Oct 27, 202648 min
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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.
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What is AZ TechCast about?
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.
What has AZ TechCast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Arizona's Future Innovators 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders - EP 68" (27 October 2026, 48 minutes), "The New Aerospace Economy: Why Arizona Is Taking Off - EP66" (30 June 2026, 53 minutes), and "Bending Light, Shaping the Future: Inside Arizona's Optics Ecosystem - EP65" (4 May 2026, 3,123 minutes).
How often does AZ TechCast publish?
AZ TechCast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 210 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on AZ TechCast?
Booking probability for AZ TechCast is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. AZ TechCast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. AZ TechCast's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch AZ TechCast?
The strongest fits for AZ TechCast are IT Services & Software Development and Business & Management Consulting. AZ TechCast has a business audience.
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AZ TechCast is a business podcast.
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Recent episodes
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Jun 30, 202653 minThe New Aerospace Economy: Why Arizona Is Taking Off Guests: Jonathan Roll - Program Manager, Biz Dev, & Research Analyst ASU NewSpace (also on Arizona Aerospace Summit planning committee)...
May 4, 202652h 3mOptics 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 breakthroughs, space exploration and national...
Mar 30, 202653 minIn 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 marketing strategy and drive growth, even...
Jan 29, 202654 minArizona 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 future? In this episode of AZ TechCast...
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Dec 16, 202558 minConnecting Arizona’s STEM Ecosystem: Inside the Work of SciTech Institute Guests: Yvonnda Shelton, Workforce Development Specialist, SciTech Institute David Felix, Senior Representative, SRP & SciTech Institute Board...
Oct 27, 202559 minIn 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 Future Innovators of the Year awards. These...
Sep 23, 202556 minArizona 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 semiconductor event in North America, SEMICON West...
Aug 11, 20251h 3mIn 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 co-chair of the Council's Aerospace, Aviation...
May 27, 20251h 4mArtificial 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 Technology Council and Eric Miller of...
Apr 1, 20251h 3mIn an unpredictable world, businesses must prepare for disruptions, whether from cyberattacks, natural disasters or unexpected outages. But what’s the difference between disaster recovery and business continuity? In...
Feb 14, 202555 minIn 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, vice president of strategic partnerships...
Dec 10, 202444 minArizona 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 Space and a SpaceX founding team member, and...
Oct 30, 202458 minIn 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 of the Year awards. These students will...
Episode #53
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Oct 11, 202456 minS2In this episode of AZ TechCast, we’re joined as always by Arizona Technology Council President and CEO Steve Zylstra. Our guests today are Tom Tenney from Legacy Wealth Management and Sheila Kloefkorn from KEO...
Aug 1, 202457 minS1Connecting 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 funding on internet access in Arizona...
Jul 2, 20241h 4mS1Cybersecurity: 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 Karen Nowicki. Guests Mark Dallmeier, JR...
Jun 4, 20241 hourS1Tech & 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 contracting with Lisa Rehurek, Jenny Servo, and...
May 2, 202457 minS1Empowering 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 Earl Collins, Dre Thompson, and Maren...
Apr 10, 20241h 1mS1Workforce Development: From Education to International Innovation E48 In this episode of AZ TechCast, hosts Karen Nowicki and Leslie Marquez engage in a dynamic conversation with a panel of experts representing...
Recent guests
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Michael Hart
Chief Cadastral Surveyor, American Chamber of Commerce in China
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Jamie Munoz
Broadcast Advisor, Society of Broadcast Engineers
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Tom Wilson
Head of Instruction - CDC Learning Center, Anderson School District Five
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David Cook
former Principal of Sydney Missionary and Bible College, Arizona House of Representatives
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