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2349 - ERP Solutions That Transform Heavy Equipment Dealerships with VitalEdge Technologies' Vikram Savkar

Josh Elledge

Published on: 15/12/2025

In this episode, Josh Elledge speaks with Vikram Savkar, CEO of VitalEdge Technologies, about how ERP systems and AI-driven digital transformation are reshaping heavy equipment dealerships across agriculture, construction, and mining. Vikram shares how industry-specific ERP platforms and VitalEdge’s AI Labs initiative help dealers improve efficiency, manage complex assets, and gain competitive advantage through data-driven insights. The conversation explores industry challenges, collaborative innovation with customers, and how leaders can leverage AI to modernize operations and drive long-term growth.

Business Growth & ScalingEntrepreneurship & StartupsNetworking & Relationship BuildingAI and TechnologyDigital Age

2347 - Why Your Brand Might Be the Only Thing Standing Between You and World Domination with Visible Logic, Inc.'s Emily Brackett

Josh Elledge

Published on: 13/12/2025

In this episode, Josh Elledge interviews Emily Brackett, founder of Visible Logic, Inc., who shares her love of Maine’s outdoors and explains why branding is an ongoing, strategic process rather than a one-time design task. She discusses current trends such as AI-generated branding content and underscores the importance of having a strong foundational brand strategy before creating visuals or marketing materials. Emily also offers practical advice for small business owners, explains how her tools help clarify brand traits, and encourages listeners to define what makes their brand unique so they can stand out in a crowded market.

Business Growth & ScalingEntrepreneurship & StartupsNetworking & Relationship BuildingMarketing & BrandingAI and TechnologyDigital Age

2342 - What a Leading Venture Capitalist Reveals About AI Companions and Startup Success with Social Discovery Group's Jane Kubryak

Josh Elledge

Published on: 08/12/2025

In this episode, Josh Elledge interviews Jane Kubryak, a venture capitalist and startup scout at Social Discovery Group, who shares her journey from Russia to Montenegro along with her passion for sailing and running. Jane discusses her work scouting innovative startups—especially those in AI companions and mental health—and offers insight into what she looks for in founders navigating today’s polarized venture capital landscape. She also highlights how Social Discovery Group supports early-stage companies and invites listeners to connect through her founder-focused newsletter for new opportunities in the startup ecosystem.

Business Growth & ScalingEntrepreneurship & StartupsNetworking & Relationship BuildingAI and TechnologyDigital Age

2335 - Smart Ways to Leverage Technology and Keep Real Connections with Kevin Surace

Josh Elledge

Published on: 01/12/2025

In this episode, Josh Elledge interviews futurist and entrepreneur Kevin Surace, who recalls his childhood fascination with AM radios and the joy of tuning into distant stations before the internet. Kevin then draws parallels between past and present by comparing AI’s evolution to the way Excel transformed math, arguing that today’s AI already exceeds human capability in many domains. He emphasizes the importance of thoughtful prompting, highlights the slow pace of AI adoption in organizations, and encourages listeners to view AI as an empowering tool rather than something to fear.

Business Growth & ScalingNetworking & Relationship BuildingCybersecurity and TechnologyAI and TechnologyInnovation