Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRisk, Trust, & the Illusion of a Breakthrough
What does real marketing risk look like in 2026 and why does trust matter more than ever?
In this episode of 87:60, host BJ Kito dives into a wide-ran…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Cyber, AI, & Connecticut’s Defense Edge with Justin Orcutt
Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and fear. It’s about protecting the systems that hold the world together. In this episode, Justin Orcutt, Mi…
7 months, 1 week ago
Inside Connecticut’s Quantum + Life Sciences Boom with Albert Green & Jodie Gillon
Quantum technology and life sciences may seem like two different worlds — but in Connecticut, they’re rapidly converging. In this episode, Albert Gre…
7 months, 1 week ago
Inside The New AI Economy with Edward Zyszkowski
Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to live in the hands of a few. In this episode, Edward Zyszkowski, CEO and Chairman of Personal Digital Spaces, …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Engineering the Next Era of Cyber Defense: Ian Leatherman
From nuclear submarines to cybersecurity strategy, Ian Leatherman’s journey proves that innovation starts with curiosity and the courage to rethink w…
8 months, 1 week ago
Legacy to Innovation: Jill Mayer on Leading a 111-Year Family Business into the Future
111 years in business doesn’t mean playing it safe.
Jill Mayer, CEO of Bead Industries, is proving that legacy and innovation aren’t opposites — they’…
9 months ago
Shaping CT's Future Pitch Competition: Niko Zurita, Co-Founder, Vamos + VP, People & Culture, Inbox Health
Niko Zurita has spent his career scaling startups and building intentional workplace cultures. From early talent roles to leading People & Culture at…
10 months ago
Shaping CT's Future Pitch Competition: Alycia & Jennifer, Executive Director & Assistant Director, UConn CCEI
Behind Shaping CT's Future Pitch Competition is the powerhouse team at UConn’s Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI). Executive…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Shaping CT's Future Pitch Competition: Nathan Catapano, Founder, Restore
Restore is a SaaS platform built for restaurants to track and resolve guest issues in real time, whether it’s handling concerns in person, offering r…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Shaping CT's Future Pitch Competition: Christina Phillips, Founder, Puure
Puure is a mission-driven intimate apparel brand putting women’s health first. Founder Christina Phillips was inspired by her personal health journey…
10 months, 2 weeks ago