In this inspiring episode, Nick and Christine sit down with Susan Kavanagh, president of Tech Rochester, to explore the powerful intersection of technology, community, and personal growth. Susan shares her unique journey from the legal field to becoming a tech leader and how she helped shape Tech Rochester into a driving force for workforce development and innovation. The conversation covers everything from the future of AI to the launch of the exciting new “Made in Rock” event series, as well as the ongoing mission to support underserved communities and foster cross-industry collaboration, including Rochester’s vibrant arts scene. If you’re curious about how tech is transforming the 585 and what’s coming next, this episode is a must-listen!

About Susan Kavanagh, Sr. Director, Client Experience at KLDiscovery and President, TechRochester

Email: skavanagh75@hotmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susanippolitikavanagh/

Connect and Follow TechRochester:

Website: https://www.techrochester.org/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/techrochester

Instagram: www.instagram.com/techrochester

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TechRochester

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dRmg51iHYQ8moj2_al3fw/videos

TechRochester is a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing technology professionals together within the community. We support professional growth on an individual level, in the hopes that together we can encourage the growth of technology within the Rochester region.

More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine Green

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Thank you to Morgan Brown and Meadow Viscuso, our terrific intern duo from SUNY Fredonia for all their hard work and for lending their voices and music to the Intro and Outro of the That Sounds Terrific in the 585!