Startup Knox Podcast

I’m talking with Mac Bartine, CEO of SmartRIA which makes software-as-a-service that simplifies regulatory compliance for the wealth management industry. We talk about strategic partnerships, fundrai…

I’m talking with John Sharpe, CEO of HR Predict, an analytics platform that uses AI to turn HR data into actionable insights. We talk about spinning out a software startup from his staffing company, …

I’m talking with Bailey Foster founder of Real Good Kitchen, a community kitchen coming to East Knoxville. We talk about building a public benefit company, advancing equity in the food industry, rais…

I’m talking with Mitch Ishmael, founder of Active Energy Systems. His invention helps building owners lower their energy bills and improve cooling resiliency through low-cost, high-efficiency thermal…

I’m talking with Megan O’Connor, founder of Nth Cycle. Nth Cycle is a modular system for on-site recycling of li-ion batteries and electronics waste. They recover the strategic metals from these prod…

I'm talking with Jame Houghton, founder of MySimpleLife. MySimpleLife is facilitating the swift and complete annihilation of the fax machine – specifically having to do with communications between do…

I'm talking with James Horey, founder of Reviewbox. Reviewbox provides provides e-commerce monitoring and analytics for consumer brands. We talk about serving big name brands that have hundreds or th…

I'm talking with Jenna Johns, COO of RDI Technologies. RDI's proprietary technology platform powered by Motion Amplification® enables users to see and measure motion that is impossible to see with th…

I'm talking with Andy Moss, founder of 3DIQ. 3DIQ is software-as-a-service that makes it easy for recruiters to edit, format, and get real-time feedback on candidate resumes. We talk about starting a…

I’m talking with Mike Benn, founder of Songboarding which makes catchy safety training songs for companies. We talk about creating the first song about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for UPS, wi…

I'm talking with Alex Abell, founder of Lunchpool. Lunchpool uses innovative technology to bring people together in virtual events that feel like the real thing. Non-profit fundraisers, corporate lun…

I’m talking with Tommy Nguyen, founder of StoragePug. StoragePug is software-as-a-service for self-storage owners that makes it for their customers to find, rent, and pay for self-storage online.  We…

I'm talking with Lia Winter, founder of Winter Innovations. It's first product is EasyWhip, a surgical suturing device intended to simplify and standardize complex stitching of ligaments and tendons …

I'm talking with Erica Grant, founder of Quantum Lock, which employs patent-pending quantum technology to secure facilities and equipment. We talk about what it was like to pitch at the prestigious R…

I’m talking with Anna Douglas, founder of SkyNano Technologies, which has raised $3.8 million dollars to further develop its patent-pending technology for making carbon super-materials. We talk about…