Here's a quick question for you. If your software can make decisions for your customers, should it, or should it simply make them smarter?

In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, you will get a front-row seat at the Pittsburgh Technology Council's 2026 Think!AI Summit. You're going to hear why some of the most advanced AI leaders in healthcare believe technology should recommend not rule. And by getting this wrong, can cost you trust adoption, possibly even the entire market.

The Tech Council's CEO, Audrey Russo interviewed Jonathan Jungk of Palantir and Chris Johnson of TeleTracking to get their insights.

 They reveal that the goal isn't to replace human judgment. It is to elevate it. If your product makes users feel smarter, safer, and more confident, you win. If it makes them feel replaced. You lose.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

What does it really take to scale a startup when early traction turns into real momentum?

In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council and TechVibe Radio breaks down a powerful segment from his TechVibe interview with Wendy McSparren and John Mihalik, co-founders of Admirra, a fast-growing mental health technology startup.

You'll learn how they:

• Scaled from early customers to national growth

• Built a strong startup team without losing focus

• Kept their SaaS product simple and competitive

• Used customer feedback to guide development

• Prepared their company and infrastructure for long-term success

This episode is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business leaders who want to grow smarter, not just faster.

After listening, check out the full TechVibe interview to hear Wendy and John's complete story, including their origin, partnership, and mission to expand access to mental health care through technology.

If you're building, scaling, or planning your next move, this episode is for you.

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Building a startup is hard.

Building a startup with your spouse? That's a whole different level of difficulty.

Today on 10 Minute Tech Talks, we're exploring how Wendy McSparren and John Mihalik built Admirra together, not just as co-founders, but as partners in life. Admirra provides software and service solutions for private mental health practices to help them onboard new clients and efficiently manage business workflows.

This is a story about trust, boundaries, leadership, and learning how to win together.

Wendy and John remind us that startups aren't just built on code and capital. They're built on trust, patience, and the willingness to grow together. Admirra works because its founders work, first as partners, then as entrepreneurs.

Listen to their entire TechVibe interview here.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.