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The Charleston Marketing PodcastConnecting Content, Contacts, and Capital in the Southeast Tech Scene with Stanfield GrayHow are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas.Stanfield Gray, founder and CEO of Dig South, joins the Charleston Marketing Podcast to share his remarkable journey building the Southeast's premier tech ecosystem. As the visionary behind what he calls "the South's tech tribe," Gray reveals how Dig South has evolved over 13 years into a powerful connector of innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors.With an infectious energy that matches his ambition, Gray breaks down his "three C's" framework—content, contacts, and capital—that forms the backbone of the...
2025-04-1056 min
The Big Honker PodcastEpisode #875: Gray SchneiderJeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver talk with Gray Schneider who has started Season of Stories after his brother in law, Wade Cannon, lost his unexpected battle with cancer in 2022.
Wade was a firefighter for the Flower Mound Fire Department and he was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 at the age of 31. His cancer was linked to his occupation as a firefighter.
Gray and his wife have started Season of Stories as a way of trying to help firefighters gain access to early detection methods that could be life saving.
2024-07-121h 23
Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3Connecting Mindset to the Metaverse with CEO of Dig South, Stanfield GrayStanfield Gray is the CEO of Dig South: The South's Tech Hub and DIG SOUTH Tech Summit, the first and foremost event dedicated to growing the South’s tech economy, held April 26-27 in Charleston, SC. Visit digsummit.com for details.Stanfield joins Work in Fintech co-founder Ying Cao to talk about: What is the metaverse, exactly? The future of storytelling in the MetaverseThe importance of community building Embracing the beginners mindsetHighlights: 2:58 What is the metaverse? 7:40 How are you approaching storytelling in the metaverse?10:10 What are some projects you are em...
2023-02-1422 min
Unimpressed PodcastDig South CEO & Founder Stanfield Gray | How to Create a Tech EventStanfield Gray is a well-known motivational speaker and a strong advocate for startup ecosystems. With ample experience in entrepreneurship in the American South, Gray has a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in this field. He is the founder and CEO of DIG SOUTH Tech Media, DIG SOUTH Tech Summit, DIG NATION member community, and South Pod: Rise of a Region. Gray is also a Liberty Fellow in the Aspen Global Leadership Network and was recently named one of Time magazine’s “31 People Changing the South." As a featured speaker at the Co...
2022-03-0343 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionHealthcare of the Future with Brandon WelchJoin us on this episode of SOUTH POD as we speak to Brandon Welch, Founder of Doxy.me. Brandon discusses his Telehealth platform and how COVID-19 has changed healthcare forever.
2021-07-0834 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionShift into the South with Shyft AutoOn this episode we are featuring Shyft Auto's Wild Pitch recording where Stanfield Gray is joined by Co-founder and CEO of Shyft Auto, Marcus Aman. Shyft Auto reduces chaos at automotive repair shops while giving consumers an Amazon-like experience for service. Shyft's technology helps repair shops offer contactless solutions to their customers, while increasing retention, revenue, and satisfaction scores. The Shyft Auto team was a recipient of the NC Idea Seed Grant and the winner of one of the top startups at the NC Tech Awards in 2020.
2021-04-1631 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionCheck Your Engine Oil Before Driving: Capitalizing on the Unique Economic State of Your BusinessChief Marketing Officer, speaker, and business growth expert Paul Sparrow shares a simple methodology for determining the economic health and trajectory of a given business. Coupled with the most recent forecasts and trends driving the core US economy, participants will be exposed to new tools that will help them drive the growth of their respective businesses.
2021-03-2631 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionBatteryXchange Electrifies SOUTH PODBatteryXchange is an ecosystem of smart kiosks that seeks to increase connectivity between people, businesses, and communities. BXE uses its rental platform to provide on-demand portable batteries to connect people, businesses, & communities to things that matter to each entity the most. Check it out tonight on SOUTH POD.
2021-03-0534 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionCharleston Tech Uprising with Iron Bridge Capital Developers, John Hand & Martin WilloughbyJoining us today on SOUTH POD, we have DIG NATION members, Iron Bridge Capital Founder & Managing Partner, John Hand, as well as Developer, Martin Wiloughby.Since developing Charleston Tech Center, home to a full house of tech-centric companies, Iron Bridge Capital has completed more than $400 million of investment and development projects and to date has not lost investor or lender capital in any project.
2021-02-2630 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionThe Future of Tech in Nashville with AmazonTonight we resume SOUTH POD featuring Amazon Director Brice Brewer. Brewer leads Amazon Nashville as one of the company’s Directors within Worldwide Operations Technology.An experienced leader with more than 20 years of proven success leading engineering, technology and big data initiatives, Brewer counts an additional 7 years in the healthcare industry.
