Tech Connect Podcast by SoCal Tech Forum

Join our discussion with Francesco Fabbrocino, a fintech technology leader, AI practitioner, and instructor with more than two decades of experience building and scaling large scale systems. In our discussion, we discuss the rapidly evolving world of fintech fraud detection where artificial intelligence is reshaping both how fraud is committed as well as how it’s prevented.

We explore how impersonation sits at the core of most fraud, how traditional trust signals are breaking down, and what technology and business leaders must do to stay ahead in an environment where attackers continuously adapt.

In this Tech Connect episode, we explore how emerging technologies are reshaping manufacturing in the United States. Hans, founder of Tentacle and Stuff MFG, shares firsthand insights on using automation, AI, and modern production techniques to reduce risk, improve margins, and bring manufacturing closer to home. The conversation covers scaling physical products, supply chain control, and why technology is making domestic manufacturing viable again for startups and growing brands.

In this episode, we’re joined by Andy Oliva, founder of Lucky Day Labs and an OpenAI Forum leader, for an in-depth conversation on the future of work and what it really takes to build and adopt AI in the real world.

Andy shares his unconventional path from big-box retail and “street-smart” product intuition to building AI solutions for founders and operators who know they need to move fast but don’t want to get trapped by vendor lock-in. We dig into the practical tradeoffs of buy vs. build, why context engineering is becoming more important than prompt engineering, and how multi-agent workflows (and multi-model stacks) are changing how software gets shipped.

We also explore what AI means for the workforce: how leaders can build an AI-first culture without fear-driven adoption, why redeploying talent beats replacing it, and how creativity may become more accessible than ever. If you’re building AI products, scaling a team, or trying to keep up with the pace of change, this one is for you.

Carey shares what he’s learned from working with hundreds of founders and banks, and why adaptability, speed, and clarity remain the core traits of successful entrepreneurs. He also highlights how AI and DeFi will redefine what customers expect from fintech in the decade ahead.

The SoCal Tech Forum turns two! Chris, Jason, and Jordan reflect on how far the community has come — and how AI has evolved since the forum’s first session. Then, they dive into Modern AI Architecture and MCP — the next wave of intelligent systems shaping our future.

Today's episode dives into the fast changing world of cybersecurity. We talk about what's shifting, what's breaking, and what's next. We talk about ransomware and supply chain attacks to AI driven threats and zero trust strategies. We're unpacking how the threat landscape has evolved and how defenders are adapting.

In this episode, we're joined by Chris Daden, Dave Alton, Dr. Victor Monga, and Tiernan O'Malley to help us make sense of it all. Whether you're technical or just curious, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 

In this episode, Marcelo Lewin, Chris Daden, and Jason Martin dive into vibe coding, a new approach that uses AI to transform ideas into prototypes at speed. We'll explore how vibe coding is reshaping developers, product teams and marketing and what it means for the future of building and launching products.

In this episode, Alexander Silkin, Co-Founder and CTO of Survios, shares his perspective on the current state of game development, drawing from his experience leading teams in immersive and interactive media. This episode will explore the practical realities of building games today—how trends, technology, and user expectations shape the process, and where those expectations meet (or miss) the realities of game development.

In this conversation, we dive into the transformative world of AI assisted development with our special guest, Chris White. Together, we explore the concept of vibe coding, how AI is revolutionizing the developer experience, the challenges and opportunities it brings, and how to navigate this paradigm shift effectively.

Join us as we unpack the emotional and technical nuances of integrating AI tools into development and how the future of coding is evolving right before our eyes. All right, good morning.