{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mark Blaze | Leading Nashville\u2019s Tech Future with Vision &amp; Community","description":"Welcome to The Spark \u2014 where Nashville\u2019s creative leaders share their stories of building, leading, and shaping the future. In this episode, host&amp;nbsp;Mark Scrivner sits down with Mark Blaze, President &amp;amp; CEO of the Greater Nashville Technology Council (NTC). With decades of leadership experience and a passion for community, Mark shares his vision for Nashville\u2019s technology sector, the importance of workforce development, and why collaboration is key to building a thriving tech ecosystem. &amp;nbsp; Why it matters: Nashville\u2019s growth depends on its ability to innovate, attract talent, and invest in community. Mark\u2019s leadership at the NTC is helping ensure the city continues to rise as a national hub for technology. &amp;nbsp; What You\u2019ll Learn:   Mark\u2019s journey from executive leadership to NTC president   Why collaboration drives Nashville\u2019s tech success   The challenges and opportunities in workforce development   How the NTC supports tech companies and entrepreneurs   Mark\u2019s vision for the future of Nashville\u2019s innovation economy   &amp;nbsp; Learn More &amp;amp; Connect:   Creative Assembly: https:\/\/creativeassembly.agency\/   Connect with Mark Blaze:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/markblaze | https:\/\/technologycouncil.com\/&amp;nbsp;   Connect with Mark Scrivner:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/markscrivner  Thanks to our Sponsor - Snapshot: https:\/\/snapshotinteractive.com&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; #TheSparkPodcast #NashvilleMarketing #AgencyLeadership #NashvilleCreatives #CreativeAssembly #Snapshot&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Spark: Nashville Creative Secrets","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/584530","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38119595\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199248995"}