“The only person that you need to give you a chance is yourself” – Sev OhanianSev Ohanian’s latest film is Searching, a modern thriller about a father searching for his missing daughter. The entire movie takes place on technology devices. It

Ani Torosyan – The sustainable tech solution to the daily dinner dilemma

Sep 14th, 2018 19m 50s

“Patience, Passion, and Persistence” – Ani TorosyanOne day Ani Torosyan was observing her mother-in-law making a bunch of delicious home-made food. It made her think of all the “culinary wizard who live in our neighborhoods,” and how to she c

Jeffrey Travis – Creating a virtual reality experience like never done before

Sep 14th, 2018 16m 15s

“Really listen to your customer – what’s going to serve them well – and then go try to create that for them” – Jeffrey TravisJeffrey Travis has always been a story teller. Even when he was an engineer, he would write short stories. During a b

Erin Beck – How technology and networks makes affordable childcare a reality

Sep 14th, 2018 27m 34s

“The only thing you can do wrong is to do nothing.” – Erin BeckErin Beck is the founder of Wana, which makes babysitting free through technology and a network of families. In this episode, Beck discusses her journey from SpaceX to founding he

Jennifer McLain Hiramoto - Implementing Glendale's Tech Strategy

Jul 2nd, 2018 14m 37s

Jennifer McLain Hiramoto was new to the City of Glendale Economic Development Division when the Glendale City Council adopted the Glendale Tech Strategy in 2015. Over the past three years, she has played a pivotal role to implement that strateg

Dave Denes - From Unemployment to His Own Radio Empire

Jul 2nd, 2018 10m 29s

Most people aren’t happy about getting let go from a job. This includes Dave Denes. He was fired from a radio station in 2009. But that was only the beginning of his story.“Getting let go, in retrospect, was the best thing that could’ve happe

Jim Schaefer - Angel Funding: When, Where, and How?

Jul 2nd, 2018 12m 28s

Funding. Funding. Funding. Finding it can be tricky. Knowing when a company is ready to ask for funding is even trickier.Jim Schaefer is a managing partner at Mark Schaefer Associates, a boutique CPA firm with specialty in early technology an

Ally Spinu - A Serial Entrepreneur's Tips for Success

Jul 2nd, 2018 15m 4s

A problem one day can be transformed into an opportunity the next. That’s how Ally Spinu, CEO of the Glendale-based, full service digital marketing agency USA Link System, ventured into the tech sector.Hear Spinu as she recalls how an immedia

Peter Ciulla - How to Successfully Introduce a New Product to Market

Jul 2nd, 2018 13m 22s

You have this amazing idea that you just know will be an instant hit! But then reality hits. You lose the momentum, and your idea never takes off.That’s a challenge that people face in daily life, and one that companies face when attempting t

Kendyl Young - Storytelling

Jul 2nd, 2018 19m 38s

Kendyl Young is a storyteller. “Story is how I can reach their heart – I can reach past their logic – and tap into their fears, their concerns, their emotion, what’s really important to them,” she tells the Tech on Tap Podcast.Young owns DIGG

Katherine Hunter Blyden - How to Manage a Brand in the Gig Economy

Jul 2nd, 2018 11m 50s

If you’re hosting a house party, you may think that there are only two food options: 1) cook it at home or 2) order it from a restaurant. HelloCheffy offers a third option.Katherine Hunter Blyden is the owner of HelloCheffy. Her business crea

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