As Founder and a first-time CEO, Kirk Marple identified the need for Graphlit during his tenure at General Motors, STATS, and Kespry, where he focused on building in-house unstructured data platforms. With over 25 years of experience in developing and architecting applications, Kirk has a strong background in creating scalable SaaS platforms. He previously founded, bootstrapped, and successfully exited a video transcoding startup, RadiantGrid. His products have been sold to notable organizations, including ESPN, Fox, NBCUniversal, PBS, and the Library of Congress.
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Episode #1 explores:
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The discussion also touches on the evolution of Kirk's company, Graphlit, and its approach to integrating AI with data. Key sections of the episode include Kirk's background, the challenges of being a first-time CEO, the importance of customer feedback, and future plans for Graphlit. Overall, the episode provides valuable lessons for new and aspiring CEOs and highlights the dynamic nature of the tech industry.
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