CDC Tech Life Podcast

Hosted by Rich Conte

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May 2026

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Charleston’s tech community has grown from a small outpost of about 18 companies in 2001 to a diverse mix of almost 1700 businesses today. The success of tech companies in Charleston and lessons learned by entrepreneurs along the way can help inspire, guide, and foster the formation and success of other new tech and tech-related businesses in the region and beyond. Charleston Digital Corridor’s Tech Life Podcast will highlight the entrepreneurs who are driving Charleston’s tech community forward along with the wide cast of leaders supporting high wage economic development, education, workforce development.

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May 27, 2026Episode 7024 min

Episode 70: Dr. Gabe Hillegass - Founder and CEO - Solverein

Episode 70 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Dr. Gabe Hillegass, Founder and CEO of Charleston-based HealthTech Startup Solverein. Gabe shares his unique journey from Medicine to Law to Technology Entrepreneur and how Solverein is working to enable better care and a better experience for HealthCare consumers and providers. Look for MedicalEase, the first product that the Solverein team is bringing to market.This episode is brought to you by Blackbaud. Blackbaud delivers essential software for the people who change the world. They’re fueling bigger, bolder impact everywhere with Software built for fundraising, nonprofit accounting, education, CSR and more. Visit them at www.blackbaud.com to learn more.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.

April 29, 2026Episode 6922 min

Episode 69: Stephen Mueller - CEO and Founder - Strux OS

Episode 69 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Stephen Mueller, CEO and Founder of Charleston-based Tech Startup StruxOS. Stephen shares his somewhat unconventional journey as a Founder and how StruxOS standardizes the bid to payment lifecycle for property managers and service operators.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.

March 25, 2026Episode 6831 min

Episode 68: Tom Wilson - Lead Technical Advocate - ScoutOS

Episode 68 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Tom Wilson, Lead Technical Advocate for Charleston-based Scout, returning to the show to talk about AI. In this conversation, Tom breaks down how AI agents are reshaping the software development lifecycle. He shares a practical framework for how developers at every level — junior, mid, and senior — are experiencing the shift very differently, and why that matters.This episode is sponsored by the Charleston County Economic Development Department. They're dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry, and improving Charleston's business climate.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.

February 25, 2026Episode 6729 min

Episode 67: Dustin Ellis - CEO and Co-founder - Lap1Labs

Episode 67 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Dustin Ellis, CEO and co-founder, of Charleston-based AI Startup Lap1Labs. Dustin talks about his experiences at Amazon and how Lap1Labs is leveraging AWS technology to power it’s first product effort Seddle.This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and improving Charleston’s business climate.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.

January 28, 2026Episode 6633 min

Episode 66: Jordan Fowler - CEO and Co Chief Investment Officer - Shaw Circle

Episode 66 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Jordan Fowler, CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Charleston SC-based Shaw Circle. We welcome back Jordan as he takes us on a deep dive into Quantum Computing and AI and how these technologies are transforming the Finance Industry.This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and improving Charleston’s business climate.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.

December 29, 2025Episode 6528 min

Episode 65: Chris and Lindsay Lenard - Founders - Horse Spot

Episode 65 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Chris and Lindsay Lenard; two of the three member founding team of Charleston SC-based Startup Horse Spot. Chris and Lindsay talk about how their passion for Horse Shows provided the foundation for their entrepreneurial journey. They also shared their experiences in winning the Top Investment Prize at the Catalyst by Beemok event.This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and improving Charleston’s business climate.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.

November 26, 2025Episode 6419 min

Episode 64: A.J. Richichi - Founder - Sprockets

Episode 64 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features A.J. Richichi, founder of Charleston Human Resources Technology startup Sprockets. A.J. returns to talk about the recent acquisition of Sprockets by Humanly as well as talking about his best-selling book that was inspired by his journey at Sprockets and his advocacy for the hourly workforce.This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and improving Charleston’s business climate.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.

October 29, 2025Episode 6320 min

Episode 63: Vernon Mathias - Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer - HabitNu

Episode 63 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Vernon Mathias, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Health-Tech Startup HabitNu. Vernon shares how HabitNu is making a positive impact on people’s lives right here in the Charleston area.This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and improving Charleston’s business climate.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.

September 24, 202524 min

Episode 62: Matt Rosa - CEO and Co-Founder - Alita

Episode 62 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Matt Rosa, CEO and Co-Founder of recently launched Charleston Technology Startup Alita. Matt talks about how Alita is addressing the “Silver Tsunami” and Post-Acute Health Care staffing challenges with Agentic AI.This episode is sponsored by the City of Charleston. The City of Charleston is pleased to support the Charleston Digital Corridor with its mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.

August 27, 2025Episode 6123 min

Episode 61: Jordan Berry- Co-Founder and General Manager - Interloop

Episode 61 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Jordan Berry, co-founder andd General Manager of Charleston-SC based Managed Technology Services Provider Interloop. Jordan returns to the show to talk about the growth and major milestones for Interloop since his last appearance, including some major acquisition news.This episode is sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development Department. They’re dedicated to recruiting new business, growing existing industry and improving Charleston’s business climate.Thanks to the Charleston Digital Corridor, the Tech Life Podcast has returned to share stories from the rapidly growing Charleston SC Technology and Entrepreneur communities. Look for episodes every month and subscribe to make sure you don't miss a beat.