Best X Celerated Podcasts (2024)

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Kate’s Quick Take: The Power of Social Commerce 7:29

5d ago7:29

7:29

Join Kate Orara in this solo episode of the Rising Stars Podcast as she explores the rising world of social commerce. What makes platforms like Instagram and Facebook new frontiers for retail? Kate discusses the key elements that transform social media into powerful sales channels, emphasizing the impact of authenticity and user-generated content. …

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Kate’s Quick Take: The Big Impact of Food Labels 10:11

19d ago10:11

10:11

Join Kate Orara in this solo episode of the Rising Stars Podcast as she explores the transformative power of food packaging labels and strategic labeling in the hospitality industry. Discover how innovations like linerless labels are reshaping restaurant and online order management, enhancing brand visibility, and driving sustainable practices. Tun…

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Leading Retail into the AI Era with Celerant Technology 1:10:59

2M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Join host Kate Orara as she opens the book on the world of AI in retail with Michele Salerno and Zeke Hamdani from Celerant Technology. Explore how Celerant stays ahead of the curve, offering innovative AI solutions that redefine the retail experience across various verticals. Celerant's AI software not only streamlines content creation and SEO for…

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The Impact of Technology on Modern Grocery Stores 51:54

2M ago51:54

51:54

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, Kate Orara hosts guest Kevin Spencer, President and CEO of Rod Plus Technology Solutions. They discuss how Rod Plus Technology is innovating in the grocery sector while helping its clients adapt to the new digital retail landscape and changing consumer behaviors. Kevin discusses how Rod Plus's solutions,…

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NRF 2024 Insights: Retail's Digital Inflection Point 45:42

3M ago45:42

45:42

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, Kate Orara hosts a discussion with industry experts Jon Levin and Christophe Naasz from Star Micronics, unpacking key takeaways from NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show. They explore the delicate balance between embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI and addressing genuine market needs in one of the industr…

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RMH's Blueprint for Retail Software Success 47:55

4M ago47:55

47:55

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, host Kate Orara from Star Micronics and guest Israel Morrison of Retail Management Hero (RMH) explore the cutting-edge RMH POS solutions revolutionizing retail. They discuss key industry innovations, strategies for conquering tablet-based POS systems, and RMH's approach to rapidly evolving technologies l…

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New Dimensions in Payment Tech Evolution 36:22

5M ago36:22

36:22

Join us in this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast as host Kate Orara explores the exciting and dynamic world of payment technology with Heather Philpott, Director of Supplier Services at ScanSource. They cover crucial topics like remote key injection, the future of traditional payment devices, and the distinctions between multifunction and integr…

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Biztracker's Edge: Innovating the POS Landscape 48:07

6M ago48:07

48:07

See the world of POS innovation in Episode 36 of the Rising Stars Podcast, hosted by Kate Orara and featuring Craig Kaliebe, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Biztracker. Discover the transformative impact of the company's "Fulfillment as a Service" model on the POS industry, exploring diverse applications from retail to healthcare.…

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Behind the Tech Curtain: Star's Integration Success 36:33

6M ago36:33

36:33

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, host Kate Orara invites us into the fascinating world of POS integration and technology with Mark Rasho, the mastermind behind Star Micronics' Integration Team. Join them as they delve into Star's industry-leading technologies, including TetherLAN and Android Open Accessory, and gain insights into the ch…

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Bridging POS Software Innovation with VAR Expertise 44:19

7M ago44:19

44:19

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, host Kate Orara joins Colton Kaltenfeldt, Director of Marketing for POSGuys.com, for an enlightening discussion on the changing POS landscape. Drawing from his rich experience, Colton underscores the strategic advantage of software developers partnering with value-added resellers (VARs) rather than navig…

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Harnessing Tech Evolution in Hospitality 30:11

7M ago30:11

30:11

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, host Kate Orara sits down with Allie Haskell, Vice President of Client Success and Engagement at Custom Business Solutions (CBS). Together, they explore the transformative power of customer-centric tech solutions in the retail and restaurant industries. Discover why CBS stands out as an innovative leader…

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The New Wave in Retail IT: ISVs, MSPs, and the Future of VARs 35:02

9M ago35:02

35:02

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, host Kate Orara sits down with the esteemed Michel Sirois, President of BlueStar Canada and Chairman of the RSPA Board of Directors. As a pillar in shaping the future of retail IT, Michel offers invaluable insights into the evolving dynamics of the industry. The duo explores the shifts observed in the re…

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Industry Evolution and RSPA Goals: A Chat with Kate Orara 35:44

