The Digital Footprint

Mental health plays a major role in our quality of life, relationships, personal and professional success, and more. Unfortunately, mental health is also something a large percentage of our population struggles with day by day.

In this episode of The Digital Footprint, we sit down with Dr. Nick Allen, Founder and CEO of Ksana Health. Ksana Health is on a mission to transform mental health care through objective measurements and personalized prevention. Utilizing mobile technology, Dr. Allen and his team are looking to move beyond the traditionally subjective "How have you been feeling?" approach to mental health care by gathering objective data on patient behavior.

Ksana Health's digital products, EARS and Vira, leverage remote sensing, objective data capture, centralized dashboards, and AI driven insights to bring new tools and insights into mental health care.

Dr. Allen talks about his experience in academia and research and how it compares to leading a startup. He also shares advice and lessons he's learned along the way.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Dr. Nick Allen

💡 What he does: Dr. Nick Allen is co-founder and CEO of Ksana Health

💡 Company/Project: Ksana Health

💡 Noteworthy: Dr. Nick Allen is a professor at the University of Oregon in clinical psychology and director of clinical training. He's been working primarily in the area of mental health of young people.

💡 Where to find Nick: LinkedIn

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Did you know that acquiring a new client costs more than keeping an existing one? Consequently, it is quintessential for software companies to maintain healthy, long-standing relationships with their clients or customers to grow their revenue in the long run. But do these companies dedicate enough time to their clients? Or are they more focused on themselves?

Ken Lundin, the President at Ken Lundin and Associates, admits that most SaaS companies make mistakes because they are more focused on driving revenue instead of crafting client-centered campaigns that solve customers' problems. Additionally, he claims that a product or service can succeed if it meets a client's needs and solves their problems. Otherwise, it doesn't stand a chance.

Ken provides a meaningful piece of advice to sales teams focusing on the client acquisition process, encouraging them to pay more attention to messaging and market fit. In the new episode of Digital Footprint, Ken and Carlos Gonzales also discuss whether it is possible to create a predictable sales pipeline and the obstacles one must overcome when crafting one.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Ken Lundin

💡 What he does: Ken is the President at Ken Lundin and Associates

💡 Company: Ken Lundin and Associates

💡 Noteworthy: Ken Lundin and Associates is the company focused on helping SaaS founders grow their ROI by creating a unique consulting plan based on the company's specific goals.

💡 Where to find Ken: LinkedIn | Official Website

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We all know that exercise is a vital part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, most people still have the misconception that strength training is reserved for young folks looking to bulk up their muscles. 

According to Eric Levitan, the CEO and Founder of Vivo, strength training can be an entirely safe and highly beneficial activity for older adults, as well. In fact, for older adults in particular, loss of muscle mass is a natural part of aging and has far reaching health and lifestyle implications. Regular strength training can prevent muscle loss which in turn lowers the risk of falls, increases mobility, and more. Strength training can also improve a person's cholesterol levels and bone health, promoting weight loss. Vivo's strength training program for older adults also offers a strong sense of community and achievement, important contributors to mental health.

Eric explains that some older adults are hesitant to embrace this kind of activity because of potential injuries or misconceptions about what kind of exercise is appropriate for their age. In this new episode of the Digital Footprint, Eric Levitan talks to Richard Simms and explains how Vivo helps people overcome these fears and build habits for a healthier lifestyle as they age.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Eric Levitan

💡 What he does: Eric is the Founder and CEO of Vivo

💡 Company: Vivo

💡 Noteworthy: Apart from being a successful entrepreneur in B2B and B2C environments, Eric is a passionate music lover.

💡 Where to find Eric: LinkedIn | Email

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In this episode of The Digital Footprint, Ed Thomas of 412 Technology, joins us to talk about his journey developing Arbor, a  marketplace where consumers can discover and back inspiring carbon removal projects around the world. The Arbor mobile app makes it easy for each of us to do our part in the fight against climate change. 

Ed shares his insights on app development, green technology, and his scrappy approach to launching a startup. He also announces Arbor's upcoming public launch and calls on our communities to join the fight for a healthier planet.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Ed Thomas

💡 What he does: Ed is a co-founder and CEO of 412 Technology which has developed a mobile app, Hazel, that empowers consumers to help reverse climate change.

💡 Company/Project: Hazel is a marketplace for consumers to find out and back specific carbon removal projects. 

💡 Noteworthy: "What we've seen is that there's a ton of great work that's focused on directly removing carbon from the atmosphere. That carbon is what's causing the climate crisis that we see right now."

