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Ramen-Fueled Beginnings to $3M Breakthrough: A Tech Entrepreneur's Journey

Ramen-Fueled Beginnings to $3M Breakthrough: A Tech Entrepreneur's Journey

Update: 2025-11-24
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What does it take for a small, bootstrapped tech company to leap from building dashboards… to designing AI-powered drones for the U.S. Army?

Today on 10 Minute Tech Talks, dive into one of the most unlikely — and inspiring — pivots in tech as we welcome James Julius, founder and CEO of Visimo.

James reveals how his team evolved from early-stage ramen budgets to landing a $3 million defense contract, why staying close to customers drove every major turning point, and how rapid prototyping and AI are transforming what small teams can build.

From bootstrapping to battlefield-ready AI drones, Visimo's journey shows that when you stay curious, stay agile, and stay close to your customers, big opportunities follow.

If you're an entrepreneur, innovator, or anyone navigating fast-moving technology, this is a segment you do not want to miss.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

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Ramen-Fueled Beginnings to $3M Breakthrough: A Tech Entrepreneur's Journey

Ramen-Fueled Beginnings to $3M Breakthrough: A Tech Entrepreneur's Journey

Jonathan Kersting, Pittsburgh Technology Council