Tech on Tap

This week's conversation is with the Founder and CEO of BetterOn, Ryan Carey.

BetterOn seeks to help businesses and individuals get better on video. Ryan talks about his beginnings at YouTube and what prompted him to go from business sales with the Google subsidiary to starting a company that helps others make real connections in front of a camera.

His first foray into producing content was with his own YouTube channel "Rycareyously" and what that taught him about finding and cultivating an audience.

BetterOn is based out of American Underground in Durham and has an office in New York where Carey brings in actors to help businesses find their unique voice. Ryan and Tech on Tap co-host Michael Baylor explore how helping individuals become better on camera is really an exercise in self-discovery, self-acceptance and genuine authenticity.

The top stories for today include Precision BioSciences' new deal with Gilead and how big of a deal this is in the world of biotech; plus the CEO of Salesforce is the next big player in tech to purchase a media outlet and that could present problems for traditional journalism.

With the landscape of job opportunity changing rapidly, there are new sought-after skills that employers are looking for in new hires. The recent Connecting the Bots documentary by the WRAL documentary crew reminds us that journalism is not immune to job changes due to robots and artificial intelligence, but that doesn't necessarily spell bad news for the industry as a whole.

After we honor the first recipient of the Johnson Automotive Group Front Seat of Innovation Award, we talk with Ryan Carey of BetterOn. BetterOn's mission is to help companies and individuals get better on video and teaches them the best ways to leverage what they have for an engaging video strategy.

This episode's deep dive looks at the before, during and the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and how technology can help us get through natural disasters and cut through the clutter.

Johnson Automotive Group is the presenting sponsor of Tech on Tap.

The top stories for today include Precision BioSciences' new deal with Gilead and how big of a deal this is in the world of biotech; plus the CEO of Salesforce is the next big player in tech to purchase a media outlet and that could present problems for traditional journalism.

With the landscape of job opportunity changing rapidly, there are new sought-after skills that employers are looking for in new hires. The recent Connecting the Bots documentary by the WRAL documentary crew reminds us that journalism is not immune to job changes due to robots and artificial intelligence, but that doesn't necessarily spell bad news for the industry as a whole.

After we honor the first recipient of the Johnson Automotive Group Front Seat of Innovation Award, we talk with Ryan Carey of BetterOn. BetterOn's mission is to help companies and individuals get better on video and teaches them the best ways to leverage what they have for an engaging video strategy.

This episode's deep dive looks at the before, during and the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and how technology can help us get through natural disasters and cut through the clutter.

Johnson Automotive Group is the presenting sponsor of Tech on Tap.

Jesica Averhart is the Executive Director of Leadership Triangle. Leadership Triangle is a non-profit organization that was established to build leaders and promote our region through leadership development courses, networking, forums and their annual Leadership Summit.

Laney Tipton sat down with Averhart to talk about the mission of Leadership Triangle, the idea of building our communities into a unified region and Jesica's journey to the helm of this organization.

After the break, Jesica and Laney talk about career advancement, career advice and when to say no. The two also talk about the benefit of having a diverse group of top-level managers and how that impacts company culture and the bottom line.

Leadership Triangle offers classes on a rotating basis in both the fall and the spring and hosts an end of the year awards gala to honor high-quality leaders. You can apply or nominate someone for a Leadership Triangle Award and find more information on all classes and programs online at leadershiptriangle.com.

Jesica Averhart is the Executive Director of Leadership Triangle. Leadership Triangle is a non-profit organization that was established to build leaders and promote our region through leadership development courses, networking, forums and their annual Leadership Summit.

Laney Tipton sat down with Averhart to talk about the mission of Leadership Triangle, the idea of building our communities into a unified region and Jesica's journey to the helm of this organization.

After the break, Jesica and Laney talk about career advancement, career advice and when to say no. The two also talk about the benefit of having a diverse group of top-level managers and how that impacts company culture and the bottom line.

