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Drayton Wade: Unleashing AI Potential in Charleston's Thriving Tech Scene
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Discover the inspiring journey of Drayton Wade, COO of Cognitos, as he reveals how a top candidate influenced the decision to anchor this AI startup in Charleston. This vibrant city, with its youthful workforce and strategic location, became the perfect setting for Cognitos to thrive. Drayton shares his impressive background, from his academic roots at Clemson University to his involvement in tech startups. As we explore the unique opportunities and intentional planning that make Charleston an ideal hub, learn how Cognitos is redefining business processes with intuitive technology and fostering a culture of collaboration.
Under the visionary leadership of founder Benny Gill, Cognitos launched during the COVID-19 pandemic with a mission to empower users. Their platform seamlessly integrates with systems like QuickBooks, enabling companies to scale efficiently. In a fascinating success story, even seasoned employees at a manufacturer in Indiana are effortlessly adopting this user-friendly technology. As the AI industry continues to evolve, discover how Cognitos emphasizes collaboration and integration to stay ahead, allowing employees to focus on problem-solving and enhancing customer interactions.
The conversation broadens to explore the future of AI integration across several sectors, from finance and accounting to customer service and education. Delve into the transform
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public, nonprofit organization that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy by supporting technology-based startups, academic research, and industry partnerships. Through funding, coaching, and its investment arm SC Launch, SCRA helps early-stage companies grow, commercialize ideas, and scale within the state’s key innovation sectors.
King & Columbus is a full-service marketing and advertising agency based in South Carolina that helps brands grow through a mix of creative storytelling and data-driven strategy. They offer everything from branding and content creation to media planning, digital advertising, and PR—focused on delivering measurable results across digital, social, and traditional channels. https://kingandcolumbus.com
Title Sponsor: Charleston American Marketing Association
Presenting Sponsor: Charleston Media Solutions
Annual Sponsor: SCRA; South Carolina Research Authority
Quarterly Sponsor: King and Columbus
CAMACast Cohosts: Stephanie Barrow, Mike Compton, Rachel Backal, Tom Keppeler, Amanda Bunting Comen,
Silicon Harbor Hot Take Host: Stanfield Gray, https://digsouth.com
Produced and edited: RMBO Advertising
Photographer | Co-host: Kelli Morse
Score by: The Strawberry Entrée; Jerry Feels Good, CURRYSAUCE, DBLCRWN, DJ DollaMenu
Studio Engineer: Brian Cleary and Mathew Chase
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