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Taking your time is a podcast series hosted by Jacques Fu, author of Time Hacks. You will learn tips and strategies of practical time management and discover what it means to make the most out of the moments you have. In this show, we also seek to explore the feeling and reality of never having enough time. Jacques's books, and businesses he's co-founded have been featured in news outlets such as Spectrum News, the Orlando Sentinel, and Inc Magazine, Forbes, and USA Today. Jacques will draw ...
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10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Jonathan Kersting
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Are you an entrepreneur building a technology company and looking to grow fast? In 10 minutes or less, this show teaches and inspires entrepreneurs to build better companies by tapping some of the smartest technology, entrepreneurial and business minds from Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem. Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, get weekly tech insights, trends and inspiration to keep you on track or open up new business Possibilities. And if you have a little extra t ...
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A FRESH START - Healthy Habits, Time Management Hacks, Positive Thinking, Body Confidence, Mindset, Busy Professionals
Shannon Marqueta | Healthy Habits, Body Confidence, Mindset Mentor, Relationship Coach
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𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳? You’re not alone. Whether you’re stuck in survival mode, stretched too thin, or just craving a reset - 𝘼 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 podcast is here to help you build healthy habits, manage your time with intention, and finally feel like you’re showing up for your own life — confidently and consistently. Hi, I’m Shannon Marqueta - your habit and mindset coach. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 ...
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What if the key to better leadership, sharper decisions, and next-level strategy was sitting on a chessboard? Host Jonathan Kersting with the Pittsburgh Technology Council and TechVibe Radio dives into a conversation that every founder, innovator, and builder needs to hear. We're featuring a powerful slice of his TechVibe Radio interview with Ashle…
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What does it take for a small, bootstrapped tech company to leap from building dashboards… to designing AI-powered drones for the U.S. Army? Today on 10 Minute Tech Talks, dive into one of the most unlikely — and inspiring — pivots in tech as we welcome James Julius, founder and CEO of Visimo. James reveals how his team evolved from early-stage ram…
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What if scaling your tech business was as simple—and as flexible—as snapping together a few Lego bricks? In this 10 Minute Tech Talks episode, we break down how modular, on-demand infrastructure is becoming a game-changing advantage for today's tech entrepreneurs. Dave Tomassoni of Megaport gives insights reveal why agility is no longer a luxury — …
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What if the secret to staying ahead in business isn't mastering every new technology — but learning how to adapt faster than it changes? In this episode, Jonathan Kersting's TechVibe Radio Cohost and Tech Council CEO Audrey Russo talk with Michelle O'Neill, Senior Director of Web Solutions and Delivery at Brunner — a marketing agency that's been fu…
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When motivation fades, most people stop showing up, sometimes even quit — but real growth happens in the quiet, unseen moments of consistency. In this episode, we talk about practical tools and mindset shifts to help you stay consistent even when you don’t feel motivated. Learn how to refocus, reset, and rebuild your rhythm through your healthy hab…
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Key Leadership Lessons From a Black Belt: How Entrepreneurs Can Build Discipline, Confidence, and Resilience
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What can earning a black belt in karate teach you about running a startup? CGI's Manoj Mishra shares how discipline, quiet confidence, and servant leadership form the backbone of strong leadership — in business and beyond. Manoj joined TechVibe Radio to dive deep on how his journey to a black belt informed his leadership and being a better human. I…
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What if your AI could help you live well — not just work better? In this episode of TechVibe, host Jonathan Kersting talks with Mike Hruska, founder of Baryons, about how his new AI platform is redefining what it means to flourish in life and work. After two decades leading Problem Solutions, Hruska's latest venture uses voice-based, human-first te…
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What if the next breakthrough in AI doesn't come from a giant data center or another LLM, but from a small Pittsburgh startup that's building artificial intelligence modeled on the human brain? Hit PLAY to hear from Chris Paradise and Nick Retos of Digital Dynamics AI—two founders chasing an idea that could redefine what AI is capable of. In just a…
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10 Minute Tech Talks dives into one of the biggest transformations happening in business right now — the shift from robotic process automation to intelligent, agent-based AI. 10 Minute Tech Talks host Jonathan Kersting sat down with Bender Singh, founder of Auxiliobits, to talk about how AI agents are changing the game for industries like finance, …