2021-01-2927 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionPure Skill with PureSkill Bill FreemanBehind every good athlete is a good coach. eSport athletes require no less and PureSkill has designed the perfect coach that every eSports player needs. This week on SOUTH POD we're throwing it back to our conversation last fall with PureSkill Co-Founder, Bill Freeman. Listen in and learn how PureSkill is using the talent gameplay to coach users on what they're doing wrong and how to fix it.
2021-01-1535 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionHow To Turn Your Back on Revenue with ActiveCampaign and Susquehanna Growth EquityThis week on SOUTH POD find out how startups are using Saas technology to grow their companies. Tonight we are re-airing DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit Speaker Session with Jason Vandeboom, Founder & CEO of ActiveCampaign, and Martin Angert, Partner at Susquehanna Growth Equity
2020-12-1823 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionBuilding a Unicorn Out of Used Goods with OfferUpTonight on SOUTH POD, we are re-airing our conversation with Natalie Angelillo and Nick Huzar from OfferUp. In this recording from the 2020 DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit find out how OfferUp built a Unicorn from used goods.
2020-12-1130 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLoyalty is Not About Loyalty.Does your company have a loyalty program or a way to increase customer retention? Get ready to change the way you think about your customer retention rate.Tonight on SOUTH POD we are featuring Edward Nevraumont's speaker session from the DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit: Loyalty is Not About Loyalty. It will blow your mind.
2020-11-2230 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionFounder's Guide: How Startup Funding Works TodayFrom Pre-seed to Series C, there are always questions that surround the funding trail. This journey can be big and hard to keep up as the landscape changes nearly every 6 months! On this episode of SOUTH POD, we're throwing it back to the DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit with Panelists from Oracle for Startups, BOSS Capital Funding, and Springbot to answer your biggest questions on landing your next big funding. Check it out!
2020-11-1335 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionHow to Grow Outside of Your Target Market with FloWater Rich RazgaitisThe phrase 'always growing' is much easier said than done - especially in these times. Tonight on SOUTH POD we are premiering FloWater Founder and CEO Rich Razgaitis's speaker session from the DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit on how to grow you company beyond your target market. This is the talk you've been waiting for. So sit down, take a few notes, and share this info with a colleague.
2020-11-0631 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionSocial Media, Politics, and the Election: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with SocialFlowMore than half of adults in the U.S. receive news from social media, and that means social networks play an outsized role in politics. By looking at how media content is being consumed on social, you can draw important conclusions about the election, and more broadly about consumer attention. SocialFlow CEO Jim Anderson has more than a decade of experience working with high-growth companies and the social media platforms and played a leadership role in Vitrue’s successful exit to Oracle in 2012. He’ll draw on that experience and data from more than a trillion social impressions generated by Soci...
2020-11-0352 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionEmergent Communication with Welton Chase, Jr.Communication is vital in every organization, and especially for first responders who deal with emergent situations on a daily basis. Tonight on SOUTH POD, Welton Chase, Jr. of FirstNet discusses how his organization is improving those lines of communication.
2020-10-2924 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionBusiness Growth and the Five Day TurnaroundGrab a comfy seat and join us tonight night at 8 PM EDT on Facebook LIVE for another great episode of SOUTH POD. Tonight we talk with Jeff Hilimire from Dragon Army to talk about how to lead like an entrepreneur especially during this time.
2020-10-2329 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionPowerful Meaningful Customer Experiences With Data Connectivity. Tune in tonight at 8pm as we talk with Daniella Harkins from LiveRamp about how to work smarter as a s business and how to make data connectivity work harder for you to heighten consumer experiences. Daniella Harkins is the strategic and media alliances for LiveRamp.
2020-10-1627 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionMeasuring the Emotional Health of Employees and Why It's ImportantIt’s time to forget about the health of your business and focus on the health of your employees. D & Julie Sharma both experienced extreme burnout from their careers and found themselves taking a sabbatical to focus on their health and wellbeing. Join us at 8pm on SOUTH POD, as D & Julie Sharma share the benefits of implementing wellness programs within the company culture and how it improves employee wellness leading to companies that are better equipped to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace. They will also talk through what an emotional health index is and why having that da...
2020-10-0225 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionBeyond Recognition: Why Brand Affinity Marketing is the Future.Marketing is evolving and brands need to change with it to keep up with consumers’ expectations. This week on SOUTH POD we're talking with marketing expert Chris Savage about the secret to success for effective marketing. Chris is the CEO and founder of Wistia, a web-based software solution that helps marketers turn viewers into brand advocates to grow their businesses. Chris will share why brand affinity marketing goes beyond brand recognition to keep consumers engaged longer. Chris will share why brand affinity marketing is the future and break down the steps for building it: find a niche audience, cr...
2020-09-2526 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionBecoming Data Driven with InterloopHow is your company using data? This week on SOUTH POD we feature Jordan and Tony Berry of Interloop's keynote from the 2020 DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit where they discuss how your company can better understand and utilize data.
