ATDC Executive Bytes

🚀 Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Data with Mitesh Rao

In this episode of Executive Bytes, our host Chris Nedza, and co-host Louise Wasilewski sit down with Mitesh Rao, a former ER doctor and healthcare innovator with experience at Stanford, Northwestern, and Yale. Now leading Omny Health, Mitesh shares insights on revolutionizing data access in the healthcare space while keeping patient privacy at the core.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ The challenge of secure and usable provider data access
✅ AI in healthcare – The Achilles’ heel: access to data
✅ Biotech research, quality improvement, and patient-centered solutions
✅ Entrepreneurship & resilience – When to fight, when to adapt
✅ Comparing U.S. and global healthcare data structures
✅ The future of healthcare innovation and data accessibility

Mitesh dives into the importance of representation in market share, the challenges of structuring healthcare data, and how Omny Health is working to bridge the gap between research and real-world application.

 🎙️ Executive Bytes | Episode 8 🚀 

Social media is changing the game in sales, and Ready For Social is helping large enterprises stay ahead. Tune in as we chat with CEO Sander Biehn, who went from corporate consulting to revolutionizing marketing with his startup. We cover...

🔹 Scaling outreach with AI
🔹 The power of consistent messaging
🔹 Industry trends & real success stories 

Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of marketing! 

This week, we sit down with Matt Golden, CEO of MapHabit, a company dedicated to helping individuals in the neurodivergent community build habits and routines that improve daily life. Inspired by his own family, Matt shares how small routines make a big impact, both for those with cognitive challenges and their caregivers.

We dive into:
✅ The power of routine in shaping unconscious decisions
✅ How Map Habit supports caregivers 
✅ Entrepreneurship lessons — how a corporate career doesn’t always prepare you for the startup grind
✅ Finding balance as a leader and why building a strong, empathetic team is key

Plus, Matt shares his personal wellness habits like daily cold plunges and CrossFit to stay disciplined and focused. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! 🎧

#Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Caregiving #NeurodivergentSupport #MapHabit #HabitBuilding"

In this episode, we put  Dan McCann, Founder & CEO of SymTrain in the hot seat to explore how AI is transforming employee training and performance coaching. Dan is joined by our host Chris Nedza, along with Sander Biehn, CEO of Ready for Social.

From his passion for coaching to scaling SymTrain into a 100K+ user platform, Dan shares insights on the power of AI simulations, the impact of the pandemic on training technologies, and how companies are seeing significant ROIs using SymTrain’s role-play-based learning.

Highlights
🎯 How SymTrain helps CX, sales, and service teams apply knowledge through AI coaching
💡 The role of AI in building smarter, more effective training simulations
📈 Why tenured employees are the biggest champions of AI-driven learning
🚀 SymTrain’s rapid growth—scaling 100%+ year over year
🔮 Dan’s vision for making AI coaching accessible to everyone

Tune in for an engaging discussion on how AI is shaping the workforce of the future! 

 #AI #Coaching #TechInnovation #Podcast

In this week’s episode of Executive Bytes, we sat down with Anthony Maley, CEO of Vouch.io. Anthony is joined by our host and Lead Entrepreneur in Residence, Chris Nedza, and interviewer Chris Spears, CEO of Orderly Meds. Vouch.io is redefining the way we think about identification—moving beyond outdated passwords to a more secure, seamless way to prove who you are.

Highlights 

✔️ Who uses Vouch.io?

✔️ The fight against hackers & external security threats

✔️ How Vouch.io is working with Apple to integrate their tech into iPhones

✔️ Why passwords are outdated & what’s next in identity verification

✔️ A fascinating real-world use case from boardroom security to global expansion

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of authentication, cybersecurity, and why proving who you are matters more than what you have access to.

