ATDC Executive Bytes

Gulf War veteran, technologist, and founder of Freeing Returns, Barbara Jones, sits in the hot seat for this week's episode of Executive Bytes. Freeing Returns is a retail tech company fighting fraud with smart data and smarter algorithms. Here are some of the key topics discussed in today's conversation: 

 💼 Veteran to Visionary: How Barbara’s military background forged the resilience to thrive in startups.

 🛍️ Retail’s Hidden Leak: How retailers lose 30% to fraud and inefficiencies, and how Freeing Returns fixes it.

 🤖 Tech + Sales: Why building the tech wasn’t enough, and how Barbara learned to sell it.

 👨‍👩‍👧 Work-Life Reality: From consulting to paying herself modestly as a founder, while being a wife and a mom.

 🚫 Quit? Never.: Why her mantra is “pivot, don’t quit it.” 

This week, we sit down with Blake Cook, CEO of Do Process, the company transforming how teams onboard new talent. From simplifying workflows to boosting first-day productivity, Blake shares how Do Process is rethinking one of the most overlooked—and most critical—aspects of company culture. 🚀

Tune in for insights on scaling efficiently, building trust from day one, and the future of onboarding tech.

From Dentist to Disruptor 🦷💡

Hamed Fesharaki joins us, a former dentist turned tech founder, who’s revolutionizing the dental world with AdraVision, an AI-powered platform changing how providers diagnose and how patients understand their oral health.

Co-hosting this one: Karl Swensen, Co-founder of Pull Logic, bringing the startup brainpower 🔥

Key Topics:

🦷 From Chairside to C-Suite: How Hamed transitioned from running his own dental practice to leading a medtech startup.

🧠 AI Meets X-Rays: How AdraVision uses AI to interpret dental images, provide smarter diagnoses, and communicate more clearly with patients.

😤 Pushback from the Pros: Why some dentists resist the tech—and how Hamed is breaking down those barriers.

💸 Funding the Future: The realities of raising capital in healthcare, staying ahead of the competition and keeping the vision alive.

💬 Mindset > Burnout: Why he’s never thought about quitting, and what it really means to have grit as a founder.

🏆 Lessons Learned: “You are the boss. You know your business better than anyone else—no matter what.”

Don’t miss this episode packed with startup honesty, resilience, and next-gen healthcare innovation.

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 This week, we have David Hailey, Founder & CEO of Countifi, in the hot seat, and co-hosting is Brett Rogers, Co-founder & COO of TendoNova. Our hosts sat down with David to explore how Countifi is using AI to tackle one of the most overlooked and expensive problems in the airline industry: inventory waste. 

Key Topics:

🧠 How David turned his experience as an EY auditor into an AI-powered startup solving $4B worth of airline inventory inefficiencies.

📸 How Countifi uses computer vision to track what items are actually being used on planes—and what’s just dead weight.

🚀 The reality of bootstrapping a tech company as a non-technical founder, and what it takes to scale into healthcare and beyond.

🧩 Lessons on hiring, founder mindset, and what to do when you feel like quitting (hint: focus on the problem you're still solving).

👨‍👦 How David’s journey inspired his son to launch a business of his own.

Don't miss this inspiring episode about innovation, grit, and building the future of operational intelligence.

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This week, we have Brett Rogers, Co-founder & COO of TendoNova in the hot seat, and co-hosting is David Hailey, Founder & CEO of Countifi. Our hosts sat down with Brett to explore how TendoNova is transforming the way chronic tendon pain is being treated, and it is an episode you do not want to miss. 

Key Topics: 

🎯 How a biomedical engineering thesis became a life-changing solution for chronic tendon pain, and how TendoNova is offering patients a real alternative to surgery.

 👥 What it is like to manage a start-up with 5 total co-founders, which can be difficult at times. 

 💔  The emotional toll of entrepreneurship, and how support systems are important to ease you through those moments where you want to give up.

 🏥 How exactly their innovative treatment works, and who it is designed to treat. 

 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on resilience, invention, and the future of health and tech. 