2020-09-0918 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionUniting Atlanta Through Soccer with Catie GriggsSoccer is alive and well in the city of Atlanta with help from Catie Griggs, VP of Operations at Atlanta United. This week on SOUTH POD we feature Catie Grigg's keynote from the 2020 DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit.
2020-09-0242 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionGraceful Change with Abby Leibowitz and Jonathan WilliamsLeading through a hectic time is a challenge, but Abby Leibowitz of Call Experts and Jonathan Williams of Theorem were able to successfully lead through hectic times and come out ahead! On this episode of SOUTH POD, we feature Abby Leibowitz and Jonathan Williams's keynote presentation from the 2020 DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit.
2020-08-2646 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionGetting Your Business Ready for the Future with InterloopIs your business ready for the data-driven future? Today's episode of SOUTH POD was recorded for DIG SOUTH's Wild Pitch Wednesday. It features Tony Berry and Jordan Berry of Interloop discussing how to use data more effectively to boost your business.
2020-06-2448 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionCreating Innovative Solutions for Societal Needs with RegulrAs stores and restaurants begin reopening, social distancing is a must. This episode of SOUTH POD was recorded for DIG SOUTH's Wild Pitch Wednesday on April 22. It features Steven Dodge and Luke Rabin of Regulr discussing their new DISTANCE MOBILE APP. Distance is a mobile platform designed to help people practice safe social distancing confidently.
2020-06-0332 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionMastering Marketing with Whitney MendozaMarketing is an essential, especially in these uncertain times. Today on SOUTH POD I sit down with Whitney Mendoza, Managing Partner at Liger Partners to talk about mastering modern marketing.
2020-05-2733 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionFinding Success as a Tech Startup with Nicholas ManciniStarting your own business is overwhelming, but it is not something you have to go through alone. Today on SOUTH POD I am joined by Nicholas Mancini, Manager of North American Business Operations for Oracle for Startups to discuss how his company supports young entrepreneurs along their journeys.
2020-05-2040 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionThe Beauty of the Law with Duncan ByersNobody wants to be get into legal issues, which is why it is so important to have a lawyer Duncan Byers on yours side. Today on SOUTH POD I am joined Duncan to talk about his career and how it has led him to becoming a Partner at Patten, Wornam, Hatten, and Diamonstein.
2020-05-1345 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionThe Entrepreneurial Spirit with Jon JonesBeing an entrepreneur requires lots of hard work and skill, and as a startup grows it is essential to find the right talent to add to your team. Today on SOUTH POD I am joined by the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Anthroware, Jon Jones, to discuss his journey and how he is continuing to grow through the current crisis.
2020-04-2931 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionConnecting Instead of Closing with Jill RowleyRemaining financially viable and connected with clients during this crazy time can be a struggle for some companies. Today on SOUTH POD I am joined by Jill Rowley, a Fund Advisor at Stage 2 Capital, to discuss her successful career and how she continues to put her clients first.
2020-04-0837 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionMoving Your Team Remote with Abby LeibowitzCompanies across the world are moving their teams remote in response to COVID-19. But with so much uncertainty around when this crisis will end, teams are having to get used to the idea of being away from the office for months. CEO of Call Experts, Abby Leibowitz joins me on this episode of SOUTH POD to discuss her team's transition and how her company can assist other businesses going remote.
2020-04-0123 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionSolving Problems Across the Country with Jonathan Williams Part 2The southeast is booming and companies from across the country are seeing that. On this episode of SOUTH POD the Senior Vice President of Accounts at Theorem, Jonathan Williams discusses how his company successful works remotely and why he is targeting the southeast.
2020-03-2517 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: Connecting Entrepreneurs and Investors with Allyson EmanEvery year the Venture Atlanta Conference in Atlanta, Georgia connects entrepreneurs and startups with investors and potential clients. On this episode of SOUTH POD I sit down with the former Executive Director and current CEO of Venture Atlanta, Allyson Eman to talk about the goals of the conference and how they hope to impact their attendees.
2020-03-0406 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionSolving Problems Across the Country with Jonathan WilliamsWhen your team and clients are based all around the country, communication and productivity is key. On this episode of SOUTH POD I sit down with the Senior Vice President of Accounts at Theorem, Jonathan Williams to discuss the secret to cross country success!
2020-02-2618 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: Revolutionizing Payments with Sal RehmetullahGetting paid is an important part of life for employees and businesses alike. On this episode of SOUTH POD, I sit down with President and Co-Founder of Fattmerchant, Sal Rehmetullah to talk about how his business is simplifying payment processing for businesses everywhere.
2020-02-1914 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: Understanding Bitcoin with Mr. BBitcoin has been around for a few years now, but what do you really know about the cryptocurrency? On this episode of SOUTH POD, I sit down with Bala "Mr. B" Inamdar the CEO of Mercury Exchange to talk about Bitcoin and his company's role in the new currency.
