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[Top Agency Series] Navigating the Future of Intelligent Products With Mark Rickmeier of TXI Digital

Release Date: 05/22/2025

How To Build Predictable Income and Reduce Taxes With Noah Rosenfarb of Wealthrive

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Noah Rosenfarb is a third-generation CPA and the Founder of Wealthrive, which empowers high-achieving entrepreneurs to leverage tax strategies and generational wealth. He has sold eight companies and completed over 50 real estate investments valued at almost $1 billion. Noah is also an author, podcast host, and thought leader in exit planning. In this episode… For entrepreneurs approaching a business exit or seeking lifestyle freedom, the stakes are high and the path can be uncertain. Many struggle with designing a fulfilling post-exit life, navigating complex tax strategies, and making...

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Business Intelligence With Craig Dunham

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Craig Dunham is the CEO of Voltron Data, a company specializing in GPU-accelerated data infrastructure for large-scale analytics, AI, and machine learning workloads. Before joining Voltron Data, he served as CEO of Lumar, a SaaS technical SEO platform, and held executive roles at Guild Education and Seismic, where he led the integration of Seismic's acquisition of The Savo Group and drove go-to-market strategies in the financial services sector. Craig began his career in investment banking with Citi and Lehman Brothers before transitioning into technology leadership roles. He holds a MBA from...

[Sweets and Snack Series] Revolutionizing the Snacking World Against All Odds With Jake Karls

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Jake Karls is Co-founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, a Montreal-based functional chocolate company known for its bold transparency and viral storytelling. After early ventures in fitness and fashion, he found his niche in brand building and community engagement. Since launching Mid-Day Squares with his sister and brother-in-law, Jake has helped scale the company to produce over 90,000 bars daily and achieve multimillion-dollar revenues. Recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, he champions authenticity and emotional connection as the keys to modern entrepreneurship. In this...

[Top Giver Series] Mastermind Magic and Marketing Secrets With Joe Polish of Genius Network

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Joe Polish is the Founder of Genius Network, an exclusive group of renowned and successful entrepreneurs. He is an established marketer and has helped thousands of businesses, from large corporations to small family-owned companies, generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Additionally, Joe is the Founder and President of Piranha Marketing and the host of three top-rated business and marketing podcasts, including I Love Marketing. He is also a passionate philanthropist and the Founder of Genius Recovery, which works to change the global conversation around addiction and recovery....

[Top Agency Series] Building a Results-Driven Dental Marketing Agency With Brett Allen

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Brett Allen is the host of The Marketing 32 Show and the Founder of Marketing 32, a dental marketing agency specializing in internal and external marketing strategies to help dental practices grow. Under Brett's leadership, Marketing 32 has successfully supported over 215 dental practices across the US, Canada, and Australia by implementing its unique Practice Impact Formula, which guarantees growth within 30 days or the service is free. Brett's journey into dental marketing started with his expertise in search engine optimization and online marketing, which he honed as a marketing director in...

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Referral Marketing With Predictive Technology With Ben Dixon of Naxum

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Ben Dixon is the CEO of Naxum, a referral marketing technology company that provides innovative solutions to businesses worldwide. Under his leadership, Naxum has introduced tools like the UNIFY platform and predictive action engines, revolutionizing how companies approach referral marketing. With a background in sales and a passion for empowering entrepreneurs, Ben has been instrumental in developing platforms that enhance user engagement and drive growth. He is passionate about helping companies use referral marketing to build strong, trust-based relationships, ultimately driving success in...

[Top Agency Series] Navigating the Future of Intelligent Products With Mark Rickmeier of TXI Digital

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Mark Rickmeier is the CEO of TXI Digital, a Chicago-based digital product innovation firm specializing in UX research, design, and software development. With over two decades of experience, he has led the creation of more than 100 digital products for clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to mission-driven nonprofits. Beyond his role at TXI, Mark is the Founder of initiatives like Walkshop, a leadership development retreat, and the Sticky Note Game, a facilitation technique enhancing team collaboration. He is also an active member of the Forbes Business Council and the Fast Company...

[Top SaaS & Israel Business Series] Unlock Your Company’s Digital Wisdom With Yuval Gonczarowski

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Yuval Gonczarowski is the Founder and CEO of Akooda, an AI-powered operations intelligence platform that helps organizations unify and analyze internal data to drive faster, smarter decisions. Under his leadership, Akooda has secured $11 million in seed funding, used by Fortune 500 companies to streamline operations and unlock insights across digital workflows. A graduate of Harvard Business School with a MBA and the Technion from Israel Institute of Technology, Yuval previously served in Israel’s elite Unit 8200 and held technical and leadership roles at Intel, Apple, McKinsey &...

Revolutionizing Custom Logo Apparel With Fred Meyers of Queensboro

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Fred Meyers is the Founder and President of Queensboro, a custom logo apparel business he started in 1982 while a student at Columbia University. Inspired by the popularity of Lacoste shirts and a desire to offer high-quality polos with personalized logos, he began his venture from his college dorm room. Over the past four decades, Fred has grown Queensboro into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, serving small businesses and major clients like Costco and Pepsi. Today, the company operates out of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Dallas, Texas, continuing its mission to help people share who they...

[SaaS Series] Navigating the Crypto Landscape With Edward Woodford of Zero Hash

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Edward Woodford is the CEO and Co-founder of Zero Hash, a leading crypto-as-a-service platform that enables businesses to integrate digital assets into their offerings. Under his leadership, Zero Hash has processed over $45 billion in transactions and secured over $170 million in funding from prominent investors, including Point72 Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures. Before founding Zero Hash, Edward co-founded Seed CX, a CFTC-registered derivatives execution venue, and gained experience at various hedge funds and startups. He holds a BA in philosophy, politics, and economics from the...

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Creating a digital product is more complex than building a mobile app or launching a new platform. Many companies waste time, money, and resources by rushing into solutions without fully understanding the problems they are trying to solve. So, how can organizations shift their mindset to ensure they are innovating in the right direction from the beginning?

Mark Rickmeier, an expert in product innovation and intelligent systems, shares how companies can avoid costly missteps by adopting a discovery-first approach. He emphasizes using frameworks like the Double Diamond method to better understand user needs before jumping into development. He advocates for integrating design thinking early in the process, gathering real user insights, and validating assumptions rapidly. Mark also stresses the importance of building a strong data foundation to prepare for future AI and intelligent product opportunities, encouraging businesses to think beyond traditional digital transformation toward smart solutions.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Mark Rickmeier, CEO of TXI Digital, about building intelligent products through discovery and design thinking. Mark discusses the critical importance of solving the problems first, shares lessons from projects spanning industries like rail, healthcare, and food innovation, and explores the future of agentic AI interfaces.

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