Michael Caralis is Vice President of Business Markets at Verizon Business and in this episode of Built in Ohio we're talking delivering emerging technologies to customers, the keys to successful products, and how a background in small business has helped build a career in one of the largest companies in the world.

Erandi De Silva, Ph.D. is Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Product Development at Forge Biologics. In this episode, we talk with Erandi about her journey to Ohio, building a BioTech outside of traditional life science hubs, increasing opportunities for girls and women in STEM, and more.

In this episode we welcome JP Nauseef, President and CEO of JobsOhio to talk Ohio’s generational opportunity, the 10 Ohio sectors that JobsOhio is focused on to build industrial diversity, what it takes to welcome new industries to Ohio, and more.

In this episode we have not one but two leaders joining us to share a special story. Our guests are Brad Davis, Meta's Director of Data Center Economic Development, and Jennifer Chrysler, the City of New Albany's Director of Community Development.

Ed McQuiston is Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Hyland. In this episode we talk winning culture, Cleveland's tech comeback, and seizing innovation opportunity.

In this episode of the Built in Ohio Podcast, we talk about the power and potential of artificial intelligence with Cal Al-Dhubaib of Pandata and Matt Schaefer of H2O.

Dr. Timothy J. Miller is CEO, President and Co-Founder of Forge Biologics, Inc., a VC-backed gene therapy development engine focused on accelerating access to potentially life-saving (AAV) gene therapies. In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Miller about building Ohio's biotech hub and Forge's work in manufacturing gene therapies for life.

Ryan Frederick is a Principal at AWH, a technology consulting firm that helps companies grow by leveraging technology. In this podcast, we talk with Ryan about how the Columbus tech community got built, what makes a strong tech ecosystem, and the hype and realities of new technologies.

Dan Snyder is the co-founder and CEO of Lower, a multi-channel FinTech aimed at helping consumers build wealth through homeownership. In this episode we talk with Dan about his journey starting Lower, raising the largest Series A round in Ohio history, and why doing it in his home state is special.

Liz Engel is a reporter at the Cincinnati Business Courier and leads editorial for its sister site, Cincy Inno, which covers tech and startup news in the region. In this episode, Liz gives us a run down of Cincinnati's tech ecosystem and insights to where the region is headed.

Caesar Campbell serves as a North American Data Center Operations Manager at Meta. In this episode we talk about the relationships that tech creates - both in person and virtually.

Jamie Timm is the Chief Delivery Officer at WillowTree where she and the team help the world’s most admired brands on their path to digital leadership—from product to process. We talk to Jamie about her path to tech, building a growing company in Columbus, and WillowTree's work with iconic brands.

In this episode, we talk with Nicole Ponstingle McCaffrey and Crystal M. Franklin about inspiring girls to consider STEM careers. The conversation is centered around the American Heart Associations' STEM Goes Red for Girls event.

Accomplished roboticist, entrepreneur and educator Dr. Ayanna Howard became dean of The Ohio State University College of Engineering in March 2021. We talk with Dr. Howard about her work at Ohio State building the next generation of builders, the relationship between industry and academia in innovation, and creating tech opportunities for all students.

Warner Moore is a strategic executive leader and manager with a background in technology and information security. In this episode we talk with Warner about Columbus's tech growth, future opportunities for tech in Ohio, and the cybersecurity landscape.

Alison Sathe is the Cincinnati-based Founder of not one but two companies in the MedTech space. In this episode, we talk with Alison about Ohio's MedTech and BioTech opportunity, the path that led her to building two companies, and more.

Steve Lekas is the co-founder and CEO of Columbus-based Branch Insurance. In this episode we talk with Steve about the moment that led to going all-in with Branch, building an InsurTech in Columbus, and why he's excited to be doing it here in Ohio.

Dana Allender is a life-long resident of Northeast Ohio and the Founder of SUN he works with emerging technology startups and small businesses to build “revenue roadmaps” to create scalable, sustainable growth. In this episode we talk to Dana about his passion for building Cleveland's tech ecosystem, the role AI and AI companies can play in this growth, and revenue journeys for tech companies.

Melissa Cutcher is the Executive Director at Technology First, a trade association for IT professionals and technology companies in the Dayton region. In this podcast, we talk with Melissa about leading during challenging times and get the lowdown on Dayton's tech ecosystem.

Tim Porter is a Manager within Pease & Associates Risk Advisory Services and in our latest podcast episode we talk security at startups and young companies. Tim has worked extensively with clients located around the world and ranging from pre revenue start-ups to over $5 billion in annual revenue.