The CDC Tech Life Podcast series features episodes with some of Charleston's most respected tech innovators and leaders. Each individual featured has a unique story to tell and shares their lessons learned, mistakes, successes and even the occasional light-hearted quip.
Episode 49 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Mike Mullen, Chief Operating and Product Officer for Charleston-based Bear Cognition. Mike talks about Bear Cognition’s unique “Software With a Service” model and how partnerships with companies Amazon Web Services are foundational to their platform. This episode is sponsored by Moovila. M
Episode 49 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Mike Mullen, Chief Operating and Product Officer for Charleston-based Bear Cognition. Mike talks about Bear Cognition’s unique “Software With a Service” model and how partnerships with companies Amazon Web Services are foundational to their platform. This episode is sponsored by Moovila. M
Episode 48 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Robert Slaughter, President and Chief Revenue Officer of AI-enabled Startup Kompetently. Robert shares his thoughts on how AI will transform the workplace and how Kompetently is using AI to help companies recruit and retain the right employees. This episode is brought to you by SatQuote. W
Episode 47 of the Charleston Digital Corridor Tech Life podcast features Brad Little, CEO of iDonate which has recently moved its base of operations to Charleston. Brad talks about working in a social impact technology company and shares some insights on value of aligned incentives with your customers. This episode is sponsored by Charle
Episode 46 of the Charleston Digital Corridor Tech Life podcast features Zach Giglio, CEO and Co-Founder of Charleston SC-based AI Consulting firm GCM Consulting. Zach shares his and GCM's journey from Communications and Marketing into AI and how they're using Generative AI technologies to help Small Businesses gain a competitive advantag
Episode 45 of the Charleston Digital Corridor Tech Life podcast features Christina Lock, CEO of Charleston-based Technology Recruiting company Catch Talent. Christina returns to the show to talk about the growth of Catch Talent, her journey as an entrepreneur and various ways she's impacting Charleston's Tech and Entrepreneur communities.
Episode 44 of the Charleston Digital Corridor Tech Life podcast features Jesse Goodwin, the Chief Innovation Officer for MUSC's Office of Innovation. Jesse talks about her experiences with the Charleston Tech and Entrepreneur communities, the formation of the Office of Innovation at MUSC and their initiative to create a Life Sciences Inno
Episode 43 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Kieran Beggan, CEO and Co-Founder of Fexillon. Kieran talks about how Innovation and exploration of new technologies has fueled Fexillon's growth over the past two decades and shares insight into the decision to make Charleston their US Hub. This episode is brought to you by SatQuote. With
Episode 42 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Dave Ingram, Co-Founder and CEO of Charleston, SC-based Technology Startup Querri. Dave shares the vision behind Querri, and we take a deep dive into the Generative AI technology at the heart of their reporting and analytics solution. This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic
Episode 41 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Makenzie Martin, Principal Product Marketer at Workiva. Makenzie takes us on a deep dive into the practice of Product Marketing and shares her experiences and insights on why making a Product Marketer an early hire can be a key to success for Startup Ventures. This episode is sponsored by
Episode 40 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Steve Dykes, Executive Director for the Charleston County Economic Development Department. Steve walks us through over 30 years of economic growth in Charleston County and how the region is poised for more great things in the future. This episode is sponsored by the City of Charleston. The
Episode 39 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Edwin Goutier, CEO of Charleston, SC-based Technology Startup Launchpath. Edwin talks about how Launchpath is unlocking innovation for its corporate customers, and why they are now shifting their focus to the Non-Profit Sector. This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Develo
Episode 38 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Shannon Caulk, co-founder and COO of Charleston, SC-based Fintech Startup Spendly. Shannon shares how her passion for UX sparked her pursuit of entrepreneurship, and how Spendly is working with Payment and Insurance providers and making it easier and more affordable for small businesses to
Episode 37 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Paul Turner, CEO and Founder of Charleston, SC Tech Startup, Virtual America. Paul shares his journey spanning academia, multiple tech startups, and the early days of the internet and also discusses how Virtual America is working to create a Digital Twin of Charleston. This episode is spon
Episode 36 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Josh Bokor, Chief of Staff for Healthcare Technology Startup Healthbook+. Josh shares the Healthbook+ vision of using AI to help consumers become more informed and proactive in achieving positive health outcomes. This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Departmen
Episode 35 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Paul Meeks; veteran technology investor, business media personality and Professor of Finance at the Citadel. Paul shares his journey from his start as a technology investment analyst in the early days of the Internet boom to his more recent role as a Professor of Finance. This episode is s
Episode 34 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Drayton Wade, Head of Strategy and Operations for Kognitos; a recent addition to the list of companies who call the Charleston Tech Center home. Drayton shares how Kognitos' work using Generative AI to revolutionize how businesses automate critical processes landed them on Sequoia Capital's
The CDC Tech Life Podcast is produced Rich Conte, a product management and development professional with more than 20 years of experience.
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Rich Conte interviews Mike Sottak, Managing Director of Wired Island.