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AUGUST 2026 • RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Byte by Byte Publishes Third Technology Leadership Conversation

The student host welcomes fractional CTO Riad Hasan for a discussion about technology leadership, patented data-security solutions, artificial intelligence, and advice for students.

Byte by Byte – Learning from Tech Minds has released its third podcast episode and companion publication. The conversation traces Hasan’s journey from chemical engineering and campus computer labs to leading global technology teams and serving insurance organizations as a fractional chief technology officer.

The episode expands Byte by Byte’s growing collection of student-focused conversations with accomplished technology professionals. It is available through the project’s podcast and publications pages.

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2026 • RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

High School Student Launches Byte by Byte to Learn from Technology Leaders

New student-led podcast and publication platform connects young learners with professionals working across data, AI, engineering, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

A student in Deep Run High School’s Center for Information Technology has launched Byte by Byte – Learning from Tech Minds. The project features long-form interviews and written articles designed to help students understand the people, decisions, and skills behind technology careers.

Early guests include enterprise data authority Dr. Peter Aiken, Ippon Technologies CEO and Co-Founder Romain Lheritier, and fractional CTO Riad Hasan. Each conversation is freely available online.

Meet the featured guests →

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