{"podcast":{"title":"Austin Tech Connect: The Podcast For The Austin Technology Ecosystem, Business Leaders, and Tech Entrepreneurs!","slug":"austin-tech-connect","podcast_index_feed_id":5893386,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/445386/rss","website_url":"https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/7/1/3/571305043495b7a2a04421dee9605cbd/Austin_Tech_Cover.png","author":"Austin Technology Council","episode_count":146,"summary":"Austin Tech Connect is the go to podcast for all things Technology in the Austin, Texas region. The show is hosted by the CEO of Austin Technology Council, Thom Singer. For over two years this show has highlighted local tech leaders who make a difference in the Austin tech ecosystem. Each week Thom sits down with leaders in technology & business from the greater Austin area to explore success stories, business advice, and visions for the future of Austin Tech. The Austin Technology Council has been bringing people together and serving the local tech ecosystem for over 32 years. If you are looking for the \"Whose Who\" of the Austin Technology Community, you need to be listening to the Austin Tech Connect Podcast. The Austin Tech Community is vibrant ecosystem of companies, non-profits, universities, and government agencies that are committed to keeping Austin as a leading technology center. Over the past three decades the city of Austin, Texas has transformed from a college town that is the State Capital, into a fast growing tech center. Homegrown startups grow into international leaders, and many other companies have opened offices in Austin or moved their headquarters. The future…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect"},"episode":{"title":"The Power of the Pivot: Product Management Across Industries with Carlisha Robinson","slug":"the-power-of-the-pivot-product-management-across-industries-with-carlisha-robinson","published_at":"2025-08-19T19:50:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect/the-power-of-the-pivot-product-management-across-industries-with-carlisha-robinson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect","url":"https://a7b1cb29-8eb2-4801-9ccb-e0eb899497ab.libsyn.com/the-power-of-the-pivot-product-management-across-industries-with-carlisha-robinson","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a7b1cb29-8eb2-4801-9ccb-e0eb899497ab/ATC_Carlisha_-_Stereo_Mix.mp3?dest-id=3729132","summary":"In this episode of Austin Tech Connect , Thom Singer sits down with Carlisha Robinson, a seasoned product leader, consultant, and longtime Austinite whose career journey mirrors the rise of Austin's technology ecosystem. Carlisha describes herself as a \"serial product manager,\" but her story reveals so much more... she is a connector, a problem solver, and a mentor who has played a pivotal role in shaping companies through decades of change. Carlisha's path began at Grambling State University in Louisiana, where she earned her degree in computer science before joining IBM in the early 1990s. Like Thom, she made the move to Austin in 1991, a decision that proved to be both personally and professionally transformative. Back then, IBM was one of the few major players in town, and her internship turned full-time role placed her squarely inside the heart of Austin's emerging tech industry. From there, Carlisha spent nearly 20 years at BMC Software, during what she calls the \"boom-boom days\" of Austin tech. At BMC, she thrived in an environment that valued growth, mentorship, and opportunity. She moved through roles in engineering, QA, consulting, and professional services before finding her true passion in product management. Guided by mentors like Joyce Durst, she learned how to apply her skills across disciplines and build solutions that mattered. BMC became more than a job... it was a family and a launchpad for her career. But Carlisha wasn't content to stay comfortable. She embraced pivots, shifting industries while carrying her expertise with her. After BMC, she moved into intellectual property management at Inography, e-commerce platforms, and even retail giants like Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock. Each role stretched her perspective and reinforced her belief that co…","meta_description":"In this episode of Austin Tech Connect , Thom Singer sits down with Carlisha Robinson, a seasoned product leader, consultant, and longtime Austinite whose…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2198,"processing_state":"failed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/austin-tech-connect/episodes/the-power-of-the-pivot-product-management-across-industries-with-carlisha-robinson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-tech-connect/the-power-of-the-pivot-product-management-across-industries-with-carlisha-robinson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}