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ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 25 Robert Burke - How Sobo AI Helps Founders Stay in the GameIn this episode, Chris interviews Robert Burke from Sobo AI, a fractional expert marketplace designed to help small businesses access insights and expert advice. Robert shares the journey of creating Sobo, the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, and the importance of having a support system. The conversation delves into the unique features of Sobo, its impact on small businesses, and valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.🔑 Key Topics:•Why small businesses struggle to identify their real problems•How fractional experts are changing the way startups scale•The role of AI in business advice and decision-making•Building wh...2025-07-1724 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 24: General Alan Lynn - “Your Startup Is DoD-Worthy”🎧 Executive Bytes | Episode 24: “Your Startup Is DoD-Worthy”Guest: Retired 3-Star General Alan LynnCo-Host: General Jan NorrisThink your startup doesn’t belong in the Department of Defense? Think again.In this eye-opening episode, retired General Alan Lynn — former global director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and builder of secure networks for the White House and U.S. Army worldwide — debunks the myth that founders need to build weapons to work with the DoD.👉 With oversight of a $10B annual...2025-07-0328 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 23 - Jake Kaempf - EverydayThis week for Episode 23, we welcome Jake Kaempf, founder of Everyday, with James Harris stepping in as a special host! ✈️ From LA to ATL, Jake shares why he planted roots in Georgia’s startup scene — and how Atlanta’s mix of education, creativity, culture, and Fortune 500 energy is setting the stage for an AI-powered future. 💡 Topics we covered:▪️ Why Everyday was built to put people first in AI ▪️ How they're solving major marketing ops challenges ▪️ The power of community and what Jake learned from Sig Mosley ▪️ What keep...2025-06-0521 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 22 - Kevin Wu - NicklPayFrom spark to strategy, Kevin Wu, founder of NicklPay, joins us on this week’s episode of Executive Bytes!Kevin shares how NicklPay is simplifying product distribution with an all-in-one platform that streamlines sales channels, inventory, and fulfillment, built for businesses tired of juggling multiple systems.Don’t miss this explosive conversation packed with insights on scaling, problem-solving, and what it takes to build a startup from the ground up.2025-05-2917 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 21 - Jonathan Schwartz - Ortho PreserveFrom a graduate school thesis to an innovative MedTech start-up developing a first-of-its-kind artificial meniscus implant, this week's guest, Jonathan Schwartz, takes us through his journey from an aspiring orthopedic surgeon to co-founder of OrthoPreserve. Jonathan shares how a conversation at his co-founder's wedding sparked the fuse to turn his thesis into a business, and how he is navigating the complexities of fundraising and regulation, and what it takes to go from research to reality in healthcare innovation.Hosted by our lead Entrepreneur in Residence, Chris Nedza, and co-hosted by K...2025-05-2219 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 20 - Chris Appleton - Art PharmacyWe’re joined by Chris Appleton, CEO of Art Pharmacy, to explore how creative engagement is being prescribed as a powerful tool for mental health and community healing.As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode dives into how Art Pharmacy is bridging the gap between healthcare and the arts. 🎧 Tune in and discover how Chris is building a future where creativity supports well-being at scale.2025-05-1520 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 19 - Barbara Jones - Freeing ReturnsGulf War veteran, technologist, and founder of Freeing Returns, Barbara Jones, sits in the hot seat for this week's episode of Executive Bytes. Freeing Returns is a retail tech company fighting fraud with smart data and smarter algorithms. Here are some of the key topics discussed in today's conversation: 💼 Veteran to Visionary: How Barbara’s military background forged the resilience to thrive in startups. 🛍️ Retail’s Hidden Leak: How retailers lose 30% to fraud and inefficiencies, and how Freeing Returns fixes it. 🤖 Tech + Sales: Why building the tech wasn’t enough, and how Barbara learned to sell it.2025-05-0820 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 18 - Blake Cook - Do ProcessThis week, we sit down with Blake Cook, CEO of Do Process, the company transforming how teams onboard new talent. From simplifying workflows to boosting first-day productivity, Blake shares how Do Process is rethinking one of the most overlooked—and most critical—aspects of company culture. 