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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.

Nov 27, 2024

What if AI could transform your cybersecurity, marketing, and social media strategies all at once?

As businesses increasingly adopt AI, understanding its potential and limitations is crucial for entrepreneurs looking to stay competitive. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking AI trends set to dominate 2025, from...


Nov 25, 2024

Have you ever wondered why raising money for your tech startup feels like stepping into the ring of a high-stakes competition?

In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, securing funding is a monumental challenge that stands between many entrepreneurs and their dreams. This episode, featuring Audrey Russo, President...


Nov 20, 2024

What if your tech startup could plug into the next big trend that’s reshaping digital consumer behavior?

Super apps are transforming how consumers interact with technology by combining multiple services—like payments, e-commerce, and streaming—into a single platform. This Wednesday Wake Up episode explores how...


Nov 18, 2024

Why did Apple’s Newton—one of the first personal digital assistants—fail, while later innovations like the iPhone and even the Blackberry soared?

Even tech giants make mistakes, and the story of the Newton offers powerful lessons for any entrepreneur developing disruptive technology. Kevin Meany, CEO of


Nov 13, 2024

Are you ready for synthetic reality to take your business to a new level? In our never-ending search to find tech to help your company grow fast, at the Pittsburgh Technology Council, we partner with PWC as our go-to source for all things AI.

Its latest article Synthetic Reality for Business and Media explores the...