The Future of BizTech

In this episode, host JC Granger talks with Conor McGowan-Smyth, CEO of Brava Solutions — a fast-growing MSP and telco-backed IT provider operating across Latin America, the Caribbean, and select U.S. markets. Conor shares how Brava is scaling its hybrid cloud, connectivity, and cybersecurity services to support businesses in underserved regions that often lack dedicated IT teams.

The conversation dives into Brava’s unique telco roo...

In this episode, host JC Granger interviews Josh Snyder, Partner and VP of Sales at FieldApps.ai — the AI-powered platform revolutionizing how custom software is built, delivered, and maintained.

FieldApps.ai is eliminating the traditional barriers to software development by turning conversations — yes, just conversations — into working prototypes within hours. Designed for field teams and built with zero human coding, their AI-powe...

In this episode, host JC Granger chats with Dan Thomson, founder and CEO of Sensay — an AI company on a mission to make your knowledge last forever through intelligent digital replicas that think, speak, and solve problems like you do.

Sensay helps individuals and businesses turn their expertise into living assets. By capturing how people communicate, make decisions, and approach challenges, Sensay’s replicas serve as 24/7 digital e...

In this episode, host JC Granger talks with Ian Singer, President and CEO of LibraryPass, is redefining how students and libraries access digital reading materials — without the waitlists, licenses, or pricing hurdles that have held the industry back.

LibraryPass offers a unique unlimited-use, simultaneous-access model that gives schools, libraries, and universities affordable access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, a...

In this episode, host JC Granger sits down with Sufiyan Ishaq, founder and CEO of CloudHire — an AI-powered global talent marketplace that’s transforming how companies find, vet, and hire top candidates in record time.

CloudHire offers a radically efficient hiring experience by combining behavioral screening, technical assessments, and government-verified identity checks to deliver triple-verified talent profiles. With a growing dat...

In this episode, host JC Granger chats with Gary Ross, the COO of Union — the only hospitality-focused operating system built specifically for high-volume bars and restaurants.

Union is transforming the guest experience by eliminating service bottlenecks and unlocking new ways for venues to serve faster, smarter, and more profitably. With guest-led ordering, NFC-powered table service, and real-time data flowing through every transac...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger sits down with Matthew Veley, CEO of CellTeks, a company redefining wireless connectivity in places where signal is notoriously unreliable. From oil fields and high-rises to rural homes and military bases, CellTeks specializes in solving the connectivity problems that major carriers ignore—delivering custom signal-boosting solutions across the U.S.

Matthew shares his unconven...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Tim Hunt, CEO and co-founder of Addavox, a company on a mission to eliminate language barriers in global communication. From free real-time translated subtitles to soon-to-launch AI voice cloning across 70+ languages, Addavox is redefining what video conferencing can do for international teams, creators, and enterprises alike.

Tim shares how his journey—from missio...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Brad Hawkins, Co-Founder and CEO of SaferNet — the company delivering next-generation VPN technology built for real-world cybersecurity, not just location spoofing.

Designed for modern businesses navigating remote work and rising cyber threats, SaferNet’s always-on VPN goes beyond encryption. With device-level filters and 24/7 protection, it creates an impenetrable...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger sits down with Joe Eisner, Co-Founder and CEO of Bliss AI — the company helping enterprises unlock the hidden value in their voice data by converting legacy call recordings into usable formats for AI, analytics, and beyond.

Bliss AI streamlines audio data migration, allowing businesses to extract years’ worth of customer interaction data from outdated, vendor-locked systems a...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Brian Borg, Founder and CEO of OnPath Testing — the QA powerhouse helping software teams hit their product goals without sacrificing quality, momentum, or sanity. 

OnPath Testing specializes in crafting customized software testing solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing dev teams, bringing clarity, speed, and confidence to every stage of the Software Deve...

In this episode, host JC Granger sits down with Lance Keene, the veteran CEO of Keene Systems — a boutique software consulting firm with nearly four decades of experience in building custom web applications for some of the world’s biggest companies.

Keene Systems specializes in Microsoft technologies like ASP.NET and SQL Server, crafting tailored solutions that transform complex manual workflows into streamlined, data-driven web and...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Malcolm De Leo, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at GraphIQ — the company behind the world’s largest living business knowledge graph, connecting over 280 million companies, nearly a billion people, and billions of data points into one powerful platform.

GraphIQ is helping sales teams, investors, and business researchers cut through the noise by turning scatter...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger sits down with Katherine Lehman, Chief Marketing Officer at ReturnBear — the logistics innovator helping e-commerce brands turn costly returns into profitable, planet-friendly opportunities.

ReturnBear goes beyond traditional return portals by combining software with its own logistics network, allowing brands to resell returned items locally instead of shipping them back over...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Stefano Marrone, Partner and Creative Strategist at Unit9—an award-winning global production partner blending cutting-edge technology with creativity to build immersive brand experiences.

Unit9 helps top brands like Google, Ford, Meta, and Coca-Cola deliver unforgettable campaigns by combining AR, VR, and experiential technology at scale. From creating Meta's ...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Omer Jamal, CEO of AQX (now known as "Atlas")—an AI-powered voice platform transforming how businesses deploy AI phone agents. 

AQX/Atlas makes it easy for companies to integrate voice AI into their operations, improving customer interactions and increasing conversions. With its plug-and-play setup, AQX/Atlas empowers entrepreneurs to create, customize, a...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger talks with Matt Doyle, CEO of Array—a platform that's reshaping field operations by turning outdated, manual inspection processes into dynamic, digital workflows. They dive into how Array empowers companies doing inspections and field services to collect structured, AI-ready data through mobile-friendly forms, offline capabilities, and repeatable processes that improve ...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger talks with the Chief Revenue Officer of Readymode, a company transforming how outbound sales are done through smart technology and data-driven strategies. They dive into the platform’s predictive engine that eliminates downtime, boosts call connect rates, and improves cold calling efficiency—all while staying fully compliant with strict regulatory frameworks. With a clear st...

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger sits down with Kimber Spradlin, the CMO of Graylog, a company revolutionizing how businesses handle data security and performance monitoring. They discuss how the platform empowers organizations to gain real-time insights from massive amounts of data, uncovering hidden issues, and enhancing security postures. With cybersecurity at the forefront of business concerns, Graylog ...