Founder's Focus

By: Gary Beach
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  • Welcome to Founder’s Focus, an open conversation with TECH CORPS founder, Gary Beach, and those who care about the future of technology. For more than 25 years, TECH CORPS has worked to ensure K through 12th grade students in the United States have equal access to technology programs, skills and resources that enhance early learning and prepare them for college or career. Founder’s Focus invites you along for the journey as we examine technology and how it impacts the way we work and live.
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Episodes
  • S4, E1: Inspired to Innovate: The TECH CORPS Origin Story

    S4, E1: Inspired to Innovate: The TECH CORPS Origin Story
    Jan 25 2025

    This year marks the 30th anniversary of TECH CORPS, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone by kicking off Season 4 of the Founder’s Focus Podcast with Episode 1: Inspired to Innovate: The TECH CORPS Origin Story.

    In this episode, you’ll hear directly from TECH CORPS founder Gary Beach as he shares details about how the nonprofit began. Join us as TECH CORPS alumna Marjorie Mendez interviews Gary, uncovering the inspiring journey that led to the organization’s creation.

    So sit back, relax, and enjoy this trip down memory lane!
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    9 mins
  • S3, E2: Alternative Pathways to Tech Careers with Jama Cobb

    S3, E2: Alternative Pathways to Tech Careers with Jama Cobb
    Sep 9 2024

    Welcome to Founder's Focus! Host Gary Beach and Jama Cobb, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, discuss alternative pathways to tech careers. They explore career-connected programs, student interest, employer biases, and the growing role of career technical education in Ohio. Plus, hear about a workforce boot camp designed to equip educators with insights on career-connected learning.
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    40 mins
  • Season 3, Episode 1: Tech Trailblazers with Marjorie Mendez

    Season 3, Episode 1: Tech Trailblazers with Marjorie Mendez
    Mar 28 2024

    Welcome to an electrifying new season of the Founder's Focus podcast! Join our host, Gary Beach, the founder of TECH CORPS, to bring you another insightful conversation.

    Gary dives deep into the tech world with Marjorie Mendez, a distinguished TECH CORPS alum and Nationwide Senior Technology Analyst. Together, they explore Marjorie's fascinating journey into the realm of technology.

    Listen in as Marjorie shares her experiences, shedding light on the challenges she encountered and triumphed over in a predominantly male-driven industry. Discover how she defied the odds and proudly stands among the 8% of Hispanics shaping the landscape of technology careers today.

    So, whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or simply curious about the journey of underrepresented voices in the industry, this episode promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.

    Tune in, engage, and let's embark on this enlightening journey together. Welcome to the Founder's Focus podcast.
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    33 mins

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