🚀Tune in for insights on scaling efficiently, building trust from day one, and the future of onboarding tech.2025-05-0120 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 17 - Hamed Fesharaki - AdraVisionFrom Dentist to Disruptor 🦷💡Hamed Fesharaki joins us, a former dentist turned tech founder, who’s revolutionizing the dental world with AdraVision, an AI-powered platform changing how providers diagnose and how patients understand their oral health.Co-hosting this one: Karl Swensen, Co-founder of Pull Logic, bringing the startup brainpower 🔥Key Topics:🦷 From Chairside to C-Suite: How Hamed transitioned from running his own dental practice to leading a medtech startup.🧠 AI Meets X-Rays: How AdraVision uses AI to interpret dental...2025-04-2417 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 16 - David Hailey - Countifi This week, we have David Hailey, Founder & CEO of Countifi, in the hot seat, and co-hosting is Brett Rogers, Co-founder & COO of TendoNova. Our hosts sat down with David to explore how Countifi is using AI to tackle one of the most overlooked and expensive problems in the airline industry: inventory waste. Key Topics:🧠 How David turned his experience as an EY auditor into an AI-powered startup solving $4B worth of airline inventory inefficiencies.📸 How Countifi uses computer vision to track what items ar...2025-04-1721 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 15 - Brett Rogers - TendoNovaThis week, we have Brett Rogers, Co-founder & COO of TendoNova in the hot seat, and co-hosting is David Hailey, Founder & CEO of Countifi. Our hosts sat down with Brett to explore how TendoNova is transforming the way chronic tendon pain is being treated, and it is an episode you do not want to miss. Key Topics: 🎯 How a biomedical engineering thesis became a life-changing solution for chronic tendon pain, and how TendoNova is offering patients a real alternative to surgery. 👥 What it is like to manage a...2025-04-1020 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 14 - Brian Regienczuk - Spot SourceThis week, we sit down with Brian Regienczuk, Founder & CEO of Spot Source, to explore how his company is revolutionizing Enterprise Service Supplier Management —helping businesses save 50% of their time in marketing and speed up R&D by 3-6 months.🔍 Key Topics Discussed: ✅ The inspiration behind Spot Source & solving supplier management challenges ✅ How large corporations like Coca-Cola manage thousands of agency suppliers ✅ The highs & lows of entrepreneurship—overcoming doubt, financial challenges, and finding optimism ✅ The “What if’s” of entrepreneurship & why knowing yourself is key to taking the...2025-04-0323 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 13 - Christy Brown - Dr. Noze Best🎙️ Executive Bytes Podcast Episode 13 | Featuring Christy Brown, CEO of Dr. Noze BestIn this episode, we explore how Christy Brown is transforming pediatric care with Dr. Noze Best, bringing hospital-grade solutions into homes. From serial entrepreneurship to leading a fast-growing health tech brand, Christy shares her insights on innovation, leadership, and building a purpose-driven company.Key Highlights:✅ Revolutionizing Infant Care – How Dr. Noze Best and the Noze Bot are making breathing easier for babies.✅ From Idea to Stores in 6 Months...2025-03-2723 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 12 - Mike Pink - Smart PM🎙️ Executive Bytes Podcast Episode 12 | Featuring Mike Pink, CEO of Smart PMIn this episode, we dive into how Mike Pink is revolutionizing the construction industry with Smart PM, turning complex project data into clear, actionable insights. From his background as a construction consultant to launching a tech-driven solution, Mike shares his journey of innovation, resilience, and navigating an industry slow to adopt new technology.Key Highlights:✅ From Consultant to Founder – The inspiration behind Smart PM and how data transparency is transforming construct...2025-03-2124 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 11 - Dana Weeks - MedTransGo 🎙️ Executive Bytes Podcast Episode 11 | Featuring Dana Weeks, CEO of Med Trans Go & Mike Pink, CEO of Smart PMIn this episode, we explore how Dana Weeks is tackling a $150B healthcare crisis with Med Trans Go — connecting providers with safe, reliable transportation and interpretation services to reduce cancellations and streamline care. Key Highlights: ✅ Resilience in Leadership: How being an entrepreneur means wanting to quit every day, but pushing forward anyway ✅ The problem that inspired the creation of Med Trans Go ✅ The emotions the early stages of a st...2025-03-1324 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 10 - Angie Sandritter - RippleWorx🎙️ Executive Bytes Podcast Episode 10 | Featuring Angie Sandritter, CEO of RippleWorx & Anik Kahn, CEO of Max RewardsIn this episode, we dive into the intersection of habit-forming, data-driven