Technori Podcast With Scott Kitun

DAIS CEO Jason Kolb joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about his mind-child, the Internet of insurance. Jason noticed the insurance market was horribly disconnected between agents and carriers, so he makes it his mission to encourage connectivity and push the space forward.

Leadership Greater Chicago CEO Maria Wynne joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to discuss the issues that face the Chicago community, from education to technology. LGC brings together Chicago’s leaders to explore key challenges and develop solutions.

ThinkCERCA CEO Eileen Murphy joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about the lack of preparation students face after they graduate and head into the real world. It’s time to dump the old curriculum and become more engaged with our students

Neopenda co-founder and CEO Sona Shah joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk newborn health. Three million babies die within their first month of life, and nearly all of those deaths occur in a developing country. Neopenda’s vital signs monitor aims to fix that.

we all live here Founder Richard Alapack joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about hatred; what starts it, where it happens, and most importantly, how to stop it. we all live here uses art, community, and technology to remind everyone who lives here (hint: we all do). This episode is sponsored by Salesforce, Bank of America & Jones Lang LaSalle.

Launching a startup is nearly impossible, regardless of funding, experience and even luck - but, if there was one thing that might just separate the top founders from the pack, it's knowing how valuable time is. Imagine, when Instagram blew past 1,000,000 downloads they still had just a 13 person team... THIRTEEN! How is that possible? I'll tell you how; it's possible because of exceptional time management skills (and accompanying collaboration tools). In case you've never heard of G2 Crowd - which is hard to imagine, given the millions of monthly site visitors - G2 is something of a Yelp for SaaS tools and it has quickly become the go-to spot for founders and other tech-enabled businesses to review, read and engage with popular apps like Salesforce, Heroku, Sprout social and others. Newly (9 months on the job) hired CMO Ryan Bonnici joined me live in-studio to discuss what it's been like taking on such a senior role, where G2 Crowd is going next and what his top 3 tools are for startups looking to compete at

It's Saturday morning, you woke up a little bit early and you're enjoying the comfort of your couch. But you have to leave to tour a new office space for your budding startup in an hour and you don't really feel like it. If you whip out your smartphone you'll be able to tour those offices without putting pants on. Remember when we heard about virtual reality for the first time and we thought it would make us fat and lazy? Well that time has come, and it's pretty amazing. Give Truss a try next time you have a tour on your schedule.

The Devil's lettuce, grass... Whatever you call pot, you can't ignore the fact it's becoming more and more, should I say, accepted in American society. You might not believe it after the recent Elon Musk PR nightmare, but it is! In states like Massachusetts, Colorado, and Washington, marijuana entrepreneurs are finding great success in not only the medical industry but the recreational world as well. Matt recently attended CannaCon in Boston, MA, where it's clear that weed will soon blow up the startup economy. You know how investing in cryptocurrency is all the rage now? Yeah, just wait until weed is 100% legalized. Shoot, why wait? Invest now!

Cognos HR CEO Bob Cerone joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about how companies can use human resources to propel their business rather than just make new hires. In today’s world, restricted HR can seriously hurt a company. This episode is sponsored by Salesforce, Bank of America & Jones Lang LaSalle.

PopularPays CEO & Co-Founder Corbett Drummey joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to pal around about why advertising and content creation is so hard to master. Large companies can't keep up with constantly changing trends, but Scott and Corbett share how small companies can. This episode is sponsored by Salesforce, Bank of America & Jones Lang LaSalle.

Miller Heiman Group President and CEO Byron Matthews joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to discuss why a truly good salesman is hard to come by these days. Maybe it’s because kids are too busy online to care much about it, or maybe companies simply aren’t looking hard enough. Got a good salesman? Don’t let them go. This episode is sponsored by Salesforce, Bank of America, & Jones Lang LaSalle.

Tovala Founder David Rabie joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about smart ovens paired with meal plans. Rabie hustled across the U.S. carrying his oven on buses and subways before getting $9 million in funding last year. This episode is sponsored by Salesforce, Bank of America & Jones Lang LaSalle.

Former 1871 COO Tom Alexander has now founded an innovative way to measure and quantify team culture with his new venture Holistic. He joins Technori to talk about what it’s like to go from helping support entrepreneurs, to being one.

When my dog needed surgery, my wife and I spent an inSANE amount of money to make sure everything was okay. But don't worry - I gladly would've paid more! We'd do anything for our pets, so why wouldn't we make sure they have the best care and the best protection? Rusty is another ex-real estate guy (just like me!), so there must be something about real estate that makes people want to quit immediately and start their own business. Maybe the housing crisis had something to do with it, but I'm not so sure...

Rise Interactive CEO Jon Morris joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio about the basics of building a company. As long as what you deliver is exceptional and consistent with your brand, you’ll stick around while your competition fades away.

SensrTrx CEO Bryan Sapot joins Scott in-studio at WGN Radio to talk about the data behind the machines and equipment we use. Inside of a factory, the data registered by a machine could be more valuable than the actual product itself.

Progress offers in-person training that will provide businesses with lessons, like communication, that won't be offered in other traditional arenas like college. CEO Ray Riley joins the show to set the record straight: communication is a core skill not a soft one. 

Swing King CEO Mike Jakob hops on the show to talk about the inspiration behind his hole-in-one contest technology. Swing King aims to provide a new revenue stream for golf courses and cash prizes for golfers by setting up a discreet camera system on any Par 3, 150+ yard hole on a golf course. Hear Mike and Scott dive into all things golf, his revenue model and how to make a business around the universal celebration for a hole-in-one shot.

"Narrative Science is humanizing data like never before, with technology that interprets your data, then transforms it into insightful, natural language narratives at unprecedented speed and scale. Turn your data into an actionable, powerful asset you can use to make better decisions, improve interactions with customers, and empower your employees." Narrative Science CEO Stuart Frankel joins the show.

3D printers are in vogue but they aren't reliably safe or efficient...yet. R3 Printing Co-Founder Daniel Downs calls into Technori LIVE from Manhattan to discuss his mission to expand 3D printing on the enterprise level. Listen and find out how it will trickle down to in-home and in-school products in the future. Sean Froelich hosts. You can invest in R3 Printing on Republic. https://republic.co/r3-printing