2020-02-1205 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: Creating a Branded Memory with Al SilvestriEveryone likes free branded pens and drink koozies, but trinkets don't necessarily stick in the minds of potential customers. At COFFEE labs, Partner and Chief Marketing Officer Al Silvestri helps brands to create a memorable experience that makes brands unforgettable!
2020-02-0511 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: Helping Startups Succeed with Brian GillespieMaking your startup successful can be a difficult task, but Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is here to help. On this episode of South Pod with talk with Associate Brian Gillespie about how his law firm helps startups to excel in their field.
2020-01-2909 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionMaking the South East Future Proof with Alex HorwitzComcast is doing big things, especially in Charleston! On this episode of South Pod, I sit down with the Vice President of Public Relations at Comcast, Alex Horwitz, to talk about these innovations and what the company is doing to bridge the technology gap.
2020-01-2216 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: Customer Service of the Future with Arjun DevarajanWhile it's always nice to have options, sometimes too many choices can be overwhelming. That's where Toucan AI comes in! On this episode of South Pod, we sit down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Toucan AI, Arjun Devarajan to discuss how his company's AI customer service program helps customers to more easily find exactly what they're looking for when shopping online.
2020-01-0809 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: Uniting a City Over Dinner with Jenn GrahamUniting a city is a difficult task, but that exactly what Jenn Graham of Civic Dinner has been doing for years! On this episode of South Pod we sit down with Graham live at Venture Atlanta to discuss how a simple meal can bring together diverse groups of people from across the globe.
2019-12-1809 min
Behind Gray WallsEP 17 - Watson And StanfieldAnthony and Skye dig into the stories of Canadian Drunk Burglar Turned Enthusiastic Traveling Evangelist #3018 Ray Watson (Robbery) and the first Woman to Spend Time in Prison for Cheating on Her Husband in Idaho #1482 Cora Stanfield (Adultery)
2019-12-171h 03
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: A City of Diverse Innovation with Alex GonzalezWith a population of nearly 6 million people, the Atlanta metropolitan area is home to a very diverse group of professionals. On this episode of South Pod, I sit down with the Chief Innovation Officer for the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Alex Gonzalez live at Venture Atlanta to discuss all the city has to offer!
2019-12-1115 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: The growing world of tech startups with John YatesOn this episode of South Pod, John Yates of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP joins host Stanfield Gray at Venture Atlanta to talk about tech startups and the South's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Who will be the South's next unicorn?
2019-12-0412 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from Venture Atlanta: NFL Hall of Famer Champ BaileyNo one knows how to build a stellar team better than Champ Bailey! The NFL Hall of Famer and former Denver Branco joins us live from Venture Atlanta to share about his new organization, CB24 Ventures, where he brings his experience on the field to startups including those in the South.
2019-11-2707 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: Samira Salman, Founder and CEO of Salman Solutions talks The Funding Food ChainSamira Salman, Founder and CEO of Salman Solutions talks The Funding Food Chain: How to Finance Your Company from Start to Finish.
2019-09-1927 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: Alexis Esneault, Attorney with Nagele Attorney at Law talks Blockchain 101Alexis Esneault, Attorney with Nagele Attorney at Law talks Blockchain 101: I’m in (your industry here) so Why Should I Care?
2019-09-0524 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: Not Joined at the HipChia Network's Brian Zisk explains why ICO/Tokenization is not a requirement of developing on blockchain.
2019-08-2825 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: The Data in the Details with Todd SundstedPlatforms, data.... nightmares at night. Todd Sundsted, CTO at Odeko and SumAll joins South Pod host Jon Yarian to share how Odeko is becoming the "Alexa for Coffee Shops" sheding light on small business issues and helping local coffee shops everywhere compete with the bigs. Their predictive technology takes care of the ordering, analyzing sales data and identifying trends to brew up new business. Grab a mug and listen in!
2019-08-2114 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: Turning Southern Cities into Capitals of Innovation with Alex GonzalezPurpose driven cities are making waves of change and innovation is happening right here in the South. Metro Atlanta Chamber CIO Alex Gonzalez joins South Pod host Jon Yarian to share how inclusivity, local tech talent, the booming film industry and our history of overcoming obstacles is leading the way.
2019-08-1419 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionThe Future of Corporate-Startup-Government Partnerships!Live from DIG SOUTH 2019: The Future of Corporate-Startup-Government Partnerships: How to Build Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystems via Collaboration As a business or entrepreneur, can you contribute to big companies like Google while located outside The Valley? Say, from Vermont? In today's world of Fiber Internet and video conferencing, it's easier than ever to do so. Matt Dunne, Founder and Executive Director for the Center on Rural Innovation joins South Pod Host Jon Yarian to talk bridging the economic gap by helping rural communities develop digital economy ecosystems that can grow and thrive.
