SE Tech Podcast - Hosted by MMM Tech Law: Recent Episodes
SE Tech Podcast - Hosted by MMM Tech Law
The SE Tech Podcast, hosted by Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, is a place to build connections and learn about startup and fast-growth tech companies in the Southeast. We interview founders and entrepreneurs to discuss their companies, business models, and experiences. Inquiries are welcome and can be sent to Samantha Crotty at scrotty@mmmlaw.com.
Disclaimer: The content presented on the SE Tech Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it constitute an offer to sell securities or the solicitation of an offer to buy them by any party. Listening to the SE Tech Podcast does not form an attorney/client relationship between any parties involved, including the listener. All information presented on the SE Tech Podcast represents the opinions and views expressed by the guests and any other party associated with the podcast, and it does not necessarily reflect a position of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP (MMM) or any of its partners. SoundCloud, a hosting service provider, is paid by MMM to host the SE Tech Podcast. John C. Yates is a partner at MMM, chairs the firm’s Technology Practice (jyates@mmmlaw.com), and oversees the SE Tech Podcast series and its content.
In this episode, we speak with Ricky Steele, Author of The Heart of Networking.
The Heart of Networking is a book written by Ricky Steele cohesively painting the picture of his remarkable story while revealing step-by-step the secrets of building your own business network. A story of pain and triumph preparing you for a lifetime commitment to an ethic of service and excellence.
In this episode, we speak with Lee Demby, Co-Founder of Boardroom Insiders.Boardroom Insiders is a business intelligence platform designed to help sales and marketing teams target the C-suite to close bigger deals faster. It allows companies to tap a digital database of 26,000+ executive profiles, each containing a wealth of insight into the C-level leaders at the largest companies in the U.S.
In this episode, we speak with Gary Campbell, CEO & Co-Founder of WineView.WineView makes wine more accessible to the average consumer while helping restaurants sell more wine. In addition, they provide the infrastructure for beverage directors and managers to build out custom wine training specified to their wine list and menu. The WineView database has indexed well over 400,000 wines and has worked with over 500 restaurants to help people find their next favorite glass of wine.
In this episode, we speak with Angel Rutledge, Co-Founder of Meetify.Meetify is a mobile app that simplifies the process of scheduling in person meetings. Meetify aims to enrich relationships for a better world through time spent face to face with others. App users can have a centralized location for planning, with less room for confusion and error.
In this episode, we speak with Tony Wallace, CEO & Founder Of Automate America.Automate America is a one stop shop for advanced manufacturing and automated services. With a platform connecting over 30,000 trusted automation professionals with high-value automation contracts from various industries. Customers can easily post work at their desired rate and only pay that amount, while contractors and engineering firms are paid the rate stated in the contract and can choose their payment terms.
In this episode, we speak with Dan Flaherty, Founder & President Of Mountain West Consulting.
Mountain West Consulting helps small and mid-sized business owners grow their business by implementing sales enablement (strategy, process, tools, people), leading their sales organization, and increasing the valuation of a company for purchase. They also partner with the investor community to identify well-positioned portfolio companies and increase their valuation during ownership.
In this episode, we speak with Barry Etra, Enabler at RAISE Forum and President of Atlanta Keiretsu.
Barry Etra talks about growing the SE entrepreneurial ecosystem from inside and the mission of the RAISE Forum and the Keiretsu Forum, two different efforts to help fund more companies with money that keeps the companies local.
In this episode, we speak with Mark Buffington, Managing Partner and Paul Judge, Managing Partner of Panoramic Ventures.
Panoramic Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Atlanta that takes a “wider-view” approach to investing by targeting the Southeast and Midwest and placing a focus on diverse founders and university startups. Panoramic opens new doors for overlooked founders, giving more entrepreneurs access to capital to build leading tech companies. For more information, visit www.panoramic.vc or follow Panoramic Ventures on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter @panoramicvc.
In this episode, we speak with Bogdan Constantin, Founder & CEO of Voxie.
Voxie is a conversational SMS marketing platform that helps businesses build relationships with their customers and drive 10X more revenues, at scale.
In this episode, we speak with Sid Mookerji, Managing Partner and Founder at Silicon Road.
Sid Mookerji is Managing Partner and Founder of Silicon Road Ventures an Atlanta based fund investing into early stage commerce tech ventures. Prior, Sid founded and ran a company that built technologies for retail, e-commerce and CPG companies which was sold to Cognizant a few years ago. Sid's family foundation called the Mookerji Foundation has made significant gifts to the Georgia Tech Foundation and the KSU Foundation to further the mission of encouraging entrepreneurship in Atlanta.
In this episode, we speak with Dana Marxer, CEO and Founder of ayeQ.
ayeQ’s SaaS platform guides the creation, execution and optimization of go-to-market strategy for B2B companies. Pioneering “Strategy Automation,” ayeQ incorporates decades of strategic best practices, services, and patent-pending algorithms to align plans, define processes, and deliver real-time performance feedback to optimize resources for faster, more predictable growth.
In this episode, we speak with Zane Tarence, Partner and Managing Director of Founders Advisors.
Zane Tarence shares about his book on the 17 interrelated characteristics that make a company investment-worthy. This topic is critical for owners whether they plan to raise funds, recapitalize, purchase additional add-on companies, sell, or stay in their companies forever.
In this episode, we speak with AJ Richichi, CEO and CTO of SENTIO.
SENTIO helps franchisees hire great hourly employees and reduce turnover. Before a Hiring Manager reviews or conducts an interview, SENTIO determines which candidates are likely to be successful... or fail.
In this episode, we speak with Mark Buffington, CEO and Mark Flickinger, COO of BIP Capital.
BIP Capital is recognized as one of the most active and successful venture investors in the Southeast, serving entrepreneurs, investors, and operators to grow the emerging company ecosystem. It applies experience and process to make investment decisions and operational recommendations, allowing its portfolio companies to achieve and stay on a glide path of growth. Areas of focus include Enterprise SaaS, Healthcare IT, Digital Media, Dev Tools, and MarTech. For more information, visit www.bip.capital.com or follow BIP Capital on LinkedIn or Twitter @BIPCapital.
