Best Geomatic Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 30: Mary Darling, CEO of Darling Geomatics 28:04

2M ago28:04

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Welcome to Arizona Technology Council’s TechFocus Member Spotlight, the Council’s podcast highlighting the innovators, entrepreneurs and tech leaders shaping Arizona’s thriving technology ecosystem. I’m Eric Miller, founder and co-owner of PADT, Inc., and today I’m sitting down with Mary Darling, CEO of Darling Geomatics, a Tucson-based leader in h…

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TechFocus Episode 29: Susan Dumon SVP of Strategy, Sun Corridor 32:07

1y ago32:07

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Susan Dumon - As Senior Vice President of Strategy, Susan is responsible for leading strategic initiatives around competitiveness that align with Sun Corridor Inc.’s mission to drive transformative economic development in the Tucson and Southern Arizona region. Susan has nearly 20 years of experience in economic development in Arizona, working at t…

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The Spirit of learning and our instinctive curiosity is what fuels innovation and drives our organization forward… 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

32:06

Linda Drake Interviews Anne Dougherty, Founder and C0-Owner of Illume, a leader in clean energy transformation. Anne Dougherty is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of ILLUME, a research consultancy serving the clean energy industry. In her executive role, Anne leads ILLUME’s brand vision, business development, and market strategy, and charts the course f…

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AZTC Douglas Hockstad 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

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By Arizona Technology Council

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Hear how Slalom Phoenix is advancing the Valley of the Sun... 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

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Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In eight countries and 45 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 lea…

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Are you struggling to afford marketing in this challenging economy? 21:58

2y ago21:58

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Looking for significant increases in leads and sales? KEO Marketing is an award-winning B2B marketing agency. We know how maddening it is to waste money with a marketing agency that doesn’t deliver results. For more than 20 years we have built marketing systems that consistently deliver outstanding leads and sales. Some of the world’s largest brand…

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Enterprise GIS and Kubernetes 53:11

2y ago53:11

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In this edition, we speak with Bryan Palus and Jason Harris from Rok Technologies about Enterprise GIS. In detail, we discuss the history of Enterprise GIS, a powerful enterprise tool known as Kubernetes, and what all this means to the GIS practitioner now and in the future.By URISA Texas

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Emerging technology trends and how they relate to consumers and business... 33:30

2y ago33:30

33:30

Dr. David B. Bolman, Provost UAT Provost Bolman has focused his career upon addressing the profound need within Arizona and the nation for a substantial and diverse creative class workforce. As its long standing provost, Dr. Bolman has built the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) into a unique all-STEM institution that marries the best of tra…

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Learn about the people and the culture at PADT and where they are heading in 2023... 24:23

2y ago24:23

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Eric Miller is a co-owner of Tempe-based PADT, which provides tools and services to companies that design and manufacture physical products. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley. As co-founder of PADT in 1994, Eric pursued his interests in simulation, 3D printing, and small business management. Eric often writes and speaks on …

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See how JobPath works for you and your community in providing opportunity to those in need... 24:31

2y ago24:31

24:31

JobPath, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on providing financial and socio-emotional support to adults pursuing a short-term posts secondary degree or credential in a high demand industry. For over 25 years, Ana has been an advocate for economic development initiatives that empower individuals to reach their potential. Her passion for educ…

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Is your next generation of leaders ready to lead? Interview with Michael Beach 27:33

2+ y ago27:33

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Michael Beach, CPBC Certified Professional Business Coach (CPBC) Michael brings more than 40 years of business leadership experience to his work with C-Suite Executives, Business Owners and their Emerging Leaders. Michael is well versed in Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Channel Programs, Business Systems, Human Resources, and many, many…

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Learn how HiMS is transforming the integrated health care experience one user at a time... 26:37

2+ y ago26:37

26:37

Health Information Management Systems (HiMS) is a strategic-thinking group of electronic health record software experts who are passionate about harnessing the power of technology to create value-based care tools for integrated health care providers. Khalid Al-Maskari, Founder and CEO at HiMS - With 20+ years in health care, Khalid Al-Maskari is co…

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Mercury brings together state-of-the-art technology and a DMEA accredited facility in Phoenix, Arizona 25:33

3y ago25:33

25:33

With more than 22 years of experience designing high assurance microelectronics, Tom is responsible for programmatic and technical execution of the latest 2.5 and 3D microelectronics for rugged defense applications.Tom Smelker, VP and GM of Microsystems for Mercury Systems. Mercury Systems is a global commercial technology company serving the aeros…

