (sans bridges, tunnels, and PennDOT projects) to an alternate world for nearly boundless interactions? Though not a...
TVR: 04/09/23: Dobil Laboratories
April 09, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBTune in to TechVibe Radio this Sunday (4/9) to hear from Dobil Laboratories, a leading provider of audiovisual solutions with a focus on delivering cutting-edge technologies. Dobil's Brian Lang will discuss the latest trends in audiovisual technology, including advancements in video conferencing, digital signage and sound systems. He will also share insights into the ways that audiovisual technology is transforming the way that businesses operate and communicate. With over 50 years of e...
TVR 4/2/23: 412X972 Pittsburgh Israel Innovation
April 02, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBTune in to TechVibe Radio to discover how 412x972 Pittsburgh Israel Innovation is creating sustainable economic bridges between Pittsburgh and Israel. 412×972 leverages synergies between the Pittsburgh and Israel business ecosystems and identifies specific opportunities through scouting, business development, and other programs to create benefits to both communities. 412X972's Gal Inbar and Hellbender Co-Founder Brian Beyer detail how 412X972 has helped Hellbender leverage talent from I...
TEQ Magazine One Mic Stand: Alka Patel of Comcast
March 28, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBAlka Patel, Vice President of Government and External Affairs for Comcast’s Keystone Region, steps up to the One Mic Stand to detail how Comcast is committed to bridging the digital divide. In this in-depth conversation, Alka overviews multiple components to Comcast's $1 billion commitment over the next 10 years to reach tens of millions of people and help empower communities with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to participate and excel in our digital economy. Plus she ov...
TEQ Magazine One Mic Stand: Nathan Flood of KINBER
March 27, 2023 14:31 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThe Keystone Initiative for Network Based Education and Research (KINBER), a Pennsylvania based non-profit corporation, provides broadband connectivity, fosters collaboration, and promotes the innovative use of digital technologies throughout the state. As the commonwealth’s only statewide research, education and community network KINBER provides network-based connectivity and services to over 135 organizations and programming to many more, including higher education, K12, healthcare, comm...
TVR 3/26/23: LegalSifter and the New My Highmark App
March 26, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBKevin Miller, CEO and co-founder of LegalSifter, stops by TechVibe Radio this Sunday (3/26) to tell us about his legal tech company's recent capital raise. LegalSifter offers an AI-powered contract review platform that helps businesses streamline their contract review process. Miller will discuss details of the recent capital raise, including who the investors were and how the funds will be used to grow the company. Plus learn all about the new My Highmark App and how it is becoming a d...
TEQ Magazine One Mic Stand: CABEM Technologies
March 20, 2023 15:13 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBFor nearly 20 years, CABEM Technologies has been a custom software company that provides sophisticated products, solutions and technology services to a discerning client base. CABEM is new to the Pittsburgh market and James Liput is leading up the local presence. With expertise in custom development and cybersecurity, James steps up to the One Mic Stand to detail how CABEM provides solutions to a variety of markets including healthcare, government, manufacturing, financial, environment...
TVR 3/19/23: Regional Autonomous Patient Safety
March 19, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBAs the center of robotics, AI/ML, safety technologies, health care, and research, the Pittsburgh region has the potential to become a global hub for developing autonomous solutions to prevent harm in health care. Tune in to TechVibe Radio to hear from Jewish Healthcare Foundation President Karen Feinstein detail the new Regional Autonomous Patient Safety (RAPS) initiative that aims to generate more opportunities in the region for R&D in healthcare safety technologies. It's the start of a...
TEQ One Mic Stand: Pittsburgh Product Camp
March 13, 2023 15:34 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBPittsburgh's top product managers and product marketing professionals are heading to ProductCamp Pittsburgh on April 1! Event organizer Nathan Mancine will tell you all about this free "unconference." ProductCamp Pittsburgh is an organized, structured led by the people attending it. Instead of passive listening, all attendees and organizers are encouraged to become participants with discussion leaders providing moderation and structure for attendees. Nathan says the event is also an aw...
