AZ TechCast
by Arizona Technology Council
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Arizona's Future Innovators 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of…
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About this podcast
Welcome to AZ TechCast, brought to you by the Arizona Technology Council and sponsored by PADT. With your Hosts, Steve Zylstra and Eric Miller. AZ TechCast is dedicated to covering innovation and technology in Arizona and Beyond. We invite leading experts to have real conversations about what is happening in the tech sector across Arizona. From innovative startups to regional news, companies, and emerging technologies, AZ TechCast covers the critical issues and economic trends propelling the state’s growing tech ecosystem.
Episodes
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- Arizona's Future Innovators 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders - EP 68 · 48 min · Episode 68Learn more about GCOI at:www.aztechcouncil.org/event/2026-governors-celebration-of-innovation-awards/ AZ Tech Council: www.aztechcouncil.org/ PADT: www.padtinc.com Arizona…
- Building Arizona’s Tech Talent Pipeline: Higher Education’s Role in the Innovation Economy - EP67 · 1 h 5 min · Episode 67Arizona’s continued growth as a technology and innovation hub depends not only on attracting new companies and investment, but also on developing the skilled workforce needed to…
- The New Aerospace Economy: Why Arizona Is Taking Off - EP66 · 53 min · Episode 66The New Aerospace Economy: Why Arizona Is Taking Off Guests: Jonathan Roll - Program Manager, Biz Dev, & Research Analyst ASU NewSpace (also on Arizona Aerospace Summit…
- Bending Light, Shaping the Future: Inside Arizona's Optics Ecosystem - EP65 · 52 h 3 min · Episode 65Optics and photonics may not always be visible, but they are foundational to the technologies shaping our daily lives, from high-speed data centers and AI to healthcare…
- Execution Matters: Aligning Teams to Drive Real Growth - EP64 · 53 min · Episode 64In this episode of AZ TechCast, Arizona-based business leaders and experts come together to explore how organizations across the state can strengthen sales performance, refine…
- From Desert to Digital: Arizona’s Data Center Story · 54 min · Episode 63Arizona has quickly become one of the nation’s most important hubs for data center development. However, what does that growth really mean for our state, our communities and our…
- Connecting Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem: Inside the Work of SciTech Institute · 58 min · Episode 62Connecting Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem: Inside the Work of SciTech Institute Guests: Yvonnda Shelton, Workforce Development Specialist, SciTech Institute David Felix, Senior…
- Future Innovators: Shaping Arizona's STEM Legacy EP61 · 59 min · Episode 61In this episode of AZ TechCast, hosts Steve Zylstra and Eric Miller sit down with some remarkable students recently named winners and honorable mentions in the Council’s 2025…
- The Semiconductor Shift: All Eyes Are on Arizona EP60 · 56 min · Episode 60Arizona is emerging as the U.S. headquarters for the semiconductor industry, and this October, Phoenix will host SEMICON West for the very first time. As the largest…
- Developing Arizona's Aerospace, Aviation, Space, & Defense Future EP59 · 1 h 2 min · Episode 59In our July 2025 episode, we are joined by three outstanding guests who will share more about themselves shortly: Kate Lemke from Pipeline AZ, Jonathan Roll from ASU (and…
- Unlocking Innovation: AI + Machine Learning in Business Applications EP58 · 1 h 3 min · Episode 58Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword, it’s a game-changer across nearly every industry. In this episode of AZ TechCast, hosts Steve Zylstra of the Arizona…
- Staying Resilient: How to Protect Your Business from Disruptions EP57 · 1 h 2 min · Episode 57In an unpredictable world, businesses must prepare for disruptions, whether from cyberattacks, natural disasters or unexpected outages. But what’s the difference between disaster…
- Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women for the Future of Work EP56 · 55 min · Episode 56In this inspiring and first 2025 episode of AZ TechCast, hosts Eric Miller and Steve Zylstra welcome Kim McWaters, president & CEO of Fresh Start Women's Foundation, Abdu Dahr…
- Arizona’s Space Odyssey: Leading the Final Frontier EP55 · 44 min · Episode 55Arizona is not just gazing at the stars—it’s building the future of space exploration. In this episode of AZ TechCast, industry trailblazers Jim Cantrell, founder of Phantom…
- Future Innovators: Shaping Arizona's STEM Legacy E54 · 58 min · Episode 54In this October episode of AZ TechCast, hosts Steve Zylstra and Eric Miller sit down with three remarkable students recently named winners of the Council’s 2024 Future Innovators…
- Tech-Driven Retirement: The Benefits of 401(k) MEP Programs for Employers and Employees E53 · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 53Our guests today are Tom Tenney from Legacy Wealth Management and Sheila Kloefkorn from KEO Marketing. Together, we’re going to explore the Arizona Technology Council’s 401(k)…
- Connecting Communities: The Impact of BEAD Funding on Internet Access E52 · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 52Connecting Communities: The Impact of BEAD Funding on Internet Access E52 In the latest episode of AZ Tech Cast, hosts Steve Zylstra and Karen Nowicki discuss the impact of BEAD…
- Cybersecurity: Its Importance & the Impact of AI E51 · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 51Cybersecurity: Its Importance & the Impact of AI E51 This episode of AZ TechCast explores cybersecurity's pivotal role and AI's transformative impact, hosted by Steve Zylstra and…
- Tech & Government: Behind the Scenes with Local Business Leaders E50 · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 50Tech & Government: Behind the Scenes with Local Business Leaders E50 In the 50th episode of Az TechCast, Karen Nowicki and Paisley Coxsey host a discussion on government…
- Empowering Tomorrow: Green Banks, Resiliency and the Energy Transition E49 · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 49Empowering Tomorrow: Green Banks, Resiliency and the Energy Transition E49 In this episode of AZ TechCast, Karen Nowicki and Steve Zylstra explore Arizona's energy landscape with…
