CDC Tech Life Podcast
Charleston’s tech community has grown from a small outpost of about 18 companies in 2001 to a diverse mix of approximately 700 businesses today. The success of tech companies in Charleston and lessons learned by entrepreneurs along the way can help inspire, guide, and foster the formation and success of other new tech and tech-related businesses in the region and beyond. Charleston Digital Corridor’s Tech Life Podcast will highlight the entrepreneurs who are driving Charleston’s tech community forward along with the wide cast of leaders supporting high wage economic development, education, workforce development.
Episodes
Episode 65 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Chris and Lindsay Lenard; two of the three member founding team of Charleston SC-based Startup Horse Spot. Chris and Lindsay talk about how their passion for Horse Shows provided the foundation for their entrepreneurial journey. They also shared their experiences in winning the Top Investment Prize at the Catalyst by Beemok event.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston Co...
Episode 64 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features A.J. Richichi, founder of Charleston Human Resources Technology startup Sprockets. A.J. returns to talk about the recent acquisition of Sprockets by Humanly as well as talking about his best-selling book that was inspired by his journey at Sprockets and his advocacy for the hourly workforce.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. Th...
Episode 63 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Vernon Mathias, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Health-Tech Startup HabitNu. Vernon shares how HabitNu is making a positive impact on people’s lives right here in the Charleston area.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and improving Charleston’s busin...
Episode 62 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Matt Rosa, CEO and Co-Founder of recently launched Charleston Technology Startup Alita. Matt talks about how Alita is addressing the “Silver Tsunami” and Post-Acute Health Care staffing challenges with Agentic AI.
This episode is sponsored by the City of Charleston. The City of Charleston is pleased to support the Charleston Digital Corridor with its mission to foster inno...
Episode 61 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Jordan Berry, co-founder andd General Manager of Charleston-SC based Managed Technology Services Provider Interloop. Jordan returns to the show to talk about the growth and major milestones for Interloop since his last appearance, including some major acquisition news.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recr...
Episode 60 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Misael Rodriguez, CEO and Founder of Charleston-based Creative Services company Sea Island Creative. Misael shares his journey through the intersection of Technology, Entrepreneurship and Video Storytelling and talks about Sea Island Creative’s unique “Video as a Service” approach to their market.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Departmen...
Episode 59 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Jessica Brewer, CEO and Co-Founder of Charleston-based 3 Together. Jessica returns to the podcast to talk about new developments at 3 Together include the release of SwellSpace as the newest product in their portfolio and the realization of a decade-old idea of making Employer Benefits easier to understand.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development...
Episode 58 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Andy Seavers, CEO and Co-Founder of Charleston-based Legal Tech company Case Status. Andy returns to the show and shares an update on the rapid growth that Case Status has seen since his last appearance back in 2022.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and im...
Episode 57 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Marc Murphy, CEO of Ignite Digital. Marc shares his thoughts on the efficiency initiatives being pursued by the new administration via DOGE and the impacts that these changes have on the local tech and business communities in Charleston.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing exis...
Episode 56 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Drew Wagner; founder and CEO of Charleston SC-based technology startup LaunchPad, formerly SatQuote. Drew shares some of the exciting recent developments at LaunchPad and discusses his recent class at the Charleston Learning Center on AI Developing and Prototyping.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiti...
Episode 55 of the Charleston Digital Corridor Tech Life podcast features Todd Lant; Chief Customer Officer (CCO) of Charleston SC Technology Company Blackbaud Inc. Todd shares his experiences assuming the Chief Customer Officer role and his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing Blackbaud and the Technology Industry in Charleston as a whole.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development D...
Episode 54 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast once again welcomes back Jonathan Yantis, Co-Founder and CEO of Charleston PharmaTech Startup QuickSortRX. Jonathan talks about the recent accolades that QuickSortRX has received and the lessons he’s learned as a first-time founder and CEO over the past few years
This episode is sponsored by the City of Charleston. The City of Charleston is pleased to support the Charleston Digital...
Episode 53 of the Charleston Digital Corridor Tech Life podcast features Jeremy Berman, Founder of Charleston-based Social Impact Startup GoodUnited and the local Charleston chapter of Startup Grind. Jeremy shares the experiences and learnings that led to GoodUnited finding product-market fit and how his passion for entrepreneurship and social impact was born.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Develo...
Episode 52 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Amy Little, Founder of Charleston-SC based Sales Consultancy Third Language LLC. Amy shares her expertise in Sales with practical advice on how increase effectiveness by tackling the tough questions and practicing active listening techniques. This episode is the first in a new series. Every 3rd or 4th episode going forward will be focused on bringing listeners content to help them...
Episode 51 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Jackie McKelvey, CEO and Founder of Charleston-based AI startup Thrive Data. Jackie shares how Thrive is bringing AI to Personal Injury Law and talks about her journey through the Charleston Tech and Entrepreneurship ecosystem.
This episode is sponsored by Blackbaud. Blackbaud delivers essential software for the people who change the world. They’re fueling bigger, bolder ...
Episode 50 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Jordan Fowler, CEO and Co-Founder of Shaw Circle. Jordan shares the journey that he and his co-founders have taken from the University of South Carolina to launching an investment fund management company and how they are hoping to help make Charleston a hub for Quantum Computing.
This episode is sponsored by eGroup Enabling Technologies. eGroup Enabling Technologies has he...
Episode 49 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Mike Mullen, Chief Operating and Product Officer for Charleston-based Bear Cognition. Mike talks about Bear Cognition’s unique “Software With a Service” model and how partnerships with companies Amazon Web Services are foundational to their platform.
This episode is sponsored by Moovila. Moovila brings AI to the forefront of work management with intelligent project control...
Episode 48 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Robert Slaughter, President and Chief Revenue Officer of AI-enabled Startup Kompetently. Robert shares his thoughts on how AI will transform the workplace and how Kompetently is using AI to help companies recruit and retain the right employees.
This episode is brought to you by SatQuote. With a full suite of AI-enabled desktop and mobile apps SatQuote is software for mappi...
Episode 47 of the Charleston Digital Corridor Tech Life podcast features Brad Little, CEO of iDonate which has recently moved its base of operations to Charleston. Brad talks about working in a social impact technology company and shares some insights on value of aligned incentives with your customers.
This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new busi...
Episode 46 of the Charleston Digital Corridor Tech Life podcast features Zach Giglio, CEO and Co-Founder of Charleston SC-based AI Consulting firm GCM Consulting. Zach shares his and GCM’s journey from Communications and Marketing into AI and how they’re using Generative AI technologies to help Small Businesses gain a competitive advantage.
This episode is sponsored by SIB. SIB is the leading cost reduction and contract ...
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