What if a simple game could reshape how you lead, think, and navigate your life? In this episode of TechVibe Radio, Ashley Lynn Priore—founder, president, and CEO of Queens Gambit and Queenside Ventures—reveals how chess has become a transformative tool for thousands of young people, professional athletes, and top executives.

Ashley shares the remarkable story of launching Queens Gambit at just 14 years old and building a national nonprofit that now empowers more than 2,000 youth each year with confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills. She opens up about the barriers for girls entering the chess world, the power of observation-based learning, and how she built a model where students grow into teachers.

Then the conversation shifts to her second venture, Queenside—where she brings chess-based strategic clarity to adults, from CEOs to NFL players. You'll hear how she uses the "personal chessboard" exercise to help leaders understand their strengths, avoid snap decisions, see three moves ahead, and untangle the noise of a fast-moving, AI-driven world.

Why listen? You'll discover:

• How chess teaches life and leadership skills far beyond the board

• The surprising way Ashley broke into the NFL to coach players on strategy and mindset

• Why thinking like a chess player helps leaders slow down, see options, and make smarter decisions

• How intergenerational leadership and inclusive empowerment shape her mission

• Practical insights you can apply today to improve your decision-making

If you want a fresh perspective on leadership, problem-solving, and personal growth—from someone redefining what strategy looks like in the modern world—this interview is a must-listen.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology, innovation and entrepreneurial landscape.