Are Tariff's Freaking You Out? Canada's Consul General Has Insights for Entrepreneurs on US-Canada Trade Relations
Are trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada threatening your business's international success? In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, host Jonathan Kersting from the Pittsburgh Technology Council excerpts key takeaways from his TechVibe interview with Tom Clark, the Consul General of Canada. They discussed the recent tariff disputes between the US and Canada, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong trade relationships. Listen to the whole interview here. Or press PLAY now for these three key insights from Tom: 1) How a strong trade relationship between the US and Canada will make North America unstoppable in innovation, tech and commerce. 2) His thoughts on how the tariff dispute can be ended. 3) Why Canada will never be the US's 51st state! Listen now for a little hope on getting past the tariff dispute and getting the US-Canada trade dispute resolved. The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces this podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.
--------
8:38
Tech Entrepreneurs: The One Sentence That Can Rescue You from Workplace Burnout
Are you drowning in negative energy and feeling like work challenges are crushing your spirit? In this episode, discover a powerful Native American wisdom that can transform how you handle professional setbacks and maintain your inner strength, no matter how tough things get. For this episode, we welcome Audrey Russo, President and CEO, of the Pittsburgh Technology Council to tell you one little sentence that has changed her life. Listen and: Learn a simple mental technique to prevent negative situations from controlling your emotional state Understand how to redirect your energy from challenges to personal growth Gain insight into maintaining resilience and positivity in high-stress work environments Hit PLAY now to unlock the secret of protecting your spirit and turning workplace obstacles into opportunities for success. ThePittsburgh Technology Council produces this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.
--------
7:07
Knock-Offs Kill: A Tech Entrepreneur's Playbook for Protecting Your Genius
Are you an entrepreneur watching your hard-earned business profits disappear to online copycats? In today's hyper-competitive digital marketplace, protecting your intellectual property isn't just a legal formality—it's the difference between scaling your business and watching it get stolen from under you. On this episode we welcome back Stanley Ference of Ference and Associates to help you: Learn how to proactively shield your innovations from global knockoff artists Discover strategic methods to enforce your IP rights in the complex online selling landscape Understand the critical steps to safeguard your brand's unique value before competitors strike Hit PLAY now to arm yourself with expert insights that could save your business thousands in potential lost revenue. Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.
--------
12:08
Two Life Mantras Every Tech Entrepreneur Should Take to Heart
What if every person you meet today could be the key to your future success? It is easy to get stuck in the blocking and tackling of growing your business. Learn how genuine human connections and humble persistence can transform your professional journey and business. On this episode, the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Jonathan Kersting welcomes Kim Ford of Rise Pittsburgh, a commercial real estate firm, to give you her secrets to finding success. Sometimes, the simplest of things make all of the difference! Listen to: Discover how to value every interaction, regardless of someone's current position Learn the power of going beyond minimum expectations in your career Understand how asking for help can open unexpected opportunities Hit play now to unlock the life-changing wisdom of turning small moments into massive career breakthroughs. Read more about kim here. Produced bu the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.
--------
6:01
AI and Agile: The Secret Weapon for Tech Entrepreneurs in 2025
Are you ready to discover why your business might become obsolete if you're not embracing agile methodologies in the AI era? In today's rapidly changing technological landscape, companies are struggling to stay competitive, adapt quickly, and efficiently develop products that meet market demands. We welcome Christopher Ruch of Agile Rising so you can: Learn how to restructure your organization for maximum innovation and efficiency Understand the evolution of agile beyond daily stand-ups and sprint meetings Discover how to leverage organizational design to unlock your team's full potential Hit PLAY now to transform your business approach and get ahead of the technological curve with expert insights from Christopher. Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.
About 10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Entrepreneurs Fail & How You Can Avoid It
Are you an entrepreneur building a technology company and looking to grow fast?
This show teaches and inspires entrepreneurs to build better companies by learning from the failures of other tech companies and entrepreneurs. If you're striving for rapid growth while avoiding the mistakes that have led others to failure, this podcast is designed to help you stay on track.
Avoid the devastating mistakes that tech entrepreneurs have made, which led their businesses to collapse.
Hear from tech, business, and entrepreneurial experts detailing what went wrong in famous tech busts and modern-day meltdowns so you don't follow the same path.
Learn how to overcome adversity and make your tech company a long-term success.
If you’re ready to grow your tech venture quickly and avoid pitfalls, start with our fan-favorite episode: Don't Fall In Love With Your Technology.
Listen to 10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Entrepreneurs Fail & How You Can Avoid It, The Vergecast and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
UK