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October 17, 2024 27 mins

In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, JDM chats with Clive Savacool, founder of LogRx, an innovative software solution designed to help fire departments and ambulance services track controlled substances more efficiently. Clive shares his journey from a 20+ year career as a paramedic to becoming a tech entrepreneur, driven by the need to solve critical issues in narcotic tracking that traditional pen-and-paper methods failed to address.


Tune in to hear how Clive and his co-founders built LogRx from the ground up, bootstrapping their way to success with a mission to improve accountability and safety in EMS operations. Clive discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, navigating market timing, building a customer-first approach, and the trade-offs of bootstrapping versus raising capital.


You'll also learn about the future of LogRx, including plans for product expansion and strategic partnerships, as Clive aims to solidify the company's position in the industry before regulations catch up to the market need. This episode offers insights into both the tech and public safety spaces, making it a must-listen for entrepreneurs and innovators alike.


Key Topics:

  • The problem with pen-and-paper narcotics tracking in EMS
  • How LogRx simplifies narcotics management with easy-to-use software
  • Bootstrapping a startup and building sustainable growth
  • The impact of market timing and external factors like the pandemic
  • Future plans, including partnerships, expansion, and raising capital


For more insights into entrepreneurship in Sacramento, be sure to visit startupsac.com.


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