TVR 3/12/23: Smith Micro
March 12, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBTune in to TechVibe Radio to learn how Smith Micro is 40 years strong and is a recognized authority in the mobile industry with its highly scalable mobile applications and value-added solutions for mobile and cable operators around the globe. Ryan Schrebe stops by to focus on how Smith Micro is helping brick-and-mortar retailers provide an on-line experience in store, merging the best of both shopping experiences. It requires cutting-edge tech and some of the smartest people in the world...
Health Care Reinvented: My Highmark App Is a Digital Front Door to Health
March 09, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBWith the My Highmark app, Highmark is building a “digital front door” to a holistic customer experience. The new season of Health Care Reinvented kicks off featuring the key team members that brought My Highmark to life. Hear from: Mick Malec, CEO, enGen and Enterprise Technology and Operations Officer at Highmark Health; Tracy Saula, Senior Vice President of Product & Health Experience for Highmark Health; and Naomi Adams, SVP Customer Strategy & Solution Engineering at League...
TVR 3/5/23: Meet Comcast's Ray Roundtree & Carmeuse is Hiring
March 05, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBSet your radio dial to TechVibe Radio this Sunday (3/5) to meet Ray Roundtree, Comcast's new Sr. VP. of the Keystone Region. Learn how he plans to continue Comcast's commitment to bridging the digital divide in our region. Plus, Carmeuse is a company you should know. Named one of the Top Workplaces in Pittsburgh, Carmeuse Americas is filled with amazing talent, a welcoming culture and a focus on investing in its people. Discover what it's like to work with some of the best in the Burgh!
TEQ One Mic Stand: Silicon Heartland Author Rebecca Fannin
February 27, 2023 16:41 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBCNBC Contributor and serial author Rebecca Fannin steps up to the One Mic Stand to detail her latest book: Silicon Heartland Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt. Fannin returns to her hometown region to report on how tech ecosystems—of entrepreneurial talent, venture capital, accelerators, incubators, universities, and R&D—are retooling midsized heartland cities and Appalachian towns. Pittsburgh was one of her stops and she details how Pittsburgh stacks up to its neighb...
TEQ One Mic Stand: Carmeuse is in Hiring Mode!
February 27, 2023 16:29 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBCarmeuse is a company you should know. Named one of the Top Workplaces in Pittsburgh, Carmeuse Americas is filled with amazing talent, a welcoming culture and a focus on investing in its people. Carmeuse is a global performance materials and services leader with core competencies in mining, equipment and engineering solutions. Hear from Carmeuse's Ben Sauer and Matt Amole detail Carmeuse's work culture, projects and openings in Supply Chain, IT, Engineering, Sales, and more. Rock your c...
TVR 2/26/23: Highmark Health CAO Richard Clarke and PA Sen. Joe Pittman
February 26, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBSet your radio dial to TechVibe Radio this Sunday (2/26) to hear from Highmark Health Chief Analytics Officer Richard Clarke. He gave TechVibe an on-site interview at last week's Beyond Big Data event after his keynote address. Plus, PA Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman stopped by the Huntington Bank Studio to detail his ideas on how Pennsylvania can become more competitive to it neighboring states when it comes to attracting and building new tech-intensive businesses. Tune in and geek ...
Emerging Tech Law Series: Pittsburgh's Fast-Growing Space Industry
February 20, 2023 13:45 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBFor this episode, we are talking with Justine Kasznica who is a shareholder with law firm Babst Calland where she is Chair of the firm’s Emerging Technology Practice. Justine is also at the center of the Pittsburgh region’s growing space industry. She is the founding member and Board Chair of the Keystone Space Collaborative as well as a founding board member of the Moonshot Museum. She also serves as outside general counsel to a number of aerospace clients across the U.S. Hear Justine tal...
TVR 2/19/23: Katz Super Analytics Challenge
February 19, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBThe annual Super Analytics Challenge is an opportunity for Pitt graduate students to harness the power of data analytics to serve as catalysts for change. Led by the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, students from unique backgrounds team up to frame a problem, create a data methodology, and generate operable proposals for solutions. In addition, students interact with a variety of senior technology and data executives at Fortune 500 corporations and local community organizations...
