{"podcast":{"title":"TechVibe Pittsburgh","slug":"techvibe-pittsburgh-7066476","podcast_index_feed_id":7066476,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/543637/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/543637","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/b/b/f/0bbfbb48a5c5597427a2322813b393ee/TechVibe_Pittsburgh-20240918-axy49m78a6.png","author":"Jonathan Kersting","episode_count":208,"summary":"Curious about Pittsburgh's growing technology and innovation industry and the opportunities it has for you? This podcast gives you a front-row seat to the companies, people, and institutions that are making Pittsburgh's tech industry thrive. Discover the newest tech startups emerging from Pittsburgh; Meet dynamic entrepreneurs driving innovation and creating a rich landscape for tech company growth; and Stay on top of the latest trends from recognized industry experts and thought leaders. Audrey Russo and Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council have interviewed thousands of tech entrepreneurs and business experts across the tPittsburgh region's tech and innovation ecosystem. Get an inside look at the companies, people, and trends that are making Pittsburgh a worldwide center of technology innovation. Start by diving into Pittsburgh's tech ecosystem with a fan-favorite episode: \"Meet the New Head of CMU's Machine Learning Department.\" Don't miss out—click to listen now! TechVibe Pittsburgh is produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council to explore the Pittsburgh region's technology, entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. 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Marinus Analytics saves lives. Spun out of Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, this Pittsburgh company operates at the intersection of data science and public safety, using open-source intelligence to combat human trafficking and online exploitation. Its platform helps law enforcement agencies identify victims who might otherwise remain invisible — individuals often unable or unwilling to seek help due to trauma, coercion, or fear. By analyzing patterns across online data, Marinus enables proactive, victim-centered policing that shifts the focus from reaction to prevention. And the impact is global. What began as an undergraduate research project has grown into a platform used by more than 250 public safety agencies across three continents. From local police departments to international partners, Marinus is helping investigators uncover critical leads, share best practices, and accelerate justice. One powerful example: over a two-year period, the company's technology helped generate online sightings for more than 700 missing individuals, many of whom were at risk of exploitation. In cases where victims might once have been labeled as runaways, the data now tells a different story — one that triggers urgent intervention and support. CEO Cara Jones emphasizes that the company's mission goes beyond software. It's about equipping frontline professionals with the tools, insights, and context they need to act effectively and compassionately. Operating quietly behind the scenes, Marinus Analytics represents a different kind of innovation — one measured not in revenue alone, but in lives changed, victims protected, and crimes prevented. In Pittsburgh's tech ecosystem, it stands as a reminder that the most powerful applications…","meta_description":"Some technology optimizes efficiency. Marinus Analytics saves lives. 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