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Cache FlowE63: Tech-Savvy Banking: APIs, Fintech, and Future FinanceMeet Kent Landvatter, CEO of FinWise Bank, a financial haven for the fintech space. With 14 years at the helm, he shares intriguing insights from enabling FinTech platforms with API layers to navigating the complex web of regulation. Tune in for a deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between traditional banking and modern technology, from automated lending to combating money laundering and beyond.Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Kent's journey from traditional banking to FinTechFin Wise's robust SBA lending and tech stackHow APIs streamline Fi...
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Laravel Creator SpotlightCurotec, Building and Leveraging AI, and more with Brian DainisWe are joined by Brian Dainis, the founder of Curatech, discussing his journey in the Laravel community, the evolution of Laravel, and the business model of Curotech. Show Linkshttps://briandainis.comhttps://www.curotec.com/team/brian-dainis/https://www.curotec.comhttps://www.cursor.com/
2024-12-1138 minCache FlowE62: Dropping Harvard for Startup Dreams with Palash SoniIn this riveting episode, Palash Soni, CEO of Gold Cast, shares his bold journey from an HBS dropout to tech startup success. His company, revolutionizing B2B marketing with AI video campaigns, thrived amid Covid uncertainty, defied odds with rapid growth, and now raises questions about the future of SaaS innovation. Tune in to dive into his riveting tales, fundraising adventures, and insights on crafting a venture that stands out in the saturated software market.Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Pa...
2024-09-1348 minCache FlowE61: Crafting Success: Amer's Leap from Corporate to FounderDive into the dynamic world where corporate meets creativity with Amer, a serial entrepreneur with five startups and a vision for shaking up traditional business models. Explore the high-stakes thrills of entrepreneurship and discover how AI is revolutionizing video production—all in this invigorating chat loaded with lessons and laughter.Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.The tough transition from corporate to founderBuilding five companies with two successful exitsPioneering short-form video contentIntroducing AI to modern video productionThe balance of tech...
2024-07-2655 minCache FlowE60: Scaling the SaaS Summit: Bootstrapping to SuccessJoin us as we unravel the inspiring bootstrapping saga of Sana Kumar, Founder and CEO of Kovai.co. With a gripping tale of growth from niche product programming to leading three booming SaaS products, Sana shares wisdom on entrepreneurship, the challenges of multi-product focus, and leveraging AI for innovation. Tune in for a hearty blend of tech talk and founder foresight!Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Bootstrapped a niche SaaS to 300 peopleCreated LinkedIn content as a CEODiscovered a gap in Do...
2024-07-0943 minCache FlowE59: Inside the Mind of a Holding Company Innovator: Brent BeshoreDive into the fascinating world of HoldCos with Brent Beshore, the mastermind behind a 15-company empire. From untangling the definition of a HoldCo to exploring the gritty details of CEO transitions, this episode uncovers the delicate art of building a lasting business conglomerate. Join us for an insightful blend of strategy revelations and Brent's personal entrepreneurial journey that's anything but linear. Don't miss this masterclass on nurturing small giants!Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.What exactly is a Ho...
2024-06-201h 06Cache FlowE58: From Startup to EdTech Powerhouse: A Year in ReviewDive into this exhilarating episode as Ignite!’s CEO Jessica Sliwerski returns to unpack an extraordinary year of 5X growth, pivotal Series B funding, and a seismic impact on student reading. Discover how Ignite! Reading is changing the game for kids nationwide. It's a heartfelt saga of innovation, human-centric tech, and a mission to mold the future of education.Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.5X company growth in just a year.Over 16,000 students served nationally.Raised a game-changing Series B.Hone...
2024-06-061h 04Cache FlowE57: Navigating from peak ZIRP to 2024 in SaaSDive into the podcast world with Grain CEO Jeff Whitlock as we unravel Grain's AI-driven meeting evolution, the merger that molded its future, and the star-studded story of Mike Adams. Get an insider's look into raising VC funds, the trials of startup life, and the riveting roadmap that Grain's cooking up, all topped off with some candid Silicon Valley talk.Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Grain's AI Transforms Note-taking.Grain and Startups’ Merger Insight.SaaS Frameworks vs. Intuition.Raising VC Funds: Pros & Cons.The...
2024-04-2555 minCache FlowE56: Real Estate & Tech Unite: Predicting the MarketDive into the cutting-edge world of real estate with Stash Geleszinski, Co-Founder of Nëdl – the data platform predicting property transactions before they hit the market. Discover how Nëdl is transforming brokerage with predictive analytics, empowering players to anticipate and capitalize on upcoming deals. Expect stories from the trenches of the commercial real estate industry and insights into the tech that's shaping its future.Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Data drives real estate's future.Nëdl predicts market...