In this episode, we speak with Lyle Newkirk, CFO Key Issues – How to be a Successful Tech CFO.
Lyle Newkirk is a growth-oriented CFO focused on SaaS (software as a service) with emphasis on revenue enhancement and with strong experience in both public and private companies.
In this episode, we speak with Dr. John Robinson, CEO and Founder of Wellzesta.
Wellzesta provides software for successful aging. Their wellness, communications, and engagement platforms allow providers to better serve seniors in the community and home.
In this episode, we speak with Jim Barnish, Founding Partner of Orchid Black.
Orchid Black is a growth services firm that accelerates and creates value for select founder-led, tech-forward companies, by using experience-driven insight and execution.
In this episode, we speak with John Freund, Founder and CEO of Jump Technologies.
Headquartered in Eagan, MN, Jump Technologies creates safe, simple, and cost-effective solutions that help hospitals manage inventory from the loading dock to the patient. They reduce stockouts, overordering, and waste, while increasing inventory turns and improving billing accuracy across a facility or system. The company’s JumpStock solution facilitates data-driven decision making that allows hospitals to save time, free up cash, and improve nurse satisfaction with supply chain.
In this episode, we speak with Matt Ethington, Founder and CEO of ChronicCareIQ.
ChronicCareIQ enables doctors to add comprehensive remote patient care to their practices and service lines.
In this episode, we speak with Craig Lemasters, CEO of GXG.
GXG helps organizations get unstuck on critical initiatives by connecting them to external operators who have tackled similar challenges in their own careers. GXG’s expert facilitation extracts the practical, ‘how-to’ insights that enable teams and individual leaders to accelerate their progress and maximize output.
In this episode, we speak with Amy Zimmerman, Co-Founder and Principal of PeopleCo.
PeopleCo. helps leaders develop high-performance, fully-engaged, culture-first companies.
In this episode, we speak with Prince Niyyar, President and CEO of Commdex.
Commdex is a nationwide systems integrator that provides a broad range of mission-critical communications solutions that empower those who save lives. Commdex specializes in designing and implementing mission-critical voice, video, and data networks over Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), land mobile radio (LMR) Satellite, Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, microwave, and other technologies.
In this episode, we speak with Justin Bellante, Co-Founder, President and CEO of BioIQ.
BioIQ is modernizing the diagnostic testing industry through a national network of labs and customized solutions that support payors, employers, and consumers. By aggregating testing solutions, optimizing lab capacity, and integrating testing with customers’ needs and strategies, BioIQ ensure resilience and reliability so that employers and payors can protect workforces and members.
In this episode, we speak with Angela Fusaro, Co-Founder and CEO of Physician 360.
Physician 360 transforms neighborhood pharmacies into urgent cares by providing them access to labs tests and an on-demand telemedicine platform for minor medical illnesses.
In this episode, we speak with Jamie Thomas, Co-Founder and CEO of Cognito Forms.
Cognito Forms offers a low-code/no-code form building platform that organizations use to enable their own digital transformation – no developer required. Combining robust features with an intuitive user experience, Cognito Forms empowers customers around the globe to create online apps and automate their business processes online.
In this episode, we speak with Kevin Bandy, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Simetric.
Simetric provides unified data, managerial insights and intuitive controls to optimize IoT deployments across global operators and device control platforms within a single pane. Simetric’s SaaS platform frees as much as 50% in IoT operational budgets and enables the next horizon of business process automation to billions of edge and 5G devices.
In this episode, we speak with Calvin Goforth, Founder and CEO of VIC Technology Venture Development.
VIC Technology Venture Development (victech.com), is a venture development firm that builds high impact life science companies from the ground up. These companies are based on intellectual property licensed from top research institutions worldwide with initial funding from VIC's affiliated investor network (VIC Investor Network, vicnetwork.com).
In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Silverberg, CEO of SmartCommerce.
SmartCommerce helps CPG companies dramatically accelerate eCommerce, by enabling one-click conversion from any digital impulse point, into any retailer cart.
In this episode, we speak with Peter Velardi, CEO of ReferMe IQ.
ReferMe IQ's mission is to help their clients generate Referral and Personal Network customers with state of the art marketing intelligence so they get more leads faster and cheaper.
In this episode, we speak with Ortez Gude, CEO of Citiri.
Citiri provides an operational readiness SaaS platform that saves construction owners money while increasing their operational capability. The solution eliminates or reduces common post construction anomalies and significantly improves stakeholders' confidence and operational capabilities, during and beyond operational startup.
In this episode, we speak with Peter DiSalvo, Co-Founder and CEO of DataCapable.
DataCapable increases safety for asset-based businesses and eliminates communication gaps via real-time global discovery and prediction of events that impact people.
In this episode, we speak with Greg White, Board Director & Advisor to Early-Stage Tech | Principal & Host Supply Chain Now.
Greg advises early-stage tech founders to create breakthroughs & accelerate success from startup to growth-stage & beyond. His experience starting, growing & advising tech companies has driven Greg to help founders avoid missteps & pitfalls that delay or limit personal & company potential to help everyone win.
In this episode, we speak with Van Willis, Co-Founder/CEO and Jim Bowling, Co-Founder/COO of PREMEDEX.
Tech-enabled service provider PREMEDEX leverages CRM and a team service-model matrix to drive revenues, improve outcomes, and increase patient/member loyalty for health systems and payers. The multi-channel, interactive outreach campaigns (which include over 100 use cases) increase engagement and provide real-time data to assist healthcare organizations with meeting key initiatives.
Visit www.PREMEDEX.com to learn more.
In this episode, we speak with Mitch Skyer, Co-Founder/President and Scott Reiser, Co-Founder/CTO of Passio Technologies.
Passio Technologies provides innovative, customizable transit and parking solutions coupled with user-friendly, industry-leading technology and reporting. Passio is a company of service-oriented, transit experts who have developed technology to meet the specific needs of bus transportation and parking systems.
