Episode Details

What if your next career move, business connection, or breakthrough skill came from a gaming competition?

In this episode of TechVibe, the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Jonathan Kersting sits down with Jacob Shodiya, the force behind EXP Pittsburgh, to explore how this one-of-a-kind event blends esports, cybersecurity, career development, and community into a single high-energy weekend. Jacob explains how EXP and the Cyber Combine are designed to let participants "be their own resume" by showcasing real-world tech skills in front of employers.

Here are three great reasons to listen:

First, you'll discover how the Cyber Combine works, from invitationals to live competitions, and how it's helping talented participants land six-figure jobs simply by demonstrating what they can do, not just what's on paper.

Second, Jacob shares why Pittsburgh was chosen as the flagship city, highlighting its 25,000+ tech jobs, university research strength, and growing innovation ecosystem, and why EXP sees the region as a launchpad for national growth.

Third, you'll get an inside look at the massive opportunity network surrounding the event, including a career fair with more than 50 companies, scholarships for students, networking mixers, and even a Valentine's weekend couples tournament with travel prizes.

Whether you're a student, job seeker, gamer, entrepreneur, or simply curious about where tech and talent are headed in Pittsburgh, this episode reveals how EXP is turning competition into opportunity and redefining what a career event can be.

Get more details on EXP-Pittsburgh here.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.