The Business RoundUp with Melissa Bill

This week on the Business RoundUp we catch up with Cem Zorlular, CEO of Er-Kim to discuss the global challenge of drug inequity. During this conversation, Cem breaks down the vast challenges of access to life saving pharmaceuticals especially in underserved areas of the world, plus:

• His own family experience with drug inequity and how it shaped his perspective on global drug access.
• How Er-Kim is a direct continuation of his f...

In this episode of The Business RoundUp, former Fox News Broadcaster Eric Bolling, joins us to discuss his latest venture as the Senior Communications Manager and Partner at Re:Public 

The new, independent journalism platform is redefining media relations and public engagement. Bolling shares plans for the newly released site that will cater to those looking for news without censorship.

The goals of Re:Public include: 

• The pu...

In this episode of The Business RoundUp, we are joined by Pedro David Espinoza a TED speaker, entrepreneur, AI investor, and author. Pedro shares how he is invested in the future by empowering underserved communities through technology and entrepreneurship. 

In this episode, he shares insight into:

• What prompted him to start Pan Peru USA, a nonprofit organization that trains Andean women in rural Peru to become entrepreneurs b...

Join us as we explore the world of virtual reality and AI with Colin Cooper and Meghan Freeman, Co-Founders & Co-CEOs of Illuminate XR. In this interview, Cooper and Freeman discuss the future of XR as it relates to school education and how it's now assisting numerous companies in their training processes. In this episode we dive into:

• The great advancements in AI and how it's making an impact in various industries and in ...

Join us for an insightful look into reshaping the education system with Justin MacDonald, Head of The Academy at District Church. In this episode we dive into how The Academy at District Church is leading a bold, new movement to reimagine K–12 education through a Christian, purpose-driven lens.

Justin shares the idea behind their concept of running a school similar to a successful company and teaching students to do the same, plus ...

In this episode, we speak with Chan Yerneni, Founder of EssayGrader.ai - the leading AI-powered grading platform for teachers across the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. 

Yerneni shares background on company and how its grown to over 100,000 registered teachers on the platform after only 18 months. Plus:

• How EssayGrader.ai supports teachers and schools in almost 30 U.S. states, as well as school districts including Texas.
• Ways t...

Energy and the power grid continue to be at the forefront of discussions across the United States. Join us in this episode as we catch up with Chris Anderson, General Counsel at Rayburn Electric Cooperative to discuss how this electric energy solutions provider is redefining Texas's evolving energy sector, plus:

• How Anderson is leading Rayburn through a period of incredible change, growing assets from $300M to mor...

• How tax preparation for influencers differs from other contractors.
• Advice on properly filing and reporting gifts, promo items and brand deals.
• What ty...

• EMF, otherwise known as “Electromagnetic Frequencies”, and how this man-made electr...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Matt Spencer, the founder and CEO of Suited, as he discusses how the thriving startup is seeking to change the legal and finance industry’s recruiting process. 

Spencer gives insight into how the platforms algorithms are designed to upend the traditional way firms hire by placing less weight on things like test scores, and greater emphasis on other factors like personality and value system....

In this episode of The Business RoundUp we take an inside look into the evolving world of public relations with Priya Dua, CEO of ARKIVE PR.

Dua offers insight into the various transformations taking place in the media industry over the past 10 years, plus: 

• The historical landscape of Public Relations
• The sometimes-cutthroat quality of the industry and mean girl approach that hinders professional growth.
• The increasing import...

• The inspiration behind Autism Health; and how t...

In this fascinating episode, we dive into what it takes to get a biotech startup off the ground with Jennifer Good, co-founder, President and CEO of Trevi Therapeutics - company dedicated to developing groundbreaking treatments for patients with chronic cough conditions.

Good discusses key lessons learned from building a biotech company and how Trevi lays the foundation for advancement in the treatment of other chronic cough condit...

Join us for a look into the future of SEO with Ivy Boyter, Founder of Full Throttle SEO.  Ivy discusses how AI is shaping the digital landscape in terms SEO, and how its leading to the evolution of search everywhere optimization instead of simply search engine optimization, plus the following:

• How AI and LLMs are forcing marketers to think more strategically.
• The challenges of adapting to AI when it comes to SEO.
• The need to c...

Join us for a behind the scenes look into Miami's luxury market and event scene with Nicole Shelley Greenidge Prattico, Founder of Nicole Shelley Inc. For 25 years, Nicole Shelley's elite event and talent management firm has specialized in bringing premium event curation, to the luxury market. 

With years of expertise and a commitment to unparalleled excellence, the Who’s Who in event management is a driving force behind countless ...

In this episode, Mark Weinstein, a renowned tech entrepreneur and one of the visionary inventors of social networking discusses his new best-selling book "Restoring Our Sanity Online"

Mark also dives into the evolution of social media, the importance of privacy, and the challenges posed by AI and surveillance capitalism. He emphasizes the need for better protections for children online, the role of parents in guiding their children...

Join us for this episode of the Business Roundup where we catch up with Ted Patestos, CEO and Founder at Tiger Adjusters.

Ted shares how Tiger Adjusters is transforming data into action and leverage for policyholder advocacy. He has contributed to the public adjusting industry by increasing value to consumers and adjusters alike, developing system methodologies, and investing in various software platforms that reduce claim friction...

In this episode of The Business RoundUp, Melissa Bill interviews Robert W. Burrage, Founder of RWB Construction Management, a leading luxury builder in Florida. Robert discusses the booming luxury real estate market in Florida, the unique aspects of high-end construction, and the importance of providing a comprehensive luxury experience for clients. He emphasizes the significance of maintaining long-term relationships with clients ...

In this episode of The Business RoundUp, we speak with Margaret  Iuculano, President of Christian Employer Alliance about the how CEA works to protect faith-based businesses and why the house GOP Tax Plan — the “Big Beautiful Bill” — is a major legislative victory in the making.

Margaret walks us through the various ways CEA protects Christian business owners nationwide who are faced with governmental policies that actively undermi...