Episode 38: Building Oregon’s Tech Future: A Conversation with Skip Newberry of TAO
In this episode of The Bytagig Podcast, host John Jackson sits down with Skip Newberry, President and CEO of the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO), to unpack how open source, artificial intelligence, and civic innovation are transforming Oregon’s tech ecosystem.
Skip shares his journey from serving as economic policy advisor to Portland Mayor Sam Adams—where he helped develop the city’s first comprehensive economic development strategy in 16 years to launching groundbreaking initiatives like the nation’s first open source software procurement policy and the Civic Apps open data platform.
They dive deep into:
- How open source collaboration is driving the next wave of AI development
- Why 95% of enterprise AI projects failed last year—and what lessons can be learned
- Highlights from TAO’s AI Innovation Summit, which drew nearly 400 applicants for 140 seats
- Oregon’s surprising strength in the semiconductor industry, employing 15% of the US workforce in that sector
- The growing energy demands of AI and bold innovations like wave-powered floating data centers
- Insights on U.S. vs. China AI strategies and TAO’s upcoming AI events with Seattle in 2026
Whether you’re a tech leader, innovator, or policy enthusiast, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how collaboration, open source, and regional innovation are shaping the future of AI and technology in Oregon and beyond.
26 Aug 2025
Episode 37: From Professor to Futurist: Marketing, AI, and the New Rules of Growth
In this episode of The Bytagig Podcast, host John Jackson sits down with Shawn Busse, founder of Kinesis, author of Marketing from the Inside Out, and long-time advocate for owner-operated businesses. Shawn shares his journey from college professor to growth studio leader, and unpacks how marketing has radically shifted in the past two decades—from the SEO gold rush to the AI-driven “zero-click” world we’re in today.
They dive deep into:
- Why traditional digital marketing playbooks no longer work
- The rise of AI and how it’s reshaping content, SEO, and trust
- Why in-person events and authentic storytelling are more powerful than ever
- Lessons from the Catalyst Summit and building communities of business owners
- The “algorithm of enragement” and what it means for entrepreneurs trying to reach real audiences
Whether you’re an owner-operator, marketer, or simply navigating the evolving digital landscape, this conversation offers practical insights, cautionary tales, and a glimpse into the future of growth.
24 Jun 2025
Episode 36: Building the Right Cyber Policy for Manufacturing Risks
Andy Runyan, Partner Risk Advisor at Ukon, examines how manufacturing companies are building cyber insurance policies that cover the specific risks they face in an interview, enabling leaders to understand their exposure.
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