10M ago35:44

35:44

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, we turn the spotlight on our very own Kate Orara, Partner Development Manager at Star Micronics. With nearly 18 years of channel experience, Kate brings a unique perspective to the table as she shares her insights about the critical role of partnerships in a retail point-of-sale (POS) industry undergoing…

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Navigating the Modern Retail Landscape 33:50

10M ago33:50

33:50

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, Kate Orara enjoys an insightful conversation with the one-and-only Jim Roddy, President and CEO of the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA). Roddy, an influential figure in the retail industry, shares valuable strategies for resellers aiming to stay relevant and grow their business in the modern…

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Retail Reimagined: How Tech is Transforming In-Store Customer Experiences 32:25

10M ago32:25

32:25

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, explore the strategies allowing retailers to significantly enhance their in-store customer experience. Join host Kate Orara and her special guest Andy Szanger, Director of Strategic Industries at CDW, a market-leading global provider of integrated technology solutions and services. With over 28 years of …

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The New Rising Stars Podcast with Host Kate Orara 1:35

11M ago1:35

1:35

The Rising Stars Podcast is all about uncovering the latest insights, trends, and strategies in the POS industry. With in-depth conversations with thought leaders in the field, this exciting show promises to deliver vital information to help value-added resellers (VARs) and independent software vendors (ISVs) stay ahead of the curve in this fast-ev…

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The Kitchen of the Future 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join host Brianna Moriarty and John Maieli, Channel Partner Executive at Star Micronics and former Chef, as they explore the kitchen of the future and the technologies helping the restaurant and hospitality industries compete in the current climate. Brianna and John discuss how professional kitchens have…

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Star Technology Explained 24:44

2y ago24:44

24:44

Many terms get thrown around Star’s solutions like AOA, CloudPRNT, StarPRNT SDK, and StarXpand, but what do they mean? In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join host Brianna Moriarty and returning guest Jon Levin, Director of Product Management at Star Micronics, as they dive into the innovative technologies that make Star’s solutions so un…

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Celebrating One Year of Rising Stars 30:47

2y ago30:47

30:47

In this episode, we are celebrating one year of the Rising Stars Podcast! Rising Stars has covered many topics from the future of retail, to online ordering trends, to alternative payments – and there’s much more to come! This episode will give you a glimpse into Rising Star’s top 5 episodes from its first year. Enjoy the show! Listen to the full t…

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Solution Selling with CloudPOS 31:16

2y ago31:16

31:16

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join a discussion all about solution selling for the point-of-sale (POS). Host Brianna Moriarty talks about current and future trends with guest Katie McMillan, CRO of Cloud POS, a solution selling company offering full-service POS deployment for various verticals. Together, Brianna and Katie address com…

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Celebrating Women in Technology 13:17

2y ago13:17

13:17

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us for a talk with several women at Star Micronics as we celebrate Women’s History Month. Host Brianna Moriarty talks with Christine Duffy, Director of Distribution Sales, Christin Dorner, Content and Media Manager, Maryah Balerdi, Inside Sales Coordinator, Kathy Parker, Operations Manager, and Joey…

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Exploring Alternative Payments 18:09

2y ago18:09

18:09

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us for an eye-opening exploration into alternative payment methods. Host Brianna Moriarty talks with Jarrod Newman, Director of ISV and Channel Partners at Blackhawk Network, a company that specializes in branded payment solutions through prepaid products, technologies, and networks that connect bra…

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The Rise of Mr.Yum and Mobile Ordering 27:50

2y ago27:50

27:50

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us for an exciting talk about the rise of mobile ordering and how Mr. Yum was there to meet the moment. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Kim Teo, CEO and co-founder of Mr. Yum, an innovative tech company in mobile ordering, mobile payments, and much more for the hospitality and entertainment industr…

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Retail Technology Trends for 2022 31:13

2y ago31:13

31:13

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for an exciting talk about the coming trends for retail technology in 2022 and beyond. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, the Founder of Retail Minded, an internationally recognized industry blog and publication that delivers news and education to independent retailers. Toge…

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The Next Generation of the Channel 32:08

2+ y ago32:08

32:08

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a talk about the next generation of the channel through the eyes of someone who has uniquely experienced all sides. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Michel Sirois, President of BlueStar Canada, Canada’s leading specialty IT distributor, delivering complete solutions in POS, digital signage, m…

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Recapping NRF 2022 21:55

2+ y ago21:55

21:55

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a recap of retail’s biggest show of the year, NRF. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Michael Flores, Channel Sales Manager at Star Micronics, on the show floor to get the inside scoop of NRF 2022. Together, Brianna and Michael talk about the drastic decrease in attendees this year compared to …

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The Rise of Self-Service 26:59

