CDC Tech Life Podcast

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.

CDC Tech Life Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Rich Conte, with 72 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rich Conte hosts CDC Tech Life Podcast, a business show with 72 episodes published.

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  Episode #72

  Episode 72: Kevin Eichelberger - Regional Director - South Carolina Research Authority

  Jul 28, 202634 minS1

  Episode 72 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Kevin Eichelberger, Regional Director for the Coastal Region for the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) . Kevin shares his experiences as the founder and CEO of Blue Acorn and the path that led him to his current role helping Technology Startups and building Entrepreneur ecosystems across the State. 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.

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  Episode #71

  Episode 71: Ashlee Jack - Founder and CEO - Arvaya Consulting

  Jun 23, 202624 minS1

  Episode 71 of the CDC Tech Life Podcast features Ashlee Jack, Founder and CEO of Charleston SC startup Arvaya Consulting . Ashlee shares her experiences in launching a business here in Charleston and how Arvaya is helping Architecture, Engineering and Construction companies automate and grow their businesses. 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.

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  Episode #70

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

  May 26, 202624 minS1

  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.

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  Episode #69

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

  Apr 28, 202623 minS1

  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.

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  Episode #68

  Episode 68: Tom Wilson - Lead Technical Advocate - ScoutOS

  Mar 24, 202631 minS1

  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.

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