In this episode, we speak with Emily Morris, Founder and CEO of Emrgy.
Emrgy designs and deploys modular, scalable hydroelectric solutions without the need for construction or dams. In just five years, Emrgy has sold and installed renewable energy projects with the City of Atlanta, Southern Company, and Denver Water to demonstrate distributed hydropower as an attractive alternative/compliment to solar and wind power.
In this episode, we speak with George Azih, Founder and CEO of LeaseQuery.
LeaseQuery takes lease accounting through compliance and beyond. From reporting to journal entries, the CPA-approved, cloud-based solution simplifies lease accounting for accountants and finance professionals and facilitates compliance for organizations across all sectors reporting under FASB, IFRS, and GASB.
In this episode, we speak with David Brinkman, President and CEO of AssureSign.
AssureSign simplifies the world’s most universally powerful action – the signature. Available as an on-premises, customizable solution for the enterprise and as an on-demand, SaaS solution for small business, AssureSign uniquely enables any business to create and execute a secure and seamless signature experience.
In this episode, we speak with Faraz Zubairi, CEO and Mike McCloskey, COO of ExamMed.
ExamMed equips doctors with innovative virtual healthcare technology to treat patients remotely through an easy-to-use, HIPAA-compliant video-enabled platform. ExamMed's technology has been incorporated into hospitals and medical groups nationally across a broad range of specialties.
In this episode, we speak with Nishant Jain, Co-Founder and CEO of Presso a robotics startup making instant laundry and dry-cleaning robots.
Nishant shares Presso's journey and growth in these uncertain times. Presso enables costume departments in film and TV productions to disinfect, clean, and press clothes on-site and save thousands of dollars in production delays caused by missing and delayed costumes.
In this episode, we speak with Nick Gallo, Co-CEO and Giovanni Gallo, Co-CEO of ComplianceLine.
ComplianceLine provides an efficient and independent means of identifying and resolving employees’ concerns regarding potential misconduct.
For more than 20 years, ComplianceLine has put their customers and the quality of their work before profits to become the leading provider of ethics and compliance (E&C) solutions and second-largest player in the space.
In this episode, we speak with Amin Rahme, President & CEO of Surgery Exchange.
Surgery Exchange is a software solution provider to assist hospitals better control their implant supply chain and reduce their cost to serve through automation and process improvement for orthopedic, spine, cardiovascular, and other implant surgeries.
The Surgery Exchange end-to-end solution helps hospitals, increase their workforce productivity, gain advance visibility to case product requirements, eliminate price and reimbursement leakages, manage and control hospital-owned and supplier-consigned implant inventory, collect accurate real-time case-level data, and bring together hospitals and device manufacturers to remove inefficiencies in supply chain and reduce their respective costs.
In this episode, we speak with Michael Otis, Founder and Principal of Proficy.
Proficy is a spend, vendor, and contract management solution for multi-location businesses. With a user-friendly strategic sourcing platform, data transformations, and RFx management services, Proficy drives down third-party spend and streamlines the entire procurement process.
In this episode, we speak with Sudhir Sharma, Founder of Green Boom.
Green Boom is the leading manufacturer of zero polypropylene, biomass only, completely hydrophobic, oil-only absorbents. Their patent-pending technologies allow them to convert biomass based materials into completely biodegradable water-repellent oil absorbents.
In this episode, we speak with Jack Markwalter, Co-Founder/CEO & Hodges Markwalter, Co-Founder/COO of Viva Finance.
VIVA’s mission is to build an inclusive financial system by expanding access to affordable credit. VIVA offers access to low-cost loans and financial education as an employee benefit.
In this episode, we speak with Dev Mandavia, CEO/Co-Founder, Lucas Mara Muller, Co-Founder and Cassidy Wong, Co-Founder of Ethos Medical.
Ethos Medical has developed the Iris, a needle guidance system that enables practitioners to navigate needles into the spine at bedside for procedures like epidurals and spinal taps.
In this episode, we speak with Gary Peat, General Partner at Valor Ventures.
Valor Ventures is a partnership that invests in early-stage software companies. The firm's purpose is creating top returns with a mission of making inclusion the new normal.
In this episode, we speak with Tyler Quill, Co-Founder & CEO of pHAM.
pHAM created a patented, innovative coffee filter which reduces the acidity of coffee meaning less stomach discomfort and whiter teeth for coffee fanatics everywhere.
In this episode, we speak with Matt Johnson, Managing Partner of Johnson Venture Partners.
Johnson Venture Partners (JVP) is a micro VC fund investing in high-growth startups in the Southeast. JVP invests in a diversified portfolio of startup companies with high potential for growth to acquisition, IPO, or other liquidity event.
In this episode, we speak with Robert Preville, CEO & Founder of KWIPPED.
KWIPPED is an online B2B equipment marketplace where businesses can rent, lease, finance or buy any equipment for any job from a global network of thousands of trusted equipment suppliers.
In this episode, we speak with Gore Bolton, CEO & Founder of Land Intelligence.
Land Intelligence, Inc provides reports, analysis and advisory services to all stakeholders involved in land development and acquisition.
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jack Singer, Business Consultant and Keynote Speaker.
Dr. Jack Singer holds a Ph.D in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Post-Doctorate in Clinical/Sport Psychology. Dr. Singer teaches financial professionals how to unleash their true potential by showing them the exact blueprint for success.
In this episode, we speak with Sean McCormick, CEO of SingleOps.
SingleOps is an all-in-one software for the green industry. SingleOps helps their clients grow revenue, increase profitability, and improve customer satisfaction.
In this episode, we speak with Ronald Barcellos, CEO of GreenMile.
GreenMile is a SaaS based end-to-end enterprise platform that provides their customers with route execution, real-time dispatching, actual versus plan reporting, work order management, and vehicle telematics along with a full service territory planning and route optimization consulting division.
In this episode, we speak with Ben Reed, Partner and Co-Founder of PitchMaps.
PitchMaps helps CEOs, VCs, and PE firms find a more compelling go-to-market message for the companies they lead and own.