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#CyberSecurity #TechPodcast #DigitalIdentity #Vouchio #Authentication #ATDC

In this episode, we sit down with Jack Markwalter, Co-Founder of Viva Finance and Forbes 30 under 30 honoree for social impact in North America. Jack is joined by our host, Chris Nedza, along with interviewers Scott Ryan, CEO of Montra Technologies, and Sander Biehn, CEO of Ready for Social. From his days as a Notre Dame student helping the community in South Bend to co-founding Viva Finance with his brother, Hodges Markwater, hear about Jack’s challenges, victories, and lessons learned on the ongoing journey to scale his company!

Highlights 

💼 How Jack's mission to redefine credit access started in South Bend 

🌐 How ATDC’s network helped shape Viva Finance

💬 The struggles of raising capital, making moves, and big-picture decisions

📈 The direct impact Viva has on its customers 

🔑 The creation of an inclusive financial system 

Hear Jack’s story of perseverance, impact, and the human side of entrepreneurship. Don’t miss this episode! 🚀

#Entrepreneurship #Forbes30Under30 #SocialImpact #FinanceInnovation #ATDC #VivaFinance #ATDC

In this episode of Executive Bytes, we dive into the inspiring journey of Sam Porta, CEO of Queues, a game-changing startup revolutionizing queue management in sports and retail. From his humble beginnings as a Georgia Tech freshman to transforming fan experiences with the Atlanta Braves, Sam shares the lessons and strategies that have driven his success.

What You’ll Learn:

• The origin story of Queues and how it tackles the universal pain point of long lines
• Behind-the-scenes insights into Queues' groundbreaking deployment with the Atlanta Braves
• Lessons on pivoting, persistence, and staying flexible in the face of challenges
• Sam’s vision for the future of queue management in high-density venues

Hosted By:

• Chris Nedza: Lead Entrepreneur in Residence at ATDC
• Dana Weeks: CEO of MedTrans Go

This episode is a treasure trove for tech innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone eager to learn from real-world startup success. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

🔗 Listen Now on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, YouTube, and ATDC’s website.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the ATDC Podcast
00:56 - Meet the Guests: Sam Porta and Dana Weeks
01:26 - The Origin Story of Queues
05:55 - Challenges and Pivots in the Startup Journey
07:00 - Success with the Atlanta Braves
11:12 - Future Vision and Expansion Plans
17:21 - Support from Georgia Tech
19:18 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of ATDC Executive Bytes, join us for an unfiltered conversation with Chris Spears, the innovative CEO of Orderly Meds. Discover how a personal health scare inspired him to disrupt the healthcare industry with personalized medicine and a customer-first approach.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

• The Origin Story: How Spears turned a health crisis into a thriving business.
• Personalized Medicine: Leveraging DNA and data to create tailored solutions.
• Building Beyond Products: The importance of fostering community and mental health support.
• Entrepreneurial Lessons: Overcoming industry challenges and scaling a startup in competitive markets.

🧠 Why Listen?
Chris Spears’ journey is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and leadership. Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking for inspiration or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this episode delivers actionable insights that could transform your perspective.

🎧 Tune In Today:
Catch Episode 2 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or the ATDC website. Subscribe and follow to never miss a deep dive with leading entrepreneurs.

📩 Your Next Step:
Have questions or insights? Share them with us! Hit the link to listen now and start shaping your entrepreneurial future.

Subscribe, listen, and let Chris Spears inspire your next big leap!

Get ready to step behind the curtain of innovation with ATDC Executive Bytes! In our debut episode, Chris sits down with Louise Wasilewski, CEO of Acivilate, joined by guest interviewers Matt Golden of MapHabit and Dan McCann of SimTrain. Louise shares the deeply personal story that inspired her mission to tackle recidivism through groundbreaking technology.

From the challenges of the prison system to the transformative power of Acivilate’s software, this conversation dives into how tech is bridging communication gaps, improving safety, and giving returning citizens a better shot at reintegration. With candid insights and practical takeaways, this episode sets the tone for a series that unpacks the real-world impact of startups reshaping their industries.

This is just the beginning. Tune in to ATDC Executive Bytes—where the stories behind the solutions take center stage. Don’t miss the first of many compelling conversations to come!