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Improving the lives of patients with brain tumors…Matthew of GT Medical Technology 27:12

3y ago27:12

27:12

About the Company: For decades, clinicians have sought better treatment options for patients with brain tumors that would effectively target tumor cells while preserving eloquent tissue. Driven to overcome the limitations of current treatments and raise the standard of care, a group of brain tumor specialists joined forces to address this critical,…

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The Cloud and The Grand Canyon State: Hybrid IT, Data Centers and AZ’s Economic Impact 22:27

3y ago22:27

22:27

James (Jim) Buie, the President of Involta, oversees all day-to-day operations and has been a driving force in accelerating Involta’s growth trajectory throughout the country. Jim has built cohesive operations and a sales and marketing culture that models his motivation and enthusiasm for the business. Initially joining Involta in 2016 as Chief Fin…

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Service is Key to a Successful Company 24:06

3+ y ago24:06

24:06

Craig Jackman, president of Paragon IT Professionals (Paragon), founded the company with his brother, Joel, in 1997 in Des Moines, IA. As a staffing firm focused solely on IT, the two were determined to be more than a service provider and were committed to providing exceptional service with consistency and authenticity. With a strong foundation and…

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Episode 27 24:16

3+ y ago24:16

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On this week's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Hitt of Connected Nation. Ashley discovered GIS during her undergraduate years when she took an intro to GIS class as mandated by her studies in meteorology. She instantly fell in love with and after completing her Masters Degree, joined Connected Nation as an Analyst. Now the VP o…

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Unraveling CMMC: Insights for Aerospace and Manufacturing DoD Subcontractors 30:43

3+ y ago30:43

30:43

Over the last 20 years, Karl Bickmore has honed his ability to successfully lead and grow his IT Consulting business while becoming a well-respected thought leader in the industry. As CEO of Snap Tech IT, Karl continuously provides insights into operational improvement for IT companies & regularly speaks at cybersecurity management & international …

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Linda talks with Roger of Apex Systems the Necessities of Strategic Assessments 24:11

3+ y ago24:11

24:11

Roger is the Chief Technology Officer and a Vice President within Apex Consulting Services responsible for all solutions and serving all industries. His focus is growing and evolving the Apex solutions portfolio including thought leadership, people, technologies, capabilities, experiences, processes and artifacts needed to help position Apex to lea…

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Episode 26 36:50

3+ y ago36:50

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On this week’s episode, I finish my interview with Liz Parrish of esri. In this special episode, Liz and I chat about the dreaded Imposter Syndrome and how it affects everyone. We share some of our own experiences and discover that men and women are actually affected almost the same. We also talk about how our upbringing can influence the imposter …

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Episode 25 45:47

4y ago45:47

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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Liz Parrish of Esri. Liz got her start in GIS after unknowingly doing GIS in her career in Real Estate. After wetting her pallet, she went back to school to learn more about it, and become a GIS professional. We chat about how more graduate Business programs are incorporating GIS into the…

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Linda talks with Doug about FreeFall Aerospace’s New Revolutionary Antenna Technology 25:20

4y ago25:20

25:20

Doug Stetson is the CEO of FreeFall Aerospace developing innovative antenna technology for satellite communications. Before founding FreeFall, Doug spent 30 years at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory having lead roles in systems engineering and mission design for Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn missions. After leaving JPL in 2008, Doug was the project m…

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Learn About the Dynamic Growth of this Local AZ Company with Elizabeth Oviedo, CEO of Symmetry Software 16:24

4y ago16:24

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Elizabeth began her career at Symmetry Software in 2012 as the sole Marketing Director and, over the past five years, as the Chief Strategy Officer. Since joining the company, Elizabeth has spearheaded major strategy and technology shifts across its software products and services portfolio. During her most recent tenure as CSO, Elizabeth led the co…

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Episode 24 34:54

4y ago34:54

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On this week’s episode, I finish my interview with Toby Soto of Soto Media. We chat about some of the differences between working in any level of government versus the private industry. We also dive deep into Toby’s journey of GIS Success, the blog he started while struggling to find all the information he needed in one place. What started as Munig…

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Collaboration is What Drives the Growth of Tech Parks Arizona says Carol Stewart 25:48

