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

Carmeuse is a company you should know. Named one of the Top Workplaces in Pittsburgh, Carmeuse Americas is filled with amazing talent, a welcoming culture and a focus on investing in its people.

Carmeuse is a global performance materials and services leader with core competencies in mining, equipment and engineering solutions. 

Hear from Carmeuse's Ben Sauer and Matt Amole detail Carmeuse's work culture, projects and openings in Supply Chain, IT, Engineering, Sales, and more. Rock your career at carmeuse.com.

Come work with some of the best in the Burgh!

Set your radio dial to TechVibe Radio this Sunday (2/26) to hear from Highmark Health Chief Analytics Officer Richard Clarke. He gave TechVibe an on-site interview at last week's Beyond Big Data event after his keynote address.

Plus, PA Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman stopped by the Huntington Bank Studio to detail his ideas on how Pennsylvania can become more competitive to it neighboring states when it comes to attracting and building new tech-intensive businesses.

Tune in and geek out! #SleepisOverrated​

For this episode, we are talking with Justine Kasznica who is a shareholder with law firm Babst Calland where she is Chair of the firm’s Emerging Technology Practice. Justine is also at the center of the Pittsburgh region’s growing space industry. She is the founding member and Board Chair of the Keystone Space Collaborative as well as a founding board member of the Moonshot Museum. She also serves as outside general counsel to a number of aerospace clients across the U.S.

Hear Justine talk about:

The current state of the region’s space industry in the public and private sector.

What makes the tri-state area an attractive place for today’s space industry.

How involved are local technology companies and the universities in the growing interest in commercial space development.

With new laws and regulations that are emerging with this dynamic industry, discover how Babst Calland is positioned to support these space and related tech companies.

The annual Super Analytics Challenge is an opportunity for Pitt graduate students to harness the power of data analytics to serve as catalysts for change.

Led by the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, students from unique backgrounds team up to frame a problem, create a data methodology, and generate operable proposals for solutions. In addition, students interact with a variety of senior technology and data executives at Fortune 500 corporations and local community organizations. Past topics included homelessness, food insecurity and this year it’s mental health.

Hear from Pitt's Christopher Barlow, Pitt grad student Tasmia Alfroz, Jewel Denne of Allegheny County and Albrecht Powell of Accenture detail this year's challenge and how they plan to expand it next year.

Trucking moves 72.5 percent of our country’s freight and PGT Trucking is a leader in flatbed transportation with the best drivers, mechanics, service, office talent and TECH in the industry.

Andrew Erin, VP of Tech Advancement, talks about the technology behind the trucking industry with PGT's Future of Flatbed Initiative.

The approach assists in the development of innovative technology and zero-emissions equipment while also making investments with its partners to bring significant change for the next generation.

It's all based around AI, Machine Learning, EVs and Hydrogen. That's a big 10-4 good buddy!

Ray Roundtree has been named Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Keystone Region, overseeing the organization’s operational, strategic and financial performance across areas serving western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle. The Region is headquartered in Pittsburgh, where Roundtree is based.

“With his industry expertise and broad experience running major markets, Ray will be a great leader for the Keystone Region,” said Amy Lynch, President of Comcast’s Northeast Division, which includes 14 northeastern states from Maine through Virginia and the District of Columbia. “I know Ray will be successful in continuing to deliver our innovative products and services to area homes and businesses--keeping them connected to what matters most.”

Roundtree joined Comcast in 2000 as Director of Business Operations for Chester and Lancaster counties and has since served in several financial management leadership roles at Comcast during his 22 years at the company. He most recently served as Vice President of Finance for Comcast’s Beltway Region, which is based in Baltimore.  

“I’m thrilled to come back to Comcast’s Keystone Region to lead a team that’s creating awesome experiences for our customers and employees,” said Roundtree. “My family and I are grateful to be able to continue my career journey in a part of the country where we have deep roots.”

Roundtree holds a B.S. in Finance and an MBA from Penn State University where he was a wide receiver for the 1986 national championship Nittany Lions.

Established by five intrepid women in 1939, Pittsburgh Opera is viewed as one of the most vibrant opera organizations in the U.S., with a rich artistic tradition, outstanding educational programs, an acclaimed artist training program and a progressive outlook toward the future.

Hear from the Opera's Christian Cox and Wendy Parkulo to learn how opera is thriving in Pittsburgh and is a valuable part of our cultural ecosystem.

Join fellow Pittsburgh Technology Council members for a unique evening at the Pittsburgh Opera, with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust on March 28!

This special iteration of our PTC Member Face2Face Mixer series will feature an opening networking reception for PTC members and Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust staff including light food and beverage. Learn more here.

Carnegie Robotics has been a leader in the robotics industry since 2010, delivering state-of-the-art stereo cameras and positioning systems. As the robotics landscape continues to evolve, so does Carnegie Robotics.

Join us as Mike Embrescia details how the team is focused on engineering autonomy and producing the components that power autonomy.

Carnegie Robotics is the premier supplier of high-end components, systems, and reference design in the world of engineered automation. 

Gene Leyzarovich founded JetStor nearly 30 years ago with a $5K loan from his parents and an ambition to grab on to what he knew would become a fast-growing industry -- data storage.

JetStor meets the evolving needs for data storage, protection and management. It leverages leading technologies to offer high-value solutions for NAS, SANs, clouds, and hyper-converged infrastructures (HCIs).

Since 1994, JetStor's customers have spanned virtually every industry, and range from Fortune 500 enterprises to small and medium-sized firms.  Gene details how the company has prospered for decades thanks to its experienced management team and a business model focused on providing every customer with highly competitive solutions, services and support. 

Founded in January 2019, Mayvue is the premier software solutions provider to public agencies as they build and maintain the critical infrastructure necessary for today and into the future. With 75% of all infrastructure in the United States being funded and maintained by state and local agencies, it is critical that the most up-to-date tools and expertise are available to empower them to efficiently and effectively maintain infrastructure assets.

Building on the industry skills and experience of our founding team, Mayvue re-envisions the technologies used by public agencies to further their impact and to guide them into the future.