2+ y ago26:59

26:59

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a discussion covering the rise of kiosks and self-service trends. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Aaron Westphal, Director of Sales at Kiosk Group, an information technology company that creates innovative tablet kiosk hardware and software for a global client base. Together, Brianna and Aar…

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Building Business and A Community 28:23

2+ y ago28:23

28:23

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a discussion about the rare brick-and-mortar reseller storefront and how it can help build a successful business model. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Debra Peters-Smith, CEO of Advanced Business Computing (ABC), an expert guide for highly personalized POS solutions and small business IT fr…

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The QR Code Takeover 28:45

2+ y ago28:45

28:45

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a discussion about the QR code takeover. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Ben Harrison, Director of Marketing at Addmi, a leading point of sale company specializing in QR codes and contactless ordering for the hospitality industry. Together, Brianna and Ben discuss all things QR codes, mobile…

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Surviving the Supply Chain Crisis 23:04

2+ y ago23:04

23:04

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a discussion about surviving the current supply-chain crisis. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Brenda McCurry, Vice President of Merchandising at ScanSource, a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, focusing on point-of-sale, barcode, physical security, video, voice, an…

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Delivering Technology for a Post-COVID World 44:37

2+ y ago44:37

44:37

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us to learn about what retailers are doing to adjust to the after-effects of the COVID pandemic. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Elliott Winskill, Head of Solutions at PMC, a merchant services provider (MSP) based in the UK. Together Brianna and Elliott discuss challenges that retailers are facing …

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Succeeding in The Channel with BlueStar's Mark Fraker 39:11

2+ y ago39:11

39:11

Today’s episode is a special one as host Brianna Moriarty chats with Mark Fraker, VP of Marketing at BlueStar. Mark discusses a myriad of topics including: his 22-year-long career journey at BlueStar; the many benefits the TEConnect Program offers ISVs including end-user demand generation, SaaS financing, and more; the importance of partnerships an…

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The Stadium of the Future 28:31

2+ y ago28:31

28:31

This week on the Rising Stars Podcast, host Brianna Moriarty sits down with Wayne Scarsella, EVP of Sports & Entertainment at Appetize (now a part of Spot On). Wayne chats about the recent Appetize/Spot On merger and how the two companies joining forces enables them to scale from two POS terminals at a coffee shop to 1,000+ POS terminals at a footb…

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Evolving Technology in the Cannabis Industry 25:12

2+ y ago25:12

25:12

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a dive deep into the booming cannabis industry. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews John Bachanov, CEO of Appspensary, a dispensary POS e-commerce software he and his long-time best friend founded in March 2020. Together Brianna and John discuss challenges modern cannabis dispensaries are facing…

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Star's SDK and the Future of Mobile Software Development 25:51

2+ y ago25:51

25:51

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, Star Micronics America’s Senior Product Integration Specialist, Guillermo Cubero, and Star Micronics Europe’s Software Development Manager, Lawrence Owen, discuss all things integration. From the history of Star’s SDKs for mobile devices and the importance of manufacturer-created POS SDKs to simplify the…

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Reinventing Retail: How to Do More with Less 34:37

2+ y ago34:37

34:37

In this week’s episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us as host Brianna Moriarty chats with Samsung’s Senior Manager of Business Development B2B Mobility for Retail, Joe Hasenzahl. Dive into topics such as how the line is blurring between the shopper and the associate in the retail space, and the importance of intuitive B2B technology that mirr…

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Putting the 'Value' Back in VAR 27:30

2+ y ago27:30

27:30

In this week’s episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, host Brianna Moriarty speaks with Ben Eaton, Senior Sales Executive at ERS. Together they explore how – in a world full of one-click etailers – value-added resellers (VARs) can provide value to customers by supplying real-time stock information, proactively and personally confirming compatibility …

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RetailNOW Recap: Education, Sponsors, and Emerging Trends 26:55

3y ago26:55

26:55

This week’s episode is a special one: it’s an RSPA RetailNOW 2021 recap! Join host Brianna Moriarty as she takes a deep dive into the hottest trends she spotted at the show, and interviews special guests including RSPA’s President and CEO, John Kirk, as well as TRG’s Adam Jatich and Worldnet Payments’ Sabina Osorio. As always, to stay up-to-date on…

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Becoming a Trusted Advisor with RSPA’s Jim Roddy 38:54

3y ago38:54

38:54

Today on the Rising Stars podcast, host Brianna Moriarty sits down with Jim Roddy, RSPA’s VP of Marketing to discuss balancing multiple achievements, how to build a business advisor framework, tips on hiring top talent, which kinds of VARs and ISVs benefit the most from coaching, highlights of Jim’s book “The Walk-On Method,” and more. And speaking…

