Welcome to AZ TechCast, brought to you by the Arizona Technology Council and sponsored by PADT. With your Hosts, Steve Zylstra and Eric Miller. AZ TechCast is dedicated to covering innovation and technology in Arizona and Beyond. We invite leading experts to have real conversations about what is happening in the tech sector across Arizona. From innovative startups to regional news, companies, and emerging technologies, AZ TechCast covers the critical issues and economic trends propelling the state’s growing tech ecosystem.
AZ TechCast
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Welcome to AZ TechCast, brought to you by the Arizona Technology Council and sponsored by PADT. With your Hosts, Steve Zylstra and Eric Miller. AZ TechCast is dedicated to covering innovation and technology in Arizona and Beyond. We invite leading experts to have real conversations about what is happening in the tech sector across Arizona. From innovative startups to regional news, companies, and emerging technologies, AZ TechCast covers the critical issues and economic trends propelling the state’s growing tech ecosystem.
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Recent Episodes
May 4, 2026
Bending Light, Shaping the Future: Inside Arizona's Optics Ecosystem - EP65
Optics and photonics may not always be visible, but they are foundational to the technologies shaping our daily lives, from high-speed data centers and AI to healthcare breakthroughs, space exploration and national defense. In this episode of AZ TechCast, host Eric Miller is joined by three leading voices in Arizona’s optics ecosystem to explore how light-based technologies are quietly powering innovation across industries. Katie Schwertz (Edmund Optics), Dr. Robert Norwood (University of Arizona) and Michael Hart (HartSCI LLC) break down the basics of optics and photonics in a way anyone can understand, while also diving into cutting-edge advancements like free-space laser communications, photonic integrated circuits and next-generation infrared materials. The conversation highlights why Arizona has emerged as a global hub for optics innovation, and what’s needed to sustain that leadership amid workforce shortages, supply chain challenges and rapid technological change in the AI era. To listen to this episode, follow AZ TechCast on your favorite podcast platform or check out the Council’s YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you’ll be notified when the episode is posted. Learn more about Optics and Photonics in Arizona through Optics Valley: https://www.aztechcouncil.org/optics-valley-arizona/ You can view a video version of this and all of our episodes on our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@aztechcouncil Learn more about the Arizona Technology Council and our upcoming events at: https://www.aztechcouncil.org Learn more about our sponsors, PADT, at: https://www.padtinc.com
March 30, 2026
Execution Matters: Aligning Teams to Drive Real Growth - EP64
In this episode of AZ TechCast, Arizona-based business leaders and experts come together to explore how organizations across the state can strengthen sales performance, refine marketing strategy and drive growth, even in a challenging economic climate. Featuring insights from Mark Sutter (Founder, Impact Sales Advisors), Jamie Munoz (Visionary, Catalyst Integrators) and Mark Yeager (President, Yeager Marketing), the conversation highlights how Arizona companies, from startups to scaling enterprises, can better align sales, marketing and leadership to stay competitive in an evolving market. With Arizona’s rapid economic growth and increasingly competitive business landscape, the discussion dives into the importance of returning to core fundamentals, redefining market positioning for today’s B2B buyer and leveraging frameworks like EOS and fractional leadership to scale effectively. Listeners will walk away with actionable strategies to build a resilient pipeline, maximize inbound and outbound efforts and drive sustainable success across Arizona’s dynamic business ecosystem. To listen to this episode, follow AZ TechCast on your favorite podcast platform or check out the Council’s YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you’ll be notified when the episode is posted.Mark Sutter, ISA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklsutter/ Jamie Munoz, Catalyst Integrators https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-munoz/ https://www.catalystintegrators.com/ Mark Yeager, Yeager Marketing https://www.linkedin.com/in/markryeager/ https://yeagermarketing.com/ You can view a video version of this and all of our episodes on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aztechcouncil Learn more about the Arizona Technology Council and our upcoming events at: https://www.aztechcouncil.org Learn more about our sponsors, PADT, at: https://www.padtinc.com
January 29, 2026
From Desert to Digital: Arizona’s Data Center Story
Arizona has quickly become one of the nation’s most important hubs for data center development. However, what does that growth really mean for our state, our communities and our future? In this episode of AZ TechCast, hosts Steve Zylstra and Eric Miller dive into the evolving role of data centers in Arizona with insights from Cepand Alizadeh (Arizona Technology Council), Tom Maples (DPR Construction), and Colton Brown (Aligned Data Centers). Together, they’ll explore how data centers intersect with water stewardship, energy use, workforce development and economic growth, while also addressing common misconceptions and community concerns. From rural siting decisions to sustainable cooling technologies, this conversation sheds light on how Arizona is balancing innovation, infrastructure and responsibility as demand for digital services continues to accelerate. To listen to this episode, follow AZ TechCast on your favorite podcast platform or check out the Council’s YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you’ll be notified when the episode is posted.
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