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OttoQA and Expivia & Rosco’s Sports Bar and Grill: Thomas Laird & Kristopher Hess - Feb. 20, 2026
This week we’re joined by Thomas Laird, a highly engaged community member and local innovator who’s helping Erie explore practical uses of artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges and strengthen our regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Thomas is the CEO of OttoQA and Expivia. Then we welcomed Kristopher Hess, the owner of Rosco’s Sports Bar and Grill, a popular local spot on Buffalo Road in Erie where great food, cold drinks, and a lively game-day atmosphere bring people together.
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