The StartupSac Podcast

From Google Form to $11M ARR: Mitchell Arredondo on Scaling Edge

In this episode of The StartupSac Podcast, host Josh David Miller, aka JDM [https://jdm.bio/] sits down with Mitchell Arredondo, the COO and co-founder of Edge, to talk about transforming franchise businesses through employee-driven growth. Mitchell shares the journey of Edge, from its early days as a Google Form MVP to becoming a B2B SaaS platformserving 5,000 retail locations with 130,000 employees and generating $11 million in ARR. He dives into the challenges of scaling a tech-driven business, the importance of hiring subject-matter experts, and how incentivizing frontline employees can drive key business initiatives. This conversation explores the future of workforce engagement, the role of automation in improving customer experience, and what it takes to scale a high-growth SaaS startup. Plus, hear how Mitchell and his team navigated funding, expansion, and the transition from startup to growth stage. 📌 Want to connect with Mitchell and Edge? 🌐 Website: StartEdge.com [https://startedge.com/] 🔗 LinkedIn: Edge LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/startedge/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How 811Spotter is Solving a Billion-Dollar Construction Problem with Marc Krichman

Join host Josh David Miller (JDM) [https://jdm.bio/] as he sits down with Marc Krichman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-krichman/], CEO and co-founder of 811Spotter [https://www.811spotter.com/], a construction technology startup based in Sacramento, CA. Marc shares how 811Spotter is revolutionizing construction safety and efficiency by tackling one of the industry's thorniest compliance challenges: 811 tickets---the legally required documentation for digging projects. 🔹 Key Takeaways * How to validate a startup idea through real-world pain points and strong customer reactions. * Why “archaic”, overlooked industries can be goldmines for innovation. * The importance of transitioning from founder-led to scalable operations. * How local startup communities can accelerate growth---even in industries that serve a national market. 🎧 Listen now to hear Marc's insights and lessons from scaling 811Spotter! 🚀 Want to follow Marc and 811Spotter? * Website: 811Spotter.com [https://www.811spotter.com/] * LinkedIn: Marc Krichman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-krichman/] For more insights into Sacramento's startup ecosystem, visit StartupSac.com [https://startupsac.com/]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Reneta Jenik is Bringing Healthy Food and Personal Chefs to the Masses with Foodom

In this episode of The StartupSac Podcast, host Josh David Miller (JDM) [https://jdm.bio/] sits down with Reneta Jenik [https://www.linkedin.com/in/renetaj], the founder and CEO of Foodom [https://www.myfoodom.com/], to talk about revolutionizing home-cooked meals through an innovative personal chef marketplace. Reneta shares her journey from a corporate executive at Intel to launching Foodom, a platform connecting families with local chefs for affordable, home-cooked meals tailored to their dietary needs. She dives into the challenges of scaling a tech-driven marketplace, securing Medicaid and HSA/FSA approvals for "food as medicine," and how Foodom is addressing chronic health conditions through medically tailored meals. This conversation explores the future of personalized nutrition, the role of technology in transforming the food industry, and what it takes to build a successful two-sided marketplace. Plus, hear how Reneta navigated investor skepticism, viral social media moments, and the unexpected realities of working with chefs in customers' homes. 📌 Want to connect with Reneta and Foodom? *  🌐 Website: myfoodom.com [https://www.myfoodom.com/] * 🔗 LinkedIn: Reneta Jenik [https://www.linkedin.com/in/renetajenik] * For more information and insights into entrepreneurship in Sacramento, be sure to visit startupsac.com [https://startupsac.com/]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How ARIZ Precision Medicine is Transforming Cancer Treatment – with Brad Niles

Join host Josh David Miller (JDM) [https://jdm.bio/] as he sits down with Brad Niles, Co-founder and CEO of ARIZ Precision Medicine [https://arizbio.com/], a biotech company developing RNA interference (RNAi)-based treatments to target the genetic drivers of cancer. Brad shares how his personal experiences with cancer inspired him to innovate new therapies, leading to the launch of ARIZ. They explore the journey of taking a deep-tech startup from idea to clinical trials, the capital-intensive nature of biotech, and how precision medicine is changing the future of oncology. They also discuss: * 🔬 How RNA interference (RNAi) technology is transforming cancer treatment * 💡 The challenges of drug discovery and bringing a therapy from preclinical research to human trials * 💰 The funding strategies for deep-tech startups, including raising a Series A and securing partnerships * 🤝 The role of big pharma collaborations in advancing novel cancer therapies * 🎯 Why targeting the genetic drivers of cancer instead of organ-specific tumors could be a game-changer For anyone interested in biotech startups, precision medicine, or the future of cancer treatment, this episode is a must-listen! CONNECT WITH ARIZ PRECISION MEDICINE & BRAD NILES * 🌐 ARIZBio.com [https://arizbio.com/] \ 🔗 LinkedIn - ARIZ Precision Medicine [https://www.linkedin.com/company/arizbio/] \ 🔗 LinkedIn - Brad Niles [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-niles/] * For more information and insights into entrepreneurship in Sacramento, be sure to visit StartupSac.com [https://startupsac.com/]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Making Data Sexy: How Zennify is Pioneering AI Solutions with Manvir Sandhu

In this episode, Josh David Miller (JDM) [https://jdm.bio/] sits down with Manvir Sandhu [https://www.linkedin.com/in/manvirsandhu/], founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Zennify [https://www.zennify.com/]. Discover how this Sacramento-based consulting firm is leveraging AI, enterprise data, and CRM to revolutionize industries like financial services, healthcare, and energy. Manvir shares the inspiring story of Zennify's founding, born out of a humanitarian project in Haiti, and its evolution into a leader in tech consulting for regulated industries. Tune in to hear about the challenges and opportunities of adopting AI, the critical role of executive buy-in, and predictions for the future of enterprise data solutions. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: * How Zennify originated as a nonprofit initiative to address vaccine spoilage in Haiti. * The role of AI in making enterprise data actionable for decision-makers. * Why executive sponsorship is essential for successful tech transformations. * Challenges of cloud migration in regulated industries. * Predictions for AI adoption and enterprise innovation in 2025. LINKS: * Zennify.com [https://www.zennify.com/] CONNECT WITH STARTUPSAC: * For more insights into entrepreneurship in Sacramento, visit StartupSac [https://startupsac.com/]. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: 1. Never miss an episode[https://pod.link/1731216110] to help us grow. New episodes drop every other Thursday. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.