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With over 20 years of experience leading and growing professional services businesses, I am the CEO of Studio Science, a design and technology consultancy based in Indianapolis, IN. We work with global companies, large public sector agencies, and leading technology companies to deliver transformative experiences, brands, products, and services. We are a leading Salesforce B2B Commerce and Mulesoft partner. As a strategic thinker and technology visionary, I have a proven track record of scaling teams, driving revenue, and creating value for our clients and partners. I am also an active board member, advisor, and early-stage investor, passionate about supporting the tech ecosystem and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. My expertise spans SAAS software, consulting, M&A, and working with private equity.
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Generative AI is going to have a major impact on the future of marketing. It’s time to make sure you show up.
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The rate of change isn’t going to slow down anytime soon, so unburden yourself from the fear that you don’t know what the future will look like and act. Here's what you need to know.
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Chatbots aren’t cool, and their usefulness is debatable. Here's how we can do better with AI than a chatbot.
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A data drought isn’t coming—the level is going to rise before it lowers, which means organizing, cleaning, and acting on the data coming in is paramount.
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Studio Science
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For more than 25 years, we’ve worked with industry-defining enterprise and technology companies to solve business challenges through design. We help our clients achieve remarkable growth by identifying opportunities to design better brand experiences, deliver better product experiences, and provide better eCommerce experiences