2019-08-0822 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: How Two Black, Female Non-technical Tech Founders Went from Idea Stage to Raising More Than $1M to Scale their Business, Mixtroz.This podcast is about unrelenting hustle and using what you have today to build the business that you want tomorrow. Mixtroz Co-Founders Ashlee Ammons and Kerry Schrader join South Pod host Jon Yarian to give a real and unfiltered look at the realities that black, female, founders face day-to-day in startup life.
2019-08-0131 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: How to Grow Your Company Using the Cloud Plus AI featuring Google Product Manager Jon Morgan and botkeeper Founder and CEO Enrico Palmerino What is artificial intelligence? The question everyone has a different answer to. Turns out, AI is more than what the IBM commercials have told you. In Part 1 of this edition of South Pod live from the 2019 DIG SOUTH Tech Summit, host Jon Yarian sits down with Jon Morgan, Product Manager at Google and Enrico Palmerino, Founder and CEO of botkeeper as they discuss how to incorporate AI and machine learning into your strategic planning and other processes to grow your company.
2019-06-2025 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: The State of M&A in the South with LendingTree CFO J.D. Moriarty and Atlatl Software CEO Marc Murphy - Part 2In the final piece of our two part series on mergers and acquisitions in the South, we showcase the DIG SOUTH Tech Summit 2019 Super Keynote between LendingTree Chief Financial Officer J.D. Moriarty and Atlatl Software CEO Marc Murphy. Listen in as they discuss strategic acquisitions and technology development continuing to spread across the southern region.
2019-06-1242 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: The State of M&A in the South with LendingTree CFO J.D. Moriarty - Pt. 1Live from DIG SOUTH 2019: The State of M&A in the South with LendingTree CFO J.D. Moriarty - Part 1 In Part 1 of our two part series on mergers and acquisitions in the South, Chief Financial Officer J.D. Moriarty joins SOUTH POD host Jon Yarian to share about their recent acquisitions (9 to date) and how financial institutions can diversity their marketing and growth strategies.
2019-06-0523 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: Blockchain, Impact and the World’s Most Pressing Issues with Tatiana Koffman“Money is just a myth.” FullCycle Director Tatiana Koffman joins SOUTH POD host Jon Yarian after her time on stage at DIG SOUTH to talk digital financial instruments. How can blockchain help solve for financial inequality, climate change, and the most pressing issues affecting the developed and the developing world? Listen in.
2019-05-2923 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG SOUTH 2019: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less with Greg McKeownThis is the work of life: Figure out your essential mission and live it." Greg McKeown, The New York Times Best Selling Author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and DIG SOUTH 2019 Keynote Speaker joins SOUTH POD host Jon Yarian to explain the steps to reaching essentialism and why even technology entrepreneurs and business leaders need to perfect this practice.
2019-05-2237 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionRock Out Safely: How Project Admissions' Software Protects Your Identity and Your Concert TicketsThere's nothing like getting all hyped up to see your favorite band on a Friday night, only to find out you've been sold counterfeit tickets. Project Admission is out to protect your good time. CEO and Co-Founder Stephen Glicken explains how their software works to verify tickets being bought and sold by associating your identity along with the ticket, creating better transferability.
2019-01-0931 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionTools to Improve Your Tech Deal Flow featuring Trey Scott of WatchPitchSecuring an investor is not only about the numbers, the deck or "the horse" - it's also about the jockey. WatchPitch Founder and CEO Trey Scott joins South Pod to explain how to land your signal on the investor’s radar: what they are looking for, who they are investing in and how to make sure that it’s you.
2018-12-1928 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionHow to Stand Out in a Noisy Digital World featuring LinkedIn’s Kenly UphausWork in tech and communications? Here's your chance to learn insider tips from a pro at the highest level. Kenly Uphaus, Head of Corporate Communications for LinkedIn, will dish on how to stand above the rest in a noisy digital world and share the jobs that are trending right now.
2018-12-0536 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG on the 1/2 Shell: Leadership by stellar example featuring JC GlickLeadership consultant, author, Army Ranger and Combat Veteran JC Glick joined us at DIG on the 1/2 Shell in Charleston to share his personal strategies companies can use to overcome roadblocks, strengthen authentic culture and get the job done.
2018-11-2844 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from the Coca-Cola Roxy in ATL: Tech Comes to The FarmThe Farm, Comcast NBCUniversal's startup accelerator, graduated their second cohort of founders and the DIG Team was live on site! Listen in as we talk with Managing Director Burunda Prince-Jones and startups RapPlug, Kilter Rewards, CultureBase and SoundCollide about their entrepreneurial adventures, accelerator experience, the challenges of business and more.