In this episode, we speak with David Excell, Founder and President of Featurespace.
Featurespace is a behavioral analytics software company helping organizations fight financial crime and achieve regulatory compliance.
In this episode, we speak with Neal Goffman COO, of Vanguard Software.
Vanguard Software Corporation delivers the most effective business forecasting and planning software in the world. Their flagship application suite, Forecast Server, combines unmatched analytics with unmatched workflow design.
In this episode, we speak with Tyler Register, CEO of Ataia Medical.
Ataia Medical creates innovative communication solutions for healthcare. Our flagship product, SPEAX, enables non-invasive ventilation patients to clearly and verbally communicate with their care team and loved ones without interrupting their life saving therapy.
In this episode, we speak with Jim Szyperski, CEO of nView Health.
nView Health's innovative software solutions help you better identify, treat and monitor behavioral health conditions, featuring the world’s most trusted assessment – the M.I.N.I.
In this episode, we speak with Jon Lawrence, VP of Product Management at Oversight Systems.
Powered by Artificial Intelligence and machine learning technologies, Oversight System’s automated risk management and compliance monitoring platform detects and mitigates fraud, waste, and misuse in financial spending, reducing auditing effort by over 50% to 90% and improving policy compliance by up to 70%.
In this episode, we speak with Todd Myers, Founder and CEO of GoZone WiFi.
GoZone WiFi is a software company offering marketing, analytics, and advertising platforms that transform guest WiFi networks into additional revenue streams for businesses.
In this episode, we speak with Lance Burnett, CEO and Rey Essex, VP of Stark RFID.
Stark RFID is the industry leader in RFID event and venue management solutions. Stark RFID provides complete RFID solutions (hardware, software, consulting services and consumables) for The College Football Hall of Fame, Ripley’s Guinness World Records, the Kennedy Space Center, and leading sports and entertainment brands across the country.
In this episode, we speak with Bill Nussey, Founder and CEO of Freeing Energy.
The Freeing Energy Project was launched in 2016 with the mission of accelerating the worldwide shift to clean energy. The project includes a website and blog overviewing the latest research, a TED talk, and a book.
In this episode, we speak with Seth Seagraves, CEO at Halski Systems.
Halski Systems specializes in helping organizations utilize the unique aspects of emerging technologies to solve common IT challenges in new and dynamic ways.
In this episode, we speak with Partha Unnava, CEO/Founder and Jared Verteramo, President of Lasso Gear.
Lasso's patented SmartSupport™ and TrueCompression™ technology, which works with your body and enables you to move with confidence. Created for youth sports, weekend warriors, regular people, and pro athletes, Lasso Compression products are made to prevent injuries and improve athletic performance.
In this episode, we speak with Greg Dickinson, CEO of Omedym.
Omedym® was founded with one specific goal: to advance customers on their journey with watchable assets that help them conveniently get answers, so when they do engage, both the customer and the company are better prepared for a conversation that counts.
In this episode, we feature a TER CHARLOTTE panel of well-respected tech & business leaders discussing:
Tech Company Survival Guide: Finding New/Strategic Investors & Lenders in the COVID-19 World (and how to be prepared!)
The goal of TER CHARLOTTE is to provide a unique forum for CEOs, CFOs & executives of fast-growing tech companies in the Charlotte area to share, challenge and test their ideas freely so they are better equipped to run their companies.
In this episode, we speak with John Peebles, CEO of Administrate.
Administrate is a training management platform that helps enterprises streamline their learning and development function through our comprehensive, configurable, cloud-based software.
In this episode, we speak with Chris Hermann, Founder and CEO of Clean Hands - Safe Hands.
Clean Hands – Safe Hands helps reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) by inspiring a personal-best approach to hand hygiene. Along with voice reminders to wash hands, sensors on alcohol and soap dispensers gather data from badge reels to track handwashing scores and encourage performance improvement for clinical healthcare individuals and teams.
In this episode, we speak with Arjun Devarajan, CEO and Co-Founder of Toucan AI.
Toucan AI offers e-commerce sites and online marketplaces a powerful way to engage and convert more shoppers. Their platform allows companies to instantly set up an AI-powered salesperson for their website, social media channels, and voice interfaces.
In this episode, we speak with Lori Brewer, CEO of LBA Ware.
LBA Ware is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results.
In this episode, we speak with Scott Fletcher, CEO and Steve Maul, CRO of LocatorX.
LocatorX offers first-of-its-kind technology that enables customers to track anything, anywhere. From Unique 2D Barcode, available now, to NFC/Bluetooth Encrypted Chip and Global Resource Locator, LocatorX is excited to make a massive impact in over 30 industries by helping companies track assets more accurately and eliminate product loss, diversion, and counterfeiting.
In this episode, we speak with Anthony Herrera, Founding Executive Director at Furman Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship exists to develop innovative and entrepreneurially-minded leaders who are equipped to transform our communities and the world through social and entrepreneurial ventures.
In this episode, we speak with Jim Wetekamp, CEO of Riskonnect.
Riskonnect is the leading global integrated risk management solution provider that enables organizations to anticipate and manage strategic and operational risks across the extended enterprise. Its unique, holistic approach to integrated risk serves more than 900 companies across 6 continents. Riskonnect has operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, employing more than 500 risk management experts.
In this episode, we speak with Matt Sellers, CEO of Quimbee.
Quimbee has helped more than 80,000 students achieve academic success in law school with expertly written case briefs, engaging video lessons, and access to hundreds of practice questions.
In this episode, we speak with Mike Lamb, CEO and Tom Mall, CFO of Clearwave.
Clearwave’s mission has been and remains to be the premier provider of self-service patient registration. By streamlining and automating the patient registration process healthcare providers are able to enhance the patient experience, see more patients, comply with federal and state regulations and maximize revenue cycle performance.
In this episode, we speak with Jon Ezrine, CEO of Assurance Software.
Assurance Software is the leading global provider of comprehensive business continuity software and services. The company pairs expert guidance with easy-to-use software to simplify preparation and ensure quick restoration of critical operations.
