In this episode, we sit down with Jack Markwalter, Co-Founder of Viva Finance and Forbes 30 under 30 honoree for social impact in North America. Jack is joined by our host, Chris Nedza, along with interviewers Scott Ryan, CEO of Montra Technologies, and Sander Biehn, CEO of Ready for Social. From his days as a Notre Dame student helping the community in South Bend to co-founding Viva Finance with his brother, Hodges Markwater, hear about Jack’s challenges, victories, and lessons learned on the ongoing journey to scale his company!

Highlights

💼 How Jack's mission to redefine credit access started in South Bend

🌐 How ATDC’s network helped shape Viva Finance

💬 The struggles of raising capital, making moves, and big-picture decisions

📈 The direct impact Viva has on its customers

🔑 The creation of an inclusive financial system

Hear Jack’s story of perseverance, impact, and the human side of entrepreneurship. Don’t miss this episode! 🚀

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In this episode of Executive Bytes, we dive into the inspiring journey of Samuel Porta, CEO of Queues, a game-changing startup revolutionizing queue management in sports and retail. From his humble beginnings as a Georgia Tech freshman to transforming fan experiences with the Atlanta Braves, Samuel shares the lessons and strategies that have driven his success.

What You’ll Learn:

• The origin story of Queues and how it tackles the universal pain point of long lines
• Behind-the-scenes insights into Queues' groundbreaking deployment with the Atlanta Braves
• Lessons on pivoting, persistence, and staying flexible in the face of challenges
• Samuel’s vision for the future of queue management in high-density venues

Hosted By:

• Chris Nedza: Lead Entrepreneur in Residence at ATDC
• Dana Weeks: CEO of MedTrans Go

This episode is a treasure trove for tech innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone eager to learn from real-world startup success. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

🔗 Listen Now on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, YouTube, and ATDC’s website.

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the ATDC Podcast
00:56 - Meet the Guests: Sam Porta and Dana Weeks
01:26 - The Origin Story of Queues
05:55 - Challenges and Pivots in the Startup Journey
07:00 - Success with the Atlanta Braves
11:12 - Future Vision and Expansion Plans
17:21 - Support from Georgia Tech
19:18 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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