insights, and leadership evolution with Angie Sandritter. From running the London Marathon to preparing for Tokyo, Angie’s discipline in sports mirrors her entrepreneurial journey — leading to the creation of RippleWorx, a performance accelerator software designed to:✅ Identify when people are motivated✅ Pinpoint skill sets✅ Align individual performance with organizational needsWe also explore:🚀...2025-03-0619 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 9 - Mitesh Rao - Omny Health🚀 Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Data with Mitesh RaoIn this episode of Executive Bytes, our host Chris Nedza, and co-host Louise Wasilewski sit down with Mitesh Rao, a former ER doctor and healthcare innovator with experience at Stanford, Northwestern, and Yale. Now leading Omny Health, Mitesh shares insights on revolutionizing data access in the healthcare space while keeping patient privacy at the core.Key Topics Covered:✅ The challenge of secure and usable provider data access✅ AI in healthc...2025-02-2719 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 8 - Sander Biehn - ReadyForSocial 🎙️ Executive Bytes | Episode 8 🚀 Social media is changing the game in sales, and Ready For Social is helping large enterprises stay ahead. Tune in as we chat with CEO Sander Biehn, who went from corporate consulting to revolutionizing marketing with his startup. We cover...🔹 Scaling outreach with AI🔹 The power of consistent messaging🔹 Industry trends & real success stories Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of marketing! 2025-02-2015 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 7 - Matt Golden - MapHabitThis week, we sit down with Matt Golden, CEO of MapHabit, a company dedicated to helping individuals in the neurodivergent community build habits and routines that improve daily life. Inspired by his own family, Matt shares how small routines make a big impact, both for those with cognitive challenges and their caregivers.We dive into:✅ The power of routine in shaping unconscious decisions✅ How Map Habit supports caregivers ✅ Entrepreneurship lessons — how a corporate career doesn’t always prepare you for the startup grind✅ Finding balance as a leader and why building...2025-02-1317 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 6 - Dan McCann - SymTrainIn this episode, we put Dan McCann, Founder & CEO of SymTrain in the hot seat to explore how AI is transforming employee training and performance coaching. Dan is joined by our host Chris Nedza, along with Sander Biehn, CEO of Ready for Social.From his passion for coaching to scaling SymTrain into a 100K+ user platform, Dan shares insights on the power of AI simulations, the impact of the pandemic on training technologies, and how companies are seeing significant ROIs using SymTrain’s role-play-based learning.Highlights🎯 How SymTrain helps CX, sa...2025-02-0619 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 5 - Anthony Maley - Vouch.ioIn this week’s episode of Executive Bytes, we sat down with Anthony Maley, CEO of Vouch.io. Anthony is joined by our host and Lead Entrepreneur in Residence, Chris Nedza, and interviewer Chris Spears, CEO of Orderly Meds. Vouch.io is redefining the way we think about identification—moving beyond outdated passwords to a more secure, seamless way to prove who you are.Highlights ✔️ Who uses Vouch.io?✔️ The fight against hackers & external security threats✔️ How Vouch.io is working with A...2025-01-3020 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 4 - Jack Markwalter - Viva FinanceIn this episode, we sit down with Jack Markwalter, Co-Founder of Viva Finance and Forbes 30 under 30 honoree for social impact in North America. Jack is joined by our host, Chris Nedza, along with interviewers Scott Ryan, CEO of Montra Technologies, and Sander Biehn, CEO of Ready for Social. From his days as a Notre Dame student helping the community in South Bend to co-founding Viva Finance with his brother, Hodges Markwater, hear about Jack’s challenges, victories, and lessons learned on the ongoing journey to scale his company!Highlights 💼 How Ja...2025-01-2326 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 2 - Chris Spears - OrderlyMedsIn this episode of ATDC Executive Bytes, join us for an unfiltered conversation with Chris Spears, the innovative CEO of Orderly Meds. Discover how a personal health scare inspired him to disrupt the healthcare industry with personalized medicine and a customer-first approach.🌟 Episode Highlights:The Origin Story: How Spears turned a health crisis into a thriving business.Personalized Medicine: Leveraging DNA and data to create tailored solutions.Building Beyond Products: The importance of fostering community and mental health support.Entrepreneurial Lessons: Overcoming industry challenges and scaling a s...2025-01-1621 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 1 - Louise Wasilewski - Acivilate 2025-01-1618 min