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What does it really take to build a tech startup from scratch — not in Silicon Valley, but in Pittsburgh — and grow it into a company that just landed $10.6 million in growth capital? On this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we sit down with Alison Alvarez and Tomer Borenstein, the co-founders of BlastPoint, a Pittsburgh-based AI company that's spe…
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Di Shannon Marqueta | Healthy Habits, Body Confidence, Mindset Mentor, Relationship Coach
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What if everything we thought we knew about artificial intelligence was built on an outdated model from the 1940s? On this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we sit down with Dr. Rorry Brenner, founder of Perforated AI, whose breakthrough approach is rewriting the very foundations of neural networks. His team is showing how AI systems can be built to…
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This episode is one of encouragement for anyone who feels “behind” when comparing their life to others. I want to remind you that growth doesn’t have to be visible to be real. You’re not behind. You're further than you realize, and confidence comes when you honor your progress instead of measuring it against others'. I share simple reflection promp…
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Feeling stuck in comparison? This episode will help you break free from measuring yourself against everyone else’s highlight reel and start building confidence in your own growth. We talk about why comparison sneaks in, how it drains your energy, and the simple shifts that help you replace comparison with clarity. Plus, I’ll share a practical exerc…
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How much is a bad hire really costing your business — and how do you know when to call in experts instead of doing it yourself? For entrepreneurs trying to grow, hiring is both the biggest opportunity and the biggest risk. Sorting résumés, screening candidates and hoping for a good fit can drain your time and budget, while the wrong hire can set ba…
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Digital Transformation Decoded: What Every Tech Entrepreneur Can Learn from This Top AI & Data Leader
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How can data and AI generate measurable value, and what lessons can you apply to your own organization right now? Many leaders are investing in analytics, machine learning, and digital transformation but still struggle to connect their projects back to business outcomes. In this episode, Mitch Kwiatkowski, Executive Vice President of Data at Techst…
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Saying “yes” can feel like the easier option, but every "yes" is also a "no" to something else. In this episode of A Fresh Start, we explore how to make choices without guilt, align your "yes" with your true values, and protect your time and energy in the process. If you’ve ever struggled with overcommitting, people-pleasing, or feeling guilty for …
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A Simpler, More Transparent and Cost-Effective Healthcare Option Is Set to Help Entrepreneurs
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Are skyrocketing medical costs and confusing benefit plans draining your budget and frustrating your employees? You're not alone—commercial healthcare costs are rising 9–10% annually and traditional high-deductible plans rarely deliver the promised savings. This episode of 10 Minute Tech Talk explores Highmark's bold new CopayGo plan, which is desi…
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New seasons often spark the desire for change, but what if you could tap into that fresh-start energy anytime? In this episode, we talk about how to give yourself permission to reset, no matter what the calendar says — and why the back-to-school season can be a powerful reminder that you are allowed to start over as often as you need. This is your …
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Are you truly making the most of AI's potential? In this thought-provoking conversation ripped from the Pittsburgh Technology Council's TechVibe Radio Show, Zico Kolter and Matt Fredrickson, faculty members at Carnegie Mellon University and founders of Gray Swan AI, explore why the time to embrace AI is right now and how technology once deemed futu…
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Whether you have kids or not, the back-to-school season feels like a natural reset. In this episode, I walk you through how to use this time of year to refresh your routines, simplify your schedule, and build habits that stick — without falling into the “do everything at once” trap. You’ll learn how to align your energy with your priorities, make s…
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As companies race to integrate AI tools, many overlook the human side of the equation: how employees actually feel about using them, and how workplace culture shifts when new technology enters the mix. If you're leading a team or adapting to AI yourself, this episode gives you the perspective you need to navigate both the opportunities and anxietie…
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Are you maximizing the potential of your website's search visibility to drive conversions? In today's digital age, we'll know that getting your business noticed online is crucial. 10 Minute Tech Talks welcomes Meesha Gerhart of RedTree Web Design to help make it easier for you. We're going to explore how search engine optimization (SEO), Generative…
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Has your market and technology evolved so much that it might make sense to rebrand your company? Maybe you acquired a company and the new services are just itching to grab a customer's attention! For security company Intertech CI this was the case on all three points. When Ron Petnuch, President and CEO of Intertech CI, stopped byTechVibe Radio, pa…
