Beyond the Build

In this episode of Beyond the Build, host Kevin Carney is joined by Dr. Derek Wang, co-founder of Taalk AI, to explore the intersection of AI and business communication. Dr. Wang shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, the founding of Taalk AI, and the ethical considerations that guide their work. The conversation delves into the technical challenges of creating conversational AI and...

Join us in this month's episode of Beyond the Build, hosted by Kevin Carney of Kingsmen Software, a Sparq company, where we dive deep into the transformative role of AI in business with Angelic Gibson, CIO of AvidXchange. Discover insights on how AI is revolutionizing operations from software development to customer interactions and the strategic incorporation of AI across various business process...

This episode of Kingsmen Software's "Beyond the Build" podcast features a conversation with Vectari co-founders Alexandria Villarreal O'Rourke and Chris Hart. They discuss their journey in using AI within the financial sector, emphasizing the transformative impacts of their AI-driven complaint analysis and regulatory compliance tools. The co-founders share insights into their personal experiences...

In this episode of the Beyond the Build podcast, Host Kevin Carney discusses with Sony Gabriel and Joe Kurian, cofounders of TRaiCE , about their AI application in risk management. The discussion explores TRaiCE's innovative approach to leveraging unstructured data from diverse sources like news, social media, and customer reviews to predict risks in real-time, offering a unique additive tool for...

In this episode of the Beyond the Build podcast, hosted by Kevin Carney of Kingsmen Software, listeners get an insightful look into Catapult, a platform revolutionizing the RFP process for businesses. Justin Witz, co-founder and CEO of Catapult, shares the journey of developing a system that drastically reduces the time and complexity associated with RFPs. The discussion covers Catapult's beginnin...

Summary: In this episode of Beyond the Build, Kevin Carney interviews Lauren Goodell, founder and CEO of Zinnia, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform. They discuss how Zinnia integrates with your calendar to create short "dossiers" on people you're meeting, gathering insights to help you build connections. Lauren shares her background working at Microsoft and Salesforce before founding...

Summary:     In this episode of the Beyond the Build podcast, host Kevin Carney engages in a dynamic conversation with Tom Mumford and Chris Dyer, co-founders of Undergrads. The episode explores the journey of Undergrads, a unique marketplace connecting college students looking for part-time work with businesses and individuals in need of temporary help. From its inception as a simple idea at Clem...

Summary:  In this insightful episode of the Beyond the Building podcast, host Kevin Carney sits down with Gloria Folaron, the founder and CEO of Lean Time. The episode delves into the unique approach Lean Time brings to project management software, aiming to create a system that people genuinely want to use.   Key Topics: Gloria's Background: From an ER nurse to an alpaca farmer, Gloria's diverse...

Summary:  In this episode of Beyond the Build, Kevin Carney sits down with Landon Glenn, the CEO of ASA Financial. Together, they explore the disruptive potential of fintech in the banking sector, the significance of ASA Financial's product 'ASA vault', and its implications for traditional banks and credit unions. Dive deep into the nuances of creating a user-centric banking experience, the import...

In this episode of Beyond The Build, host Kevin Carney invites Teddy Fitzgibbons and Mike Kerr from StreetFair, a disruptive startup that aims to make neighborhood services like gutter cleaning, lawn aeration, and other home maintenance tasks more accessible and efficient. The episode delves into how StreetFair is revolutionizing the way people approach these everyday chores by leveraging technolo...

Summary:  In this episode of Beyond the Build, Kevin Carney and David Stunja deep-dive into the world of PetScreening. They elaborate on how data and their unique platform are transforming pet screening processes for property managers. Also, they discuss the novel scoring system that provides a "FICO score" for pets. The discussion further expands to their office operations, staff engagement, and...

David Phillips, Founder of Faster Glass, discusses the importance of human-centered design and its application in solving complex problems. Phillips emphasizes the need to put people at the center of the work and work backwards from there, understanding their needs and perspectives. The episode explores how design thinking can drive innovation and create meaningful experiences for customers, emplo...

Tyler Traudt, Co-Founder and CEO of DebtBook, shares his experience building a successful software company from scratch. Traudt discusses the challenges of working in the public finance investment banking industry and the need for better software tools to help organizations manage their debt. He also talks about the importance of timing and hard work in building a successful startup, as well as th...

Summary:  Angel Rutledge, Co-Founder at Meetify and SignUpGenius, and Kevin Carney, Managing Partner at Kingsmen Software, join us to discuss the importance of MVPs in product development, emphasizing the need to keep them simple and centered around customer needs. Angel Rutledge also shares her experience as a co-founder launching Meetify, a new platform that simplifies the process of scheduling...

Kingsmen Software CEO, Bill Clerici joins us for this week's episode of Beyond the Build. We discuss the Kingsmen Way program and what it takes to run a successful business. We dive into everything from our apprenticeship program to how technology professionals are often the best at running a company.  Learn more about our guests: https://www.kingsmensoftware.com/beyond-the-build-podcast   Connect...

Kingsmen Software CEO, Bill Clerici joins us for this week's episode of Beyond the Build. We discuss his career, his impact in the industry, and how Kingsmen Software is unique in software delivery and employee development. We dive into everything from his early dream of being a volcanologist to how an output model can benefit a company.  Resources:   Learn more about our guests: https://www.kings...

Summary:   Esports innovators Tram Tran and Kyle Taylor join us for this week's episode. We discuss their careers, their impact in their industry, and the recent boom in esports. We dive into everything from the inception and growth of esports across the globe to how Tram and Kyle are nurturing the next generation of esports enthusiasts right here in the Carolinas.     Resources:   https://www.car...

Summary:   Healthtech innovators Paula Kranz and Scott Pope join us for this week's episode. We discuss their careers, their impact in their industries, and recent innovations that are propelling the healthtech industry into the future. We dive into everything from how AI is being used in doctor's offices, to the metaverse, and its recent debut in the health field.     Topics:   About Scott Pope [...

About the Episode:   It's easy to waste time with inefficient management processes. Join Pete Seeber, CSO of Kingsmen Software, Neville Poole, the CEO of Institute Agility, and Denise Beachley, CIO of Kingsmen Software in a discussion about agility, what it is, and how it can transform your company. If you aren't happy with how your team is allocating their time or your company's output model, lis...

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