Welcome to the inaugural episode of ElevatEd, the official podcast from FiveStar Technology Solutions! Host Billy Bass sits down with FiveStar CEO and President Jason Roseberry to discuss the company's 20-year journey, its deep roots in K–12 education, and where educational technology is headed next.
In this episode, we cover:
FiveStar's Origin Story: How a mission-driven approach built by former educators and technicians shaped the company's culture.
Driven by Innovation: Key milestones, from early 1:1 device rollouts and custom software to launching the Indiana Learning Lab during the pandemic.
AI & Change Management: How FiveStar is exploring AI automation, ticket optimization, and thoughtful tech integration to support school districts without stretching their budgets.
The Next 20 Years: The shift from Managed Service Provider (MSP) to Managed Intelligence Provider (MIP) and what the future holds for school technology.
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