💡 What does it take to build a technology company in Arkansas — and keep building new ones decades later?

In this episode of Free Arkansas, Andy McNeill sits down with Arkansas technology pioneer Charles Morgan, former CEO of Acxiom and founder of companies including First Orion. They talk about entrepreneurship, the evolution of big data, the rise of AI, and why Arkansas still needs more capital and opportunity for innovators and job creators.

🎙️ In this episode:
🚗 Charles Morgan’s racing career and the mindset behind peak performance
💻 Building Acxiom and the early days of big data
📱 Launching First Orion and the fight against spam calls
🤖 Why AI may be the most transformative technology since the Industrial Revolution
🏗️ Creating new businesses in Arkansas — from furniture manufacturing to corporate retreats
📈 What Arkansas needs to create more high-skill jobs and entrepreneurial success

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