The Tech Entrepreneur’s Edge: Agility, AI, and Always Staying Curious
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Release Date: 11/10/2025
The AI Mistakes Tech Entrepreneurs Keep Making
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
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 leadership missteps and workforce anxiety — and what smart organizations are doing to...
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Why Tech Entrepreneurs Can’t Treat AI as an Experiment Anymore
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
When did AI stop being a fun experiment… and start becoming table stakes for running a business? In just a year, AI has gone from “interesting” to essential. But while nearly every company is talking about it, only a fraction are actually seeing real returns. In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, you’ll hear from Justine Kasznica and Chris Farmakis of Babst Calland on why AI adoption has exploded, what’s driving CFOs a little crazy right now, and how the companies getting it right are separating themselves from the pack. This is the moment AI stopped being optional, and became...
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Why Every Tech Entrepreneur Needs to Rethink 5G Connectivity in 2026
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
What if the next breakout startup isn’t powered by better software… but by better connectivity? Today’s 10 Minute Tech Talk is all about removing the invisible limits that hold entrepreneurs back. We are joined by Jay Noschese from T-Mobile for Business, and this conversation flips the script on how founders should think about 5G. We’re not talking faster phones. We’re talking about new business models, new customer experiences, and entire industries being reshaped because connectivity can now be customized, optimized, and trusted for mission-critical work. Hit PLAY, and you’ll...
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The Hard Truth Every Tech Entrepreneur Needs Before Building Anything
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
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 relentless commitment to building a real business from the ground up. In this clip,...
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Checkmate Thinking: How Chess Can Help Entrepreneurs Turn Strategy Into a Superpower
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
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 thousands of kids each year, guiding CEOs, and—yes—working with NFL players looking to think...
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Ramen-Fueled Beginnings to $3M Breakthrough: A Tech Entrepreneur’s Journey
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
What does it take for a small, bootstrapped tech company to leap from building dashboards… to designing AI-powered drones for the U.S. Army? Today on 10 Minute Tech Talks, dive into one of the most unlikely — and inspiring — pivots in tech as we welcome James Julius, founder and CEO of Visimo. James reveals how his team evolved from early-stage ramen budgets to landing a $3 million defense contract, why staying close to customers drove every major turning point, and how rapid prototyping and AI are transforming what small teams can build. From bootstrapping to battlefield-ready AI...
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Tech Entrepreneurs: Stop Reinventing the Wheel — Start Building Like Lego
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
What if scaling your tech business was as simple—and as flexible—as snapping together a few Lego bricks? In this 10 Minute Tech Talks episode, we break down how modular, on-demand infrastructure is becoming a game-changing advantage for today’s tech entrepreneurs. Dave Tomassoni of Megaport gives insights reveal why agility is no longer a luxury — it’s a competitive necessity. Dave details: 1. How adopting a “Lego mindset” can reduce complexity and help you scale globally without slowing down. 2. The hidden ways your current network setup may be costing you money, time, and...
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The Tech Entrepreneur’s Edge: Agility, AI, and Always Staying Curious
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
What if the secret to staying ahead in business isn’t mastering every new technology — but learning how to adapt faster than it changes? In this episode, Jonathan Kersting's TechVibe Radio Cohost and Tech Council CEO Audrey Russo talk with Michelle O’Neill, Senior Director of Web Solutions and Delivery at Brunner — a marketing agency that’s been fusing creativity and technology for decades. Michelle shares: How she carved her own path inside Brunner, What entrepreneurs can learn about agility and lifelong learning, and Why she believes AI should be seen as a tool — never a...
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Key Leadership Lessons From a Black Belt: How Entrepreneurs Can Build Discipline, Confidence, and Resilience
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
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, for his full interview. Whether you’re leading a global team or building your first startup, the message is the same — discipline keeps you consistent, quiet confidence earns trust, and servant leadership...
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The New F Word! Baryons Uses Human-Centered Technology to Help People FLOURISH
10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
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 conversations designed to boost mental wealth, creativity, and clarity — all while...
info_outlineWhat if the secret to staying ahead in business isn’t mastering every new technology — but learning how to adapt faster than it changes?
In this episode, Jonathan Kersting's TechVibe Radio Cohost and Tech Council CEO Audrey Russo talk with Michelle O’Neill, Senior Director of Web Solutions and Delivery at Brunner — a marketing agency that’s been fusing creativity and technology for decades.
Michelle shares:
- How she carved her own path inside Brunner,
- What entrepreneurs can learn about agility and lifelong learning, and
- Why she believes AI should be seen as a tool — never a replacement for human creativity and connection.
Dive into this conversation to find your entrepreneurial edge.. And if you have a few more minutes, be sure to listen to our entire Techvibe interview here.
The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces this 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.