This opening episode of the TechRochester Podcast features Christina Halladay, Director of the TechRiseROC Program, in a conversation focused on leadership, mentorship, and community development. Christina discusses what led her to engage with TechRochester and the ecosystem needs that informed the creation of TechRiseROC. The episode explores how structured mentorship supports founders in navigating early and growth stage challenges while strengthening connections across the region. Listeners gain insight into how mentors and entrepreneurs are thoughtfully matched to create meaningful progress. The conversation establishes the foundation for a season centered on development, mentorship, sponsorship, and shared accountability within Rochester’s technology community.

Recorded at ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios, Rochester,  NY  www.rocvox.com