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Keeping The Dream Alive

Keeping The Dream Alive

By: Torch Technologies
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Welcome to The Keeping the Dream Alive Podcast brought to you by Torch Technologies. In this podcast, you will learn all about all things Torch from its history to its culture, employee ownership, commitment to the warfighter, our community involvement, and so much more.

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Episodes
  • Episode 53: Enterprise Program Management with Amanda Clark
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode of Keeping the Dream Alive, we sit down with Amanda Clark of Torch Technologies to break down what Enterprise Program Management (EPM) is and why it plays such a crucial role within the company. Amanda explains how EPM oversees major umbrella contract vehicles, supports proposal efforts, and works across business units to align the right teams for each opportunity. She also shares how the group collaborates with leadership, business development, and technical teams to manage programs from pursuit through closeout. It’s a clear look at how EPM keeps Torch integrated, competitive, and focused on supporting both customers and employee owners.

    Torch Technologies
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    https://www.instagram.com/torchtechnologiesinc/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/torch-technologies-inc./posts/?feedView=all

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    12 mins
  • Episode 52: Artificial Intelligence with Joe Pierce
    Dec 3 2025

    In this episode of Keeping the Dream Alive, we sit down with Joe Pierce of Starfish Holdings to break down what artificial intelligence really is and why it has become such a major part of everyday life. Joe explains the differences between AI, machine learning, and deep learning, along with common ways we all use AI without even realizing it. We also dig into the biggest concerns companies face today—from privacy and data protection to the rising sophistication of AI-driven cyber threats. Joe shares how Starfish and the Torch family of companies are approaching AI responsibly while empowering their people and improving productivity. It’s a clear, grounded conversation about the opportunities and challenges ahead as AI continues to evolve.

    Torch Technologies
    https://torchtechnologies.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/torchtechnologiesinc/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/torch-technologies-inc./posts/?feedView=all

    https://www.facebook.com/TorchTechnologiesInc/

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    10 mins
  • Episode 51: Air Force Weapons Group with Sam Burkett
    Oct 22 2025

    In this episode, Sam shares his journey from starting his career at Eglin Air Force Base to joining Torch in 2016, where he helped launch and grow Torch’s first Armament contract. We also dive into the future of the Air Force Weapons Group and the talented leadership team Sam has built to continue Torch’s mission of serving the warfighter.

    Torch Technologies
    https://torchtechnologies.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/torchtechnologiesinc/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/torch-technologies-inc./posts/?feedView=all

    https://www.facebook.com/TorchTechnologiesInc/

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    16 mins
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