2024-04-0846 minCache FlowE55: From Poker Pro to SaaS Mogul: A Winning Hand in BusinessDive deep with a former poker professional turned tech entrepreneur, as he shares a riveting journey of scaling a SaaS company in the competitive world of fantasy sports. From a strategic acquisition to multiplying revenues, gear up for insights on growth levers, product development, and the thrills of business gambles that pay off big.Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Secrets to 50-80x business growth.Crucial SaaS metrics for success.Content creation that drives views.Power of affiliate channels explored.St...
2024-03-191h 07Cache FlowE54: Navigating Business Acquisitions: Insights from the TrenchesDive into the high-stakes game of business acquisitions with our insightful speaker, who sheds light on due diligence, financial pitfalls, and leveraging government loans. Whether it's about vibrating excitement from snowboarding trips or critical business strategies, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business buyers alike.Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.A deep dive into the acquisition process.Exploring SBA loans and financial models.Unpacking due diligence best practices.Navigating seller relationships and trust.Leveraging go...
2024-03-051h 07Cache FlowE53: NeuroFlow's Wild Ride from Idea to ImpactDive into the exhilarating tale of NeuroFlow, a company breaking barriers between mental and physical health through innovation and audacity. From late-night coding for a pitch at South by Southwest to cross-country trips without an overnight bag, the founders navigated fundraising challenges, transforming a vision into a multi-million-dollar business.Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.NeuroFlow's daring demo at SXSW '17.Scaling with a mission-driven approach.Tactics for navigating tough funding rounds.Strategic growth through significant raises.Blending tech wi...
2024-02-281h 00Cache FlowE52: Rebuilding connections with OffsiteDive into the transformative world of corporate retreats with Jared Kleinert, Founder & CEO of Offsite. Exploring the evolution of workspaces, Jared shares his vision of bringing people together for impactful gatherings. Discover the blend of technology and hospitality shaping the future of remote and hybrid companies. It's more than just a venue – it's about connecting, solving, and inspiring. Join us for an insider look at reinventing offsite retreats!Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Offsites are multi-day team-building experiences.Offsite offers end-to-end retreat planning.Insights into...
2023-12-191h 01Cache FlowE51: From No Code to No Limits with Nik ShevchenkoDive into Nik's astonishing tech voyage from crypto mining teen prodigy in Russia to selling his No Code marketplace for millions. Now a Thiel Fellow with his sights set on the Metaverse, Nik shares invaluable startup wisdom and teases his latest ventures. Tune in for a blend of raw entrepreneurial spirit, hard-hitting advice, and a peek into the future of AI and smart glasses.Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Nik's early crypto-mining hustle.Building and selling a No Code platform.Lessons fr...
2023-12-1549 minCache FlowE50: Nurse Builds Healthcare SaaS and Saves More LivesDive into an enthralling tale of a critical care nurse turned tech founder tackling healthcare inefficiencies head-on. Sara Well, Founder & CEO of Dropstat shares her journey, from grueling nursing shifts to creating a life-saving staffing solution. Her startup, Dropstat, pioneers AI in forecasting and optimizing staff resources, addressing burnout, and saving lives. Listen in as we peel back the curtain on healthcare innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives it.Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Sarah Well discusses healthcare inefficiency.The st...
2023-12-071h 03Cache FlowE49: Guru Unchained: A Start-Up's Fight to IndependenceDive into a riveting story of resilience as Suzie Dergham CEO of Guru Experience pivots her start-up company from the brink of failure to a thriving employee-owned enterprise. Join us for an episode filled with raw insights on navigating the tumultuous tech world, transforming a passion for art into cutting-edge technology, and the staunch commitment to customer experience that is redefining the museum industry.Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.Suzie's unexpected pivot from art to tech CEO.Overcoming company debt and stagnation.The es...
2023-11-2457 minCache FlowThe Deeper the NicheIn this episode, Brian Mattocks interviews Joe Giovannoli Founder and CEO of 9Sail, an SEO management for service firms. Joe discusses their decision to focus solely on SEO, the challenges of marketing in a competitive space, and the significance of refining their Ideal Customer Profile. They also explore the opportunities and risks in the SEO industry, including the impact of artificial intelligence. Furthermore, they share insights on expanding services and finding the right partnerships. Lastly, the episode delves into the importance of cultivating meaningful connections and how successful relationships can positively impact business growth....
2023-11-1424 minCache FlowE48: A Sales Development Masterclass from the Trenches with Gabe LulloGabe Lullo, CEO of Alleyoop and renowned sales trainer, shares his experiences and expertise in the SaaS market and outbound sales. The importance of outsourcing prospecting and building effective sales development teams is emphasized. The role of vision, execution, and strong leadership in achieving sales success is explored. Hiring and training successful Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) are discussed, along with personalized incentives and strategies for overcoming challenges. The effectiveness of video and AI in sales outreach, as well as embracing change and pivoting in business, are also highlighted. Here are a few of the t...
