TechLife Columbus

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Episode 23 of Silicon Heartland Sessions drops today - and it’s packed with heart, leadership, and real-world wisdom. This week, we sit down with Michael Farrar, MBA, CIO of the City of Westerville, to explore what it means to lead with purpose in the public sector. From smart city strategy and tech ethics to fatherhood and burnout, Michael brings a level of honesty and intentionality that’s rare - and refreshing. 💡 Key insights you don’t want to miss: ✅ The leadership playbook that shaped Michael’s career - from The Phoenix Project to Good to Great. ✅ How Westerville is navigating smart infrastructure, AI risk, and cybersecurity in a high-stakes environment. ✅ Why vulnerability, trust, and mentorship are the foundations of great teams. ✅ The surprising role of presence in preventing burnout and sustaining high performance. 💬 “Put yourself in an uncomfortable situation. You never know what defining moment could shape your life moving forward.” 🎧 Listen now and discover how Michael is helping shape the future of the Silicon Heartland—one people-first decision at a time. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSKEt2Cf 🎙️ Huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for making this episode possible! 🙌 Rackspace Technology – We advise, design, build, and manage multicloud, applications, data, and security solutions. 🙌 Varonis – Data security and insider threat detection, built for today’s enterprise. 🙌 Trace3 – AI to help your business run, grow, and transform. 🙌 Sigma Computing – The cloud-native analytics platform delivering real-time data insights to your business teams. #SiliconHeartlandSessions #SiliconHeartland #Podcast #CloudNirvana #TechLeadership #Innovation #IdeaToAction #Inspiration #ProfessionalDevelopment #AI #CloudComputing #TechCommunity Ben Blanquera Steve Gruetter Aaron Littlejohn Trent Taylor Nathan Case Jonathan Erikson James Gehring 🌥 Joseph Emison Matthew Randle Barton Murphy Robert Zwink Cindy Leavitt Bryan Mundy John Bishop Murali Sundararajan Warner Moore Srini K. Rehgan Bleile (Avon) Dan Manges 🗝Connie Matthews Reynolds 🗝 Chris Berry Todd Kaufman Angelo Mazzocco Doug McCollough Tonjia Coverdale, PhD Michael Farrar, MBA Disha Patel Swathi Jillella Cam Avent Michael Chorey Cloud Nirvana

🚀 Join us at The Ohio Statehouse on May 12, 2025 for The Ohio Venture Pipeline, a special evening honoring the 270+ Ohio-based startups that collectively raised $1.4 Billion in venture-style investment during 2024. 🌟 🎯 This year’s theme, “Elevate and Celebrate,” honors the bold founders & teams building high-growth, innovative companies in Ohio, leading the charge to make this region a source of high-quality venture-backable dealflow and high paying jobs. 🌟 Event Highlights: • Recognition of 21 new Ohio Venture Pipeline All-Stars • Insights from our proprietary Data Lake (tracking 778+ deals worth $5.2B since 2022) • Engaging panel discussions on venture trends and success stories • Networking with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem builders • Happy Hour in the Statehouse Rotunda! 🗓️ Schedule: • 5:00 PM – Year in Review Presentation • 5:30 PM – Panel Discussion • 6:00 PM – OVP All-Star Awards Presentation • 6:30 PM – Happy Hour & Networking 📍Location: The Ohio Statehouse, Columbus 🎟️ Early Bird Registration is now open!  Discounted tickets are on sale until 5pm tomorrow – register today and save! https://lnkd.in/gDJdb72g 🙌 Thanks to our sponsors: SmartMoney Ventures, Ice Miller LLP Miller, Ohio State Research, Innovation and Knowledge, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Spoke Design LLC, Book+Street, IYKYK 🤝 With support from our Community Partners: OhioX, Ohio Life Sciences, TechLife Columbus, Ohio Deal Portal, Innovate New Albany, Women in Analytics (WIA) Let’s celebrate Ohio’s founders, investors, and the future we’re building together. See you at The Ohio Statehouse on May 12! #OhioVenturePipeline #startups #venturecapital

Big thanks to OhioX for putting together an amazing GovTech Summit at the Ohio Statehouse! TechLife Columbus is proud to support this incredible event bringing together innovators and public sector leaders to shape the future of government technology in Ohio. #GovTech #OhioX #TechLifeColumbus #Innovation #SmartGovernment Chris Berry Michael Farrar, MBA Robyne Vasselo Courtney Lintner Kari Chadd Kdusan Araya Bethany Badhran Suman G. Liz Crowe, Ph.D. Kirk Herath Duane Powell OhioX Katrina Flory Doug McCollough Anthony Joy Miro Humer Keith Instone

