Technori Podcast

Mike Reever is VP of Government Relations for the Chicagoloand Chamber of Commerce. He is currently battling a bill that could have a freezing effect on the tech industry. Illinois is the first to flirt with this law and the effect could ripple across the nation. Host of the Feed Sean Froelich joins Scott Kitun to discuss new laws regarding your internet privacy.

Pokémon Go rocked the world last summer and drew eyes to augmented reality. Now companies are working to implement that technology all over the tech scene. eXpoReality Product Manager Matthew Wren is helping boost networking events by turning into into a video game. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3354824/3354824_2017-05-16-183624.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3805.mp3

How do you survive a crisis of identity when scaling a company? Brad Weisberg found inspiration in a car accident. He saw that the insurance claims process needed streamlining so he created Snapsheet, an app that finds a proper settlement for many forms of insurance claims. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3354822/3354822_2017-05-16-183222.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3805.mp3

Cleaning is one of the most outsourced services. Errund founder Jacob Ong saw the opportunity to build an app born from this demand. Errund connects users with top-notch and affordable cleaning services for your home or office. Showbiz Shelly also joins Scott Kitun to talk about recent celebrity-tech news.  

Sometimes your company needs a helping hand when it comes to building customer relationships. ReviewTrackers COO Kevin Kent is responsible for helping companies shape customer outreach. Many companies do not try or are inept at making that genuine effort and that’s where Kevin steps in. Listen and grab some tips about how you can deliver a better customer experience.

Designer Craighton Berman launched Manual, a design studio celebrating the art of food and drink. Berman’s motto is take it slow, and his startup journey has been one of patience. He currently designs drink products that bring a meditative process to your morning coffee. Special Guest Showbiz Shelly joins Scott Kitun. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3352317/3352317_2017-05-09-185217.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3805.mp3

At the age of 23, SoMe Connect Co-founder Aalap Shah left a great job with a top accounting firm to go and create his own company. He started in toys but is now looking to help others build their online brands and reach. Scott Kitun discusses the bond between startups and the call that tells them to leave their job and take a big risk.

Rumi Spice was founded by three veterans who made a combined nine deployments to Afghanistan. In their time overseas, they learned about the life and agriculture surrounding saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world. Director of Product Development Laura Willis and Co-founder Keith Alaniz are investing in Afghani women and agriculture and supplanting the need to grow opium.

Peapodicity Co-founders Ahrani Logan and Brett Haase met on twitter and then started a company. The two founders both had a vision to expand education tech, including augmented reality meant to teach STEM. Learn how networking on twitter led the duo to business success.

Dr. Jack Dybis, Co- Founder of IVme Wellness + Performance Center, talks with Scott Kitun about the importance of staying hydrated and how Jack built his company in the new emerging business of medical entrepreneurship. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3351469/3351469_2017-05-07-162109.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D5824.mp3