TechVibe Pittsburgh

Jonathan Kersting
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Curious about Pittsburgh's growing technology and innovation industry and the opportunities it has for you? This podcast gives you a front-row seat to the companies, people, and institutions that are making Pittsburgh's tech industry thrive. Discover the newest tech startups emerging from Pittsburgh; Meet dynamic entrepreneurs driving innovation and creating a rich landscape for tech company growth; and Stay on top of the latest trends from recognized industry experts and thought leaders. Audrey Russo and Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council have interviewed thousands of tech entrepreneurs and business experts across the tPittsburgh region's tech and innovation ecosystem. Get an inside look at the companies, people, and trends that are making Pittsburgh a worldwide center of technology innovation. Start by diving into Pittsburgh's tech ecosystem with a fan-favorite episode: "Meet the New Head of CMU's Machine Learning Department." Don't miss out—click to listen now! TechVibe Pittsburgh is produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council to explore the Pittsburgh region's technology, entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. Tune in Sundays at 6 AM 10 100.1 FM AM 1020 KDKA.

  1. 3d ago

    Branding Beyond Logos: Pittsburgh's Carlos Tribino Talks About Storytelling That Builds Movements

    What if your brand isn't really your logo, your tagline or even your product features? In this episode of TechVibe, Jonathan Kersting hangs out with Carlos Tribino of The Machine for a fired-up conversation on what truly builds lasting brands: story, belief, authenticity and the emotional glue that turns customers into fans. Carlos brings serious global branding chops to the conversation, with experience working on brands like Ferrari, Giorgio Armani, Walt Disney and The Economist. But this discussion goes far beyond big-name brand-dropping. Carlos breaks down why branding is not a cosmetic exercise, why great storytelling creates real business value and how companies can move from selling features to building movements. From Apple and Patagonia to IBM, Liquid Death, Fender, Duolingo and The Economist, Carlos shows how the strongest brands stand on a foundation of truth, then amplify it through stories people want to believe in, share and defend. He also brings the lesson home for Pittsburgh companies: stop being humble to a fault, discover your "why" and learn how to brag in an elegant way. Hit play to learn why storytelling is not fluff. It is value creation, market differentiation and maybe the most human tool a company has to grow. The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburghs technology and innovation ecosystem.

    29 min

  2. 4d ago

    Vintage Cars, City Streets and the Spirit of Pittsburgh

    What happens when vintage race cars, Pittsburgh streets and one of the region's most beloved summer traditions all converge at full throttle? Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Executive Director Dan Del Bianco joins Mike Broeker of Bedford Management Partners to preview another action-packed year of racing, car shows and automotive camaraderie. They detail the return of the full Schenley Park course, Jaguar's starring role as Marque of the Year, a new Enthusiast Grid for tuner and import fans, drift-car rides and a packed calendar of events leading into race weekend. Dan also explains how the Grand Prix keeps shifting gears after more than four decades, including plans to replace the racing lost with the closure of Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Along the way, the conversation cruises through priceless race cars, dedicated volunteers, unforgettable Grand Prix memories and the more than $7 million the event has raised for local autism and intellectual and developmental disability charities. Buckle up. This episode proves the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is much more than a car show. It is a community-powered celebration that keeps Pittsburgh's summer running on premium. The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

    22 min

  3. Jun 30

    Beyond Vibe Coding: Adam Wynne's APES Method Builds Software Ready for the Real World

    Can AI help you build software faster without leaving your business swinging from a technological tree branch? Adam Wynne, founder of Pittsburgh-based Wynne Technologies, joins TechVibe to explain how his APES methodology, short for AI Project Engineering with Specs, takes AI-powered development beyond flashy demos and turns promising ideas into secure, scalable, production-ready products. Wynne details why vibe coding can produce something that looks appealing but may not be ready to support hundreds or thousands of customers. His approach applies specialized AI agents across the entire product-development jungle, from customer discovery and technical specifications to coding, testing, security reviews and ongoing operations. Hear how APES can build software up to 10 times faster, continually learn from emerging research and deploy teams of adversarial agents to inspect products from the perspectives of developers, users and security architects. Wynne also explores how the technology is helping companies improve sustainability, manage energy data and identify AI projects that deliver measurable business value. So grab a banana, meet Tom the ape and tune in for a conversation about building software that is more than just a pretty bunch of code. This episode is packed with practical insights for founders, entrepreneurs and business leaders ready to turn their next big idea into something truly scale-ape-able. The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

