Built in Ohio

Lindsay Watson is the co-founder and CEO of Augment Therapy. In this episode we talk about Lindsay's journal going from physical therapist to startup founder.  With a career as a physical therapist specializing in pediatrics for nearly 20 years, Lindsay is now a  tech entrepreneur with a passion to drive change in the rehab industry by integrating innovative augmented reality technology into...

Denise Bartick is the President and CEO of MAX Technical Training. In this episode, we talk with Denise about one of the largest issues facing tech companies today: tech talent. MAX, based in Mason, was created by Denise in 1998 and provides corporate and individual IT training. They recently celebrated their 25th anniversary in business. Denise and Chris dive into the evolution of tech talent nee...

Ray Leach is CEO of Cleveland-based JumpStart. In this episode, we talk with Ray about the economic impact of startups and entrepreneurs, the growing work their team is doing, and creating equitable opportunities. JumpStart is a nonprofit venture development organization providing capital, services and connections to help entrepreneurs grow, researchers commercialize and corporations innovate. The...

Michael Caralis is Vice President of Business Markets at Verizon Business and in this episode of Built in Ohio we're talking delivering emerging technologies to customers, the keys to successful products, and how a background in small business has helped build a career in one of the largest companies in the world. As Vice President of Verizon Business Markets, Michael leads three critical bus...

Erandi De Silva, Ph. D. is Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Product Development at Forge Biologics. In this episode, we talk with Erandi about her journey to Ohio, building a BioTech outside of traditional life science hubs, increasing opportunities for girls and women in STEM, and more. Dr. De Silva is an experienced scientist and entrepreneur with over 10 years in discovery research, ther...

In this episode we welcome JP Nauseef, President and CEO of JobsOhio. JP is a former U.S. Air Force officer with 30 years of experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors with a longstanding passion for and focus on technology, innovation, and economic development. Prior to joining JobsOhio in March 2019, he was the chairman and co-founder of Krush Media, a full-service digital adverti...

In this episode we have not one but two leaders joining us to share a special story. Our guests are Brad Davis, Meta's Director of Data Center Economic Development, and Jennifer Chrysler, the City of New Albany's Director of Community Development. The "Silicon Heartland" has been in the news all year but there was one spark that really started Ohio's tech momentum. That&ap...

Ed McQuiston is Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Hyland. In this episode we talk winning culture, Cleveland's tech comeback, and seizing innovation opportunity. Ed first joined Hyland in 2001 and has had roles such as Director of Healthcare Solutions (where he founded Hyland’s first vertical practice), Vice President of Global Sales, Senior Vice President of Global Sal...

In this episode of the Built in Ohio Podcast, we talk about the power and potential of artificial intelligence with Cal Al-Dhubaib of Pandata and Matt Schaefer of H2O. Cal is the Founder and CEO of Pandata, an award winning firm that empowers organizations to use Artificial Intelligence competitively. They are data science thought leaders and help organizations solve and simplify complex business...

Dr. Timothy J. Miller is CEO, President and Co-Founder of Forge Biologics, Inc., a VC-backed gene therapy development engine focused on accelerating access to potentially life-saving (AAV) gene therapies. In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Miller about building Ohio's biotech hub and Forge's work in manufacturing gene therapies for life. Dr. Miller was previously founding CEO & Presid...

Ryan Frederick is a Principal at AWH, a technology consulting firm that helps companies grow by leveraging technology. In this podcast, we talk with Ryan about how the Columbus tech community got built, what makes a strong tech ecosystem, and the hype and realities of new technologies. Ryan is a Founder and product person at heart. He's had the privilege of being part of starting and growing...

This week's Ohio Tech Report welcomes Nicole Paolozzi, Founder and CEO of OndeCare. Chris and Nicole are talking some of the biggest Ohio tech stories this week, including... 1️⃣ Canton-based Society Brands raises $204 million 2️⃣ Richfield company orthobrain closes $9 million Series A funding round 3️⃣ The HOMAGE/OhioX "Silicon Heartland" shirts are out and looking great! The Ohio...