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Digital Marketing MasterclassHow AI is Transforming Marketing Landscape with Brian DainisWelcome to Digital Marketing Masterclass, featuring our special guest Brian Dainis, the CEO of Curotech and a renowned tech entrepreneur. Brian brings his wealth of expertise in tech, AI, entrepreneurship, and coding to the forefront of this episode. Join us as Brian explores innovative business ideas centered around leveraging the power of GPT-4, sharing his insights on the evolution of AI. Discover how GPT-4 is expected to enhance contextual understanding and real-time capabilities, shaping the future of marketing. In this engaging conversation, Brian also discusses his podcast, "Cash Flow Podcast," along with fascinating topics including Google and Microsoft. And...
2023-11-081h 15Cache FlowE47: Bootstrapping for Life - Recruit CRM is here to stayJoin us as we explore the incredible journey of Recruit CRM, a company that successfully built recruitment CRM software for India's steep job market. We learn how they pivoted from providing recruiting to companies needing delivery drivers to creating a CRM for staffing firms. Despite initial skepticism, they achieved exponential growth without raising any venture capital or debt, and overcame challenges through a winning team and focused financial metrics. Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow Podcast.They began with a different product called My Stuff, targeting large logistics and...
2023-11-061h 10Cache FlowE46: The Future of AI Workforce Automation and Autonomous RobotsJoin us for a fascinating episode where our host Brian Dainis engages in an intriguing conversation with Xavier, the CEO of Presto, a restaurant automation company. Delve into the world of AI and discover how it's revolutionizing order-taking in the restaurant industry, leading to improved consistency, efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences. We'll also explore the vital role of AI in self-driving cars and its promising applications across industries, focusing on the potential for elevated safety and convenience. Lastly, we'll discuss the entrepreneurial journey, comparing experiences with and without venture capital funding, emphasizing the importance of staying true to your...
2023-10-2054 minCache FlowE45: Competing with Giants: HelpSpot’s Challenges and Strategies in Help Desk SoftwareIn this podcast episode, host Brian Dainis engages in a captivating conversation with Ian Landsman, the Founder of HelpSpot, a key player in the competitive world of help desk software. They delve into HelpSpot's unique position in this market, the challenges of competing with industry giants, and the delicate balance between customer customization and product development in the realm of SaaS. The episode explores the power of cold outreach, the significance of IP addresses in consulting, and emerging trends in tech, including AI's potential impact on customer service jobs and chatbot services. Tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs will find this...
2023-10-061h 19Cache FlowE44: Omnisearch: Building the Future of Search and MoreIn this episode, Marin Smiljanic, the CEO and co-founder of Omnisearch, discusses his vision of revolutionizing search beyond text-based engines, including audio, video, and documents. The conversation covers the evolution of Amazon, the future of search engines, and challenges in the Chinese tech scene. The episode also delves into theoretical discussions within the Matrix prequel, exploring robot rights movements, human control, and Omnisearch's journey in the B2B space.Marin Smiljanic is the Co-Founder and CEO of Omnisearch, leading a dynamic career in technology and entrepreneurship. With experiences ranging from being a Software Development Engineer at Amazon...
2023-09-2958 minCache FlowEP43: Powering the Online Experience: PubNub's Billion Connected DevicesIn this episode, Stephen Blum, the Founder and CTO of PubNub, discusses their proprietary message bus connecting billions of devices, scaling challenges, and managing a world record-breaking event. They explore PubNub's rapid product launch, customer feedback-driven development, and transition to automated scalability. The conversation also delves into the impact of WebSockets on communication, the current state of San Francisco, including remote work effects, homelessness, and tech scene dispersal, as well as the COVID-19 impact on cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and Philadelphia.Stephen Blum is the Founder and CTO of PubNub, a trailblazing real-time...
2023-09-2252 minCache FlowEP42: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Affiliate Marketing with FMTCIn this episode, host Brian Dainis interviews Brook Schaaf, CEO of FMTC, to explore the world of affiliate marketing. They discuss the role of affiliate marketing in e-commerce, the distinction between influencers and affiliates, and the challenges faced by the industry. Brook shares insights from his experience and highlights the pivotal role played by the affiliate program in the company's success. Discover key factors that led to Brook’s excellence in affiliate marketing, the challenges faced by affiliates today, and how FMTC helps them navigate the complex landscape.Introducing Brook Schaaf, an influential entrepreneur shaping the af...