💡 Where to find Ed: LinkedIn, 412 Technology

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Clean energy and equity issues are among the most pressing challenges faced by our society. These issues are complex and are often intertwined in ways that are difficult to illustrate and understand. How do we get everyone around the table  looking at the same data in an intuitive format that drives positive change?

In this episode of the Digital Footprint podcast, Richard Simms talks with Matt Cox, the CEO of Greenlink Analytics. Matt sheds light on his team's data driven approach to understanding and addressing these challenges across our communities and country.

Matt also shared his journey in launching the Greenlink Equity Map (GEM), a SaaS product that provides users with powerful and dynamic data map-based visualizations related to various equity indicators. He speaks about the challenges along the way and what he and his team have learned as they transition to offering not just consulting services but also their own digital product.

Tune in to hear more about how this software tool is helping communities and nonprofits drive positive change.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Matt Cox

💡 What he does: Matt is the CEO of Greenlink Analytics.

💡 Company/Project: Greenlink Analytics / Greenlink Equity Map (GEM).  Check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and the official Greenlink Analytics LinkedIn profile to find out more about the company's social outreach.

💡 Noteworthy: Matt and Greenlink Analytics focus on helping people understand and address some of the most pressing challenges facing American society. Through powerful data visualization and expert insights, they help cities, states, and NGOs hone in on data-backed strategies to drive positive change in our communities.

💡 Where to find Matt: LinkedIn.

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Everyone deals with some type of financial debt at some point in their life. Aside from causing all sorts of limitations, debt can be very harmful to our mental health. Luckily, a group of enthusiasts gathered and developed a platform that helps people pay down debt while developing good financial habits through coaching and education.

In this episode of The Digital Footprint, Carlos Gonzalez talks to Christian Zimmerman, co-founder of Qoins. Interlocutors discuss the difference between having an idea and executing it. The guest reveals what led him to think about developing a financial wellness platform.

He also advises those who are thinking about building and launching a digital product. He reveals what the most difficult challenges are and how to overcome them. Christian also talks about his business partner, Nate Washington, and the importance of having a technical co-founder and good technology partners along the journey.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Christian Zimmerman

💡 What he does: Christian is a co-founder of Qoins.

💡 Company: Qoins

💡 Noteworthy: Qoins is a financial wellness platform that helps consumers take control of their financial future. To date, they've helped pay off over $16 million worth of debt.

💡 Where to find Christian: LinkedIn

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Are you aware of how many people are struggling with food insecurity right now? Probably not. It is a global issue governments and non-profit organizations are fighting against daily. But what can each of us do to help resolve this problem? Many would say not much. But that was not the answer from young Jack Griffin. 

Jack was a teenager when he watched a news story dedicated to those fighting poverty and hunger. He looked for ways to help, but he could not find many food and social services providers online. Then he thought, what can I do to make this information available on the internet?

During high school and later in college, Jack developed a platform called FoodFinder. It is an online resource where those in need can find nearby food pantries, soup kitchens, and school meal providers. 

In this episode of the Digital Footprint podcast, Jack talks about his professional journey, the challenges he had to confront, and the mission and goals of FoodFinder.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Jack Griffin

💡 What he does: Jack is the founder and CEO of FoodFinder.

💡 Company: FoodFinder

💡 Noteworthy: The idea for FoodFinder was born when Jack was just 14 years old. A dream of helping others in need came into reality as a non-profit organization with over 46,000 food providers in its database. 

💡 Where to find Jack: LinkedIn

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The founder of Public Health Innovations, Dr. Hal King, joins Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzales on the first episode of the Digital Footprint. In this episode, Hal, Richard, and Carlos explore the intersection of public health and technology. The conversation highlights the importance of preventing the spread of infectious diseases and foodborne illnesses at work, in restaurants, and other institutions while focusing on the vital role of technology in public health management.

Hal discusses public health concerns during a critical point of the conversation, especially regarding food safety. He mentions using technology to raise awareness of foodborne diseases, which may be as hazardous as respiratory infections (coronavirus). Hal also breaks down the various challenges of developing technology to solve problems without understanding how apps get created.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Hal King

💡 What he does: Dr. Hal King is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Active Food Safety, LLC and the Founder/Owner of the Public Health Innovations, LLC. As a public health professional, Dr. King has worked in the investigation of food-borne and other disease outbreaks with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the U.S. Public Health Service. Dr. King is also the author of three books, several book chapters, and various peer-reviewed scientific publications on infectious disease prevention.

💡 Company: Active Food Safety, LLC., Public Health Innovations, LLC.

💡 Noteworthy: Dr. Hal King is the recipient of the 2018 NSF International Food Safety Leadership and Innovation Award.

💡 Where to find Hal: LinkedIn.

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