Tariff Takedown: How Tech Entrepreneurs Can Survive the Global Trade War
10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Entrepreneurs Fail and How You Can Avoid It
Release Date: 04/09/2025
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info_outlineAre Trump's tariffs about to derail your tech startup's dreams before they even take flight?
Tech entrepreneurs face unprecedented challenges with rising import costs, investor uncertainty, and global supply chain disruptions that could make or break your company's future. Host Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council tapped his network of industry experts for some key insights:
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Discover how tariffs impact hardware startup manufacturing and scaling strategies
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Learn insider insights on maintaining investor confidence during trade tensions
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Uncover strategic pivots to protect your startup's growth and valuation
Listen now to arm yourself with critical knowledge that could save your tech venture from potential tariff-induced collapse.
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.