Techlandia
by Technology Association of Oregon
From Startups to Dean: Building Practical Tech Education
About this podcast
The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) introduces Techlandia as a compendium of dialogues centered on the technology industry and the individuals pivotal to its functionality. This platform delves into new technological advancements and their anticipated impact on the region, workforce, and corporate entities while advocating for the industry.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 83 episodes
- From Startups to Dean: Building Practical Tech Education · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 78Bridging Technology, Education, and Industry: A Conversation with Jameson Watts In this episode of Techlandia, we sit down with Jameson Watts, Dean of Willamette University’s…
- Tech Budgets That Give Back: How IT Can Fund Community Change · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 77This episode explores how Purpose in Expenses (PIE) turns everyday technology spending into steady funding for nonprofits without increasing costs. Founder Jamie shares his…
- From Mailroom to COO: Bonnie Crawford’s Customer-First Playbook · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 76Bonnie Crawford walks through a nontraditional path from political science student to COO of Texada Software, explaining how early roles in executive support, product, sales, and…
- Hard-Hat PR to Generative Engine Optimization · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 75Amy Rosenberg, founder of Veracity, walks listeners through how PR has shifted from traditional media pitching to a blended strategy that accounts for search, SEO and the…
- Navigating the Future: Trends in Business Law · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 74In this episode of Techlandia TAO's Skip Newberry and guest Andy Harris from Northwest Corporate Law discuss key trends impacting businesses today. They explore the growing role…
- Navigating the AI Hype Cycle: Insights from In Time Tec · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 73As AI reshapes various industries, challenges like fear and the desire for speed arise. Michelle Haynes notes that while there's reluctance and concern over job security…
- Unlocking AI Literacy with LearnAir · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 72In this podcast episode, Justin Coats, co-founder of LearnAir, discusses his unique journey from serving as a helicopter mechanic in the Marine Corps to becoming an AI literacy…
- Doctor Notes: Bridging the Healthcare Communication Gap · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 71In this podcast episode, Dr. Khalid Alston shares his inspiring journey from studying psychology to becoming a naturopathic doctor and tech entrepreneur. Motivated by personal…
- Innovation in AI: A Conversation with Jeff Doolittle · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 70The Techlandia podcast features an insightful conversation between Skip Newberry and Jeff Doolittle on the evolving landscape of software engineering through AI. Jeff recounts…
- The Rise of Calm Technology: Amber Case's Vision · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 5Amber Case delves into her journey of studying Calm Technology, beginning with her interest in cyborg anthropology and evolving through research on user behavior changes with…
- Demystifying Health Trusts in the Tech Industry · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 69In this episode of Techlandia, host Skip Newberry converses with Ken Myers from All Tech, exploring his diverse career in the tech industry. Myer with a history at IBM, discusses…
- AI in the Workplace: A New Era of Leadership and Learning · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this podcast episode, Kate Cockrill discusses the future of work in the age of AI with Teresa Coates, CEO and co-founder of Learn Air. Coates emphasizes the importance of…
- Thriving Amidst Change: April Rinne's Superpowers · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this podcast episode of Humans of Techlandia, host Kate Cockrill talks with April Rinne a global advisor and futurist. Rinne discusses her book 'Eight Superpowers for Thriving…
- The Great Transformation: Oregon's AI and Energy Evolution · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 68The podcast episode features an in-depth discussion on the Great Transformation event, which focuses on the critical intersection of AI, data centers, and energy innovation in…
- Building Bridges: HR's Role in Tech Revolution · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this podcast transcript from Humans of Techlandia, guest Kathrine Giacchino discusses the intersection of technology, strategy, and people. As a leader in people management…
- Revolutionizing Insulation: SolarCore's Breakthrough Journey · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 67In this podcast episode, Michael Markesbery, CEO of SolarCore, shares his journey from a college student backpacking in Europe to developing revolutionary insulation technology…
- Navigating the Digital Revolution: Insights from Brooks Gilley · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 1In a recent podcast discussion, Brooks Gilley, founder of 52 Limited, explores the shifting dynamics in the tech job market. As someone who has witnessed multiple economic…
- Construction Chaos to Simplicity: Source's Innovative Approach · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 66In this podcast episode, Nicole Schmidt, CEO and founder of Source, shares her professional journey in the construction industry. She explains the genesis of Source, a company…
- Hello Every Day: Revolutionizing Aging in Place · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 65In this episode of Techlandia, Skip Newberry talks with Kabir Bhatia, co-founder of Hello Every Day, about his journey from a background in engineering and finance to…
- Overwatch Imaging: A Decade of Drone Innovation · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 64In this episode of Techlandia TAO's podcast series, Skip Newberry speaks with Greg Davis, the founder of Overwatch Imaging, about his professional journey in the drone technology…







