CEO of Proxfinity. Proxfinity, like almost all companies in the event space, got slammed by the consequences of the COVID-19 spread. However unlike most other event companies, Proxfinity had an existing product, their wearable tech badge that lights up when around people with like-minded interests at networking events, that they could reimagine to help achieve…
Founder of Narrative Advantage. Bryce Conlan and Scott share something of a kindred spirit, cleverly termed the “unemployable”. That’s not to say anyone is actually unemployable, but there’s a certain type of a person that naturally gravitates towards new ideas, better ways to perform a service and work independently to do so that doesn’t always…
CEO and COO of Pear Chef. Founder Danielle Drabkin and COO Jennifer Wei join the show to catch up with Scott about the growth of Pear Chef, a private-chef service amenity serving fresh meals and drinks. Pear Chef provides weekly menus to buildings that residents can order from on the Pear Chef site, made on-site…
CEO of Workbox. There’s been a saturation in the tech incubator space for years now, and unfortunately the pandemic has provided somewhat of a reckoning. Without the ability to host events or provide workspace, the value for founders to join these programs has declined. John Wallace saw an opportunity to improve on the co-working accelerator…
CEO of Purchasing Platform. Dave Bowen is what Scott likes to call a “refounder”. Dave was at the end of an earn out period from the acquisition of his previous business when he got approached by the Purchasting Platform team for help. Pretty quickly they mapped out the mistakes that were made and realized they…
CEO of Paylocity. It’s easy to overlook how important HR, payroll benefits, compliance etc are what really make you standout to hire – and keep – top tier talent in your company. Paylocity’s all-in-one software platform helps HR pros achieve their best with automation, data-driven insights & engagement. Steve Beauchamp joins the show to talk about how…
CEO of M1 Finance. Ever since being introduced to a brokerage as a kid by his parents, Brian Barnes loved the idea of investing. The concept of putting your money to work for you, making a high conviction bet on a company producing something in a complicated marketplace and watching it grow got him hooked.…
CEO of Amount. Institutional change doesn’t come fast, but when it comes to banking during the pandemic, adaptation has been crucial for customers and banks alike. Amount spun out from online lending company Avant to focus on helping banks bridge the digital divide to better assist customers’s needs safely. Founder and CEO Adam Hughes joins…
CEO and Co-Founder of Paro. Michael Burdick joined the workforce like many a bright-eyed bushy tail millennial looking to build his career and develop his passions. Instead, he found himself locked into a job that made him feel like another cog in the machine – undervalued, lack of growth opportunity and underutilizing his skill set.…
CEO of BetSperts. Sports has taken a back seat with the crisis this year, but the anticipation for their return – including interest in online sports gambling – has surged. Reid Rooney founded BetSperts to build a social network specifically for online sports betting, creating opportunities for sports experts in every league and team to…