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Can an entrepreneur have his proverbial cake and eat it too? Mike Vindler, co-owner of Tronix 3D, a Pittsburgh-based 3D printer, seems to be doing just that. Hit PLAY to learn how Mike is growing Tronix3D while also having a ton of fun pursuing passion projects. In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks Mike reveals how TroniX3D's profitable bread an…
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Do you ever find yourself saying 'yes' our of habit, only to regret it later? You're not alone. In this episode, we talk about how to shift from overbooked to living on purpose so you can reclaim both your energy and peace without guilt. You’ll walk away with a few gentle but powerful questions to help you make aligned decisions that protect your t…
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Do you feel spread thin, even though everything on your calendar seems “important”? In this episode, we explore the difference between being aligned and being overcommitted. You’ll learn how to recognize when your 'yes' is actually holding you back and discover ways to reset your priorities using the IDT Method. This is for the high-achievers, the …
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Making Tech Accessible: Ad Agency Entrepreneur Creates Simplified Geofencing Solution to Fill a Marketplace Need
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Ever see a glaring need in the marketplace not being met by a current service or technology and wanted to something about it? Entrepreneur/ad agency owner Jeff Swartz sure did when he saw an increasing interest from clients wanting to use geofencing as a marketing tool, but were scared away by the complexity and high cost. He got an idea for a tool…
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Deep Dive: Meredith Grelli's Leap from Whiskey to Tech Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University
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So what happens when a whiskey making entrepreneur takes the reins of one of the world's top university startup programs? If you're curious about how Pittsburgh is transforming into one of the best places in the world to launch a tech company, this episode delivers a firsthand look at the bold leadership and innovative programming driving that grow…
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If you’ve been wondering whether you’re making progress or just spinning your wheels, this episode will help you see your growth clearly - even when no one else does. if you have you ever looked around and thought, “Am I still stuck … or am I just growing quietly behind the scenes?” It’s a hard question, and this episode is here to help you answer …
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Strange Bedfellows: How Wigle Whiskey Founder Meredith Grelli is Transforming CMU's Entrepreneurial Landscape
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What do whiskey, robotics, and AI startups have in common? At Carnegie Mellon, they all thrive under the same roof—and Meredith Grelli is helping lead the charge. If you're a founder, innovator, or ecosystem builder looking to launch or grow a company, this episode reveals how one of the world's top universities is turning bold ideas into real busi…
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You’re Growing, Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It Yet Do you ever feel like you're doing the work, but still stuck in place? Like no matter how much effort you give, you're not seeing results fast enough? This episode is for the quiet growers, the inner healers, and the high-achievers who constantly downplay their progress. Inside this episode of A F…
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If you’ve been feeling behind, stuck, or like your small efforts aren’t adding up - this episode is here to remind you: you’re doing better than you think. Whether you're working on healthier habits, healing your mindset, or just trying to keep up with life - it’s easy to miss the progress that’s happening underneath the surface. Especially when co…
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Can You Be a Good Human and a Great Entrepreneur? This Tech Founder Says Yes By Embracing Possibility, Accountability, Championship, Trust
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If you're building a team, growing a business, or simply trying to lead with more purpose, this episode will shift how you think about culture, leadership, and doing business "the right way"—even when it's harder. We welcome Alex Reneman, Founder of Mountain Leverage. If you don't know mountain leverage, it makes hands-free technology for warehouse…
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Trying to figure out how integrate the power of AI into your business, but don't know where to start? There's a lot of hype, confusion and fear out there often paralyzing entrepreneurs from taking their first steps. But, in this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks we have insights from Anna Maria Berta and Joseph Giampapa of LindenAI to help you naviga…
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Feeling stuck or unsure if your hard work is even making a difference? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet signs of personal growth that most people overlook—especially high-achievers who are used to measuring progress in productivity or perfection. If you’ve been doing the work but still asking, “Why don’t I feel like …
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Hiring can be any company's greatest challenge. We often look everywhere, but right under our own noses to find the right people. One person who knows this well is serial entrepreneur Rob Brown. He's in the process of scaling his third startup DataStrike. If you don't know DataStrike, it is North America's leading provider of 100% onshore data infr…