2023-09-121h 10Cache FlowEP41: AI Misinformation, Emerging Trends, and The Other Questions You Didn't Know to Ask About AIIn this episode, Chris Carr, President & CEO of Farotech, discusses various aspects of the rapidly evolving world of AI. From the impact on marketing to the emergence of Pie AI and the importance of regulation and chat priming, there is a lot to uncover. Furthermore, OpenAI's Code Interpreter tool is revolutionizing productivity, while AI tools and SEO hacks are explored, along with the compounding effect of misinformation, advancements in generative art, and the revolutionizing of video production through AI technology.Meet Chris Carr, the visionary President & CEO of Philadelphia's fastest-growing marketing agency, Farotech...
2023-08-2350 minCache FlowE40: How to Win in D2C and Interesting Advances in Lithium BatteriesIn this episode, we welcome Adam Butt, Founder & CEO of Noticed, a digital commerce, optimization, and marketing agency. With a focus on empowering fearless brands to achieve limitless growth and profitability, Adam and his team leverage their expertise in eCommerce platforms such as Shopify Plus, Klaviyo, and Postscript to create customer-focused experiences. Join us as Adam shares insights on building successful online businesses, optimizing conversions, and the transformative power of digital marketing.Adam Butt is the Founder & CEO of Noticed, a digital commerce, optimization, and marketing agency that partners with fearless brands seeking limitless...
2023-07-281h 36Cache FlowE39: Uptake CEO Shares Journey from Consumer E-commerce to Data-Driven Analytics for Fleet MaintenanceJoin us as Kayne Grau, CEO of Uptake, discusses how their data analytics company is transforming fleet maintenance through predictive analytics for the trucking industry. By using machine learning models and advanced data science techniques, Uptake is able to predict and prevent truck failures, offering valuable insights and recommendations for maintenance. They analyze data from sensors and telematics devices, reducing downtime and improving efficiency for fleet operators.Kayne Grau is the Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Uptake, an intelligence system for industrial assets. With a focus on strategic direction and product enhancement...
2023-07-1859 minCache FlowE38: The Future of Search and SEO with AI on the Horizon with Wil ReynoldsIn this episode, Wil Reynolds, VP of Innovation at Seer Interactive, discusses various topics related to the impact of AI and automation on search, SEO, job markets, and opportunities for young people. Experts share their thoughts on AI-generated content, strategies for website testing, the potential disruption and economic value of ads, and concerns about job displacement. While highlighting challenges, the episodes also emphasize the opportunities for innovation and equal access to opportunities in an automated world.Wil Reynolds is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the digital marketing industry. Currently serving...
2023-07-1456 minCache FlowE37: From Throwing Parties in College to Scaling a Marketplace Tech Company with Makenzie StokelIn this episode, Makenzie Stokel, co-founder of EVA, shares the evolution of their platform from helping musicians get paid to connecting entertainers with businesses for corporate events. She discusses the challenges of transitioning into tech and the importance of validating ideas. Additionally, she talks about managing demand on a two-sided marketplace and pivoting to a virtual model during Covid-19. Finally, Stokel shares insights on the role of masculine and feminine energy in business and future plans for Eva's expansion.Makenzie Stokel is the Co-Founder of EVA, a technology-driven platform that connects event planners with...
2023-06-281h 02Cache FlowE36: Dub Your Content in Every Language with Camb AI’s Ack PrakashIn this episode, Camb AI’s CTO and Co-founder, Akshat Prakash, talks about Camb AI’s revolutionizing language translation.Ack Prakash is the CTO and Co-founder of Camb AI, a technology revolutionizing speech-to-speech translation with proprietary technologies and a focus on high-resource to low-resource languages. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:The importance of raising the bar for AI dubbing and translation by preserving contextual understanding and perfecting background scores, lip movements, and cross-lingual time syncs.How open source push, perfor...
2023-06-201h 11Cache FlowE35: The OGs of YouTube Analytics with VideoAmigo’s Ajoy ThomasThis episode, VideoAmigo’s CEO, Ajoy Thomas, talks about the ways YouTube is changing as a platform, how to build a presence on YouTube, and why it’s easier to build an audience on YouTube rather than TikTok.Ajoy Thomas is the CEO of VideoAmigo, a technology-enabled services company that builds video audiences for the world's largest brands. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:How the YouTube landscape is changing.The benefits of having long-term relationships with influencers.Why you should...
2023-06-151h 03Cache FlowE34: Founding and Scaling an Online Training Platform with TrainHeroic’s Josh SutcharThis episode, TrainHeroic’s Co-founder Josh Sutchar talks about the importance of business strategy for personal trainers and gym owners, different ways to improve user engagement, and the future of training.Josh Sutchar is the Co-Founder of TrainHeroic, an online training platform for coaches and athletes. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:What makes a product successful.Different benefits of using metrics to measure engagement.Ways to improve user engagement and commitment.How to maintain a healthy lifestyle.How coaches can use technology to c...
