Disruptions happen. Preparation is optional. In the latest episode of AZ TechCast, we dive into what it really means to build business resilience—with insights from @rythmznetworks, The Arizona Group and @ironmountaindatacenters. Learn how to keep your operations running, even when the unexpected strikes. 🎧 Stream now on your favorite podcast app or hit the link in our bio to subscribe on YouTube! AZTechCast is sponsored by @padtinc #AZTechCast #BusinessContinuity #DisasterRecovery #Cybersecurity #ArizonaTech #TechLeadership https://www.instagram.com/p/DIhSRkhTj22

Tough conversations are unavoidable in business, but there is a way to navigate them with grace and ease. Tomorrow, Desheay Jenkins shares the "Emotional Safety Blueprint", a framework for turning conflict into clarity, through emotionally safe conversations that lead to mutual understanding. You’ll learn how to navigate difficult discussions with clarity, set boundaries without tension, and foster trust even in high-stakes situations. Through live exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll leave with practical tools to lead emotionally safe, effective conversations in any business setting. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIhFhJaTqaV

Arizona ranks Top 2 for Economic Performance in ALEC's latest state-by-state comparison, scoring in the top-5 for GDP growth, domestic in-migration, and employment growth over the last decade! 📈 #Arizona #Economicperformance #ALEC #State #Ranking #GDP #Economicgrowth #migration #employment #arizonacommerceauthority #economicdevelopment https://www.instagram.com/p/DIg5acTMF_Z

Check out the third CleanTech & Sustainability Night! This session, Water Complexity: Use, Policy & Opportunities, will explore the intricate balance between water consumption, policy-making, and sustainability. Join industry experts, innovators, and community leaders for a discussion between Ylenia Aguilar and Rebecca Bernat on the challenges of water resource management, the role of policy in ensuring equitable access, and the trade-offs required to meet growing demands. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfCU8WTzaX

True innovation isn’t just about addressing one challenge—it’s about understanding the entire ecosystem and integrating solutions that drive lasting impact. This dynamic session brings together groundbreaking startups from XLR8 Health Tech, each pitching their cutting-edge solutions to some of healthcare’s most pressing problems. But the innovation doesn’t stop there—top healthcare industry thought leaders will evaluate these ideas in real time, providing critical insights on feasibility, scalability, and real-world application. Join us for an evening of bold ideas, expert feedback, and a 360-degree view of solution-driven innovation. Special thanks to the @phoenixbiosciencecore for sponsoring this session! https://www.instagram.com/p/DIeeU7DTbPU

Deadline is approaching for the 5th InnovatePHX Hackathon, on May 15th, focusing on Smart Cities incorporating Accessibility, Active Transportation, and Public Spaces! https://www.instagram.com/p/DIciXESSAXT

“Arizona products made by Arizona companies and Arizona workers are in high demand around the world.” @GovHobbs @PCFRAZ #Arizona #PCFR #ISOS #ISOS25 #GovernorHobbs #Economy https://www.instagram.com/p/DIcU9S2PNY_

Arizona International State of the State Forum

What happens when you're pushed out of the very startup you founded? For Bob Maguire the answer was simple—start again. Just 21 days later, he launched a new venture, generating $30,000 in revenue in the first month. Within 7 years, without hiring a dedicated sales team, Bob scaled Biolab Sciences to over $200 million in annual revenue in one of the most highly regulated industries. Bob managed to achieve success against all odds! Is the old formula for success still relevant, or is there a new playbook for growth? Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Bob Maguire, Chairman and Founder of Biolab Sciences, as he shares his journey of resilience, reinvention, and redefining success. Moderated by Bhavna Gupta this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! https://www.instagram.com/p/DIcFiArTkVM

Last chance to grab you tickets. Book them now as we are selling out fast. Join me and other accomplished women leaders to get insights about career, growth, AI and more! Tickets available: https://lu.ma/69lizia8 📅 April 16, 2025 5:30-7:30PM https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7317743772941869056