In this episode, we speak with Bryan Mulligan, CEO & Founder of Applied Information, Inc.
Applied Information is a leading developer of connected, intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to improve safety, reliability and mobility.
Applied Information’s Glance Smart City Supervisory System™ platform allows cities to manage all their traffic and ITS assets on one web-based application. This includes 5 key areas: Traffic Intersections, School Beacons, Parking Guidance System, Mobile Vehicle Assets and ITS devices.
In this episode, we speak with John Wichmann, Co-Founder and COO of Maptician.
Maptician provides Finance, Facilities, and HR leaders with new visibility into true office space utilization and availability.
By combining executive-level analytics with an intuitive, cloud-based platform, Maptician drives measurable bottom-line savings, more informed space planning against more accurate data, and an improved employee experience.
In this episode, we speak with Paul Della Maggiora, CEO and Founder of GoBeep, Inc.
GoBeep provides Zero Party Data consumer engagement software for retail and hospitality businesses and their customers. They offer a subscription-based SaaS platform that provides offers, events, memberships, and feedback via a free consumer app. Their blockchain-based privacy enables consumers to share or revoke personal data with participating businesses.
In this episode, we speak with John Foshee, Co-Founder/CMO of MyPorter.
MyPorter is a full-service storage company that manages the pickup, storage, and retrieval of your extra stuff. MyPorter comes to your home with an experienced team of Porters (Movers) to pack and inventory your items. They also provide the option to photograph your items in addition to your physical inventory manifest generated at pickup.
In this episode, we speak with Tommy Linstroth, CEO of Green Badger.
Green Badger is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company providing easy to use, collaborative, cloud-based solutions to streamline and automate the $70 billion green building construction market. Green Badger’s cloud-based, collaborative web and mobile tools allow project teams to work together seamlessly while providing a transparent process that lets everyone involved know exactly how the project is performing.
In this episode, we speak with Andrew Gowasack, President & Co-Founder of Trust Stamp.
Trust Stamp creates transformational technology that accelerates secure societal and financial inclusion. Trust Stamp recently announced the launch of Safe14, a secure location tracking tool for free government, health and non-profit #COVID-19 use.
To learn more about Safe14 check out these links:
- Website: https://safe14.com/
- Press Release: https://www.newswire.com/news/artificial-intelligence-company-announces-secure-location-tracing-tool-21124422
In this episode, we speak with Jason Sirotin, Partner & Executive Producer of ECG Productions.
Entertainment Creative Group Productions, Inc. is a full-service video production, post-production and digital animation house located in Atlanta, GA. From feature length films to industrials to music videos to commercials, ECG Productions offers turnkey, script-to-screen solutions to a growing list of regional, national and international clients.
In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Colehower, CEO of CargoChain.
CargoChain is the information backbone of the physical supply chain. It supports the distribution of previously unavailable cargo information and the development of third-party applications that will redefine the global information supply chain.
In this episode, we speak with Jason Caplain, Co-Founder/GP and David Jones, Co-Founder/GP of Bull City Venture Partners.
Bull City Venture Partners is an early-stage technology-focused venture capital firm. BCVP works with great entrepreneurs to build market-leading technology companies using a team approach to venture investing.
In this episode, we speak with Tony Middlebrooks, CEO of HB NEXT.
HB NEXT provides an extensive array of safety and environmental compliance services to construction companies, public / private utilities and numerous other industries. HB NEXT has five operating business units: Safety, Environmental, Training, Software & Energy Solutions.
In this episode, we speak with Robyn Hussa Farrell, CEO & Co-Founder of Sharpen.
Sharen is a cloud-based closed social networking application that is designed to help address the fractured networks of our current mental health epidemic.
In this episode, we speak with Rahul Saxena, Associate Director of CREATE-X.
CREATE-X is a faculty-led, student-focused initiative to instill entrepreneurial confidence in Georgia Tech’s students. It provides students the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to confidently pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
In this episode, we speak with John Bradford, CEO & Founder of PetScreening.
PetScreening is a no-charge service for housing providers and property managers in multi-family, single-family, student housing, and vacation rentals. Their service provides an easy and standardized way to hold all new applicants and renewing residents accountable to your pet policies - including No Pet policies.
In this episode, we speak with Rachel Spasser, Managing Director/CMO of Accel-KKR.
Accel-KKR is a technology-focused investment firm with $9 billion in capital commitments. The firm invests in software and IT-enabled businesses well-positioned for topline and bottom-line growth.
In this episode, we speak with Ram Gopalakrishnan, CEO of Bricz.
Bricz is a supply chain consulting organization focused on providing strategy and technology consulting services to retailers, distributors and third-party logistics providers. Bricz focuses on Supply chain analysis, implementation and optimization services.
In this episode, we speak with Trent Hawthorne, COO of Rabbu.
Rabbu provides professional Airbnb hosting and consulting services for homeowners and property investors in Charlotte.
Their range of services includes finding and identifying the best properties, evaluating your return on investment, getting the property ready for guests, listing and marketing the property, handling support and operations, and coordinating all financial aspects.
In this episode, we speak with Christina Lock, Founder/CEO and Chad Norman, COO of Catch Talent.
Catch Talent is a high-touch recruiting agency that delivers end-to-end talent acquisition solutions to growing technology, digital media, and professional services companies.
In this episode, we speak with David Brinkman, President and CEO of AssureSign.
AssureSign simplifies the world’s most universally powerful action – the signature. Available as an on-premises, customizable solution for the enterprise and as an on-demand, SaaS solution for small business, AssureSign uniquely enables any business to create and execute a secure and seamless signature experience.
In this episode, we speak with Todd Williams, Founder/CEO of ProsperCare.
ProsperCare develops a professional identity for overlooked and undervalued people, in a network built to attract, qualify and grow ‘overlooked talent’ to fill hourly roles in caring.
In this episode, we speak with Katie Hotze, CEO of Grocery Shopii.