2018-11-2127 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG on the 1/2 Shell: How StoragePug is Disrupting the UndisruptedMatt Huddleston, Tommy Nguyen and Richard Jeffords of StoragePug join host Joel Sadler at DIG on the 1/2 Shell to share how they're bringing tech to the self storage market. Each team member explains their role (and how each piece fits together to form the perfect whole that keeps things running!), attending trade shows to build connections; plus, they provide a glimpse into the Knoxville startup scene.
2018-11-1444 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG on the 1/2 Shell: Double Growth in Half the Time for Tech Teams with Carrie Jaquith of LazardFrom the Main Stage at DIG on the 1/2 Shell, Carrie Jaquith, VP, Digital Product Manager, Emerging Technology, Data & Analytics for Lazard shares how entrepreneurs and tech teams can double their growth in half the time by asking more questions and understanding your internal ecosystem.
2018-11-0727 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLive from DIG on the 1/2 Shell: The Future of Outsourcing with Andy Hilliard of AcceleranceFrom the main stage at DIG on the 1/2 Shell, Accelerance President Andy Hilliard shares how to vet and manage offshore tech talent. Interviewed by new South Pod co-host Joel Sadler, Andy relays inspired tales from his world travels and testifies that building an outsourced team doesn't have to be bad, scary or overwhelming.
2018-10-3133 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionThe Art of Entrepreneurship in Hip-Hop with Charleston’s Benny StarrCreatives are keenly influenced by their environments. For entrepreneur, hip-hop artist and activist Benny Starr, Charleston is the place that defines him most. Benny shares his approach to distributing and marketing music, and how he uses analytics to increase his reach and fanbase.
2018-09-2633 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionAtlanta's Oxford Entrepreneur Center CEO Cliff Oxford Shares Insider Tips and Dishes on Recent Acquisition by Advantage|ForbesBooksEntrepreneurship hasn’t always been cool. Oxford Entrepreneur Center CEO Cliff Oxford saw a gap in resources for students seeking to be entrepreneurs and founded the Oxford Entrepreneur Center to elevate them to the next level. He provides tips for communicating with entrepreneurs (down to specific word selections), how to scale, why you should do the opposite of what “everyone else” recommends and shares deets on their recent acquisition by Advantage|ForbesBooks.
2018-09-1932 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionNot the Original Plan: How Wyndy CEO Tommy Mayfield Changed the Babysitting BusinessKnowing when to make a personal pivot can be a business life saver. From attorney to startup entrepreneur, Wyndy co-founder and CEO Tommy Mayfield details how his life took a turn as he and wife Ginger cofounded a business to solve their own problem: how to readily find reliable and trustworthy babysitters. Tommy shares tips on how to disrupt a traditional, cumbersome market via technology. It’s all in this edition of #SouthPod!
2018-09-1222 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionJon and Stanfield's Rookie Season: How Does this Pod Thing Work?Testing … testing … ahem … Co-hosts Jon Yarian and Stanfield Gray embarked on a weekly podcast last January. The goal was simple: expand on their passion for showcasing stories of entrepreneurs, executives and experts in the South. Eureka! SOUTH POD was born. We thought it would be fun to share a few outtakes from that maiden voyage. Enjoy.
2018-08-1532 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionGary Vaynerchuk Explains How to Get His AttentionSocial media has changed the way we do business. To stay ahead of the game, serial entrepreneur, NYT bestselling author and VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk says you’ve gotta follow the attention. In this podcast from his 2015 DIG SOUTH presentation, Gary shares invaluable tips for social media marketing, growing your business quickly and gaining the attention of both customers and investors.
2018-08-0840 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionJet-setting into Computer Science with Megan LandauFrom Wyoming to South Carolina, scuba diving instructor to working with robots, Megan Landau has a long list of accomplishments at an early age. Following an internship with Google and graduating from the College of Charleston, she's currently an Associate Software Engineer for ABC/Disney. On this edition of South Pod, Landau shares peripatetic globetrotting adventures that lead her to the love of computer science.
2018-07-3134 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionRaw Entrepreneurship with Gust CEO, David Rose“Entrepreneurs are willing to take risks, but they don’t see risks the way others do.” CEO, Author and 5th Generation Entrepreneur, David Rose joins SOUTH POD to talk all things #entrepreneurlife. We examine what investors are looking for, how entrepreneurs think differently and answer the controversial question: Can one learn how to become an entrepreneur or are you simply “born with it”?
2018-07-2540 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionSE Healthcare’s Stephanie K. Sargent Talks HealthTech Disruption & How to Leverage DataStephanie K. Sargent, Vice President of Product Development and Quality at SE Healthcare, joins the pod live from DIG SOUTH. Sargent discusses patient engagement and why organizations must effectively examine and deploy data. Bonus tips: Stephanie shares insights and pontificates on her career pivot.
