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10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Companies Fail and How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid It

Are you an entrepreneur building a technology company and looking to grow fast? This show teaches and inspires entrepreneurs to build better companies by learning from the failures of other tech companies and entrepreneurs.  Hosts Audrey Russo and Jonathan Kersting are from the Pittsburgh Technology Council with decades of experience helping tech entrepreneurs.

Jul 31, 2020

Niche.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...


Jul 31, 2020

This 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...


Jul 30, 2020

Gerardo 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...


Jul 30, 2020

The 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.


Jul 30, 2020

Ingrid updates us on how Shzoom is helping managers of fleet vehicles manage their downtime for vehicle repairs. Business is growing and Ingrid keeps innovating!