In our weekly technology start-up podcast, analyst Elise Kennedy hosts Troy Townsend, Co-founder of The Pistol.The Pistol is a global media platform that leverages machine learning to drive efficiency, scale and tailored solutions. Customers include media agencies, retailers and other tech companies. The first technology platform, 'Tiger Pistol', featured in TechCrunch, VentureBeat and Business Insider, among other press, before being acquired by private equity in 2019. The Pistol is now focused beyond simply social media, broadening its reach to all clients looking for omnichannel infrastructure, bespoke platform and strategies and creative ideas.In this podcast, we discuss the company, its revenue model, the industry, the competitive landscape and strategies for growth.