SOUTHFIELD - Lori Koza, the new executive director of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, is interviewed by long-time MCWT volunteer Kathleen Norton-Schock. Koza said 2026 will be a pivotal year. Her focus will be on what she described as ISC. That stands for Impact, Sustainability, and Community. Watch this video to learn how
DETROIT - At Channel Sales.PRO, CEO Rick Beckers helps technology companies grow using a powerful mix of industry expertise, experienced consultants, and modern sales strategies. In this video, Beckers shows how Channel Sales.PRO helps tech sales and service organizations generate more leads, land new customers, and expand inside their ideal customer profiles—without adding headcount. During
LANSING - Some Michigan legislators are critical of the way the Michigan Economic Development Corp. uses business funding and tax credits to woo businesses to Michigan. MEDC CEO Quentin Messer Jr. addresses those concerns and said both programs are just a small percentage of what MEDC does to help create jobs. MEDC CEO Quinten
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women Offering STEM Programs for Young Women highlights how Michigan STEM programs are opening new pathways for girls and young women interested in technology. Currently, several hands-on initiatives are helping students build real-world skills. At the same time, mentorship and community support play a key role. As a result, participants
The December 2025 edition of MITechTV explored AI Conversion Intelligence as digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, joined host Mike Brennan. In an earlier segment, Oztalay explained how AI is reshaping visibility and why ranking is being replaced by being referenced. In this follow-up conversation, the focus shifts to what happens after a
The December 3, 2025, edition of MITechTV featured Michigan business leader and digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, in conversation with longtime host Mike Brennan. The segment, now posted at MITechTV YouTube Channel and as an individual episode at AI Marketing in 2026: Why Ranking Is Being Replaced by Being Referenced, explored one
Artificial intelligence is not just changing business workflows or creative tools - it is reinventing cybersecurity itself. In the latest MITechTV segment, cybersecurity analyst and author Richard Stiennon joined Mike Brennan to unveil his newest project: a book that tackles one of the most pressing questions in the industry today - how AI security is
DETROIT - Former Benzinga Founders Launch IgniteIT Platform as a new, independent initiative serving the IgniteIT cannabis industry community. Previously operating under Benzinga Cannabis, the platform is now entering a new chapter. As a result, IgniteIT can focus more clearly on connection, growth, and opportunity. Moreover, the platform aims to support cannabis and other emerging
SOUTHFIELD —As technology reshapes every industry, Lawrence Technological University and MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company and national provider of online healthcare and IT career training, are joining forces to close the skills gap in two of the fastest-growing fields, said Mary Schutten, Dean of LTU’s College of Health Sciences. She joins MITechTV to provide details.
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project, ChannelSales.Pro, a marketplace used by the various stakeholders in the technology industry. These stakeholders are technology vendors, distributors, technology advisors, and the B2B consumers of technology solutions. He’s created a technology marketplace that offers tech product and services from the
