In this episode, host JC Granger chats with Gary Ross, the COO of Union — the only hospitality-focused operating system built specifically for high-volume bars and restaurants.

Union is transforming the guest experience by eliminating service bottlenecks and unlocking new ways for venues to serve faster, smarter, and more profitably. With guest-led ordering, NFC-powered table service, and real-time data flowing through every transaction, Union helps venues boost efficiency and increase revenue — often by as much as 28%. Beyond the tech, Union gives operators the tools to personalize service, recognize VIPs, and make every customer feel like a regular, all while making staff jobs easier and more rewarding.

Gary shares how Union is not only reshaping the way bars operate, but also giving brands and marketers a direct, measurable way to engage with consumers in-venue — something that’s long been missing in the industry. He also discusses the challenges of scaling in a traditionally analog sector, the importance of staff adoption, and how Union’s growth is now outpacing onboarding capacity.

If you’re interested in hospitality tech, smart service models, or how data and design are colliding to reinvent the bar experience, this episode offers a firsthand look at how Union is bringing a Vegas-style guest experience to bars.

In this episode, host JC Granger sits down with Sufiyan Ishaq, founder and CEO of CloudHire — an AI-powered global talent marketplace that’s transforming how companies find, vet, and hire top candidates in record time.

CloudHire offers a radically efficient hiring experience by combining behavioral screening, technical assessments, and government-verified identity checks to deliver triple-verified talent profiles. With a growing database of over 22 million candidates worldwide, the platform enables hiring teams to cut recruitment time down to as little as 48 hours — all while maintaining a high standard of trust, quality, and data integrity.

Sufiyan shares how he bootstrapped CloudHire from a personal outsourcing experiment into a rapidly scaling global platform used by companies across industries. The conversation explores the future of AI in recruitment, the challenge of managing fast growth from both the product and people side, and why CloudHire is uniquely positioned to bridge the global gap between skill and opportunity.

If you’re interested in the intersection of AI, hiring, and global workforce access — or you want to hear how one founder is reimagining recruitment at scale — this episode offers a sharp and timely perspective on the future of hiring.

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger sits down with Matthew Veley, CEO of CellTeks, a company redefining wireless connectivity in places where signal is notoriously unreliable. From oil fields and high-rises to rural homes and military bases, CellTeks specializes in solving the connectivity problems that major carriers ignore—delivering custom signal-boosting solutions across the U.S.

Matthew shares his unconventional path from the service industry to leading one of the few companies certified to engineer and install advanced RF systems, including Starlink integrations and public safety communication networks. He explains why 5G isn’t what most people think it is, how CellTeks pivoted during COVID to survive the collapse of commercial demand, and why the next phase of wireless will require human grit as much as cutting-edge tech.

The conversation also explores the challenges of scaling a niche tech business, educating an unaware market, and navigating the future of connectivity—from augmented reality to smart cities. If you're into field tech, infrastructure innovation, or the real-world edge of 5G and Starlink, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Tim Hunt, CEO and co-founder of Addavox, a company on a mission to eliminate language barriers in global communication. From free real-time translated subtitles to soon-to-launch AI voice cloning across 70+ languages, Addavox is redefining what video conferencing can do for international teams, creators, and enterprises alike.

Tim shares how his journey—from missionary linguist to AI architect—led to building one of the most powerful multilingual video tools on the market. He dives into the 12 proprietary AIs powering Addavox’s platform, why fully automated dubbing still falls short, and how combining human-in-the-loop workflows with deep tech is the key to authentic cross-language content.

The conversation also explores the roadblocks of bootstrapping a deep tech startup, the future of real-time global collaboration, and how Addavox is poised to disrupt everything from corporate meetings to Hollywood dubbing workflows. If you're into generative AI, localization tech, or the future of cross-border communication, this episode is not to be missed.

In this episode, host JC Granger sits down with Lance Keene, the veteran CEO of Keene Systems — a boutique software consulting firm with nearly four decades of experience in building custom web applications for some of the world’s biggest companies.

Keene Systems specializes in Microsoft technologies like ASP.NET and SQL Server, crafting tailored solutions that transform complex manual workflows into streamlined, data-driven web and mobile apps. Their work has saved clients millions by replacing outdated paper forms and error-prone spreadsheets with secure, efficient digital platforms accessible anywhere, anytime.

The conversation explores how Keene is integrating AI tools into their development process to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and empower their 35-developer team to deliver faster, smarter solutions. Keene shares insights on the evolving role of AI in software consulting, the challenges of scaling custom development, and the future of enterprise software built for real-world business problems.

If you’re interested in how AI is reshaping software development, custom web applications, or managing complex workflows at scale, this episode provides an inside perspective on a veteran-led company driving real innovation in enterprise solutions.

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Brian Borg, Founder and CEO of OnPath Testing — the QA powerhouse helping software teams hit their product goals without sacrificing quality, momentum, or sanity.

OnPath Testing specializes in crafting customized software testing solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing dev teams, bringing clarity, speed, and confidence to every stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Whether companies are building new apps, launching updates, or recovering from a buggy release, OnPath provides the process, people, and leadership to get things back into “flow.”

The conversation dives into why so many startups wait too long to invest in QA, how OnPath’s remote-first, globally distributed model gives clients premium results at a lower cost, and what it takes to shift from reactive testing to a sustainable quality culture. Brian also shares his origin story from the dot-com era, how QA has matured into a core pillar of modern software development, and how agentic AI is about to transform the entire QA landscape.

If you're building software, managing dev teams, or just want to understand how quality engineering shapes user experience and scalability, this episode offers a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at what really keeps high-growth tech products on track.

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger sits down with Joe Eisner, Co-Founder and CEO of Bliss AI — the company helping enterprises unlock the hidden value in their voice data by converting legacy call recordings into usable formats for AI, analytics, and beyond.

Bliss AI streamlines audio data migration, allowing businesses to extract years’ worth of customer interaction data from outdated, vendor-locked systems and transform it into structured, actionable insights — whether stored on-premise or in the cloud. With 35% of CX leaders citing legacy systems as their biggest barrier to delivering better experiences, Bliss AI offers a simple but powerful solution: liberate your voice data and use it on your terms.

The conversation explores how companies across finance, insurance, healthcare, and other regulated sectors are using Bliss AI to power sentiment analysis, train LLMs, reduce hallucinations in generative models, and enable agentic AI to take on more meaningful customer service roles. Joe also shares the story behind founding Bliss AI after working at AWS, how the company is scaling through channel partners, and why most enterprises don’t realize they’re already sitting on an AI goldmine.

If you're interested in customer experience transformation, AI training data, or the future of voice analytics in enterprise tech, this episode is full of fresh insights and real-world applications.

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Brad Hawkins, Co-Founder and CEO of SaferNet — the company delivering next-generation VPN technology built for real-world cybersecurity, not just location spoofing.

Designed for modern businesses navigating remote work and rising cyber threats, SaferNet’s always-on VPN goes beyond encryption. With device-level filters and 24/7 protection, it creates an impenetrable digital shield that stops viruses before they reach your network — no IT team required.

Brad shares how SaferNet pivoted from router-based protection to a full-scale endpoint security platform, why most VPNs give users a false sense of safety, and how the company rebuilt itself after a crypto-incentive experiment backfired. He also unpacks how small businesses can finally access enterprise-grade cybersecurity that’s simple, scalable, and smart enough to adapt to AI-era threats.

If you're thinking about securing your remote workforce, simplifying IT, or staying ahead of quantum-age cybersecurity risks, this episode is packed with sharp insights and startup lessons you won't want to miss.