The Tech Connect Podcast is the official podcast presented to you by SoCal Tech Forum. In each episode, we have a discussion with that month’s guest speaker and we dive into the latest tech trends, news, and updates. Learn more at https://socaltechforum.org.
How Technology Is Shaping Fraud Detection in FinTech
Join our discussion with Francesco Fabbrocino, a fintech technology leader, AI practitioner, and instructor with more than two decades of experience building and scaling large scale systems. In our discussion, we discuss the rapidly evolving world of fintech fraud detection where artificial intelligence is reshaping both how fraud is committed as well as how it’s prevented.
We explore how impersonation sits at the core of most fraud, how traditional trust signals are breaking down, and what technology and business leaders must do to stay ahead in an environment where attackers continuously adapt.
13 Jan 2026
How Technology Is Redefining Modern Manufacturing
In this Tech Connect episode, we explore how emerging technologies are reshaping manufacturing in the United States. Hans, founder of Tentacle and Stuff MFG, shares firsthand insights on using automation, AI, and modern production techniques to reduce risk, improve margins, and bring manufacturing closer to home. The conversation covers scaling physical products, supply chain control, and why technology is making domestic manufacturing viable again for startups and growing brands.
31 Dec 2025
The Future of Work with Andy Oliva: AI, Agents, and Human Creativity
In this episode, we’re joined by Andy Oliva, founder of Lucky Day Labs and an OpenAI Forum leader, for an in-depth conversation on the future of work and what it really takes to build and adopt AI in the real world.
Andy shares his unconventional path from big-box retail and “street-smart” product intuition to building AI solutions for founders and operators who know they need to move fast but don’t want to get trapped by vendor lock-in. We dig into the practical tradeoffs of buy vs. build, why context engineering is becoming more important than prompt engineering, and how multi-agent workflows (and multi-model stacks) are changing how software gets shipped.
We also explore what AI means for the workforce: how leaders can build an AI-first culture without fear-driven adoption, why redeploying talent beats replacing it, and how creativity may become more accessible than ever. If you’re building AI products, scaling a team, or trying to keep up with the pace of change, this one is for you.
17 Nov 2025
Riches in Niches: How Community Banks Will Shape the Future of Fintech with Carey Ransom
Carey shares what he’s learned from working with hundreds of founders and banks, and why adaptability, speed, and clarity remain the core traits of successful entrepreneurs. He also highlights how AI and DeFi will redefine what customers expect from fintech in the decade ahead.
17 Oct 2025
Tech Forum Turns Two and The Evolution of AI and MCP
The SoCal Tech Forum turns two! Chris, Jason, and Jordan reflect on how far the community has come — and how AI has evolved since the forum’s first session. Then, they dive into Modern AI Architecture and MCP — the next wave of intelligent systems shaping our future.
22 Sept 2025
Disruptive Technology in the Digital Marketing Landscape with Drew Mabry
This episode is hosted by Jason Martin with featured guest Drew Mabry of Fast + Light. Today's episode dives into the disruptive technology in the digital marketing landscape.
Learn more at https://www.socaltechforum.org.
11 Aug 2025
The Fast Changing World of Cybersecurity with Dave, Victor & Tiernan
Today's episode dives into the fast changing world of cybersecurity. We talk about what's shifting, what's breaking, and what's next. We talk about ransomware and supply chain attacks to AI driven threats and zero trust strategies. We're unpacking how the threat landscape has evolved and how defenders are adapting.
In this episode, we're joined by Chris Daden, Dave Alton, Dr. Victor Monga, and Tiernan O'Malley to help us make sense of it all. Whether you're technical or just curious, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
24 Jul 2025
Vibe Coding as a New Approach That Uses AI to Transform Ideas Into Prototypes with Marcelo Lewin
In this episode, Marcella Lewin, Chris Daden, and Jason Martin dive into vibe coding, a new approach that uses AI to transform ideas into prototypes at speed. We'll explore how vibe coding is reshaping developers, product teams and marketing and what it means for the future of building and launching products.
18 Jun 2025
The Current State of Game Development with Alexander Silkin
Alexander Silkin, CTO of Survios, examines the present landscape of game development, focusing on how trends and technology influence the creation process in this interview.
19 May 2025
Vibe Coding & How AI is Revolutionizing the Developer Experience with Chris White
In this conversation, we dive into the transformative world of AI assisted development with our special guest, Chris White. Together, we explore the concept of vibe coding, how AI is revolutionizing the developer experience, the challenges and opportunities it brings, and how to navigate this paradigm shift effectively.
Join us as we unpack the emotional and technical nuances of integrating AI tools into development and how the future of coding is evolving right before our eyes. All right, good morning.
17 Apr 2025
The World of Technology and Electric Utilities with Jai Jayaraman
In this episode, Chris Daden sits down with Jai Jayaraman to dive into the world of technology and electric utilities. Jai is a solutions delivery manager at a mid-sized engineering firm, with more than 20 years leading the charge in technologies and utilities.
We'll explore the entire utility value chain from generation to distribution and unpack the challenges and innovations that are shaping the future of this critical industry. We also discuss how emerging technologies like digital twins and AI are being used to improve grid resilience, customer experience and overall efficiency.
5 Apr 2025
The Evolving Role of AI Across Design, Data Science, & Business Operations
In this episode, Chris Daden sits down with Dan, Walt, and Laura to discuss the evolving role of AI across design, data science, and business operations. We look at how AI is changing the way teams collaborate, what the biggest misconceptions are in the business world, and how we balance AI efficiency with human creativity.
26 Feb 2025
Shawn Hsu - A Developer's Guide to Neurotechnology & Brain-Computer Interfaces
In this episode, Jason Martin sits down with Shawn Hsu to discuss topics relating to neurotechnology, brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and how it ties into software and development.
24 Jan 2025
Hannah Dose: The Power of Genomics, Current Applications, and the Road Ahead
In this episode, Chris Daden sits down with Hannah Dose, co-founder and CEO of AUGenomics, to discuss the power of genomics, current applications, and the road ahead for AUGenomics and the technology that powers the genomics industry.
31 Dec 2024
Brian Stein: Interviewing Advice for Software Developers
Chris Daden sits down with Brian Stein, this month's guest speaker at Rancho Cucamonga Tech Forum, to discuss his experiences and observations when it comes to the interview process within the world of tech.
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