Grocery Shopii is a white-label B2B application that seamlessly adds meal-planning to a grocer's e-commerce platform. Through their unique outcome-based shopping methodology, they have broken through the barriers that hold back online grocery sales.
In this episode, we speak with Dan McFall, CEO of Mobile Labs.
Mobile Labs is the leading supplier of in-house mobile device clouds that connect remote, shared mobile devices to Global 2000 mobile web, gaming, and app engineering teams. Its patented GigaFox™ is offered on-premises or hosted, and solves mobile device sharing and management challenges during development, debugging, manual testing, and automated testing.
In this episode, we speak with David Setzer, Founder & CEO of Mailprotector.
Mailprotector empowers MSPs with a full arsenal of Cloud-based email security, management and hosting services. Our cutting-edge Bracket email data encryption is the easiest personal storage option possible, reinventing the way you store your stuff and providing a new level of customer service.
In this episode, we speak with Robert Dumas, CEO of TaxConnex.
TaxConnex eliminates your sales tax burden - no matter how many states you're in or how often regulations change.
In this episode, we speak with Lance Theobald, CEO of SecūrSpace.
SecūrSpace provides a network of secure parking facilities and storage yards across the United States. They work with a diverse group of businesses to provide a comprehensive network of parking and storage options for the transportation industry.
In this episode, we speak with Araz Feyzi, Co-Founder & CEO of Syfer.
Syfer provides privacy, security, content filtering, network analytics, speed testing, and other related services to homes and small businesses via Internet Service Providers.
In this episode, we speak with Kofi Conduah, Founder & CEO of Regal Software.
Regal Software enables customers to focus on strategic activities and less on payment disbursements and account reconciliation.
In this episode, we speak with Lillian Robert, CEO of Xendoo.
Xendoo is a cloud-based monthly subscription providing bookkeeping and accounting to small businesses.
In this episode, we speak with Chris Mailander, Managing Director of Vu Partners.
Vu Partners is a team of seasoned, creative professionals who are well-versed in operations, deal strategy, due diligence, partner development, negotiation, and execution.
Their hands-on, client-centric approach allows them to develop a tailored solution that helps their clients achieve their long-term objectives.
In this episode, we speak with Simon Bird, Co-Founder/CEO of RevLifter.
RevLifter is an AI-powered technology provider helping brands increase revenue through real-time personalized offers on your site.
In this episode, we speak with Greg Dickinson, CEO of Omedym. Omedym is how businesses deliver and customers access information, throughout the customer journey – starting with the product demo. Their on-demand, self-service platform changes the economics and outcomes for our customers, as well as the experience for their customers.
We speak with Bogdan Constantin, Founder & CEO at Voxie, a texting platform that lets you build real relationships with your customers that drive action and revenue, all at scale.
We speak with Ifrah Khan, Founder of Usit, a mobile application created to provide an on-demand babysitting service that connects households to college students in the area at the tap of a button, helping households find the perfect babysitter within minutes.
We speak with Candace Curtin, CEO of Pressure Dx, a diagnostic clinical decision software for pressure injuries that helps improve outcomes and decrease litigation risks.
Pressure Dx is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.
We speak with Rich Cavagnaro of AdEdge Water Technologies, LLC, a company that specializes in the development and supply of innovative technologies, treatment products, and systems that remove contaminants from process or aqueous steams.
They are an organization based on solid deliverable, scalable, scientifically proven technology and experience for the removal of arsenic, iron, manganese and other contaminants from water.
We speak with Titania Jordan of Bark, a cutting-edge, machine-learning technology that detects issues including cyber bullying, sexting, grooming, signs of depression and suicidal thoughts.
We speak with Craig Lemasters of GXG, which helps executives get “unstuck” from major growth challenges and accelerate change within their organization.
We speak with Caleb Gilbert of Esgro, a mobile app that offers escrow of payments for gig economy workers, helping to protect payment from cancellation.
We speak with Brian Rich of Catalyst Investors, a growth equity venture capital firm investing in technology-enabled businesses.
We speak with Sean Flood of Gotcha, the only mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) company offering three sustainable micro-transit products - 100%-electric ride share, customized dockless bike share, and electric scooters - through a proprietary, app-based platform. Gotcha empowers communities to lead happier, more productive lives through alternative forms of transportation specifically designed for each market served. Gotcha currently operates 40+ systems on college campuses and in cities around the US.
Digital Scientists is a software innovation lab led by an innovative team of designers and developers using the latest frameworks and tools to deliver awesome new software products. In this episode we speak with Digital Scientists CEO, Bob Klein.
Bob Klein has spent his career driving innovation and change at companies like DHL, Caterpillar Overseas and Siemens. He has degrees from the George Washington University and the University of Florida. He is currently Chairman of the Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) Mobility Society and a board member for Tech Alpharetta.
We speak with Christian Ries of Jonny On It, an app that connects realtors and homeowners with the service industry in real time.
Jonny On It is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
The Southeast Fintech Venture Conference is an all-day event showcasing the top fintech companies in the Southeast. From true startups to hometown fintech success stories, this day serves as a demonstration of the latest and greatest in fintech innovation.
We speak with Sheena Allen of CapWay, a mobile-first platform that provides financial education and services, including banking the unbanked and $mart resources and recommendations, with a mission of creating financial health and an opportunity with money for those that have not been given the same access and opportunity beforehand.
CapWay is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Foresight Augmented Reality's FAR beacon system is a multi-faceted system that incorporates location identification combined with magnetic heading and intent prediction to provide descriptive voice context to the world for the visually impaired and blind.
Anxiety is becoming more and more prevalent in the startup world. What should startup leaders be doing to keep it under control. Ben Dyer offers suggestions on how to manage your own anxiety as a startup founder and that of your team.
As more and more individuals begin to publish content like media companies, it can be difficult to control the narrative around your brand or organization. So how do you stay on top of it? Ben Dyer shares his thoughts on whether you should respond on social media, how transparent you should be online and some of the advantages of controlling your message.
What does success look like? Money, morale... what are the metrics? MMM's Entrepreneur in Residence, Ben Dyer explains a few ways startup founders can measure success.