This week, we sit down with Brian Regienczuk, Founder & CEO of Spot Source, to explore how his company is revolutionizing Enterprise Service Supplier Management —helping businesses save 50% of their time in marketing and speed up R&D by 3-6 months.

🔍 Key Topics Discussed:
✅ The inspiration behind Spot Source & solving supplier management challenges
✅ How large corporations like Coca-Cola manage thousands of agency suppliers
✅ The highs & lows of entrepreneurship—overcoming doubt, financial challenges, and finding optimism
✅ The “What if’s” of entrepreneurship & why knowing yourself is key to taking the leap

Don’t miss this insightful conversation on turning paralysis into success, rebounding from setbacks, and building a business with lasting impact!

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🎙️ Executive Bytes Podcast Episode 13 | Featuring Christy Brown, CEO of Dr. Noze Best

In this episode, we explore how Christy Brown is transforming pediatric care with Dr. Noze Best, bringing hospital-grade solutions into homes. From serial entrepreneurship to leading a fast-growing health tech brand, Christy shares her insights on innovation, leadership, and building a purpose-driven company.

Key Highlights:

✅ Revolutionizing Infant Care – How Dr. Noze Best and the Noze Bot are making breathing easier for babies.

✅ From Idea to Stores in 6 Months – The journey of scaling a medical device startup.

✅ Leadership & Culture – Why hiring “distance runners” with an athlete mindset makes all the difference.

✅ Startup Challenges – The highs, the hurdles, and what it’s like to lead a company.

✅ Purpose-Driven Business – Giving back to the National Down Syndrome Congress and building community trust.

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🎙️ Executive Bytes Podcast Episode 12 | Featuring Mike Pink, CEO of Smart PM

In this episode, we dive into how Mike Pink is revolutionizing the construction industry with Smart PM, turning complex project data into clear, actionable insights. From his background as a construction consultant to launching a tech-driven solution, Mike shares his journey of innovation, resilience, and navigating an industry slow to adopt new technology.

Key Highlights:

✅ From Consultant to Founder – The inspiration behind Smart PM and how data transparency is transforming construction.

✅ Challenges of a Startup – Balancing entrepreneurship, family, and side consulting to make it work.

✅ AI & Construction – How artificial intelligence is shaping the future of project management.

✅ Finding Real Demand – Identifying pain points and crafting solutions that truly matter.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry disruptors looking to turn challenges into opportunities.

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 🎙️ Executive Bytes Podcast Episode 11 | Featuring Dana Weeks, CEO of Med Trans Go & Mike Pink, CEO of Smart PM

In this episode, we explore how Dana Weeks is tackling a $150B healthcare crisis with Med Trans Go — connecting providers with safe, reliable transportation and interpretation services to reduce cancellations and streamline care. 

Key Highlights: 

 ✅ Resilience in Leadership: How being an entrepreneur means wanting to quit every day, but pushing forward anyway

 ✅  The problem that inspired the creation of Med Trans Go

 ✅ The emotions the early stages of a startup can bring about

This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders seeking to merge data, purpose, and impact. 

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🎙️ Executive Bytes Podcast Episode 10 | Featuring Angie Sandritter, CEO of RippleWorx & Anik Kahn, CEO of Max Rewards

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of habit-forming, data-driven insights, and leadership evolution with Angie Sandritter. From running the London Marathon to preparing for Tokyo, Angie’s discipline in sports mirrors her entrepreneurial journey — leading to the creation of RippleWorx, a performance accelerator software designed to:
✅ Identify when people are motivated
✅ Pinpoint skill sets
✅ Align individual performance with organizational needs

We also explore:
🚀 RippleWorx’s shift from helping Bundesliga athletes to supporting frontline workers and law enforcement battling burnout
📊 How generative AI and data anonymity fuel better decision-making
⚡ The power of building habits to achieve goals — in both sports and business

Alongside Anik Kahn of Max Rewards — a platform that maximizes credit card points effortlessly — this episode is packed with insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Tune in to discover how RippleWorx is redefining performance management and how Angie’s leadership continues to evolve.

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