TechXY Turbo

What happens when a community on a lake builds its own STEM and skilled trades organizations? Tune in to the season three finale of TechXY Turbo for a special roundtable with the founders of Rust Belt Robotics and Sisterhood of Trades, a mentor who has taught students in both organizations, and a ninth grader who mastered 3D printing to help design a competition-ready robot. Recorded by ROC Vox Re...

Ankur Sheth has spent 25 years at the intersection of cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and enterprise transformation — advising CISOs, risk officers, and boards across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. He has seen the threat landscape evolve from a technical discipline into a boardroom priority, and now leads both cybersecurity and AI risk advisory at FTI Consulting. This e...

Rachel Eastlack has spent her career at the intersection of education, community, and opportunity — first as a social worker, and now as a program leader at TechBuffalo, where she builds pathways for students, families, and others who haven't always seen themselves as "tech people." Through initiatives like Family Code Night, youth navigator programs, and a K-to-Gray continuum of workforce develop...

Jamie Bono spent nearly a decade as a paramedic in Buffalo-Niagara before a career arc that took him through disaster planning, Medicaid redesign, graduate school, and eventually into building NLP pipelines and knowledge graphs at UB's Department of Biomedical Informatics. Today he works at the intersection of information architecture and artificial intelligence as a Principal Consultant at Emerge...

Nicole Palsa is a journalist, marketer, and genealogist who has spent her career watching technology reshape the music industry and the world of family history research. The country music industry has been turned inside out by streaming, social media, and algorithmic discovery — and Nicole has witnessed that transformation from inside the industry for over a decade. At the same time, she uses tech...

Most organizational problems aren't people problems — they're system problems. In this episode of TechXY Turbo, Dustin Snyder, founder of Wayforward Associates and author of Sink or SWIM, breaks down human systems theory and his Strategic Workforce Insight Mapping (SWIM) methodology to explain how to design an organization with intention. We also discuss the role and limits of tech in human system...

This episode of TechXY Turbo explores how the right design and development approach can dramatically accelerate a product's path to market and profitability. Lena Levine, CEO of Forcoda and TEDx speaker, has spent over a decade helping founders transform ideas into successful software solutions. Her track record speaks volumes: clients have secured millions in funding, achieved pre-sales before la...

This episode of TechXY Turbo explores how robotics competitions and hands-on engineering education are changing lives for Buffalo's youth. Dillan Sayers, founder and director of Rust Belt Robotics, Buffalo's first and only community-based FIRST Robotics Competition team, joins the show to discuss how technology education can break down barriers and create opportunities for students from all backgr...

This episode of TechXY Turbo explores how technology platforms are tackling one of higher education's most expensive challenges: student retention. David Gonzalez, Co-Founder and CEO of Arbol, brings a unique perspective from his background scaling fintech solutions at HSBC and M&T Bank to now building EdTech platforms that transform how colleges support students financially. Arbol's mission i...

This episode of TechXY Turbo explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing contact centers, but not in the way most people think. Melissa Copeland, named "America's Top Contact Center Expert" by Forbes, joins the show to discuss how AI and technology are transforming customer service operations while keeping the essential human element at the center. While recent news focuses on the redu...

This episode of TechXY Turbo spotlights one of Buffalo’s quiet powerhouses: Jack McGowan. For more than 30 years, Jack has been the connective tissue between investors, entrepreneurs, and the technologies shaping the region’s economic future. As Executive Director of the WNY Venture Association and leader of the Buffalo Angels, he has helped hundreds of founders translate innovation into opportuni...

Ion Valis, a strategic advisor focused on AI, leadership, neuroscience, and more, joins TechXY Turbo to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we think, work, and lead. As President of Prometheus Strategic Advisors and co-host of the Boiling the Ocean podcast, Ion helps executives rewire their mental operating systems for the AI age. In this episode, he unpacks his concept of Neu...

Juweria Dahir, innovation leader and community champion, joins Frank to talk about the evolving relationship between technology, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth. From her work at BNMC to co-founding SheConnects, Juweria sheds light on what it takes to support underrepresented founders, build equity through innovation, and stay grounded in purpose while navigating a tech-driven world. Record...

This episode of TechXY Turbo features an interview with Sean McEvoy, a Dynamics 365 and Power Platform expert with a passion for low-code/no-code solutions and artificial intelligence. The conversation also touch on how Sean's uses and introduces experiences to his toddler son.  Recorded by ROC Vox Recording and Production, Rochester, NY www.rocvox.com

Stephanie Armstrong joins Frank on TechXY Turbo for a conversation about branding in a tech-driven world. As Co-Founder of Moxie Creative Studios, Stephanie talks about using technology to build transformative brand experiences, her approach to storytelling and innovation, and how she’s championing equity in business. From AI to beauty in design to her thoughts on robots, this episode covers the b...

Larry Mietus, the "Chief Excuse Obliterator," joins Frank, host of TechXY Turbo to discuss the evolving role of AI in leadership, HR, and business strategy. As the founder of Speaking of Strategy and a seasoned consultant, Larry shares insights on how AI is shaping workplace engagement, leadership development, and business growth. He also dives into his personal relationship with technology, his t...

Jessica Copeland joins TechXY Turbo to dive deep into the intersections of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the legal industry. Host Frank Gullo explores Jessica's insights on how AI is reshaping data protection and compliance, what legal professionals should know about the future of tech, and how businesses can prepare for what's ahead. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on tech...

Welcome to TechXY Turbo, a tech podcast providing independent technology content and perspectives.  Recorded by ROC Vox Recording and Production, Rochester, NY www.rocvox.com