2023-06-0747 minCache FlowE33: Solving the Reading Crisis in America with Ignite! Reading’s Jessica SliwerskiThis episode, Ignite! Reading’s Co-founder and CEO, Jessica Sliwerski, talks about the illiteracy crisis in America, how her organization is giving children the right to read, and the ways to close the equity gap in early literacy instruction for children in poverty.Jessica Sliwerski is the Founder & CEO of Ignite! Reading, a virtual high-dosage foundational reading skills intervention literacy program that’s partnering with schools in six states with a goal of serving 50,000 students in five years. To reimagine how students are taught to read in school, Jessica launc...
2023-05-301h 09Cache FlowE32: Using Tech to Break the Poverty Cycle with Hopeworks’ Dan RhotonThis episode, Hopeworks’ Executive Director, Dan Rhoton, talks about how Hopeworks is helping people overcome economic hardships, the key indicators that someone will stay in employment, and what it’s been like expanding into Philadelphia.Dan Rhoton is an experienced education and nonprofit leader, with two decades of experience helping youth and adults achieve their dreams.Dan is the Executive Director at Hopeworks, a non-profit that uses technology, education, and entrepreneurship to connect young people to life-changing opportunities. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this e...
2023-05-2352 minCache FlowE31: The Science Behind Building Winning Teams with Predictive Index’s Mike ZaniIn this episode, Predictive Index’s CEO, Mike Zani, talks about what makes Search Funds successful, the behavioral science behind personality assessments, and the ways that your assets can work as your liabilities.Mike Zani is Predictive Index’s CEO, a market-leading employee assessment platform for hiring and advancing your internal team and talent. He grew the company from a low 8-figure to a 9-figure business and continues to bring them success.Mike has grown and sold 4 Search Fund businesses, was also the Coach of the Year in the 1996 Olym...
2023-05-1854 minCache FlowE30: Origin story of Laravel and the state of PHP with Taylor OtwellThis episode, Laravel’s Founder and CEO Taylor Otwell talks about how he created such a successful PHP framework for web developers, the ways AI can be used in Laravel, and the industries that are going to be most affected by AI.Taylor Otwell is the Founder and CEO of Laravel, an easy-to-use PHP web application framework that helps users create extensible websites and web applications at scale. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:How to use AI in Laravel.The ways AI is g...
2023-05-1146 minCache FlowE29: From Idea to Rapid Scale: Building SaaS Products in the Cloud with Guru’s Rick NucciThis episode, Guru’s co-founder and CEO Rick Nucci talks about the difference between selling high-ticket and low-ticket SaaS products, how he built a cloud-based product, and bought his company to over a million dollars in annual revenue.Rick Nucci has been an entrepreneur in the Philadelphia area since 1999 and is currently the co-founder & CEO of Guru.Guru is the collaborative knowledge management solution behind the next generation of knowledge workers. With hundreds of customers including leading enterprises such as Shopify, Square, Spotify, and Zoom, Guru is reshaping the wa...
2023-05-0339 minCache FlowE28: Revolutionizing Commercial Mortgage Lending - How Technology is Reshaping a Global Industry with GPARENCY’s Ira ZlotowitzThis episode, GPARENCY’s Founder and CEO Ira Zlotowitz talks about the unique aspects of the commercial real estate industry, how technology is affecting the real estate space, and the massive shift happening in commercial real estate.Ira Zlotowitz Is the Founder and CEO of GPARENCY, which is changing how CRE funding is done and creating more opportunities for others. They've gained national attention for their revolutionary pricing model and reputation for closing complex deals. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:Th...
2023-04-261h 26Cache FlowE27: What it's like at YC and how to quickly turn profitable after raising with InEvent's Pedro GóesThis episode, InEvent’s CEO Pedro Góes talks about how to get funding for a startup, ways to new businesses can build credibility, and what makes a tech business idea a success.Pedro Góes is currently the CEO of InEvent, a Y Combinator venture-backed company providing an event, marketing and sales platform for Forbes 2000 Global companies, including Amazon, Coca-Cola, KPMG, Santander, Unilever, Boeing, Embraer and Citibank.Previously Pedro started a company in college where he had more than 10,000 monthly active paying users. He is a Y Combinator Alum...
2023-04-2150 minCache FlowE26: Building an epic SaaS company in an uncommon niche with Jeremiah HensonThis episode, Engage Mobilize’s Co-Founder Jeremiah Henson talks about the different types of software used in the oil and gas industry, the niche opportunities that are still available for software development, and how a Founder’s role changes as a company grows.Jeremiah Henson is Engage Mobilize’s Co-Founder and Vice President of Product where he leads the vision and delivery of industrial workflow management product.Jeremiah has over a decade of product leadership experience and has worked extensively across business development, program, and product management roles....
