In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews Kathy Durfee, founder of TechHouse, live from the 2025 FloridaMakes MakeMore Manufacturing Summit in Orlando. Kathy shares her unique journey from chemist and English major to tech entrepreneur and how necessity led her to create a technology consulting firm built exclusively for small businesses. With a knack for translating complex tech into relatable business strategies, she introduces the concepts of “jazz bands” and “orchestras” to explain how businesses evolve and what tools they need at every stage. From clean data to cybersecurity, Kathy dives deep into how the right tech strategy can make or break a small business and why going it alone may cost more in the long run.
This podcast episode was recorded live at the MakeMore Manufacturing Summit hosted at the Embassy Suites Downtown Orlando. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital.
Connect with Our Guest: https://tech-house.com/
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