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

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10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Companies Fail & 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. If you're striving for rapid growth while avoiding the mistakes that have led others to failure, this podcast is designed to help you stay on track. Avoid the devastating mistakes that tech entrepreneurs have made, which led their businesses to collapse. Hear from tech, business, and entrepreneurial experts detailing what went wrong in famous tech busts and modern-day meltdowns so you don't follow the same path. Learn how to overcome adversity and make your tech company a long-term success. If you’re ready to grow your tech venture quickly and avoid pitfalls, start with our fan-favorite episode: Don't Fall In Love With Your Technology.

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    Wednesday Wake Up: Key Generative AI Insights Every Tech Entrepreneur Needs to Know

    Generative AI is devloping at break-neck speeds and trying to keep up with it can be stressful to say the least! Listen to this Wednesday Wake Up for guidance from PWC's Six Generative AI Takeaways and how it can help your business scale fast. Read the full report here. It's not just for CIOs. And get ready for next week's episode featuring James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios exploring key lessons from the failure of the Anthem video game! Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, 10-Minute Tech Talks 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.

    4 min

  2. -5 J

    Key Lessons Every Tech Entrepreneur Can Learn From Quibi's $1.8 Billion Collapse

    How could a streaming platform with $1.8 billion in funding fail in just six months? In a time when streaming services are booming, Quibi's short-form content seemed like a perfect fit for our fast-paced lives, but something went terribly wrong. This episode of 10-Minute Tech Talks dives into Quibi’s downfall and how you can avoid making the same mistakes in your own ventures. Joining host Jonathan  Kersting is Joel Reed of OpenArc, a Pittsburgh-based technology consulting firm specializing in talent, strategy, and software development services, to look at just what went wrong with Quibi. Keep listening to: Learn the dangers of investing too much without testing your product on real audiences. Understand why timing can make or break a business, even with the best ideas. Get practical advice on how to take small steps before committing all your resources to a new idea. Don’t miss out on key lessons from Quibi's collapse—listen now and learn how to build a successful business without making billion-dollar mistakes! This is a podcast produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council 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.

    9 min

  3. 16 OCT.

    Wednesday Wake Up: 3 Tech Trends Entrepreneurs Need to Explore

    This is your Wednesday Wake Up where 10-Minute Tech Talks host Jonathan Kersting peruses the interwebs for a mid-week boost of insights, inspiration and trends to help your tech startup grow fast. Keep listening to learn the importance of: strategic investment in emerging technologies like generative AI, applied AI, and industrializing machine learning; a growing emphasis on business outcomes tied to IT spending; and the keeping cybersecurity top of mind. Plus, get a sneak peek at next week's episode exploring a $1.8 billion fail! 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.

    4 min

  4. 14 OCT.

    Is Your Tech Startup a Sitting Duck for Cyber Criminals? Learn from MGM's $100M Cybersecurity Breach

    What would happen if a simple password error could cost your company millions? In a world where a single compromised password can wreak havoc, learning from major cybersecurity breaches is critical. This episode explores the infamous MGM Resorts hack, detailing how it unfolded and what entrepreneurs can do to protect their businesses from a similar fate. Learn practical strategies for building a robust cybersecurity infrastructure to safeguard your business. Discover why leadership must take ownership of cybersecurity, rather than relying solely on experts. Understand how social engineering plays a major role in cyberattacks and how to prevent it. Don’t miss this episode where cybersecurity expert David Rihak, Founder of Peig.io, shares actionable insights to help you secure your company against the next big cyber threat. 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.

    9 min

  5. 9 OCT.

    Wednesday Wake Up: Why Tech Entrepreneurs Need to Keep an Open Mind and ExploreNew Opportunities

    The 10-Minute Tech Talks Wednesday Wake Up offers tech entrepreneurs some quick mid-week insspiration, insight and advice to keep you growing fast. Host Jonathan Kersting pulls some insight from a TechVibe interview he just did with Stephanie Barchetti, the founder of Innermore. Innermore offers individuals a sustainable resource to navigating healthcare options that are AI-tailored to their unique needs. Stephanie provides insight on how she tries to explore every opportunity that comes her way while scaling her startup. Keeping an open mind can open big doors. Plus get a sneak peek at who's appearing on the next podcast to explore how the MGM Grand Resort was hacked through a simple password slip. 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.

    4 min

  6. 7 OCT.

    3 Tips you NEED to Know to Protect Brand Reputation on Social Media As a Tech Entrepreneur

    What should brands do when social media platforms start making unpredictable changes that affect their biggest advertisers? As a marketing leader, you need to protect your brand’s reputation while navigating the ever-shifting landscape of social media. This episode dives into strategies that you can use to stay ahead of unexpected changes in major platforms like Twitter (now X). Learn how to safeguard your brand from the risks of platform instability. Understand the critical role trust plays between brands and social media platforms. Discover expert strategies for aligning your brand with the right digital platforms for long-term success. Listen now to hear expert insights from Ken Ramoutar, CMO of Pittsburgh-based Lucas Systems, and navigate the complex world of social media advertising with confidence​. 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.

    7 min

  7. 2 OCT.

    Wednesday Wake Up: Will Nike Get Back on the Right Foot? There Will be Lessons for Tech Entrepreneurs

    We're half way through the week! Get quick insights on what's happening at Nike with the CEO shake up. Plus, if want to learn how Sony's $400 million "Concord" video game failed and what you can take away from it, listen to our previous episode with Mega Cat Studios Founder James Deighan. Get ready for next week's episode featuring Lucas Systems CMO Ken Ramoutar as we explore the impact of unpredictable changes on social media platforms like Twitter/X on advertisers. 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.

    4 min

  8. 30 SEPT.

    Don’t Crash Like Concord! Tech Entrepreneur Lessons from Sony’s $400 million Flop

    Ever wonder how a game with a $400 million budget could fail within a week of launch? In this episode, we discuss the major flop of the”Concord" video game and what it reveals about leadership, company culture, and the risks of ignoring critical feedback. If you've ever been tempted to rely on your past successes or think you’re too big to fail, this episode will open your eyes. We talked with James Deighan, Founder of Mega Cat Studios for his insights on the failure of Concord. Keep listening to: Learn the importance of fostering open communication and "healthy friction" within your team to avoid major pitfalls. Understand how even the biggest investments can fail if leadership doesn't stay humble and receptive to feedback. Discover practical steps you can take to ensure your project doesn't suffer from mismanagement or unchecked egos. Invest 10 minutes of your time to gain insights that could save your next big project from crashing like "Concord." 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.

    9 min
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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. If you're striving for rapid growth while avoiding the mistakes that have led others to failure, this podcast is designed to help you stay on track. Avoid the devastating mistakes that tech entrepreneurs have made, which led their businesses to collapse. Hear from tech, business, and entrepreneurial experts detailing what went wrong in famous tech busts and modern-day meltdowns so you don't follow the same path. Learn how to overcome adversity and make your tech company a long-term success. If you’re ready to grow your tech venture quickly and avoid pitfalls, start with our fan-favorite episode: Don't Fall In Love With Your Technology.

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