MMM is excited to announce a special edition of the SE Tech Podcast featuring our new Entrepreneur in Residence, Ben Dyer. The Start-up Decision Making Podcast will cover topics to start-up founders.
First up: How much money should you raise?
One of the top 3 questions a start-up founder ponders. What type of calculations should you consider when coming up with a number?
We speak with Jim Grady of Package Solutions, Inc., the maker of HelloPackage. HelloPackage is a patent pending sophisticated package management system technology dedicated to the multifamily space, bringing an innovative, lockerless package solution that proves less expensive and more efficient than any other product currently on the market.
We speak with Rodney D. Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc. and Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation. A frequent speaker, he previously served in the US Air Force, NASA, and the Department of Justice, and he is an alumnus of the Air Force Academy, Duke Law, the University of Georgia and Harvard Business School.
He is also the author of Heroes Wanted.
We speak with Kimberly Evans from RelaPhi, a management consulting company bringing innovation to the way businesses achieve greater results by recognizing and utilizing the profound talent, enthusiasm and performance of their employees.
RelaPhi is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
We speak with Robby Gulri from ENGAGE Talent, the world's first AI-Powered Platform to combine Talent Mapping, Competitive Intelligence, Passive Candidate Sourcing and Outbound Recruiting.
ENGAGE Talent is headquartered in Charleston, SC.
Bess Hinson, Chair of Morris, Manning & Martin's Cybersecurity Practice, spoke with Pete Combs of WSB regarding Robocalls.
Damon Goduto is a serial entrepreneur and legal technologist. He is currently the VP for innovative legal and compliance AI with NexLP. NexLP provides the world's leading AI engine to solve reactive, proactive and predictive data problems.
We speak with Hatem Sellami from Cognira, an IT company that helps retailers improve the planning, pricing and supply chain process by leveraging decades of experience implementing, tuning and realizing benefits from analytical systems at top retailers.
Cognira is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
In the 4th session of the MMM x DIG South Podcasts, John Yates, Patrick McKenzie and Larkin Ellzey discuss what makes Charleston an attractive market to venture community.
In the 3rd session of the MMM x DIG South Podcasts, John Yates and Larkin Ellzey discuss how the move of large companies like Boeing to Charleston makes the city a relevant business community and a magnet for top talent.
in the 2nd session of the MMM x DIG South Podcasts, John Yates and Patrick McKenzie discuss how Charleston offers great tourism and an ideal laid back lifestyle for entrepreneurs who want to grow a business.
Charleston is fast becoming a leading hub of technology companies and such growth is attracting investors from throughout the country. In this special edition of the SE Tech Podcast, John Yates, Larkin Ellzey and Patrick McKenzie discuss a few key factors making the Lowcountry a hotbed of opportunity for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, private equity funds and strategic partners.
Passio Technologies provides scalable transit technology solutions that enhance the passenger experience and enable operators to improve efficiency.
Gauge Insights is a powerful market research platform that allows companies to communicate and quickly gather feedback on their ideas, designs, and product strategies.
We speak with Bryan Mulligan from Applied Information. Applied Information has a deep understanding of the management needs of traffic systems. Our team has experience in managing Intersections, Variable Message Signs, Beacons, Speed Control signs, Parking Guidance System, Environmental Sensor Stations and many other transportation devices.
Applied Information is headquartered in Suwanee, GA.
We speak with Mark Volkmann from MassageBook, an all-in-one business management solution made specifically for massage therapists and bodywork professionals. MassageBook is headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
MMM Partner Anthony Boggs discusses what to expect at the Technology Executive Roundtable meeting - THE NEW TAX ACT: Top 10 Major Impacts on Tech Companies.
We speak with Steve Wilbourne from Questis, a comprehensive financial wellness technology platform that allows financial institutions to offer their customers and their employees a configurable financial wellness program at scale.
Questis is headquartered in Charleston, SC.
We speak with MMM Partner Jason D’Cruz who is moderating the Technology Executive Roundtable panel discussion on January 16th covering the Top 10 Key Pointers for Technology Companies on Reducing Liability for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.
We speak with Peter Velardi from ReferMe IQ, software designed to help you generate Referral and Personal Network customers with state of the art marketing intelligence so you get more leads faster and cheaper.
ReferMe IQ is headquartered in Johns Creek, GA.
We speak with Rachel Carpenter from Intrinio, a financial services organization that provides affordable and accessible financial data for developers and investors.
Intrinio is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.
We speak with Ernest Rolfson from Finexio, a low-cost, highly effective solution for increasing B2B payments.
Finexio is headquartered in Orlando, FL.
We speak with David Beitz from Planned Grocery, a service that works with Shopping Center Owners, Real Estate Investors, Retail and Multi-Family Developers, Real Estate Brokers, Investment Banking Organizations, and Internet Entrepreneurs across the United States to bring them best in class GIS (Geographic Information Systems) solutions for real estate and related sectors.
Planned Grocery is headquartered in Columbia, SC.
We speak with Wesley Hull from Lead Out Software, a software, consulting and training business focused on accelerating time to market, revenue, and customer satisfaction for technology service providers.
Lead Out Software is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.
We speak with Lori Brewer from LBA Ware, a software development firm specializing in building software solutions for mortgage and retail bankers.
LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, GA.
We speak with Eynat Guez from Papaya Global, a SaaS platform that connects corporate clients with global suppliers through technology and automated processes, and eliminates the need for global MSP's and aggregator.
Papaya Global is headquartered in Tel Aviv.
We speak with Walter Czarnecki from OmniMetrix, the leading provider of M2M monitoring solutions for pipelines and residential, business, industrial and mobile critical equipment.
OmniMetrix is headquartered in Buford, GA.
We speak with Ronald Barcellos from GreenMile. GreenMile is a SaaS based end-to-end enterprise platform that provides route execution, real-time dispatching, actual versus plan reporting, work order management, and vehicle telematics along with a full service territory planning and route optimization consulting division.
GreenMile is headquartered in Orlando, FL.