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Overcoming Success: 3 Key Strategies for Tech Entrepreneurs to Prepare for Growth and Setbacks
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We all try to be prepared for setbacks, but are you prepared for success? Lifelong tech entrepreneur Mike Vertolli, Founder of ComTec Systems shares critical advice for aspiring business owners. He recently appeared on TechVibe Radio to tell us how he founded his first company in high school and how ComTec helps businesses find savings in their ene…
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Undoubtedly, you've run up against a wall trying to harness your data. Maybe you're contemplating a project or a new business and it requires advanced data analytics, but you don't know where to start. Or maybe you're stuck somewhere in the middle. As luck would have it, we might be able to help you today as 10 Minute Tech Talks brings you an excer…
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External progress is often an overflow of internal work. People will congratulate and celebrate your achievements, often as if it happened quickly, when in reality it took years of commitment and dedication to growth and consistency that no one ever saw or recognized. Invisible progress are the intangibles. How you handle your attitude, commitment,…
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Have you ever felt trapped in a business that no longer ignites your passion? In this candid episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, Chris Brisson, founder of SalesMSG, reveals how entrepreneurs can courageously pivot from a stagnant business to a thriving, purpose-driven venture. In this episode, Chris details how to: Recognize when your current business…
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Are you a product manager feeling burnt out, or an entrepreneur struggling to bring your innovative idea to market? In today's competitive business landscape, many professionals feel stuck, unsure how to navigate product development, manage team dynamics, and create value without exhausting themselves. On this special edition of 10 Minute Tech Talk…
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Do you ever get discouraged working a goal? Have you felt like it's impossible and even asked, 'What's the point?' Goals take immense focus and commitment. It's often not the goal itself that's hard, but who we're required to become in the process. The messy middle is just that, a defining season that shapes and forms us into what the goal and our …
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Strong Teams = Strong Companies: How Entrepreneurs Can Find Purpose for Themselves and Their Workers
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What's the one thing every successful team has in common? Hint: It's not just skill or talent—it's something far deeper that drives motivation and builds culture. As entrepreneurs navigate the post-pandemic world, the challenge of building and maintaining strong, purpose-driven teams has become more critical than ever. Whether you're managing a rem…
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Do you tend to notice "wins," or only areas for improvement? It's important to celebrate the progress, not just critique the imperfections. Every time you celebrate and recognize your progress and wins, you strengthen your inner voice's dialogue to speak positively and encouragingly. Let's talk about some simple ways to do this regularly so you con…
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Do you ever feel shame, disappointment, or even failure when you don't achieve something you set out to do? Is this usually self-inflicted or caused by others? We are all motivated differently, but focusing on our values and reasons behind the goal for fuel and focus will always be more effective in our success short and long-term than shame-based …
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In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a crucial aspect for businesses across all industries. As cyber threats evolve, so must our strategies to combat them. In evaluating the entire business ecosystem, it's essential to identify your organization's critical functions and potential single points of failure. A comprehensive approach not on…
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Do you have an "all or nothing" mentality? Do you constantly feel pressure to perform and be perfect to prove your worth? I want to encourage you that doing your best doesn't mean doing it all. Every small step you take is worth celebrating. The consistency and self-discipline you are instilling is one of the greatest habits! You are worth the effo…
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Small habits count, but how do you do them? You don't do them by trying to overhaul your whole life all at once. Identify your anchor habits, be realistic, aware, and intentionally consistent to be successful. Let's talk about how to make small habits stick while also avoiding burnout. XO, Shannon Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta Faceb…
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Entrepreneur Insights: HumoTech Founder's Top Insights After Celebrating a Decade in Business
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A decade in business is no joke, especially in the world of tech, and it's a milestone that HumoTech founder Josh Caputo and his team are celebrating right now. Over the last 10 years, Pittsburgh-based HumoTech has evolved from making exoskeletons to launching its CapEx system that accelerates the discovery of real world solutions to enhance and au…
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