4y ago25:48

25:48

Tech Parks Arizona creates the “Interactive Ground” that generates, attracts and retains technology companies and talent in alignment with the research, mission and goals of the University of Arizona. Tech Parks Arizona directs the UA Tech Park, the UA Tech Park at The Bridges and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation, placing the highest…

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Episode 23 17:33

4y ago17:33

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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Toby Soto of Soto Media and GIS Success.com. Toby got his start in the industry through surveying and drafting while at the City of Riverside, California. It was there this cool new thing called GIS was starting to take off, and Toby jumped in with both feet. His career eventually led him…

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Episode 22 25:25

4y ago25:25

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On this week’s episode, I finish my interview with Chris Wayne of Directions Magazine. We dive into his current business and how he not only helps clients with their GIS needs, but also helps them to create the need. We also talk about the difficulty of getting organizations to switch to newer technologies and the importance of networking. And fina…

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Episode 21 28:31

4y ago28:31

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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Wayne of Directions Magazine. Chris has held many titles over years from archeologist, professor, GIS specialist, author and even voice actor. These days he goes by Geographer. We chat about the non-linear path his career has taken from starting from his 12 year stint at Carter Lake…

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Episode 20 23:48

4y ago23:48

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On this week’s episode, I finish my interview with Brett Clark of Nearmap. We dive into how to use some of the sales skills Brett learned over the years to benefit not just your career, but almost anything you’re working on, from fighting for a seat at the table, to getting buy-in from other departments. We also talk about how starting from the bot…

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How to Protect Your Employees During Uncertain Times with Howard Stewart, CEO of AGM 33:01

4y ago33:01

33:01

Howard Stewart is President/CEO of AGM Container Controls, a Tucson manufacturing company with 115 employees. AGM manufactures environmental control hardware for containers that transport missiles, engines and other sensitive equipment, as well as for the actual missiles and satellites themselves. AGM also manufactures the world’s premier wheelchai…

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Episode 19 32:25

4y ago32:25

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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Brett Clark of Nearmap. Brett started his foray into the geospatial industry in a slightly non traditional manner, construction. After a series of decisions saw him then go from advertising to sales, Brett landed a sales role as one of the first employees for Australian based Nearmap in t…

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Episode 18 22:13

4y ago22:13

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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Lt Ronald Vaughn. We talk about how he took the reins and made sure he had all the tools and help he needed to succeed in this new phase of his career in GIS. After being nominated to the SCAUG board of Directors, he met as many GIS professionals as he could and continues to do so. We also chat about …

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Episode 17 32:14

4y ago32:14

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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lt Ronald Vaughn of Dallas Fire Rescue. When his dreams of becoming a police officer turned into becoming a Fire Fighter & Paramedic instead, Lt Vaughn never dreamed of the day when he would be voluntold into the world of GIS. After almost 20 years in the field, Lt Vaugh was given the ass…

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Episode 16 29:30

4+ y ago29:30

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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Caitlyn McNabb and Micah Babinsky. With 2020 being what it was, this special episode of the podcast deals with the topic of burnout. Caitlyn, Micah and I all discuss some of the challenges we’ve faced recently and how and what we’ve done to overcome our own bouts of burnout.…

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A new marketing perspective on the path forward for businesses by Joshua Kanter 17:06

4+ y ago17:06

17:06

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Encora is an established leader in outsourced product development services that specializes in innovation acceleration for leading-edge technology companies. With over 4,000 associates in 20+ offices and innovation labs across U.S., Mexico, Central & South America, India, and Asia Pacific, Encora’s global talen…

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Episode 15 28:08

4+ y ago28:08

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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with not one guest, but two. Caitlyn McNabb of Sedaru and Micah Babinsky of CDR McGuire join me and talk about how they got into this big wide world of GIS. Both are members of the URISA Vangaurd cabinet and have been able to greatly expand their careers thanks to the experiences they’ve gaine…

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Learn how Phocos is creating a world class organization across multiple countries and cultures... 34:32

4+ y ago34:32

34:32

Phocos is a proven, global leader that holds itself to the highest standards of engineering and innovation in the solar and energy industries. Driven by our passion for off-grid solutions, Phocos was founded in 2000. We earned our strong reputation with high-quality energy solutions designed to provide reliable energy access for people without grid…