📸 Innovation in action at the 2025 Phoenix Global Forum! Council president + CEO Steve Zylstra moderated the “Economies of Innovation” panel, leading a visionary conversation with Stephen Johnston (Calviri), Andy Lombard (Tesoro VC) and David Blivin (Cottonwood VC). From quantum tech to fusion energy, this panel dove into the forces shaping our future economy and the role of VCs and innovators in scaling the next big breakthroughs. 🔬⚡🌎 Thanks to @forumamericas and @phoenixsistercities for bringing global innovation to the desert! 🌵 #AZTechCouncil #PhoenixGlobalForum https://www.instagram.com/p/DIUs67EhxK-

Yesterday 172 entrepreneurs and innovators gathered for our weekly Thursday Gathering! 🚀 Programming kicked off early with the Arizona Commerce Authority led SBIR Day delivering a power-packed lineup of sessions, including: 💬 SBIR Winners’ Perspectives – Raghu Nandivada, Edward D. Ricci, Oliver Graudejus, and Tracy Lea shared raw stories of the funding journey, lessons learned, and keys to success. 📝 SBIR Grant Writing Keys to Success – Lou Farina, Tyler Shaw, Sonia Vohnout, and David Richardson unpacked proven strategies to craft standout proposals. 🤖 Grant Writing: How and How Not to Use A.I. – A forward-thinking look at how AI can enhance (or derail!) your proposal process with Peter Meyers and Dylan Peay, PhD Then we at 4:30 we started the “You Don't Know What You Don't Know: Taxes and Insurance for Startups” night programming including: 💼 Executive Visibility for Women Entrepreneurs – A powerful conversation between Bethany Graver and Jacqueline Keidel Martinez on building trust and personal brand to drive business growth. 🧠 AI Workshop: CTRL+ALT+HUMAN – A creative and hands-on dive into building a more human-centered AI experience with Danny Robles 📊 You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: Taxes – The essential do’s and don’ts of startup taxation with Wiley Larsen and Tiffany Bisconer, CPA, MS, MAFM 🛡️ You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: Insurance – From liability to employee benefits, this panel broke down what every founder needs to protect their venture with Steven Zylstra and Carsyn Schuch. 💬 Throughout the evening, attendees took advantage of 1:1 mentoring sessions for business law with Brian J. Burt, recruiting with Jessica Skower, and go-to-market with Jane Sorenson Herthel. Huge thanks to the Arizona Commerce Authority for sponsoring the event and helping create such a powerful knowledge exchange for the startup community. Let’s keep learning, building, and growing together, Phoenix. 💡🌵 https://www.instagram.com/p/DIUrKO_BF3V

If you were at our last Community Event, you know you need to be at the next one... Join us on April 24th for good food, great people and a fireside chat with Ron Gabrisko, Chief Revenue Officer at Databricks, as he shares the lessons learned leading sales through one of the most impressive scale-ups in tech. Ron has played a pivotal role in the GTM motion from the earliest days — growing revenue from less than $1M to over $3B and helping raise $15B+ in funding. Founders, GTM leaders, operators — this one’s for you! Don’t miss the chance to hear from someone who's actually done it. 🗓️ April 24th 📍 100 Mill in Tempe ⏰ 5:30-7:30p Register here before we sell out – and share it with your friends! https://lu.ma/j1eam8t4 Thank you to PHX Ventures, Battery Ventures, and Deloitte for helping us make this happen! Gregg Scoresby Bill Binch Clate Mask Nikki Vogt Jackson Scoresby Elizabeth Taylor Chris Chumley https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316493295562510336

The ACA presented at SBIR Day at @PhoenixBioscienceCore in collaboration with @VentureCafePhoenix. The event included workshops and in-depth discussions with entrepreneurs using the SBIR program to grow their businesses, with more than 75 attendees. #SBIR #Arizona #VentureCafe #bioscience #startups #business #economicdevelopment #Smallbusiness #phoenix https://www.instagram.com/p/DIUSOzwJlR2