Mark your Calendars & Kick Off the season's big tech events at TechLife’s Spring Fling on May 1st from 4-6 PM! 🌸 Join the Columbus tech community for a laid-back evening of networking, drinks, and great conversations. Whether you’re a student, founder, developer, or enthusiast, this is a great chance to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces. Stop by, say hi, and connect before a busy season of tech conferences! 🚀 What to Expect: ✅ A welcoming space for the entire tech community ✅ Great drinks at Land Grant - 424 West Town Street, Columbus, OH ✅ No agenda, just good company and great conversations 📅 May 1, 4-6 PM at Land-Grant Brewing Company 🔗 Explore more tech events: https://lnkd.in/e4vWqsGj Courtney Lintner Vinny Sanfillipo Michael Farrar, MBA Robyne Vasselo Suman G. Samuel Gomez Stir Trek Conference, Inc. Dave Cherry Angelo Mazzocco Ben Blanquera Steve Gruetter Chris Berry John Fulton Jeff Muter Noel Castillon Amanda R. Ramirez Laura Coffee, PSM Doug McCollough Color Coded Labs Kdusan Araya Tech Community Coalition Warner Moore Columbus Code & Coffee Tim Grace Richard Hunter Meri Kullberg Scott Huston, MHRM Kimberly Clavin getWITit Columbus

Love hockey? Love analytics? If you answer yes to either, please consider attending the 2nd Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Analytics Conference at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, April 10. CBJ's leadership has developed an agenda that includes the following: 1. Hockey Ops Analytics Panel with leaders from CBJ, Colorado, New Jersey, and Buffalo 2. Business Panel #1 - How does technology enhance how teams communicate and strategically message fans? 3. Business Panel #2 - Creatively Structuring Data Sets to Produce Meaningful Reports 4. Business Panel #3 - Necessary Skills needed for analyzing sports in the Columbus market In addition, you'll hear a series of expert lightning talks, including mine, "The Secret to Guaranteed Analytics ROI". So whether you are just beginning to learn about analytics, are a seasoned expert, or fall anywhere in between, join for an event full of learning, networking, and hockey. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gW2NGC6i Your conference ticket admission also comes with a game ticket vs the Buffalo Sabres later that night. Hope to see you there! #hockeyanalytics #cbj #columbustechcommunity Jeff Eldersveld Tyler Lindberg Josh Flynn

Join Cloud Nirvana Columbus: Transformation Unplugged – Hard Truths and Big Wins as Cloud Nirvana welcome Matthew and our vibrant cloud community for an afternoon of insightful discussions and real-world success stories. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the future of cloud transformation! TechLife Columbus proudly supports Cloud Nirvana Columbus! Sean E. Matthew Randle Heather McElroy Pinal Patel

Please join Columbus CXO Panel & Executive Breakfast on March 5, 2025, where top industry leaders will share insights on innovation, leadership, and the future of business. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to network with executives and gain strategic perspectives to drive success! Ravi Tenneti Keith Miner Sean McKibben Brian Shea Derek Edwards Carlos J. Arboleda

Checkout great event for those interested in manufacturing!!! Nima Gard Andrew Lonsberry Nils ∙ Root

🎟️ 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪! 🎟️ 🔥 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 $𝟭𝟰𝟵 – 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟱𝟬 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🔥 Once they’re gone, prices go up, so don’t wait! 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is happening 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗠𝗖 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻! Join us for a full day of expert-led tech talks, networking, and an exclusive screening of 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘭’𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘭𝘵𝘴 to close out the event. 💰 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 📅 𝟮/𝟮𝟱 – $149 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 (𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟱𝟬) 📅 𝟮/𝟮𝟱 – $175 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 📅 𝟯/𝟭 – $200 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 📅 𝟯/𝟮𝟮 – $250 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲... 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲! 📅 𝟰/𝟲 – 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠 👩💻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 🎙️ 𝟲𝟰 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gmb9wxE4 😎 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗴 + 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 & 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 ⚡️ 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗹’𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗹𝘁𝘀 📲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝘂𝗽! → https://lnkd.in/gEE5s3Fg #StirTrek #TechConference #ColumbusTech #StirTrek2025 #OhioTech #TicketsOnSale

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