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Episode 14 34:17

4+ y ago34:17

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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Jordan Carmona as we wrap up our discussion on the GISP. We dive into why each of us wanted the certification in the first place, and then we crack open the technical exam, as much as we can, for those who are looking for some insight into this sometimes controversial test.…

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Episode 13 51:17

4+ y ago51:17

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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jordan Carmona from the city of McKinney, Texas. On this special episode, Jordan and I chat about all things GISP. We share our own experiences of completing our portfolios, tips and tricks to use to gather points, and how the point system works in the first place.…

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Calline from IBM discusses relevant points of today’s current technology scene. 33:48

4+ y ago33:48

33:48

International Business Machines Corp. is an information technology company, which provides integrated solutions that leverage information technology and knowledge of business processes. It operates through the following segments: Cloud & Cognitive Software, Global Business Services, Global Technology Services, Systems, and Global Financing. The Clo…

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Episode 12 36:02

4+ y ago36:02

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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Brandi Rank. We talk Servant leadership and the difference between good and bad management. We also dive into some universal truths in the workplace, and the importance of being aware of yourself including your positives and negatives. And finally we discuss how GIS departments are key in governmental…

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Episode 11 47:52

4+ y ago47:52

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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Brandi Rank from the city of Thornton, Colorado. We chat about what it’s like being the first generation in your family to attend college, while not knowing what you want to do right away, and what that process is like when searching for what you’re supposed to do with the rest of your li…

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Learn How to Retain Top Talent by Grant Anderson of Paragon 27:14

4+ y ago27:14

27:14

Listen to Grant Anderson, President, CEO and Co-Founder of Paragon Space Development Corporation talk about best practices in running a successful business and holding on to your top talent. As Paragon Space Development celebrates 26+ years of providing award-winning life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments, we've recogni…

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Delta Technology LLC shares with you, the manufacturing advantages to implementing an automation solutions... 17:17

5y ago17:17

17:17

The Team at Delta Technology is focused on providing fully integrated custom automation solutions, as well as standard packaging equipment, 4P Consultative services, and contract manufacturing solutions. In this episode, Matthew and Paul share with you, the manufacturing advantages to implementing an automation solutions. You have questions, they h…

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Episode 10 20:26

5y ago20:26

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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Michelle Swindle. We talk about what it’s like to have staff who are brand new, versus subject matter experts in any given field. We also chat about some of the work Michelle has done with the North Texas Emergency Communications Center, as well as the Joint Emergency Operations Center in Tarrant coun…

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Stephen Heitz, Chief Innovation Officer of LAVIDGE Talks About How to Retain Top Talent and Provide a Great Work Culture 23:46

5y ago23:46

23:46

In this episode of TechFocus, LAVIDGE's Chief Innovation Officer, Stephen Heitz, talks about retaining top talent, providing a good work culture, outcome of COVID 19, and more. LAVIDGE is an employee-owned advertising, public relations and digital marketing agency successfully producing results for clients in healthcare, real estate, education, hos…

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FreeFall Aerospace and ED2 Corp Announce the Formation of FreeFall 5G 19:15

5y ago19:15

19:15

FreeFall 5G was announced by Tucson-based venture capital firms UAVenture Capital and DVI Equity Partners. UAVenture Capital invests exclusively in University of Arizona science and technology spinoffs, and initially invested in FreeFall Aerospace in 2018. The FreeStar5G is a unique mmWave antenna system specifically designed to meet the challenges…

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Episode 9 36:38

5y ago36:38

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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Swindle from the city of Fort Worth Texas. We chat about Michelle’s non-traditional path to GIS, and what it was like to go back to school after she thought she was finished with higher education. We also get to hear about what it’s like to be a civilian GIS contractor in an acti…

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Episode 8 27:07

5y ago27:07

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On today’s episode I conclude my interview with Tom Fisher. We get into the wide range of activities Tom is involved with in Ohio from his work at the county to the non profits he helps to support. We also discuss how the current Covid-19 crisis is affecting everyone, and how his county is responding and going about providing as much information as…

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Tucson’s Universal Avionics CEO, Dror Yahav Shares Covid-19 era Leadership Insights 32:03

5y ago32:03

32:03

In this episode of TechFocus, Tucson-based Universal Avionics CEO Dror Yahav discusses the state of the commercial and business aviation industry, how the company and industry as a whole have been impacted by COVID-19 and the evolving economic downturn, and how Universal Avionics is responding internally and externally.…

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