2023-04-111h 04Cache FlowE25: The Rise of AI and How it Will Transform America’s Economy with Sean Boyce and Chris CarrThis episode, NxtStep Consulting’s Founder Sean Boyce, and Farotech’s CEO Chris Carr talk about how AI will affect the American economy, the black box elements of large language models, and Open AI’s journey from non-profit to capped-profit company.Chris Carr is the President and CEO of Farotech which specializes in inbound marketing and SEO strategy. Chris has worked in marketing for over two decades and has a proven track record of results. Sean Boyce has run his own consultancy firm NxtStep Consulting for over 10 years and has fou...
2023-04-071h 13Cache FlowE24: How AI is Revolutionizing Testing and Education with Echo360’s Manoj RanaIn this episode, Echo360’s Chief Technology Officer Manoj Rana talks about the issues with the current assessment model used in education, the ways educational testing is evolving, and how we can customize the education experience with AI.Manoj Rana is an engineering leader with a proven track record of building teams across start-ups and large organizations. Manoj is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Echo360 and has expertise in building scalable, low-latency platforms and delivering innovative products enabling business growth. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on th...
2023-03-2836 minCache FlowE23: From Selling Mangoes out of a Pickup Truck to Disrupting the Entire Real Estate MarketIn this episode, Founder and CEO of Homie Mike Peregrina talk about how he’s disrupting the traditional realtor model, simplifying the house-buying process, and saving people money when they purchase a property.Mike Peregrina is the CEO and Founder of Homie a venture-backed, Proptech/Fintech platform that makes finding, buying, and selling a home easier and less expensive.Mike is an entrepreneur at heart with over $2B in transaction value experience with a broad investment banking and venture capital background across the software, hospitality, consumer branded products, retail, gaming, and re...
2023-03-0939 minCache FlowE22: Data Collection and Distribution - Do We Have Any Control with WireWheel’s Justin AntonipillaiIn this episode, Founder and CEO of WireWheel Justin Antonipillai talks about the legislation around how companies use data, how users can control the amount of their data that is being captured and shared, and the changes happening in data collection and management.Justin Antonipillai is the Founder and CEO of WireWheel, a Data Privacy Management Platform that leverages the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed computing and addresses all phases of privacy management including program management, data inventory, risk assessments, monitoring and compliance reporting.Before founding WireWheel...
2023-02-2245 minCache FlowE21: Discovering hidden relationships between customers and prospects with Bob Moore from CrossbeamThis episode, CEO and Co-Founder of Crossbeam Bob Moore talks about the ways companies can optimize the way they use data, how data storage and processing is evolving, and how to use data to align multiple sales teams with each other.Bob Moore has been working in SaaS businesses fo over 15 years and has founded three separate successful online businesses.One of the businesses Bob is the co-founder and CEO of is Crossbeam a partner ecosystem platform that acts as an escrow service for data to help companies build more valuable partnerships...
2023-02-1447 minCache FlowE20: Taking Advantage of the Recession - Starting Companies and Buying Crypto with Gary CardoneGary Cardone is the CEO and Co-Founder of Chargebacks911, a comprehensive fraud mitigation, risk management, and loss prevention company, serving card-not-present merchants in global markets.Gary runs multiple other businesses across four different large industries (energy, real estate, financial services, and web3.0).Each of these businesses Gary started while their industry was undergoing radical disruption or change due to regulatory, economic, or technological stresses.This disruption offered Gary opportunities to build large companies in the midst of dynamic change and he became a critical...
2023-02-071h 23Cache FlowEP19: The Radical Ways Healthcare has to Change in Order to be Affordable and Better for the PatientAnthony J. Wehbe is an award-winning healthcare executive whose people-centric, physician-focused leadership optimizes clinical outcomes and financial performance at integrated health systems in the Philadelphia region.Anthony designs and executes strategies that maximize revenue and market share while improving quality and containing costs. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:The unsustainable nature of health care.Different pros and cons to centralized health care.The types of illnesses that can be treated in your home.The speed at which healthcare evolves.Ho...
2023-01-3150 minCache FlowEP18: Growing Twitter Followers and Helping Others do the sameJK Molina grew his Twitter account to over 125,000 followers before he started to share his knowledge of how to grow an audience.Since then he founded Tweet Hunter and grew the company to over $1 Million ARR. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:Tactics to grow your audience on social media.How to get traction on Twitter.How to make your Twitter ads successful.Why people get banned on LinkedIn.Living in Central America to take advantage of currency arbitrage.How ma...
