AZ TechCast

Arizona Commerce Authority – 10 Years of Growth Re-Imagined E16 This episode of AZTechCast features three members of the ACA's leadership team: Andy Lombard, Executive Vice President of Innovation and Venture Development; Jena Coolidge McGovern, SVP of Marketing and Communications; Brian Sherman, Chief Innovation Officer. These dedicated leaders are ushering in a new era of [...]

Trailblazers: Arizona's Women in Tech E15 This episode of AZTechCast looks at the incredible women revolutionizing our lives, Arizona and the world, through technology. Much has been written about male domination of the tech world. Many tech companies are run by men, and female role models are few and far between. And while Arizona's technology [...]

USMCA: Strengthening the Arizona-Mexico-Canada Bond E14 Supporting North American innovation, manufacturing and mutually beneficial trade, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) aims to grow the North American economies and create high-paying jobs for Americans. Moderated by Phoenix Business RadioX, a distinguished panel from the Canada Arizona Business Council, Jennings, Strouss &...

Workforce Development: Cultivating Arizona's Tech Talent Future E13 While technology and innovation bring new solutions to life, it can sometimes result in unforeseen challenges and opportunities. Although the IT and cybersecurity industry is the fastest-growing sector in the state, there are currently more than 7,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in Arizona alone. As a result of [...]

Leadership Strategies for the Virtual World E12 Without question, the pandemic suddenly and dramatically upended the working world, creating unanticipated business and leadership challenges. The rapid shift to remote work brought on countless challenges for organizations. The inability to bring external and internal stakeholders together in person for the foreseeable future adds more difficulty to...

Powering the Future with Clean and Renewable Energy E11 One energy crisis or another has shadowed most of the past five decades. From the OPEC crunch of the 1970s to the skyrocketing cost of oil and gasoline today, the world's concern over how to power the world has haunted scientists, elected officials, utility providers, end-of-the-world [...]

How 2020 Changed the World and Optimism for the Future E10 When the world celebrated the dawn of a new decade with a blaze of fireworks, parties and revelry on January 1, 2020, few could have imagined what the year had in store. It was a year that changed the world like no other for [...]

Reality Check: The Future of AI Technologies E9 AdviNOW Medical uses artificial intelligence to enable full medical exams remotely. The technology allows medical providers to increase patient visits that have been limited due to the pandemic. The AI technology goes far beyond the doctor/patient video calls that many have become accustomed to. AdviNOW's AI automates [...]

Electrifying: The Future of Vehicle Transportation and Mobility E8 Innovative companies are playing a significant role in enabling the growth of the state's transportation electrification market and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. As technology for self-driving cars and electric vehicles become more advanced, concerns on infrastructure challenges abound. Moderated by Phoenix Business Rad...

Marketing Tech Trends: Targeting Customers with AI, Automation and Analytics E7 As we spend more time on our mobile phones, tablets and laptops, a transformation of marketing continues at a break-neck pace right before our very eyes. As innovative technologies are achieving mainstream adoption, it's clear that the martech space has become critical to customer [...]

A Space Odyssey: Arizona a Hotbed for Aerospace and Astronomy E6 With preeminent observatories, leading aerospace companies and innovative technological advancements in space-science research, it's easy to see why Arizona is an emerging leader in the world's never-ending quest to discover the secrets of our solar system and universe. Moderated by Phoenix Business Radio Owner [...]

Tucson's Economic Forecast: Poised for Growth E5 Known for its plentiful sunshine, natural beauty and diverse culture, Tucson also is home to world-class universities and unique resources that make it an ideal place to launch a startup or operate a business. While it's no secret that Tucson has long led the way for pioneering developments [...]

Arizona Entrepreneurs and the Secrets to Launching and Building an Innovative Enterprise E4 Do you dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur? Although many people are drawn in by the allure of entrepreneurship, launching your own company is not always easy. Ditching the corporate life and calling all the shots is certainly enticing. Without a doubt, [...]

Roundtable – The State of Higher Education in Arizona E3 Arizona proudly boasts of having some of the best universities and educational institutions in the country, and in the world. Arizona is home to three world-class universities-- Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona. Moderated by Phoenix Business RadioX President Karen [...]

Economic Forecast for 2020 and Beyond E2 At the start of 2020, most investors and economic analysts expected the 11-year bull market to continue. And then the spread of COVID-19 changed everything. As a result of the pandemic, the global economy is projected to contract sharply by 3% in 2020. In addition, there is a [...]

Technology and Innovation in the Fight Against COVID19 E1 Today's innovative group shares their 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 companies that have stepped up and are making a difference in the fight against [...]