INVEST IN ACTIVE DEFENDER (https://wefunder.com/activedefender)

In this episode of The Next Big Thing, we're honored to welcome Jim Boyte, the CEO and founder of Active Defender.

Active Defender is a school safety and emergency response software company that provides schools with a variety of tools to improve safety and security. Their platform includes features such as teacher status reporting, real-time communication, and a live map.

In this fascinating conversation, we discuss the importance of school safety in the digital age, the challenges of building a successful startup, and the future of Active Defender. Jim shares his unique insights into the school safety landscape, his background working with the US military, and an incredible sense of humility dealing with such a complicated issue.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is concerned about school safety, or who is interested in learning more about the power of mission-driven entrepreneurship.

LINKS

Invest in Active Defender (https://wefunder.com/activedefender)

Website (https://active-defender.com)

Active Defender LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/activedefender)

Jim Boyte LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimboyte)

OUTRO SONG - Somber in the Subaru by sluggface

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:04 What is Active Defender?

00:06:43 Situational Awareness

00:10:15 How Active Defender Works

00:16:32 Alerting First Responders

00:22:13 Go-To-Market Strategy

00:29:29 State of the Company

00:33:02 Jim's Background Working with Soldiers at Fort Bragg

00:39:17 How Will Active Defender Change the World?

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