2018-07-1716 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionNavigating the World of AR/VR with John Buzzell of You Are HereTechnology: you can fear it (and run), or embrace the future. On this edition of South Pod, You Are Here President John Buzzell talks immersive technology and shares insights on how businesses can utilize AR and VR technology to train and market. The way we experience the world is changing; embrace it and thrive!
2018-07-1126 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionBreaking Down the Controversy of Cryptocurrency with Jordan FrenchJordan French, Founder and CEO of Notability Partners (among many other things!) joins the pod to talk all things cryptocurrency. From decentralizing banks, the future of blockchain technology to protecting your data, Jordan covers what you need to know before you take a seat on the cryptocurrency train.
2018-07-0420 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionThe Heart of It: Startup Support with Oracle’s Jason WilliamsonWhile many believe money is the foundation of a healthy startup, it’s actually relationships that form the core. Jason Williamson, Vice President, Startup Ecosystem at DIG SOUTH sponsor Oracle, joins the pod to share about their support of the startup community, why they do not take equity in exchange for investments and how you can establish an identity outside of your job description.
2018-06-2726 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionThe New Way to Work with Helpfully’s Zach PousmanZach Pousman, Founder of Atlanta-based Helpfully, joins us on the podcast live from DIG SOUTH 2018 to discuss the new way to work. While many firms simply tell you how to do something, Helpfully gets down in the dirt to help other companies see the future and create what’s needed. We talk digital project design, problem solving and ways to shore up the tech talent pipeline.
2018-06-2028 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionBeyond What Is: Getting to What Can Be with Under Armour’s Jeremy Brodey“We didn’t put guardrails on what could be.” Jeremy Brodey literally fell into his job at Under Armour. Now, nearly 15 years later and with the title of Global Director of Entertainment + Branded Partnerships, Jeremy joins SOUTH POD to share his story... and talk business too! From the “why” of Under Armour’s products, to marketing and how thinking outside the box catapulted sales.
2018-06-1327 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionLift Off! How to Maintain Values Despite Rapid Growth with Shipt’s Sam LedermanSam Lederman, Growth Manager of the United States' fastest growing, on demand grocery delivery service, Shipt joins the pod live from DIG SOUTH 2018 in Charleston. We take a look at business in the South (vs business in the North) and how to foster loyalty among both customers and employees. Bonus: Sam shares how the startup maintains their company culture despite many changes in budget and headcount.
2018-06-0618 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionFuture's Gold: Cryptocurrency CoinRoutes with Dave WeisbergerLive from DIG SOUTH 2018, CoinRoutes CEO and Co-Founder Dave Weisberger takes us into the future of currency. Dave shares how he put the cart before the horse and built his product before seeking funding. Take a dive into trading and value details, flash events, regulations, patents and more.
2018-05-3020 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionDIG SOUTH Keynoter Soon Yu on Simplicity and CuriosityAuthor and speaker, Soon Yu, delighted the audience at DIG SOUTH this year with his How Stinky is Your Cheese keynote on iconic brands. We caught up with Soon post talk and he laid it out for us: a love of curiosity and staying relevant to his truth led him down the path to success. Soon also shared a few guiding questions to use to ensure you’re at the right place at the right time. Get inspired by this stellar episode of South Pod with innovation expert Soon Yu.
2018-05-2324 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionESW Capital: The Secret Sauce to Running Better Tech Companies with Alex WesternWhile everyone else is shopping for talent and tech, ESW Capital is shopping for companies. Alex Western, Managing Director of ESW Capital, has the secret sauce to running tech companies better on this special episode of SOUTH POD.
2018-05-1635 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionAdapt Your Customer Service: Abby Leibowitz CEO of Call Experts Tells AllMay is Female Leaders Month and we are celebrating in style on SOUTH POD with the fabulous Abby Leibowitz, CEO of Call Experts. In this episode, we will talk about adapting and finding commonalities when it comes to customer service. Tune in for the universal truths.
2018-05-0233 min
Quintin's Close-UpsEXCLUSIVE - Stanfield Gray interviewDIG South returns to the Gaillard Center for its sixth year and this year will be an exciting year. I talked with DIG South founder and CEO Stanfield Gray for a special edition of "Quintin's Close-Ups."
2018-04-1813 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionHow to Have a Perfect Day With Author Cokie BerenyiLive from Mercantile & Mash in Charleston, it’s a perfect day on SOUTH POD. Meet self-described perfect day engineer, financial advisor, rock climber, mother, investor, entrepreneur and aspiring goat farmer Cokie Berenyi. On this edition, Cokie will talk about her new book, how she was inspired at DIG SOUTH Tech Conference and will leave us with a few choice perfect day hacks to cure your Lifestyle Deficit Disorder. Tune in for this special perfect episode.
2018-04-1836 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionYou Are Here: Q & A with President John BuzzellOn this edition of South Pod, You Are Here President John Buzzell answers some rapid-fire questions about immersive technology. How do businesses utilize AR and VR technology to train and market? Listen in to find out.
