Podcast

Sharing the ride: Working together critical to future of transportation

December 2, 2020

With so much talk about individualism when it comes to innovation, it admittedly can take a person back when the conversation shifts to collaboration. This theme came up again and again during the recent podcast “Electrifying: The Future of Transportation and Mobility” sponsored by the Arizona Technology Council and moderated by Karen Nowicki on Phoenix Business RadioX. The featured guests were Andrew Christian, vice president of Business Development and Defense at Nikola Motor Company, and Dominic Papa, vice president of Smart State Initiatives at the Arizona Commerce Authority.

AZTechCast: Arizona’s Strong Aerospace & Astronomy Sector

September 30, 2020

Moderated by Phoenix Business Radio Owner & President Karen Nowicki, a group of experts from Lowell Observatory, World View Enterprises and the Arizona Spaceport Alliance discussed how Arizona’s ever-growing innovation in astronomy, planetary science, space research and aerospace technology is changing the world we live in and enabling scientists, physicists and astronomers to better understand the mysteries of our galaxy.

AZTechCast | Tucson’s Economic Forecast: Poised for Growth

September 7, 2020

In the Council’s August 2020 podcast, distinguished Tucson economic development leaders discussed the key drivers strengthening Tucson’s competitiveness, how Sun Corridor and the City of Tucson have been instrumental in accelerating economic growth in the region, as well as the factors fostering the innovation, technology and creativity needed to be a world-class tech hub.

TechFocus Member Spotlight: Delta Technology

August 14, 2020

Contract manufacturing can smooth out the ups and downs of the automation industry and Tempe-based Delta Technology is pioneering a new and focused approach to truly partnering with their clients to accomplish this smooth transition.

LAVIDGE CIO Talks Retaining Top Talent and Solving Tough Problems

July 17, 2020

In this episode of TechFocus Member Spotlight, LAVIDGE Chief Innovation Officer Stephen Heitz discusses how LAVIDGE has survived the effects of COVID-19 and continues to thrive. “Our strength lies in finding new ways to solve tough problems. Bring us your toughest challenge. We believe in beating the unbeatable.”

TechFocus Member Spotlight – FreeFall5G

July 7, 2020

In this episode of TechFocus, hear how two leading Arizona early-stage companies, FreeFall Aerospace and Electronic Design & Development Corp, are disrupting the global 5G marketplace. Their new “FreeStar5G Antenna System” promises to accelerate 5G connectivity under newly formed venture FreeFall 5G, Inc.

TechFocus Member Spotlight – Universal Avionics

June 15, 2020

It’s no secret that every industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the aviation industry is no different, but how Universal Avionics adapted to it is.Moderated by Linda Drake from Michael Beach Coaching & Consulting, this episode of TechFocus features Universal Avionics CEO Dror Yahav discusses how Universal Avionics survived in an industry that was heavily impacted by the pandemic.

Arizona Technology Council launches new tech-focused podcast: AZ TechCast

April 29, 2020

AZ TechCast, the new podcast of the Arizona Technology Council, is dedicated to covering innovation and technology in Arizona and beyond. In the April 2020 episode of AZ TechCast, an innovative group of experts shared their expertise and insight into what Arizona’s science and technology industry is doing to support the community in addressing the pandemic. These are just a few of the many Arizona institutions and companies that have stepped up and are making a difference in the fight against COVID-19.

November 2018 TechConnect Podcast: Vets in Tech

November 12, 2018

In this special episode, we were honored to feature some local Vets in Tech working in the Arizona technology community. Featured in this episode (view full bios and pictures here): Michael Guggemos, Chief Information Officer, Insight. Mike left high school at 17 to join the U.S. Army, serving 10 years at posts across the world […]

October TechConnect Podcast: Alexi Venneri of Digital Air Srike

October 11, 2018

In this episode, we are joined by Alexi Venneri, co-founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike, an award-winning digital response and social media technology company based in Scottsdale. Living in a Man’s World Alexi attributes her success as a female leader in tech to growing up as the only girl in her family and working […]