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10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Entrepreneurs Fail and How You 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.

Dec 18, 2024

Are you a tech entrepreneur struggling to avoid the pitfalls that cause tech companies to fail? As a tech entrepreneur, you're constantly navigating the challenges of building a successful business. This episode, host Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council explores crucial insights from PwC's 2025...


Dec 16, 2024

Are you an entrepreneur struggling to avoid the common pitfalls that trip up so many startups?

As a founder, you know the path to building a successful business is full of challenges. Avoiding critical missteps can mean the difference between thriving and failing.  In this episode, you'll discover:

  1. How to validate...


Two Obscure Tech Trends in 2025 You Need to Know to Give Your Business an Advantage

Dec 11, 2024

What’s the next big trend in tech that could give your business a competitive edge?

As 2025 approaches, staying ahead in the fast-evolving tech landscape is crucial. In this episode, Jonathan Kersting dives into two emerging trends—poly-functional robots and ambient invisible intelligence—and how they could...


Dec 9, 2024

Have you ever considered reaching out to someone influential in your field but felt too intimidated to make the move?

For many entrepreneurs and business owners, the fear of reaching high can often deter potential opportunities that might drastically change their business landscape. This episode dives into the thrilling...


Dec 4, 2024

What does it really take to be an tech entrepreneur, and how do you balance ambition with preparation for the tough road ahead?

This episode explores the wisdom of Mike Vertolli, founder of ComTec Systems, who shares insights from decades of entrepreneurial experience. From making metrics-based decisions to...