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Bringing Brick and Mortar Back to the Omnichannel 38:19

3y ago38:19

38:19

Today on the Rising Stars podcast, host Brianna Moriarty chats with two members of the Shopify team, Sean Buckley, Retail Partnerships Lead, and Manit Jain, who leads Product Partnerships. In this episode, explore what a successful omnichannel strategy entails, how omnichannel retailing boosts long-term business, how to boost in-store traffic, and …

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Entrepreneurship and Exploring the Payment Industry 33:12

3y ago33:12

33:12

In today’s episode, host Brianna Moriarty chats with Danny Mikhail, Founder and CEO at Zuza, a business management platform helping merchants expand their businesses. Brianna and Danny discuss his humble beginnings as a young entrepreneur, as well as Zuza’s partner-friendly strategy to sell its software through ISOs, the benefits of white-labeling,…

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Optimizing the Dine-In Restaurant Experience 29:43

3y ago29:43

29:43

In today’s episode, host Brianna Moriarty meets with Jacky Yamada, Assistant Manager of New Products at Star Micronics’ headquarters in Japan. Together they serve up global restaurant insights, chatting about topics like what the restaurant market looks like today in Japan, the importance of geo-targeted marketing to bolster relationships between r…

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The Future of Retail, Omnichannel, and Consumer Habits 27:04

3y ago27:04

27:04

In this episode, host Brianna Moriarty meets with Brett Payette, Sales Team Lead at Vend, to discuss emerging markets and trends in the retail space. Brett has spent years working directly with retailers and takes us on a journey to explore the ways that the pandemic has accelerated adaptation and innovation as retailers anticipate “the retail rebo…

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Digital Marketing "Do and Don'ts" for VARs and ISVs 52:44

3y ago52:44

52:44

In this episode, Brianna Moriarty dives into the topic of digital marketing with James Korte, Manager of Digital Marketing Strategy at BlueStar. As the world continues to experience a digital transformation, James and Brianna discuss marketing do’s and don’ts for ISVs and VARs looking to succeed in today’s everchanging market. Click here to connect…

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Everything ISVs Need to Succeed 33:43

3y ago33:43

33:43

In this episode, host Brianna Moriarty sits down to chat with guest Jon Levin, Director of Product Management at Star Micronics, about the number one mistake POS ISVs should avoid, top tips to enter a new market, characteristics of the most successful ISVs, emerging trends and what they mean for ISVs, and more. Click here to connect with Jon Levin …

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Rising Stars: Trailer 0:58

3y ago0:58

0:58

Welcome to the Rising Stars podcast! Listen to our trailer to prepare yourself for everything to come.By Star Micronics

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Meet Dan Taylor, CEO Apps Events and EventsFrame 15:21

5+ y ago15:21

15:21

In this episode, RemoteOfficeFM with Dan Taylor- CEO of App Events and EventsFrame talk about: [01.29] Selling Course Director and the beginning of Apps Events [03.34] Organising Google Education Summits For Teachers First Time in Europe [05.07] EventsFrame Education and Teaching Content [06.22] Google Education Certified Bootcamp and Summit [07.00…

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Meet Sondre Rasch, CEO of Safety Wing 22:13

5+ y ago22:13

22:13

In this episode, RemoteOfficeFM with Sondre- CEO of Safety Wing talk about: [01.48] A Global Health Product For Digital Nomad [02.40] Insurance Systems are a Big Part of the Governments Function [04.10] Safety Wing Insurance Package [06.35] Claim Process Safety Wing [07.57] Build Globally Distributed Insurance Product with Tokyo Marine [09.24] A Si…

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Meet Juan Salas, Founder of Celerative and La Plata Hub 22:52

5+ y ago22:52

22:52

In this episode, we talk about: [01.05] Juan Salas Story Before Come Up with Celerative [02.11] La Plata Ventures [07.30] Startups who join La Plata could get helps from Celerative [09.30] Celerative Clients [11.25] Celerative Projects - Bringing VR into Cinema and Conversational Commerce as a Service [14.20] Merging Machine Learning and Biometrics…

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Meet Stuart Jones, Founder of Freedom X Fest and Coworkation 21:15

5+ y ago21:15

21:15

In this episode, we talk about: [00.48] Stuart Jones Story and Come Up with Freedom X Fest [04.22] Coworkation vision and mission [07.22] Freedom X Fest mission [10.58] Freedom X Fest is work and play movement event[14.32] The Future of Coworking from location independent perspective [18.40] Freedom X Fest continue to make make impact which uniting…

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