Interview by Jonathan Kersting
What if the next great tech boom in Pittsburgh isn’t being coded in a startup… but powered by electrons, infrastructure, and the invisible backbone of data?
In this episode of TechVibe Radio, Audrey Russo, CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, pulls back the curtain on her latest TEQ Magazine President’s Note—where energy, data centers, and innovation collide to shape the region’s next economic chapter. Drawing on Pittsburgh’s unique mix of legacy energy assets and emerging tech strength, Russo explores how the region is positioning itself as a serious contender in the rapidly expanding data center economy.
Why hit play?
A new lens on Pittsburgh’s future: Discover why energy isn’t just a utility—it’s becoming a strategic advantage for attracting data centers and powering AI-driven growth.
Inside the opportunity (and tension): From massive investments to community concerns and grid capacity, Russo breaks down the real stakes behind the headlines.
A preview of what’s next: Get a front-row seat to the upcoming PA Data Center and Energy Innovation Summit—and why it could be a defining moment for business, policy, and innovation in the region.
Big picture thinking: Learn how Pittsburgh’s blend of industry, infrastructure, and embedded tech talent is creating a different kind of innovation ecosystem—one rooted in real-world impact.
If you want to understand where Pittsburgh’s tech economy is headed next—and how energy and data are becoming its new steel—this conversation is your roadmap.