PGT Trucking Puts Technology in High Gear
February 10, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBTrucking moves 72.5 percent of our country’s freight and PGT Trucking is a leader in flatbed transportation with the best drivers, mechanics, service, office talent and TECH in the industry. Andrew Erin, VP of Tech Advancement, talks about the technology behind the trucking industry with PGT's Future of Flatbed Initiative. The approach assists in the development of innovative technology and zero-emissions equipment while also making investments with its partners to bring significant chan...
TEQ One Mic Stand: Ray Roundtree Named Top Executive of Comcast’s Keystone Region
February 06, 2023 19:13 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBRay Roundtree has been named Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Keystone Region, overseeing the organization’s operational, strategic and financial performance across areas serving western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle. The Region is headquartered in Pittsburgh, where Roundtree is based. “With his industry expertise and broad experience running major markets, Ray will be a great leader for the Keystone Region,” said ...
TEQ One Mic Stand: Pittsburgh Opera
February 06, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBEstablished by five intrepid women in 1939, Pittsburgh Opera is viewed as one of the most vibrant opera organizations in the U.S., with a rich artistic tradition, outstanding educational programs, an acclaimed artist training program and a progressive outlook toward the future. Hear from the Opera's Christian Cox and Wendy Parkulo to learn how opera is thriving in Pittsburgh and is a valuable part of our cultural ecosystem. Join fellow Pittsburgh Technology Council members for a unique e...
TechVibe Radio Features Carnegie Robotics
February 05, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBCarnegie Robotics has been a leader in the robotics industry since 2010, delivering state-of-the-art stereo cameras and positioning systems. As the robotics landscape continues to evolve, so does Carnegie Robotics. Join us as Mike Embrescia details how the team is focused on engineering autonomy and producing the components that power autonomy. Carnegie Robotics is the premier supplier of high-end components, systems, and reference design in the world of engineered automation.
Pittsburgh Founder: Gene Leyzarovich of JetStor
February 01, 2023 15:10 - 24 minutes - 33 MBGene Leyzarovich founded JetStor nearly 30 years ago with a $5K loan from his parents and an ambition to grab on to what he knew would become a fast-growing industry -- data storage. JetStor meets the evolving needs for data storage, protection and management. It leverages leading technologies to offer high-value solutions for NAS, SANs, clouds, and hyper-converged infrastructures (HCIs). Since 1994, JetStor's customers have spanned virtually every industry, and range from Fortune 500 en...
TVR 1/29/23: Mayvue Solutions Transforms Bridge Inspections
January 29, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBFounded in January 2019, Mayvue is the premier software solutions provider to public agencies as they build and maintain the critical infrastructure necessary for today and into the future. With 75% of all infrastructure in the United States being funded and maintained by state and local agencies, it is critical that the most up-to-date tools and expertise are available to empower them to efficiently and effectively maintain infrastructure assets. Building on the industry skills and experi...
TEQ One Mic Stand: Kimberly Bennett of Jackson Lewis Talks H-1B Updates
January 27, 2023 16:35 - 16 minutes - 22 MBAttorney Kimberly Bennett of Jackson Lewis details the upcoming H-1B Visa Lottery deadline. H-1B Visas for “specialty occupation positions” or professional positions requiring a bachelor’s degree. They are employer, location and job specific. Kimberly details how there is an annual quota for new H-1B visas – 85,000, including 20,000 reserved for individuals with US Master’s degrees Because there are a limited number available each year, USCIS holds an annual lottery: The Lottery is a tw...
TVR 1/22/23: CorePower Magentics Electrifies TechVibe Radio
January 24, 2023 14:02 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBSunday's TechVibe Radio featured CorePower Magnetics, a Pittsburgh startup redefining the limits of magnetic solutions for EVs and the grid through advanced materials, manufacturing and component design. CEO Dr. Sam Kernion and CTO Dr. Paul Ohodnicki stop by to discuss how the electrification of transportation, greater energy efficiency and grid modernization require advances in power electronics and power conversion systems. Magnetics have presented a critical limitation in advancing ...