2023-01-2450 minCache FlowE17: Building and Growing a Tech Startup with Writing.io’s Kevin FlemingKevin Fleming is the founder of multiple successful internet and mobile-based startups and is fluent in Ruby on Rails, Javascript, SQL, and Haml.Kevin is currently focused on his startup Writing.io which enables people to easily create content with a website that’s designed to grow their audience, and convert readers into valuable subscribers. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:Building a search engine to challenge Google.The drawbacks of ChatGPT and OpenAI’s models.How to monetize a websit...
2023-01-171h 20Cache FlowEP16: How Machine Learning is Changing the World with Lessen’s Chris BeeChris Bee is a seasoned technical org leader with 2 decades of experience leading high-performing B2B and B2C software teams.Chris has worked for big names like Microsoft, Amazon, Zillow, and Uber and is now the Chief Technology Officer at Lessen. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:Recent advances in machine learning and the current use cases of ML.The drawbacks of using machine learning and artificial intelligence.How powerful application programming interface models are.The long-term impact of ma...
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Cache FlowE15: House Flipper Turns Tech Founder and Accidentally Builds 300-Person SaaS BusinessJesse Burrell worked in real estate for 5 years before becoming the CEO for BatchService where he helps real estate businesses grow with comprehensive property intelligence and technology. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:The important aspects of property flipping.Why people lose money on property investments.Different proactive CSM strategies.The scalability of software companies.What companies need to grow exponentially.The conversion rates for real estate investors.What the process of building a real estate SaaS company looks like.The benefits of bootstrapping a co...
2022-12-281h 04Cache FlowE14: Bootstrapping a Company with your Wife with Ray BlakneyRay Blakney is an award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who has over a decade of experience building, bootstrapping, and operating 6 and 7-figure location independent businesses. He and his businesses have been featured in magazines such as Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Boston Globe & other top publications. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:The effect having quality SEO can make to a company’s launch.Building an online language platform.The difference between venture-backed and bootstrapped companies.What it’s like to network on Richard Branson’s island.What all uber-suc...
2022-12-231h 03Cache FlowEP13: The Evolution of the ad Tech World with Rich MastersonRich Masterson is a Digital Marketing Serial Entrepreneur, Internet Pioneer, Board Member, Founder, and CEO.Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:How ad space has evolved in response to the changes in cookies.The polarization of the internet.How the ad tech world is evolving.Identity graphs that don’t use cookies.The lack of regulation in the ad space.The cycle of venture capitalism.The benefits of starting a company during a recession.Culture and ethics in business.Why Goog...
2022-12-2051 minCache FlowE12: 8 Lessons from 8 Startups with Trajectify’s Mike KrupitMike Krupit has participated in growing eight companies over 25 years in the Northeast and West Coast.Mike grew from CTO to COO to CEO, while learning a lot about business, leadership, strategy, organization, and operations.Mike’s been involved in extraordinary growth, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and even bankruptcies.Today, he is the leader and Founder at Trajectify, providing interim executive and other strategic services to growth-stage companies. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:
2022-12-1357 minCache FlowHow to Double E-commerce Revenue Overnight with TallSlim Tees Dan DeceusterDan Deceuster is an affiliate marketer turned e-commerce entrepreneur and the Founder/Owner of Deceuster Digital.He has a wealth of experience as a full-time e-commerce entrepreneur, successfully building the brand TallSlim Tees which was highly successful before illness forced him to sell the business.After recovering, Dan helped others with their marketing becoming a VP of Digital Marketing and Marketing Director. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:Affiliate marketing vs e-commerce.How to test if...
2022-12-0649 minCache FlowThe Team that Stuck Together through a Corporate Collapse, an Acquisition, and the Creation of a New FirmStan Pittman is the Founder of Eigen X and has more than 20 years of experience in engineering and software technology.Stan has worked with Global Organizations on project management, needs analysis and requirements definition, system and process design, business intelligence, big data solution design and implementation, outsourcing, and software development. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:Being at the center of a company’s collapse.Issues that come from acquisitions.The increased costs that come with fast growth.How to mana...
2022-11-3058 minCache FlowThe 4 Keys to a Successful Startup with Mark KestiMark Kesti has over 25 years of experience building, developing, and leading sales, marketing, and business development teams and is currently the Chief Revenue Officer and President at Innovo.Mark has held VP Sales and other senior executive-level leadership positions overseeing US and international Fortune 500 companies such as GE, Omron, and BD (Becton Dickinson).His diverse and accomplished background also includes Vice President, P&L, and Corporate Officer leadership success with VC-backed startups, small to mid-size turnarounds, and private equity portfolio companies.Mark is a...
