Dec 4, 2025
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 three moves ahead.
Hit PLAY, you’ll learn how Ashley turns chess into a real-world strategy framework, why inclusive leadership matters, and how bold thinking—like cold-emailing NFL teams—can unlock huge opportunities. Plus TechVibe Cohost and Tech Council CEO Audrey Russo joins the conversation. Have more than 10 minutes? Listen to the entire interview here.
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