Plug and Play Aerospace Innovation Day

Huge thank you to Dan Tyre for leading an awesome workshop for us this morning! If you know Dan, you know there was lots of learning and lots of laughs. Thank you for everything you do for company builders 🙌 Don't miss our workshop next week with Mike Randall from Monsoon Venture Fund — all about navigating the VC landscape. Register for free here: https://lu.ma/3j7ni44n https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7316316890690121729

2 YEARS! 🎊 Plug and Play accelerateAZ, a program of the ACA, is celebrating its 2-year anniversary. Thank you to all our corporate partners! @plugandplaytc @intel @honeywell_aero @raytheontechnologies @NXP @epcorusa Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine #plugandplay #arizona #Innovation #startups #raytheon #Honeywell #honeywellaerospace #sustainability #semiconductor #intel #arizonacommerceauthority https://www.instagram.com/p/DIUIClRPEgt

Don't miss these! We just sent out our April event roundup to the community! But just in case you missed it, here's what we have coming up at in the next few weeks:   🗓️ Workshop: How to Scale in the Modern Economy with a Focus on Long-Term Value & Responsible Growth with Dan Tyre 👉 Save your spot for free here: https://lu.ma/0jmdljlu (this one's almost full!)   🗓️ Workshop: Navigating the New Realities of the VC Landscape - Insights and Strategies for Founders with Mike Randall 👉 Save your spot for free here: https://lu.ma/3j7ni44n    🎉 Community Event: Lessons From $1M to $3B, Scaling Revenue with Ron Gabrisko Thank you to PHX Ventures, Battery Ventures and Deloitte for making this event possible! 👉 Save your seat here: https://lu.ma/j1eam8t4 A huge thank you to Ron, Dan and Mike for being willing to share your knowledge with us! Join the community at phxfwd.org to be the first to find out about upcoming events. Here are a few photos from our last Community Event with Mark Roberge at 100 Mill 🙌 Thank you Reece O'Connor and team for the great footage! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7315497852502228996

#ohbaby 💥 The PHX FWD Workshop is this Thursday, APRIL 10! 🙌 Register today – it's free! https://hubs.ly/Q03gdl-q0?trk=organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" data-tracking-will-navigate="">https://hubs.ly/Q03gdl-q0 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to build a scalable business plan focused on profitability ✅ Tactics to manage the challenges and risks of rapid growth ✅ Ways to build and lead a high-performing team ✅ How to align your scaling strategy with long-term vision and stakeholder trust PHX FWD 🗓️ April 10 📍 The Arbor 🔗 Spots are limited – Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03gdl-q0?trk=organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" data-tracking-will-navigate="">https://hubs.ly/Q03gdl-q0 https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7315092058182979584

Exploring how we can shape the next era of AI by putting humans at the center. Through hands-on exploration, Danny Robles will discuss how to make AI more accessible, improve the human-AI experience, and ensure people remain in control of the technology shaping our future. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIPT4uxTTHo

OUT OF THIS WORLD🚀 Over 150 industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs gathered at the Plug and Play #accelerateAZ Aerospace Innovation Day to discuss Arizona’s leadership for space companies and technology! @PlugandPlayTC @Arizonastateuniversity https://www.instagram.com/p/DIPQuBcu3rt

April 2025 Community Roundtable Conversation

Small Business Boot Camp Session Session 359 - How an Optimized LinkedIn Profile Can Boost Business

This Thursday come explore the essential insurance considerations every startup owner should understand. Steven Zylstra and Carsyn Schuch will cover topics such as liability insurance, health insurance, and employee benefits, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of protecting their business and team from potential risks. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIO8Jcrpcr6

This Thursday come explore the essential insurance considerations every startup owner should understand. Steven Zylstra and Carsyn Schuch will cover topics such as liability insurance, health insurance, and employee benefits, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of protecting their business and team from potential risks. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIO7Z3fJAVg