Using Tech to Revolutionize Jewelry Stores with Andy Martin of Wishfluence
- Author
- Bentonville Economic Development | Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Published
- Mon 09 Jan 2023
- Episode Link
- https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f4219de
Summary
On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Andy Martin, Owner and CEO of Moonlight Games, a video game company dedicated to developing mobile apps. Moonlight Games’ extensive list of applications includes Wishfluence, the first branded wishlist app to provide luxury jewelry stores with the means to connect every customer with their dream product. Andy founded Wishfluence with his wife to streamline how jewelry stores manage their customer’s favorite pieces. Throughout the episode, James and Andy discuss Andy’s entrepreneurial journey, the pros of being located in Bentonville and what it’s like to build a company with your spouse.
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Show Notes:
(0:52) Introduction to Andy
(26:07) Gauging Competition
(30:33) Andy’s Experience with Innovate Arkansas
(39:04) Benefits of Establishing in Bentonville
(49:21) How Families Thrive in Bentonville
(58:00) Advice to Couples Starting a Business
(1:01:12) Future Plans for Wishfluence
Links
Bentonville Economic Development
Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
Sarah Goforth
University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
University of Arkansas Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and Game Design
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
USC Cycling: Bentonville Becomes Home for U.S. National Mountain Bike Team
Slaughter Pen - Oz Trails Northwest Arkansas
28th Street Park - Cricket Pitch
Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center
Book: Sam Walton, Made In America
Quotes
“I said, ‘I’m going to do this wishlist thing, and I’m going to do it right.’ Because I’m passionate about startups and I really like how this is solving a problem.” - Andy Martin, (21:30)
“I realized I was in the same position I’d been in building the technology based on what I think the people need without a real avenue to get it to them. And the thought that it will just be good enough and they’ll sign up is not how it works.” - Andy Martin, (30:42)
“..another thing about LA is how cutthroat it is. Why would someone tell me about an opportunity that could help me if it in any way diminished their chances of being helped by that thing? Where I don’t think we have that mentality here at all…the thought is there’s plenty for all to share and we can grow it all together.” - Andy Martin, (39:23)
“I received this advice a lot, and hopefully one day I can take it, which is to leave the work at work.” - Andy Martin, (59:44)