ATDC Executive BytesEpisode 3 - Sam Porta - QueuesIn this episode of Executive Bytes, we dive into the inspiring journey of Sam Porta, CEO of Queues, a game-changing startup revolutionizing queue management in sports and retail. From his humble beginnings as a Georgia Tech freshman to transforming fan experiences with the Atlanta Braves, Sam shares the lessons and strategies that have driven his success.What You’ll Learn:The origin story of Queues and how it tackles the universal pain point of long linesBehind-the-scenes insights into Queues' groundbreaking deployment with the Atlanta BravesLessons on pivoting, persistence, and staying fl...2025-01-1619 min

ATDC Executive BytesThe First of Many - ATDC Executive Bytes PodcastGet ready to step behind the curtain of innovation with ATDC Executive Bytes! In our debut episode, Chris sits down with Louise Wasilewski, CEO of Acivilate, joined by guest interviewers Matt Golden of MapHabit and Dan McCann of SimTrain. Louise shares the deeply personal story that inspired her mission to tackle recidivism through groundbreaking technology.From the challenges of the prison system to the transformative power of Acivilate’s software, this conversation dives into how tech is bridging communication gaps, improving safety, and giving returning citizens a better shot at reintegration. With candid insights and practical takeaways, th...2025-01-1400 min

North Fulton Business RadioMelanie Flores and Chris Nedza, SymtrainMelanie Flores and Chris Nedza, Symtrain (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 394) Facing the twin challenges of training and retaining employees while providing consistent customer service, salon owners and real estate companies now have the technology of Symtrain to rely on. Using Symtrain ensures customer-facing personnel are well-trained and provide outstanding customer service. Melanie Flores, [...]2021-10-0431 min

Shop Talk: A podcast for the beauty industry, hairstylists and hair-salon owners. By 124GoMonday Motivation from 2018 | Clips to get you fired upIn this episode we took motivational outtakes that we are sure will get your week started off right! Topics you’ll enjoy are, Vision, Marketing, Social Media, Benchmarking, Confidence and Perseverance. In order of soundbite: Brian Perdue, John Palmieri - @noindoorvoice, Chris Sulimay - @chrissulimayhair, Saretta Bowerman - @hairbysaretta, Amber Burns - @salon124group, Chris Nedza - Zeezor.net, Missy Megginson - @soyoureahairstylist, Leah Freeman - @Leahfreeman1 @lanzahaircare, To stay connected with us, please subscribe to the podcast and give us a follow: @124.go / 124go.com / 124Go Salon Education on Youtube.com 2021-07-2636 min

