Get Your Chat on with GYC Vegas

Time to talk tech and transformation! Gina Yager sits down with Joshua Leavitt, the visionary entrepreneur who's been rewiring Nevada's economic future — one startup, one student, and one policy at a time. From his days as Chief Information Officer at Maverick Aviation Group to founding Tech Alley, IONnovate, and Nevada's only private post-secondary software engineering school, Josh has made it his mission to put Southern Nevada on the tech map.  Get the inside story on building a thriving innovation ecosystem from the ground up, why diversifying Nevada's economy beyond gaming and hospitality isn't just smart — it's essential, and how he's bridging the gap between industry needs and workforce training. Josh opens up about the leap from corporate world to entrepreneur, mentoring the next generation of tech talent from city halls to classrooms, and what it truly takes to shape STEM education policy at the state level.  Whether you're an aspiring founder, a seasoned business leader, or simply someone who believes Nevada's best days are ahead, Josh's insights on community-building, risk-taking, and reinvention will challenge you to think bigger about what's possible right here in Las Vegas.