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Join Rey Ortega on Build with Tech as he sits down with Ebony Vaz, founder of Above Promotions and self-proclaimed "recovered engineer," to explore the fascinating intersection of entrepreneurship, marketing, and technology. Discover how Vaz's engineering background shapes her unique approach to digital marketing and client relationships in today's AI-driven business landscape. In this episode, le...

Demystifying Venture Capital: Kevin Burgoyne on Startup Funding Strategies Join host Rey Ortega as he dives deep into the world of venture capital with Kevin Burgoyne, President of the Florida Venture Forum. In this episode, Kevin shares unique insights into the startup ecosystem in Florida discusses the importance of founder qualities, and explains the various funding stages, from angel investing...

From Freelance to Full-Service: David Fiore’s Journey to Marketing Success In this episode of Build with Tech, I had the pleasure of speaking with David Fiore, founder of Fiore Communications, a leading marketing agency based in Tallahassee, Florida. 🌟 David shares his incredible journey from freelance writer to running a full-service marketing firm, and how he’s adapted to the ever-changing mark...

🤝 Join the Build with Tech community to connect with innovators like Michael: https://skool.com/build-with-tech/about Dive deep into the world of loyalty marketing technology with Michael Hemsey, President and CEO of Tricycle Marketing. In this hour-long episode of the Build with Tech podcast, Michael shares his 25-year journey through the loyalty industry, from agency executive to tech entrepren...

🎙️ In this episode of Build with Tech, we sit down with Lyle Browse, founder of Fabulous Events ( https://fabulousevents.com ), to discuss his journey from DJ to nationwide linen rental entrepreneur, growing his small business around technology and innovation. 🚀 Key topics covered: Transitioning from entertainment to linen rentals Using technology to streamline operations Leveraging AI for market...

Repubit ➡️ https://repubit.com 🌐 John's LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbcosta1 👨‍💼 In this Build with Tech Podcast episode 🎙️, host Rey welcomes John Costa, founder and CEO of Repubit 🚀. With over 30 years of experience in technology and digital media 💻, John shares his journey from working with Macintosh computers at Drexel University 🎓 to founding Repubit in 2014 📅. He de...

Navigating Tech Entrepreneurship with Stephen Sopko | Build with Tech Podcast In this episode of the Build with Tech Podcast, host Rey Ortega dives into the remarkable journey of Stephen Sopko, co-founder of Palisade Compliance. Join us as Steven shares insights from his diverse career, spanning the US Air Force, Dell, Oracle, and beyond. Discover his experiences in building and exiting a successf...

Dave Kustin's Journey in Brand Building & Effective Use of Tech in Business | Build with Tech Podcast Welcome to another exciting Build with Tech Podcast episode hosted by Rey Ortega. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Dave Kustin, founder of Element-M and co-founder of Content Bacon, who shares his incredible expertise in brand building using his TV and film production back...

Innovating Sports Medicine with Dr. Ken Kaufman | Build with Tech Podcast Welcome to the Build with Tech podcast! In this episode, host Rey Ortega discusses how technology is revolutionizing business and medicine with Dr. Ken Kaufman, the founder of Sarasota Sports Medicine. From his traditional chiropractic beginnings to being the team chiropractor for the Baltimore Orioles, Dr. Kaufman shares hi...

Welcome to the Build With Tech Podcast, where episodes uncover the minds behind some of the most innovative technology-enabled businesses. Host Rey Ortega interviews CEOs and Business Leaders who have embraced technology to launch, manage, and scale their businesses.