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10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs


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.

Apr 9, 2025

Are Trump's tariffs about to derail your tech startup's dreams before they even take flight?

Tech entrepreneurs face unprecedented challenges with rising import costs, investor uncertainty, and global supply chain disruptions that could make or break your company's future. Host Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council tapped his network of industry experts for some key insights:

  • Discover how tariffs impact hardware startup manufacturing and scaling strategies

  • Learn insider insights on maintaining investor confidence during trade tensions

  • Uncover strategic pivots to protect your startup's growth and valuation

Listen now to arm yourself with critical knowledge that could save your tech venture from potential tariff-induced collapse.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a 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.