In this episode, host JC Granger talks with Conor McGowan-Smyth, CEO of Brava Solutions — a fast-growing MSP and telco-backed IT provider operating across Latin America, the Caribbean, and select U.S. markets. Conor shares how Brava is scaling its hybrid cloud, connectivity, and cybersecurity services to support businesses in underserved regions that often lack dedicated IT teams.

The conversation dives into Brava’s unique telco roots, its channel partner strategy for U.S. expansion, and how it’s simplifying complex tech for mid-market companies. Conor also explores how AI, data sovereignty, and evolving cyber threats are reshaping the managed services landscape.

If you’re interested in the future of IT infrastructure, cross-border tech strategy, or building trust in emerging markets — this episode is for you.

In this episode, host JC Granger sits down with John Cheng, founder and CEO of PlayAbly — a gamification platform that’s redefining the online shopping experience through personalized, shoppable games powered by AI.

Born from a team of ex-Unity veterans, PlayAbly blends behavioral science, AI personalization, and interactive design to help e-commerce brands boost engagement, loyalty, and sales — all without relying on discounts. From swipe-to-shop denim quizzes to leaderboard-driven product discovery, PlayAbly transforms static storefronts into playful, memory-making brand destinations.

John shares how he went from Wall Street to the gaming industry — and ultimately launched PlayAbly as a way to rescue beloved brands struggling to compete in a crowded, transactional retail landscape. The conversation explores the psychology behind gamified commerce, the challenge of educating a market on an entirely new approach, and how PlayAbly’s model is helping brands thrive in a world where attention is scarce and loyalty is everything.

If you’re curious about the future of e-commerce, customer engagement, or how gaming mechanics can drive real-world business results — this episode delivers a fresh, founder-led take on the intersection of play and purchase.

In this episode, host JC Granger talks with Ian Singer, President and CEO of LibraryPass, is redefining how students and libraries access digital reading materials — without the waitlists, licenses, or pricing hurdles that have held the industry back.

LibraryPass offers a unique unlimited-use, simultaneous-access model that gives schools, libraries, and universities affordable access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and educational titles. Whether it’s summer reading programs, classroom engagement, or supporting ESL and remedial readers in community colleges, LibraryPass meets readers where they are — and gives educators full control over curation, privacy, and content preferences.

Ian shares how he took over a struggling company just before the pandemic and turned it into a fast-growing edtech platform on track to hit $4M in ARR. He breaks down how LibraryPass fits into the larger funding and policy shifts in education, why visual storytelling is so powerful for student engagement, and what it takes to scale a library tech business without compromising on access or ethics.

If you're interested in edtech, digital publishing, or how one company is reviving reading through comics and inclusive access, this episode is a must-listen.