CDC Tech Life Podcast

Episode 71 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Ashlee Jack, Founder and CEO of Charleston SC startup Arvaya Consulting .  Ashlee shares her experiences in launching a business here in Charleston and how Arvaya is helping Architecture, Engineering and Construction companies automate and grow their businesses. This episode is sponsored by the Charleston County Economic Development Department . The...

Episode 70 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Dr. Gabe Hillegass, Founder and CEO of Charleston-based HealthTech Startup Solverein .  Gabe shares his unique journey from Medicine to Law to Technology Entrepreneur and how Solverein is working to enable better care and a better experience for HealthCare consumers and providers.  Look for MedicalEase , the first product that the Solverein team is...

Episode 69 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Stephen Mueller, CEO and Founder of Charleston-based Tech Startup StruxOS .  Stephen shares his somewhat unconventional journey as a Founder and how StruxOS standardizes the bid to payment lifecycle for property managers and service operators. Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor , the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the ra...

Episode 68 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Tom Wilson, Lead Technical Advocate for Charleston-based Scout , returning to the show to talk about AI.  In this conversation, Tom breaks down how AI agents are reshaping the software development lifecycle. He shares a practical framework for how developers at every level — junior, mid, and senior — are experiencing the shift very differently, and...

Episode 67 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Dustin Ellis, CEO and co-founder, of Charleston-based AI Startup Lap1Labs .  Dustin talks about his experiences at Amazon and how Lap1Labs is leveraging AWS technology to power it’s first product effort Seddle . This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department .  They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing exi...

Episode 66 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Jordan Fowler, CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Charleston SC-based Shaw Circle . We welcome back Jordan as he takes us on a deep dive into Quantum Computing and AI and how these technologies are transforming the Finance Industry. This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department .  They’re dedicated to recruiting...

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 i...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Eco...

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 C...

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, grow...

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 recruitin...

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 . ...

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 Co...

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 sup...

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 Charle...

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 br...

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.  Th...

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...

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...

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 Sa...

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 dedic...