Dan Snyder is the co-founder and CEO of Lower, a multi-channel FinTech aimed at helping consumers build wealth through homeownership.  In this episode we talk with Dan about his journey starting Lower, raising the largest Series A round in Ohio history, and why doing it in his home state is special. Dan was named the #4 CEO in the country by Glassdoor in 2021 and his leadership style has led to mu...

Liz Engel is a reporter at the Cincinnati Business Courier and leads editorial for its sister site, Cincy Inno, which covers tech and startup news in the region. In this episode, Liz gives us a run down of Cincinnati's tech ecosystem and insights to where the region is headed. She also shares about her day-to-day work as a journalist and how anyone can work with a reporter on a good story. He...

Caesar Campbell serves as a North American Data Center Operations Manager at Meta.  In this episode we talk about the relationships that tech creates - both in person and virtually. Building, nurturing, and sustaining so that it brings joy, productivity and a fruitfulness to his every day.  He's a father of three and loves snowboarding, golf and mountain biking. And Caesar's hip-hop to h...

Jamie Timm is the Chief Delivery Officer at WillowTree where she and the team help the world’s most admired brands on their path to digital leadership—from product to process. In this episode, we talk to Jamie about her path to tech, building a growing company in Columbus, and WillowTree's work with iconic brands. Jamie has over a decade of experience leading software delivery teams at digita...

In this episode, we talk with Nicole Ponstingle McCaffrey and Crystal M. Franklin about inspiring girls to consider STEM careers. The conversation is centered around the American Heart Associations' STEM Goes Red for Girls event. This episode was recorded in August as the original date of STEM Goes Red for Girls was the fall. Due to Covid-19, the event was rescheduled for March 11th. For more...

Accomplished roboticist, entrepreneur and educator Dr. Ayanna Howard became dean of The Ohio State University College of Engineering in March 2021. In this episode we talk with Dr. Howard about her work at Ohio State building the next generation of builders, the relationship between industry and academia in innovation, and creating tech opportunities for all students. Previously she was chair of G...

Warner Moore is a strategic executive leader and manager with a background in technology and information security. In this episode we talk with Warner about Columbus's tech growth, future opportunities for tech in Ohio, and the cybersecurity landscape.  He has focused his career in working with entrepreneurial growth organizations where technology is their business and product. Within these o...

Alison Sathe is the Cincinnati-based Founder of not one but two companies in the MedTech space. Alison founded Regulatory Mark and ClearMark to provide best in class regulatory consulting and electronic QMS solutions for medical devices to her domestic and international partners. In this episode, we talk with Alison about Ohio's MedTech and BioTech opportunity, the path that led her to buildi...

Steve Lekas is the co-founder and CEO of Columbus-based Branch Insurance. In this episode we talk with Steve about the moment that led to going all-in with Branch, building an InsurTech in Columbus, and why he's excited to be doing it here in Ohio. Steve got his start in insurance at Allstate to put himself through school at Kent State. A decade later he went on to build the first-ever online...

Dana Allender is a life-long resident of Northeast Ohio and the Founder of SUN he works with emerging technology startups and small businesses to build “revenue roadmaps” to create scalable, sustainable growth.  In this episode we talk to Dana about his passion for building Cleveland's tech ecosystem, the role AI and AI companies can play in this growth, and revenue journeys for tech companie...

Melissa Cutcher is the Executive Director at Technology First, a trade association for IT professionals and technology companies in the Dayton region.  In this podcast, we talk with Melissa about leading during challenging times and get the lowdown on Dayton's tech ecosystem. Melissa has a Bachelor’s degree in organization management and Master’s degree in business administration with a focus...

Tim Porter is a Manager within Pease & Associates Risk Advisory Services and in our latest podcast episode we talk security at startups and young companies. Tim has dedicated his entire career to Risk Advisory Services where he provides clients with auditory reports that focus on an organization’s internal controls. Tim specializes in advising businesses on how to leverage their controls to ge...

Steven Muszynski  is the Founder and CEO of Splash Financial, a Cleveland-based leading digital lending platform that helps borrowers easily shop and compare financial products from a Splash-powered network of credit union and bank partners. In this episode, we talk with Steven about building a FinTech company in Cleveland, business pivots, and scaling a company. Recently named among the top 250 p...