3 Key Steps Every Tech Entrepreneur Should Take to Leverage AI for Business Success
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Release Date: 02/05/2025
Entrepreneur Insights: HumoTech Founder's Top Insights After Celebrating a Decade in Business
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
A decade in business is no joke, especially in the world of tech, and it's a milestone that HumoTech founder Josh Caputo and his team are celebrating right now. Over the last 10 years, Pittsburgh-based HumoTech has evolved from making exoskeletons to launching its CapEx system that accelerates the discovery of real world solutions to enhance and augment human mobility. As HumoTech stands on the brink of expanding its market presence, it continues to focus on prosthetic feet first, with plans to extend its technological innovations to other areas of the body. Caputo stopped by the Pittsburgh...
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Hiring Quick Tips From a Tech Entrepreneur Growing a Top Recruiting Firm
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
In today's competitive job market, finding authentic, skilled professionals is more challenging than ever, with rising concerns about deep fake resumes and uncertain hiring landscapes. Entrepreneurs and business leaders need strategic insights to navigate recruitment effectively. In this episode we bring you hightlights from the Pittsburgh Technology Council's TechVibe interview Jen Frazier of Prequel Solutions. You'll discover: How to identify and avoid fake candidate profiles Insider strategies for recruiting top IT talent Entrepreneurial wisdom from a top-performing recruiter...
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Chaos Be Damned! Three Key Tips for Entrepreneurs to Build Resilient Teams
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Are you struggling to keep your team aligned and motivated in today's rapidly changing business landscape? In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed and workplace dynamics are constantly shifting, leaders are desperate for strategies to build resilient, high-performing teams that can navigate uncertainty. Lisa Slayton of Tamim Partners and Dominick DeStasio of ForceBuilders stopped by for a deep dive on teambuilding. Host Jonathan Kersting brings you three top tips to help you tunr the corner on building an amazing team, including ways to turn chaos into a growth opportunity and...
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Are Tariff's Freaking You Out? Canada's Consul General Has Insights for Entrepreneurs on US-Canada Trade Relations
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Are trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada threatening your business's international success? In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, host Jonathan Kersting from the Pittsburgh Technology Council excerpts key takeaways from his TechVibe interview with Tom Clark, the Consul General of Canada. They discussed the recent tariff disputes between the US and Canada, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong trade relationships. Or press PLAY now for these three key insights from Tom: 1) How a strong trade relationship between the US and Canada will make North America unstoppable in...
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Tech Entrepreneurs: The One Sentence That Can Rescue You from Workplace Burnout
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Are you drowning in negative energy and feeling like work challenges are crushing your spirit? In this episode, discover a powerful Native American wisdom that can transform how you handle professional setbacks and maintain your inner strength, no matter how tough things get. For this episode, we welcome Audrey Russo, President and CEO, of the Pittsburgh Technology Council to tell you one little sentence that has changed her life. Listen and: Learn a simple mental technique to prevent negative situations from controlling your emotional state Understand how to redirect your...
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Knock-Offs Kill: A Tech Entrepreneur's Playbook for Protecting Your Genius
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Are you an entrepreneur watching your hard-earned business profits disappear to online copycats? In today's hyper-competitive digital marketplace, protecting your intellectual property isn't just a legal formality—it's the difference between scaling your business and watching it get stolen from under you. On this episode we welcome back Stanley Ference of Ference and Associates to help you: Learn how to proactively shield your innovations from global knockoff artists Discover strategic methods to enforce your IP rights in the complex online selling landscape Understand the...
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Two Life Mantras Every Tech Entrepreneur Should Take to Heart
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
What if every person you meet today could be the key to your future success? It is easy to get stuck in the blocking and tackling of growing your business. Learn how genuine human connections and humble persistence can transform your professional journey and business. On this episode, the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Jonathan Kersting welcomes Kim Ford of , a commercial real estate firm, to give you her secrets to finding success. Sometimes, the simplest of things make all of the difference! Listen to: Discover how to value every interaction, regardless of someone's current...
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AI and Agile: The Secret Weapon for Tech Entrepreneurs in 2025
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Are you ready to discover why your business might become obsolete if you're not embracing agile methodologies in the AI era? In today's rapidly changing technological landscape, companies are struggling to stay competitive, adapt quickly, and efficiently develop products that meet market demands. We welcome Christopher Ruch of so you can: Learn how to restructure your organization for maximum innovation and efficiency Understand the evolution of agile beyond daily stand-ups and sprint meetings Discover how to leverage organizational design to unlock your team's full potential ...
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From Remote to Reconnected: A Tech Entrepreneur's Strategy for Team Engagement
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Are you struggling to rebuild team connection in a post-pandemic workplace? As tech entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of returning to office (RTO), this episode reveals critical insights into transforming workplace culture beyond physical location, addressing the emotional and strategic challenges of modern team dynamics. Host Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council walks you through the Kindling Agency's so you can: Discover how to create meaningful employee connections in flexible work environments Learn strategic approaches to motivate and engage your team...
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Trade Warfare: How One Executive Order Could Reshape Business for Tech Entrepreneurs
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Are Chinese e-commerce sites about to lose their unfair pricing advantage in the U.S. market? If you're an entrepreneur struggling to compete with ultra-cheap imports from China, this episode reveals a game-changing policy shift that could level the playing field for American businesses. We welcome back our resident tariff and De Minimis Exception expert Stanley Ference of to keep you up to date on these fast-moving changes that could make or break your company. Listen to: Discover how new tariff regulations will make imported goods from China significantly more expensive Learn strategic...
info_outlineAre you leveraging AI as a strategic asset, or are you falling behind in the race for innovation?
AI is reshaping business models and operations, but many tech entrepreneurs struggle to integrate it effectively. If you want to scale faster, boost productivity, and stay ahead of the competition, understanding AI’s role in your core strategy is critical.
Host Jonathan Kersting details a PWC's "In the Age of AI" insight article to help you to quickly:
- Discover why AI should be embedded in your business strategy, not treated as an add-on.
- Learn how to implement strong AI governance to unlock its full potential and mitigate risks.
- Explore sustainable AI practices that align with global goals while optimizing efficiency.
Don’t miss these game-changing insights—hit play now and learn how to harness AI for long-term success!
Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council,this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.