Leadership Triangle offers classes on a rotating basis in both the fall and the spring and hosts an end of the year awards gala to honor high-quality leaders. You can apply or nominate someone for a Leadership Triangle Award and find more information on all classes and programs online at leadershiptriangle.com.

The top stories on tap start with a warning about artificial sweeteners and new studies that allude to dangerous health concerns regarding them. Drone delivery for medical purposes takes it maiden test voyage. Plus, there is a company in Raleigh capitalizing on the increase in gambling participation by incorporating charitable giving.

Before the team talks about the absence of Google from the latest congressional hearings surrounding social media and keeping the integrity of the electoral process, they detail an upcoming life science event happening at LaunchBio.

Laura Blake introduces the deep dive by talking about the WRAL documentary Connecting the Bots with stories coming to TV and wral.com. Jason, Michael and Laura talk about the idea of making your career future proof and what professions they would be OK having a robot substitute a human.

The conversation snippet is with Jesica Averhart, executive director of Leadership Triangle, talking with Laney Tipton about the idea of seeing our region as the Triangle rather than separate silos if we want to see it advance and attract big name companies.

The top stories on tap start with a warning about artificial sweeteners and new studies that allude to dangerous health concerns regarding them. Drone delivery for medical purposes takes it maiden test voyage. Plus, there is a company in Raleigh capitalizing on the increase in gambling participation by incorporating charitable giving.

Before the team talks about the absence of Google from the latest congressional hearings surrounding social media and keeping the integrity of the electoral process, they detail an upcoming life science event happening at LaunchBio.

Laura Blake introduces the deep dive by talking about the WRAL documentary Connecting the Bots with stories coming to TV and wral.com. Jason, Michael and Laura talk about the idea of making your career future proof and what professions they would be OK having a robot substitute a human.

The conversation snippet is with Jesica Averhart, executive director of Leadership Triangle, talking with Laney Tipton about the idea of seeing our region as the Triangle rather than separate silos if we want to see it advance and attract big name companies.

Recently, WRAL hosted a non-profit organization focused on getting middle school-aged women interested in working in technology. Tech Girlz, based out of Philadelphia, seeks to expose young women to careers and opportunities by partnering with volunteers from the business community.

Laura Blake, CBC New Media's director of marketing, sits down with Alicia Park, national outreach manager for Tech Girlz, about the organization and what it is doing in the Triangle.

The two talk about the importance of organizations like Tech Girlz and the types of classes it offers. Alicia details the importance of reaching out to middle school-aged girls, specifically, reaching rural communities and where the organization is going in the future.

At the end, Laura and Alicia talk about Alicia's background and how other organizations can partner with Tech Girlz.

Recently, WRAL hosted a non-profit organization focused on getting middle school-aged women interested in working in technology. Tech Girlz, based out of Philadelphia, seeks to expose young women to careers and opportunities by partnering with volunteers from the business community.

Laura Blake, CBC New Media's director of marketing, sits down with Alicia Park, national outreach manager for Tech Girlz, about the organization and what it is doing in the Triangle.

The two talk about the importance of organizations like Tech Girlz and the types of classes it offers. Alicia details the importance of reaching out to middle school-aged girls, specifically, reaching rural communities and where the organization is going in the future.

At the end, Laura and Alicia talk about Alicia's background and how other organizations can partner with Tech Girlz.

The top stories on the day include reports that employment in North Carolina is the best its ever been. INC's 5000 to watch includes a number of companies in North Carolina and even features a recent guest on the podcast. Google is wrapped up in privacy issues again and this time it relates to your location data.

Laura, Jason and Michael discuss recent Amazon Watch 2018 news as reported by CNBC. Grades were given to cities and regions based on their viability to bring Amazon HQ2 to their area.

After the break, Laura sits down with Alicia Park from Tech Girlz just before they host a Tech Shop here in the Triangle and talk about everything from who they are to who they are reaching and how companies can get involved. After the conversation preview, Jason, Laura and Michael talk about industry disruption and they make their picks for the next industries to be turned upside down by innovation.