Shop Talk: A podcast for the beauty industry, hairstylists and hair-salon owners. By 124GoThe Data you Need | Chris Nedza of MINDBODY | Founder of ZeeZorChris Nedza founder of Zeezor - who recently partnered with Mindbody shares his provocative insight on the minute to minute changes and opportunities that are happening in the salon world. KPI’s that we were measuring pre-covid may not be the areas of focus that will get you to your next level of growth. Check out Mindbody and Booker software and business solutions: https://www.mindbodyonline.com/ To contact sales: https://www.mindbodyonline.com/business/salon-software?landing=y&campaignID=7010e000000nYvZ&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=9711873585&ad_group=108533691024&utm_term=aud-535548429528:kwd-24778464647&utm_device=c&referralSource=pa...2021-03-2553 min

Zero To 5000How to Track Metrics that Drive a Productive & Engaged Culture - Chris Nedza, MindBody + ZeeZorAnother deep conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Chris Nedza, founder of ZeeZor and strategic director of growth at MindBody. We discussed: - Top 3 things to remember when starting a business - The 'control freak' / 'absent leader' balance - Surrounding yourself with people who will tell you no - Transactional relationships - Delegation & empowerment - Being Kind to your people - How to engage your people and lead a culture of productivity using metrics Books to...2020-10-011h 04

Shop Talk: A podcast for the beauty industry, hairstylists and hair-salon owners. By 124GoThe data you need to know | Chris Nedza of Mindbody shares his insight for what’s to come.Chris Nedza founder of Zeezor - who recently partnered with Mindbody shares his provocative insight on the minute to minute changes and opportunities that are happening in the salon world. KPI’s that we were measuring pre-covid may not be the areas of focus that will get you to your next level of growth. Check out Mindbody and Booker software and business solutions: https://www.mindbodyonline.com/ To contact sales: https://www.mindbodyonline.com/business/salon-software?landing=y&campaignID=7010e000000nYvZ&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=9711873585&ad_group=108533691024&utm_term=aud-535548429528:kwd-24778464647&utm_device=c&referralSource=pa...2020-06-2953 min

Grow My Salon Business Podcast008 The Importance of Using Numbers and Data to Drive Salon Productivity and Team Engagement with Chris NedzaOn todays podcast I talk with Chris Nedza founder of ZeeZor which is a hairdressing Productivity App. Although not a hairdresser Chris is a serial Entrepreneur and creative thinker and he developed ZeeZor as a real time mobile reporting tool so that his wife could better manage her chain of 43 salons. Although ZeeZor is currently only available in the US the thinking behind the technology is universally applicable. What you will learn about in this podcast is:The importance of using numbers and data to drive productivity and employee engagement.The need to give real time feedback.Using...2019-06-0451 min

Shop Talk: A podcast for the beauty industry, hairstylists and hair-salon owners. By 124GoTalk Data to Me! | EP 9Are you a stylist, salon owner, or manager who would like to have your best yet financial year in 2019? If so, this episode of Shop Talk is a must listen! In this conversation Chris Nedza, founder of Zeezor drops bombs of info that can drastically change your earnings, and help your team to earn more than they thought they could! You'll hear Chris share what the top 1%, of the top 1% of stylists focus on to achieve up to $500,000 a year at their chair! Sound impossible? Well it's not, he has the da...2019-01-3044 min

BLACKSOUL pres. MUSIC MATTERSBLACKSOUL presents MUSIC MATTERS 57 ft Jazz-N-Groove & Bake Junior / YAMMAT FM / 07.06.2017Live stream - Wed 0-2AM - Sat 2-4AM - www.yammat.fm Frequency: 102.5 FM Download on iTunes: tinyurl.com/k2ax59x Guest Mix by JAZZ-N- GROOVE (Brian Tappert & Marc Pomeroy) 01 Cevin Fischer - Gotta Bring Back That Feelin 02 Soul Clap featuring Nona Hendryx - Shine (This Is It) (Hot ToddyVocal Mix) - Classic Music Co 03 Hashim - Al Naafiysh (The Soul) - Cutting Records 04 Cleptos Feat Kathy Brown - Give It Up - Moan a pella 05 Bongoloverz - The Power of Music A pella - Soulfuric Trax 06 Supernova Back in a Minute (Club House Mix) Lapsus Music 07...2017-06-072h 03