What if webinars were no longer just boring presentations with a chat box and a hope-filled call to action?
In this conversation, Steve explains why webinar technology has remained stuck for nearly 30 years, how Pitch changes that, and why interactivity is the missing link for business owners, educators, speakers, charities, and creators. He also shares his thoughts on AI, entrepreneurship, communication, and the importance of staying open to opportunity as technology continues to shift at breakneck speed.
This episode is a fascinating look at where digital connection is headed and why the next era of online business may be far more personal than we expected.
Chapters
00:00 Intro to Steve Jamieson and Pitch
01:07 Why webinar technology has stayed the same for 30 years
03:00 What makes Pitch different from Zoom and traditional webinar platforms
04:19 Interactive recordings, live translation, and AI twins
05:19 Solving problems people did not even realize existed
06:36 Real-world applications for interactive webinars
08:45 How Pitch improves customer experience and conversions
11:29 Steve’s background in acting, talent representation, and entrepreneurship
13:18 What makes a successful entrepreneur today
16:18 Why Pitch works as an add-on to almost any business
17:48 Are entrepreneurs born or made?
22:08 Steve’s personal mission and how he tries to show up in the world
24:01 AI, technology, and the responsibility that comes with innovation
28:43 Steve’s vision for the future of Pitch and communication
31:17 How entrepreneurs need to adapt in a fast-moving world
34:29 Steve’s favorite Pitch features
35:58 Mass audiences vs. micro communities
39:03 Mindset shifts, fear, and getting out of your comfort zone
45:02 Steve on time, ambition, and what personally scares him
45:29 Mistakes he made while building the company
47:48 Steve’s invitation to connect and help others
48:51 How Pitch could apply to the podcast world
51:25 Closing thoughts on authenticity, innovation, and impact
Key Takeaways
1. Webinar technology has been overdue for reinvention
Steve points out that the basic webinar model has barely evolved since the mid-1990s. Most platforms still rely on passive viewing, limited interaction, and delayed follow-up rather than real-time action.
2. Interactivity changes everything
Pitch allows users to engage with live websites during webinars, making it possible to sign contracts, shop, book appointments, donate, enroll, and take action immediately rather than waiting until later.
3. Better communication creates better business
Whether you are selling, teaching, onboarding, fundraising, or presenting, Steve believes communication tools should bring people closer to the moment of action and make that experience feel easier and more human.
4. AI should enhance people, not replace them
Steve sees AI as a powerful tool when used to scale communication, create better experiences, and support human connection rather than eliminate it.
5. Entrepreneurs need adaptability more than certainty
In a world where technology changes fast, the winners will be the ones willing to learn, experiment, and stay open rather than cling to what feels familiar.
6. Relationships still matter most
Throughout the episode, Steve emphasizes that success is not just about having the best idea. It is about working with the right people, building trust, and creating real value for others.
7. Fear is often a sign of growth
From public speaking to new technology, Steve frames fear as proof that you are stepping outside your comfort zone and into something that could expand your life or business.
Guest Bio
Steve Jamieson is the CEO of Pitch (PXCH), an interactive webinar platform designed to transform how people connect, communicate, and do business online. With a background spanning acting, talent representation, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Steve brings a creative and people-first perspective to business innovation. His work focuses on improving digital communication through real-time interactivity, language accessibility, and AI-powered tools that help businesses scale without losing the human touch.
Guest Links
Pitch / PXCH: https://mypxch.com/activate
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