2022-11-231h 23Cache FlowThe Napster of Healthcare and Disrupting Patient DataArdy Arianpour is a visionary health tech pioneer and serial entrepreneur with two decades of experience harnessing technology to solve some of healthcare’s biggest challenges.Ardy’s main focus is on patient-centric data interoperability and to tackle this he founded Seqster, the leading healthcare technology company that has pioneered the ability to break down health data silos at scale.Seqster’s enterprise operating system aggregates disparate health data sources into a single, 360-degree longitudinal patient record in real-time, solving a multitude of challenges for Life Sciences, Patient Engagement, and Da...
2022-11-1551 minCache FlowBuilding an Online Community with GoodGuys2GreatMen’s Steve HorsmonSteve Horsmon is an ex-student, ex-engineer, ex-program manager, ex-corporate educator, and ex-husband.Steve was a self-proclaimed good guy his whole life and worked hard, made a decent living, and treated people kindly. He tried to please everyone in his path – especially the women in his life.Steve thought this was the key to success, satisfaction, and happiness but realized he was wrong, he needed to be true to himself. He needed to be real, authentic, and honest and help others do the same.Steve fo...
2022-11-1045 minCache FlowRevealing Law Enforcement’s biggest Tech risks with James CorbettJames Corbett is the Co-Founder of IMPaCT, an AI-powered, real-time CJIS-compliant, highly secure, role-based access information-sharing application designed to simplify and enhance law enforcement communication.Jame is also the Co-Founder of Project Refit which is building tools and processes to combat isolation in the hopes of reducing suicide. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:The problems with the current communication tools law enforcement uses.How to use machine learning and artificial intelligence in communication platforms.The impact brain injuries have on...
2022-11-081h 19Cache FlowFrom Dog Walking to Multi-Million Dollar Exit with Mike BensonMike Benson built and grew Warmup Inbox from the ground up, a product that is used by thousands of companies and was acquired by private equity for millions of dollars.Following his successful exit, Mike now searches for gaps in markets that venture capitalists won’t touch and builds sustainable profitable businesses within them. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:The disadvantages of service-based sales models.How to find new contacts.How to stop your cold emails from getting marked as s...
2022-11-031h 09Cache FlowHow to get VC funding from the US Gov and companies working to remove forever chemicalsGreg Fridman is the Founder and CEO of AAPlasma, an R&D firm focused on cold plasma. He is an entrepreneur and academic, as well as a creative problem solver, decisive team leader, and persuasive communicator.Greg is a seasoned R&D director with strong team building, and technology integration skills, and has a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, with an interest in synthetic chemistry, plasma chemistry, catalysis, and plasma engineering.Greg is also a principal investigator and Co-PI on multiple government and private grants with an overall budget...
2022-11-011h 24Cache FlowHow to challenge and grade your customers with Empirical Consulting Solutions Bill MorrowBill Morrow is a Managing Partner at Empirical Consulting Solutions and has extensive expertise in identifying hurdles preventing growth, aligning sales to the vision and goals of the company, and driving results through a clear strategic path.Bill has over 20 years in sales leadership roles and has successfully turned around and achieved new revenue goals over 25 times. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:The origins of coworking and a few bits on WeWork.Deploying capital during an uncertain market.How to...
2022-10-2547 minCache FlowThe role luck and storytelling plays in your company's successChris Wink is the cofounder of Technically Media, a digital media company best known for its community of technology professionals Technical.ly, and local nonprofit and philanthropy news site Generocity.org.Chris’s expertise is in storytelling and convening, with a special focus on workplace culture, employer brand and employee value proposition, and he closely follows economic and workforce trends and best practices. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:The most important aspects of employer brand marketing.New trends in the...
2022-10-181h 01Cache FlowWelcome to Cache FlowWelcome to the Cache Flow podcast. I’m the host Brian Dainis and on my show, I’ll be discussing go-to-market strategies and reverse engineering success stories within business, technology, and the SAAS industry.
2022-09-1601 min
Executive Leaders PodcastCurotech, MOBILion and More.Brian Dainis, Founder & CEO (Curotec); Melissa Sherman, CEO (MOBILion Systems); John Maloney, Co-Founder & Managing Partner (Wouch, Maloney & Co.); John Campbell, President (FCA)
2020-03-2744 min
(Un)informed Handball HourIvan Nikcevic talks Sporting and Serbia; our thoughts on Skopje and UnicornsSerbian international and Sporting CP wing Ivan Nikcevic speaks to us about the latest chapter in his fascinating career, looks back at reaching the EURO final at home and his nation's chances at EHF EURO 2018. Brian and Chris relive their trip to Skopje, discuss Vardar big man Dainis Kristopans and get Brian's reaction to the newest mythical creature in handball.
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