TEQ One Mic Stand: Revitalizing PA's Innovation Economy
January 23, 2023 18:40 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen The Brookings Institute released "Revitalizing PA's Innovation Economy" in October 2022, it revealed that the Commonwealth lags behind competing states' innovation sectors. To take a deeper dive into the report on the heels of the new Shapiro Administration, the Allegheny Conference invited the Brookings Institute to review the report and provide recommendations through a webinar last week. Brookings Senior Research Analyst Robert Maxim stepped up to the One Mic Stand to provide us ...
TEQ One Mic Stand: Steve Weismann of MAPS Technologies
January 23, 2023 16:06 - 18 minutes - 25 MBMAPS Technologies, LLC are developers and providers of a cloud-based business communication, management and sales automation solution, MAPS. Founder Steve Weismann tells us how the platform is offered to meet the needs of the end-user and offered as three subscription levels corresponding to the selection of business tools. Steve says MAPS is the ideal solution for non-profits and foundations that want all the tools necessary to help increase their donor base, operate, and quantify donor...
TVR 1/15/23: Locomation's Tekin Meriçli Stops by TechVibe
January 15, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Tech TechVibe Radio Neighborhood Tour's last broadcast from Huntington Bank in the Strip District features Locomation CTO Tekin Meriçli. Locomation is literally trucking into 2023 testing its Autonomous Relay Convoys and freight optimization services to deliver safe autonomous trucking solutions with economic value today. It's an amazing story and its happening right here in Pittsburgh. Hear from the man behind the technology!
TEQ One Mic Stand: Jonathan Kersting on 25 Years at The Pittsburgh Technology Council
January 09, 2023 14:43 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBThe tables have been turned on the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Jonathan Kersting! For the last 25 years, he's been the one asking Pittsburgh tech leaders all of the questions. Until now... Ingrid Cook Moravitz, Founder and CEO of Shzoom, took control of the mic and asked Kersting about his journey telling stories across Pittsburgh's tech ecosystem. Moravitz digs in to see how he's navigated the decades and what drives him to keep telling stories. You might hear Kersting blushing a li...
TVR 1/8/23: TechVibe Neighborhood Tour Features Thoro.ai
January 08, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBTechVibe Radio jumps back into 2023 continuing it Neighborhood Tour at the Huntington Bank branch in the Strip District featuring Patrick Mondi, CEO of Thoro.ai. You might have seen Thoro's technology in action autonomously cleaning floors at Pittsburgh International Airport. Patrick details how Thoro.ai's mission is to deliver the benefits of autonomous mobile robotics safely, quickly and broadly. It all starts with the Thoro autonomy platform, which integrates with industrial equipment...
TVR 1/1/23: ARCS Foundation
January 01, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBJeanne Berdik and Anne Crawford, Co-Directors of The Pittsburgh Chapter of the ARCS Foundation stop by TechVibe Radio to tell you how the organization sustains the best emerging scientists, by providing financial support to the most promising graduate students at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Since the chapter’s founding in 2003, it has grown from a dedicated core of women, supporting a single scholar, to a vital group of nearly 120 members. It has provided...
TVR 12/24/22: Jessica Hammer of CMU's Center for Transformational Play
December 24, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBWith the Holiday Season in full swing, TechVibe Radio will broadcast this Saturday (12/24) at 8:30 AM in stead of its usual Sunday time! We have a special guest joining TechVibe as we welcome Jessica Hammer of Carnegie Mellon's Center for Transformational Play. To create a home for transformational games and to strengthen Carnegie Mellon University's research and development of them, the School of Computer Science launched the Center for Transformational Play last month. Jessica will de...
PGHTech 25: Four Entrepreneurs Leading the Way
December 20, 2022 16:21 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBWhen Jonathan Kersting started this series off last year at this time, he recounted his experience getting to know Dr. Giorgio Coraluppi, the Founder of Compunetics, Compunetix and Chorus Call. The day before he began to write this final installment of the PGHTech 25 series, Dr. C. passed away at the age of 88. The passing of Dr. C. made Jonathan change course a little to use his final installment of this series to look into the future. Over the last few years, he's gotten to know some wi...