David Wellons, CEO
Windy Hill Group
Consulting for existing software companies and those wishing to enter the US markets
Guest BIO:
David is the founder of Windy Hill Group, a Georgia-based company that assists software and technology firms in improving their sales, marketing and operations functions, resulting in their long term growth and success. This assistance also extends to foreign-based companies looking to enter the US market with their products and services.
Davids career covers both international and domestic business relationships. He has traveled and lived internationally in business and enjoys interacting with people from all nationalities and diverse cultural backgrounds.
For the past 25 years, David has been focused in the healthcare industry, primarily with software and technology systems. He is a recognized subject-matter expert in the field of healthcare and systems, and has made presentations to various groups on the healthcare industry, how to function in it, and the use of technology to improve peoples lives.
David has been awarded seven US Patents for communications-based healthcare networks, and has been an executive leader for several healthcare technology firms. His expertise covers both the provider and payer sides of the healthcare delivery system, and their issues and needs.
David is a native of Tampa, Florida and has lived in the Atlanta, Georgia area with his wife Jane and two daughters for the past 25 years. He is a graduate of The University of Tampa with a degree in Business Administration and Economics.
Topics/Questions:
– What are the reasons most software and tech companies tend to misunderstand the role of marketing and thus hurt their success?
– What are the issues faced by sales and marketing in generating top line revenues?
– Describe the alignment issues between what sales sells and what the product team delivers
– What are the issues faced by software companies that hinder their success at the junction of sales, marketing and client operations?
– How can companies mitigate the costs and losses involved in trying to implement what has been sold – configuration, interfaces and custom programming?
– How can non-US firms enter the US market with their software and healthcare tech products?
Web Site and Social Media:
http://www.WindyHillGroup.com
Elijah Adefope, Founder
Thrive Sports and Entertainment
Guest BIO:
Elijah Adefope is the Founder and Head of Thrive Sports and Entertainment; a consulting company based in Atlanta, Georgia. His company’s mission is to help athletes and entertainers build sustainable lives and careers. He is the author of “Born to BALL: So You Want to Be A Professional Athlete?”. He is also in his last semester at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
Topics/Questions:
My book (Born to BALL: So You Want to Be a Professional Athlete?), the music industry, sports industry, law school; any other questions the interviewer may have.
Web Site and Social Media:
https://twitter.com/ElijahAdefope, https://www.instagram.com/elijahadefope
https://www.facebook.com/segun.e.adefope
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