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Arizona Technology Council’s TechFocus Member Spotlight Podcast

Arizona Technology Council’s TechFocus Member Spotlight Podcast

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Welcome to the Arizona Technology Council’s TechFocus Member Spotlight. The TechFocus Member Spotlight Podcast highlights Arizona’s growing prominence as a world-class tech hub. Each podcast episode features innovative entrepreneurs, transformative leaders, tech disrupters, and change agents who are reshaping the state’s evolving tech ecosystem in existing and emerging sectors. Please join your host, Eric Miller, as we get to know another interesting member of your tech community. Interested in spotlighting your company or being a sponsor? Contact info@aztechcouncil.org.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 32: Manny Teran, CEO of IRLabs
    Jul 12 2025

    In this episode, we sat down with Manny Teran, CEO of IRLabs. IRLabs is a U.S.-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of custom cryogenic systems, infrared detectors, and cryostats for use in scientific research, astronomy, and industrial applications. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, IRLabs provides highly specialized solutions such as bolometers, dewars, and turnkey detector instruments. They work closely with researchers and OEMs to deliver high-precision, low-temperature instrumentation that supports advanced imaging and sensing technologies. Manny Teran is an award-winning business leader, engineer, and entrepreneur with deep expertise in innovation, technology commercialization, sales, and marketing. Throughout his career, he has successfully launched hundreds of projects, supported the growth of established companies, and helped startups achieve sustainable revenue — including work with IRLabs. Also, As the founder of Profectory and host of The Profectory Podcast, Manny guides high-potential entrepreneurs and business leaders to master both the market and their mindset.

    Links:

    IRLabs: irlabs.com

    Profectory: profectory.com

    Manny Teran on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/teran

    You can view the video version of this episode and all previous episodes at:

    https://www.youtube.com/@aztechcouncil Learn more about the Arizona Technology Council and our upcoming events at: www.aztechcouncil.org Learn more about our sponsors, PADT, at: www.padtinc.com

    And you can connect with our host, Eric Miller on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/emillerphx

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    26 mins
  • Episode 31: Vernon Bridges, Director of Enterprise, Managed Solutions, Comcast Business
    May 7 2025

    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. In this episode, we sit down with Vernon Bridges, Director of Enterprise - Managed Solutions at Comcast Business. Comcast Business offers leading global businesses the technology solutions and forward-thinking partnership they need with a full suite of solutions, including secure networking solutions, advanced cybersecurity, and a range of managed service options.

    Join us for this insightful conversation to learn more about current trends in enterprise IT while we get to know Vernon a bit more.

    You can view the video version of this episode and all previous episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@aztechcouncil

    Comcast Business: https://business.comcast.com/

    Vernon Bridges on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernonbridges/

    Learn more about the Arizona Technology Council and our upcoming events at: www.aztechcouncil.org

    Learn more about our sponsors, PADT, at: www.padtinc.com

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    33 mins
  • Episode 30: Mary Darling, CEO of Darling Geomatics
    Mar 7 2025

    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 high-tech surveying and geospatial data solutions. From 3D scanning and digital twins to environmental surveys and AI-powered analytics, Mary and her team are revolutionizing how industries collect and utilize engineering-grade data. I’m excited for an insightful conversation about the future of geospatial technology and its impact across multiple sectors while we get to know Mary a bit more.

    Learn more about Darling Geomatics at: www.DarlingLtd.com

    View the video about what Darling Geomatics does at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20VBwnw8mnY

    View the video version of this episode and other AZ Tech Council videos on our YouTube Channel

    Learn more about the Arizona Technology Council and our upcoming events at: www.aztechcouncil.org Learn more about our sponsors, PADT, at: www.padtinc.com

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    28 mins
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