Inside Pittsburgh-Based Smith Micro’s Mission to Make Mobile Tech Safer for Families

What if your phone could actually make your family safer? In this episode of TechVibe Radio, The Tech Council's Jonathan Kersting sits down with Tim Huffmyer, the returning COO and CFO of Smith Micro, one of Pittsburgh’s OG tech companies that’s been innovating for over 40 years. Smith Micro might not be a household name, but their technology has likely touched your life—quietly powering mobile safety solutions used by major carriers across the world.

Tim dives into how Smith Micro’s SafePath® platform is helping parents protect their kids in an always-connected world, how the company is reinventing itself through digital safety tech, and what it takes to keep evolving through four decades of innovation. He also shares his journey back to Smith Micro after taking another company public—and why this moment feels like the most exciting yet.

It’s a conversation about tech with purpose, Pittsburgh’s innovation roots, and how software can make modern family life a whole lot safer.

Hit Play to: 

• Discover how tech meets parenting: Learn how Smith Micro’s SafePath® platform is redefining digital safety for kids and families in today’s hyper-connected world.

• Get insider insights from a seasoned exec: Tim Huffmeyer shares lessons from taking a company public—and why he returned to help lead Smith Micro’s next chapter.

• See how Pittsburgh keeps reinventing itself: Hear how one of the city’s legacy tech firms continues to evolve, innovate, and protect millions of users behind the scenes.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe Radio to explore the Pittsburgh region's technology and innovation economy.