    21 min

  4. Jun 28

    Is Pittsburgh Entering Its AI Investment Era?

    What happens when outside investors begin placing major bets on Pittsburgh's AI founders, ideas and talent? On this episode of TechVibe, Pittsburgh Technology Council President and CEO Audrey Russo joins Jonathan Kersting to unpack a remarkable wave of AI investment sweeping across the region. From $50 million raises for Gray Swan and Sooth Labs to the continued growth of ProfitMind, Gecko Robotics and Abridge, Pittsburgh companies are attracting serious capital while proving that world-class AI businesses can be launched and scaled right here. Audrey explores why investors are betting heavily on founders, how Carnegie Mellon and the region's technology companies are fueling new startups, and why this burst of funding could create a powerful reputational snowball for Pittsburgh. The conversation also moves beyond the headlines to examine AI's real-world impact. Tune in to discover: Why Pittsburgh AI startups are attracting tens of millions of dollars from outside investors What investors really look for when backing companies that are still refining their technology and markets How experienced researchers and corporate technologists are becoming Pittsburgh entrepreneurs Why AI adoption at organizations such as Allegheny Health Network shows that the technology is moving from experimentation into everyday workflows Whether today's investment surge represents an AI bubble or the beginning of a much bigger regional opportunity It is a fast-moving look at the capital, companies and people positioning Pittsburgh for its next technology growth spurt.

    22 min

  5. Jun 21

    AHN President Mark Sevco on AI, Startups and the Future of Health Care

    Allegheny Health Network President Mark Sevco is helping shape one of the most important conversations in Western Pennsylvania: how health care evolves in a time of rapid technology change, financial pressure and growing community need. In this episode of TechVibe Radio, Jonathan Kersting and Audrey Russo recap Sevco's recent Pittsburgh Technology Council Breakfast Briefing, where he shared his journey back to Pittsburgh, his vision for AHN and Highmark Health, and why technology will be a critical differentiator in the future of care. Sevco discusses how AHN is embracing AI, ambient listening, Epic, chatbots and predictive analytics to improve the patient experience and create care pathways that are simpler, faster and more reliable. He also explores how AHN works with startups and Innovation Works' AlphaLab Health to test and scale new ideas that solve real-world problems for patients, clinicians and the health care system. The conversation also dives into bigger pressures facing health care, including affordability, Medicaid changes, preventive care and how policy decisions can ripple through hospitals, employers and communities. Sevco points toward a future with more outpatient care, more home health, deeper AI investment, predictive analytics and precision medicine. Hit PLAY to hear why AHN's role as a payer-provider innovator, community anchor and technology adopter matters not only to patients, but to entrepreneurs, employers and everyone working to build a healthier Pittsburgh.