2018-04-1114 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionUnder Armour’s Megan Oepen: A Tale of Three CitiesMegan Oepen, Head of Content for Under Armour, adrenaline junkie, story telling connoisseur and DIG SOUTH Keynoter has the lowdown on marketing. The key is innovation! From Atlanta to Baltimore to Charleston, Meg shares the secret to telling a great story through your brand. Listen in for her southern tale.
2018-04-0533 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionCO.LAB: Front Door to Entrepreneurship in ChattanoogaMarcus Shaw, CEO of DIG SOUTH Sponsor CO.LAB, joins host Stanfield Gray to talk all things #startuplife. From their very own GIGTANK accelerator to positioning Chattanooga as a "Rise of the Rest" city, CO.LAB helps young companies expand in three key areas: customers, capital and capacity. Listen in for growth hacking tips and a hot preview of what’s to come at the 2018 DIG SOUTH Tech Conference!
2018-03-2823 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionHow to Crush It When You’re Not a Unicorn; Smashing Boxes CEO Nick Jordan Gives the 411So you have great ideas but you’re not a unicorn startup and you don’t live in Silicon Valley? Nick Jordan CEO of Smashing Boxes is on South Pod with hosts Stanfield Gray and Jon Yarian to breakdown all of your startup and entrepreneurial misconceptions. Watch this episode for his take on startup ecosystems, inspiration, and why he says, “Good ideas are location agnostic.”
2018-03-2136 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionHow to Create a Collaborative Culture with Leadership Expert David MetcalfFace it: your workforce has made the digital shift. We’re spending less face time interacting with our fellow team members and more time in front of a screen. So how do we establish and sustain trust? Find out on this edition of South Pod as Spencer Stuart Leadership Consultant, David Metcalf, and South Pod co-host, Jon Yarian, dish on how the culture of the South impacts office culture. Metcalf offers tips and strategies for combatting the effects of this “modernization” and describes how to foster a more human connection.
2018-03-1425 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionPropelling Towards the Future: Atlatl CEO Marc Murphy Talks Scaling UpLife is full of change. And dramatically change he did when Marc Murphy shifted from a career in the military to a corporate gig to the scrappy hustle of helming a venture backed startup. Now CEO of Charleston-based Atlatl Software, Murphy reflects on the evolving local tech scene and shares his forward looking view of Atlatl's plan to help companies integrate AR and AI into their businesses. How can we foster diversity, sustainability and growth in business? Is technology leading us toward utopia or dystopia? We’ve got the answers in this edition of South Pod.
2018-03-0746 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionThe #1 Key to Attracting Press with Entrepreneur Mag Editor-in-Chief and DIG SOUTH Keynoter, Jason FeiferFeel like your startup lives in a “media vacuum”? Hosts Stanfield Gray and Jon Yarian source the solution in this episode of South Pod featuring Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur magazine editor-in-chief and 2018 DIG SOUTH speaker. Jason shares tactics for earning media attention, explains how to gain exposure for your current business needs and breaks down best practices for utilizing that press once you get it. The trio also places bets on potential landing spots for Amazon’s HQ2, examines top trends for women in business and shares the 411 on Jason’s upcoming book launch!
2018-02-2826 min
The Perfect Day PodcastThe ER Moment that Inspired DIG SOUTH with CEO Stanfield GrayER Moments (or as DIG SOUTH CEO, Stanfield Gray calls his “ah-ha/oh shit” moments) stop us in our tracks. They make us rethink and reassess. In this episode of the Perfect Day Podcast, Stan shares the ER Moment that inspired him to start The South’s Tech Conference which happens annually in Charleston. He also takes us behind the scenes of his perfect day and provides tips to stay centered.
2018-02-2733 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionFrom Gaming to Saving Lives: ZIAN CEO Mark Semler on Moving Medical Products to MarketA creator at heart, Mark Semler, CEO of ZIAN at Medical University of South Carolina, thrives on creating what’s missing. His team moves ideas “out of surgeons’ heads into product creation,” including an “uncheatable” concussion diagnostic device that’s already saved many lives and helped others recover from strokes. In this episode of South Pod, Mark explains how the science works and why this program has placed roots in Charleston.
2018-02-1439 min
SOUTH POD: Rise of a RegionSwell Timing: Startup Expert Jack Harvey Explains How to Catch a Clean Tech Wave“It’s not just the team, it’s not just the capital, it’s not just the idea. The thing that trumps all of them is timing.” In this podcast, Accelarise CEO Jack Harvey shares in-depth insight on what it takes to be an entrepreneur, current tech trends on where the market is headed and just how he helped engineer TechStars juggernaut Gnip for their $134,000,000 sale to Twitter in 2014.
2018-02-0731 min