# AZ Tech Podcast Live Recording

Do you love the AZ Tech Podcast? Have you missed interacting with our tech community in person? AZ Tech Beat is proud to announce the first live podcast recording of AZ Tech Podcast. Host Hamid Shojaee will be chatting with some of our favorite friends of the podcast: Bob LaLoggia, Founder of AppointmentPlus, Mike Roberts, … [Read more](/content/2021/11/03/sign-up-now-az-tech-podcast-live-podcast-recording-on-nov-11/ "SIGN UP NOW: AZ Tech Podcast live podcast recording on Nov. 11"/index.html)

## Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Tech
Conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion are happening everywhere — on social media, in our communities, and in our businesses. These are important discussions to have, especially in Arizona, where there’s a clear lack of diversity in the tech ecosystem here. Thankfully, companies and people around the Valley are working to prioritize diversity, equity and … [Read more](/content/2021/07/22/so-you-want-more-diversity-in-your-startup-heres-how-you-can-get-it/ "So you want more diversity in your startup. Here’s how you can get it"/index.html)

## Arizona’s Growing Tech Ecosystem
You no longer need to move to Silicon Valley to have a successful career in tech. Arizona’s tech ecosystem is growing fast. Arizona tech startups are announcing raises, major semiconductor and EV companies are expanding here and local capital is increasing. Arizona’s tech sector even continued its rapid growth during the pandemic, ranking eighth in … [Read more](/content/2021/07/20/looking-for-a-job-in-tech-heres-a-list-of-tech-startups-hiring-this-year/ "Looking for a job in tech? Here’s a list of tech startups hiring this year"/index.html)

## Focusing Your Business
A few weeks ago, Greg Head, the founder of Scaling Point and creator of Gregslist, appeared on the AZ Tech Podcast. He shared so many good nuggets that Hamid said we’d need to charge for the episode. Of course, we didn’t do that, but Greg dropped all the advice founders need … [Read more](/content/2021/06/11/importance-of-focusing-your-business/ "The importance of focusing your business"/index.html)

## Major Tech Developments in Arizona
Arizona saw some big tech developments in May, from expansion, acquisitions, and life-saving partnerships to raising millions for local and regional startups. Another possible TSMC expansion in Arizona Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest chipmaker, may expand even more in Arizona. Reuters reported in early May that sources familiar with TSMC’s expansion plans said … [Read more](/content/2021/06/01/22-of-arizonas-tech-developments-may/ "22 of Arizona’s major tech developments in May"/index.html)

## Improving Company Culture
As your company grows, you may notice a change in the air around your physical — or virtual — office. You might hear of petty drama, rumors, or disgruntled employees through the grapevine. “When did this happen?” you might think. How did attitudes change so much on your watch? According to Chris Cardinal, it’s likely … [Read more](/content/2021/05/28/improve-company-culture-in-your-growing-company/ "How to improve company culture — and minimize drama — in your growing startup"/index.html)

## Making Your Pitch Stand Out
So, we’ve covered how to land a meeting with venture capitalists and firms in Phoenix to consider pitching, acronyms you need to know before heading into your pitch, and the most important slide you need in your pitch deck. Ok, you listened to all of our advice and landed meetings with multiple VCs. Now what? … [Read more](/content/2021/05/20/15-ways-make-pitch-stand-out/ "15 ways to make your pitch stand out"/index.html)

## Understanding Startup Speak
Entrepreneurs have to know, well, everything. In the beginning, you’re likely bootstrapping, doing nearly everything on your own. It might be a real “fake it ’til you make it” situation for a while. Even so, one of the best ways to seem like you’ve got everything under control is by learning and speaking the startup … [Read more](/content/2021/05/19/startup-speak-acronym-need-to-know/ "Startup Speak: Every acronym you need to know"/index.html)

## Venture Capital in Arizona
Over the past two years, Arizona startups have received more venture capital than ever before. According to ClearData, Arizona is still trailing the major U.S. startup hubs by a fairly wide margin. And yet, the tech startup industry here is growing fast. Arizona appeals to both local founders and founders originally based out-of-state, thanks to … [Read more](/content/2021/05/17/arizona-list-of-venture-capital-firms/ "Raising capital in Arizona? Here’s a list of venture capital firms to consider"/index.html)

## Landing a Meeting with VCs
What do all good business ideas have in common? That’s easy. They all need money, from thousands of dollars to even millions, to get off the ground. Maybe you can fund your idea by yourself. Perhaps you can ask family and friends to invest in the beginning. You might even be able to find some … [Read more](/content/2021/05/13/how-to-land-meeting-with-venture-capitalists/ "How to land a meeting (or ten/index.html) with venture capitalists")