    22 min

  6. Jun 17 ·  Video

    AMP'd Pittsburgh: Clark Testing, Nuclear Power, Space and Serious Innovation

    Plug in and turn it up. The debut episode of TechVibe's AMP'd Pittsburgh kicks off with Paul Heffernan of Clark Testing, a company proving that some of the world's most critical products are tested, validated and battle-hardened right here in the Pittsburgh region. Host Jonathan Kersting goes inside Clark Testing's Jefferson Hills campus, where giant shake tables, seismic simulations, structural testing, lubricant labs and cybersecurity certifications all come together to support manufacturers across nuclear power, rail, defense, energy, space exploration and more. From testing equipment bound for nuclear power plants and submarines to helping validate components for NASA's Artemis launch system, Clark Testing is one of those Pittsburgh companies quietly keeping the world moving, powered and safe. Heffernan shares how Clark Testing acts as an extension of its customers' engineering teams, helping companies bring products to market with confidence. The conversation explores the company's massive new shake table, its role in supporting the energy grid and data center boom, its work with ASTM laboratories around the world, and why Pittsburgh's manufacturing legacy is still shaping the future. AMP'd Pittsburgh is all about turning up the volume on advanced manufacturing, and this first episode hits hard: global impact, local talent, serious technology and a whole lot of Pittsburgh grit. The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore the region's technology and innovation ecosystem.

    25 min

  7. Jun 15 ·  Video

    Pittsburgh's Echelon Risk + Cyber Cracks the Inc. 5000 at 433! Learn How They Did it

    Want some amazing business-building insights to crack the Inc. 5000?  Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council and TechVibe sits down with Dan Desko, founder of Echelon Risk + Cyber, to talk about the company's rapid growth and Inc. 5000 ranking at #433. Desko explains Echelon as a full-service cybersecurity firm offering professional and managed services, including governance, risk and compliance, pen testing, defensive engineering, and security team-as-a-service led by virtual CISOs, with partners like CrowdStrike. He credits their success to intentionally defined core values: being client-centric, prioritizing teamwork, hiring people with personality (not clones), facing issues head-on through trust and leader modeling, keeping culture fun with "more cowbell," and a sixth value, "turning pro," meaning continual improvement with no mountaintop. They also discuss "Echelon," the company's annual remote-first team gathering, including hikes in places like Asheville, to sustain culture and celebrate wins. The Pittsburgh Technology Council, produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and Innovation ecosystem.

    22 min

  8. Jun 14

    Pittsburgh's SoftWriters Brings AI to Long-Term Care Pharmacy

    What happens when AI moves beyond buzzwords and starts helping pharmacists get critical medications to patients faster, safer and more accurately? On this episode of TechVibe Radio, we welcome LiAna Tschen, VP of Platform Operations at SoftWriters, and Danielle Greer, VP of Product, to explore how the Pittsburgh-based company is bringing intelligent automation into long-term care pharmacy. SoftWriters powers pharmacy operations for facilities where accuracy, speed and scale are mission-critical, with some customers processing thousands of prescriptions every day. LiAna and Danielle detail how SoftWriters built its AI implementation around one of the most labor-intensive and error-prone parts of pharmacy workflow: order entry. They explain why the company created an internal AI innovation center, how customer feedback shaped the project, and why keeping humans in the loop remains essential when patient safety is on the line. They also share how SoftWriters balanced its core platform work with AI experimentation, spending more than a year testing, validating and building trust before going live. Listen to learn how SoftWriters is using AI to tackle staffing shortages, margin pressure and growing demand in long-term care pharmacy, while keeping the patient at the center of every decision. The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

    22 min
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Curious about Pittsburgh's growing technology and innovation industry and the opportunities it has for you? This podcast gives you a front-row seat to the companies, people, and institutions that are making Pittsburgh's tech industry thrive. Discover the newest tech startups emerging from Pittsburgh; Meet dynamic entrepreneurs driving innovation and creating a rich landscape for tech company growth; and Stay on top of the latest trends from recognized industry experts and thought leaders. Audrey Russo and Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council have interviewed thousands of tech entrepreneurs and business experts across the tPittsburgh region's tech and innovation ecosystem. Get an inside look at the companies, people, and trends that are making Pittsburgh a worldwide center of technology innovation. Start by diving into Pittsburgh's tech ecosystem with a fan-favorite episode: "Meet the New Head of CMU's Machine Learning Department." Don't miss out—click to listen now! TechVibe Pittsburgh is produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council to explore the Pittsburgh region's technology, entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. Tune in Sundays at 6 AM 10 100.1 FM AM 1020 KDKA.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Kersting
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    216
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    TechVibe Pittsburgh