We speak with Ray Antonino from PermitZone, a technology for contractors and do-it-yourselfers to apply for, pay, and receive permits online, nationwide.
PermitZone is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, SC.
We speak with Damien Stevens from Servosity, an IT company that combines industry leading Support with Disaster Recovery for Virtual, Physical, and Cloud to be protected On-premise, Off-site, and the Cloud.
We speak with Harold Hughes from Bandwagon, a Secondary Ticket Marketplace created by sports fans, for sports fans. Bandwagon is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
www.bandwagonfanclub.com
We speak with Tommy Linstroth from Green Badger, a software company that provides cloud-based automation and compliance solutions for the green construction industry. Green Badger is headquartered in Savannah, GA.
www.getgreenbadger.com
We speak with Phillip Naples and Andrew Egenes from UnBrokerage, an online business insurance platform that automates the role of the traditional insurance agent.
www.unbrokerage.com
We speak with Faton Gjuka from locateyourcare, a digital marketplace that directly connects patients with healthcare providers in their area at affordable prices.
www.locateyourcare.com
We speak with Derek Pedersen of Fusion Web Clinic, a web-based pediatric therapy EMR software for thousands of occupational, speech and physical therapy clinicians across North America. Fusion Web Clinic is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
www.fusionwebclinic.com
We speak with Andy Goldstrom from Midcourse Advisors, a management consulting firm specializing in optimizing growth strategies and implementation for small to medium-sized companies. Midcourse Advisors is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
www.midcourseadvisors.com
We speak with Russell Long from Authentica Solutions, a data management service provider in the education space. Authentic Solutions is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
www.authenticasolutions.com
We speak with Stephen Bowles from Shoflo, event management software for building rundowns & schedules. Shoflo is headquartered in Orlando, FL.
www.shoflo.tv
We speak with John LaCour from PhishLabs, a cybersecurity company that provides 24/7 services that protect against the exploitation of people. PhishLabs is headquartered in Charleston, SC.
www.phishlabs.com
We speak with Robert Preville from KWIPPED, a platform that makes it easy for businesses to locate and rent equipment from a global network of equipment suppliers. KWIPPED is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.
www.kwipped.com
We speak with K.P. Reddy from The Combine, a global operation that partners with enterprise organizations and technical founders to convert their promising intellectual property into viable, scalable businesses. The Combine is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
www.thecombine.co
We speak with Russ Davis from SchoolStatus, an advanced analytics provider for K-12 educational entities. SchoolStatus is headquartered in Hattiesburg, MS.
www.schoolstatus.com
We speak with Jake Tarr of Kinetic Ventures, a venture capital firm that provides first institutional funding for entrepreneurs.
www.kineticventures.com
We speak with Andrew Gowasack of Trust Stamp, an identity authentication company that leverages artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies to guard against identity theft, friendly-fraud and “stranger-danger” by providing a secure digital token. Trust Stamp is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
www.truststamp.us
We speak with Robert Dumas of TaxConnex, an independent sales and use tax outsourcing and consulting firm. TaxConnex is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
www.taxconnex.com
We speak with Arun Mohan from Radix Health, a software platform that balances patient demand with provider supply and guides optimal resource allocation. Radix Health is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
www.radixhealth.com
We speak with Chris Lee from Vertera Spine, a medical device company developing and commercializing unique spine solutions featuring proprietary PEEK Scoria™ technology. Vertera Spine is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
www.verteraspine.com
We speak with Stephen Pair from BitPay, a platform for spending, accepting, and building with bitcoin. BitPay is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
www.bitpay.com
We speak with Carlo Martinez, Levi Perkins & Rob Gannaway from Steppingblocks, a digital career development platform for high school students. Steppingblocks is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
www.steppingblocks.com
We speak with Sunil Nagaraj from international venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners.
www.bvp.com
We speak with Melissa Bodford from uBack, a mobile fundraising app & employee giving tool. uBack has offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Chicago.
https://www.ubackforgood.com/index.html
We speak with Bruce Rasa from TekWear AgVoice, an Atlanta-based mobile voice-interaction service designed for food and agriculture professionals.
http://www.agvoiceglobal.com/
We speak with Grier Allen from BoomTown, a web-based real estate platform headquartered in Charleston, SC.
http://boomtownroi.com/
We speak with John Robinson from Wellzesta, a personalized mobile holistic health platform for seniors headquartered in Greenville, SC.
https://wellzesta.com/
We speak with Chau Nguyen from Hirewire, an on-demand hiring marketplace headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
http://hirewire.com/
We speak with Baha Zeidan from Azalea Health, a cloud-based healthcare IT solutions company headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
http://www.azaleahealth.com/
We speak with David Heenan & Brad Schweizer from Aces Health, a patient engagement and medical adherence platform headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
http://aces.md/
We speak with Dr. Monica Bolbjerg from Qure4u, a patient-centered healthcare platform headquartered in Bradenton, FL.
https://www.qure4u.com/
We speak with Amari Ruff from Sudu Logistics (formerly known as R2 Trucking Solutions), a global logistics management service provider headquartered here in Atlanta, GA.
http://r2truckingsolutions.com/
We speak with Romeen Sheth from McKinsey & Company about the differences and similarities between Atlanta and Silicon Valley for startups and venture capitalists.
Visit Romeen's blog: http://bit.ly/2kUxj9F
We speak with Finn Findley from Quest Renewables, a solar canopy company headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
http://www.questrenewables.com/
We speak with Kevin Goodman from FSLogix, a startup that helps virtual desktop users scale Windows applications in the cloud.
https://fslogix.com/
We speak with Mark Mahoney from Jackrabbit, a web-based class management and billing system.
http://jackrabbittech.com/
We speak with Joost Wentink from TipHive, a workplace social platform that allows users to create “hives” - online places to work, collaborate, and organize team information, content, and knowledge.
http://www.about.tiphive.com/
Alex interviews John Yates, chair of Morris, Manning & Martin's Corporate Technology Group, and the two discuss why SE Tech was created, its main purpose, and what listeners can expect from the podcast on a regular basis.