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Unveiling Fiddle: Redefining Inventory Management for the Modern Era
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In Episode 044 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Morgan Gilliam from Fiddle during their Kiln Road Trip. They discuss the inception of Fiddle, a cloud-based inventory management software, and its impact on small to medium-sized CPG companies. Morgan shares his journey from sports management to software entrepreneurship and the evolution of Fiddle. The conversation covers the challenges of software development with a lean team, the shift towards sustainable profitability in the industry, and Fiddle's future goals, including AI integration.
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Fiddle: Inventory ops for CPG brands & manufacturers
Location: Kiln. Provo
The Kiln Road Trip: Uncovering Deep Truths with 100 Pleasantly Rebellious Humans. 10 days. 5 States. 3,580 Miles.100 Interviews! Daily episodes starting on March 5, Monday to Friday, for the next 100 days, followed by a short documentary and a book about the journey.
Thank you to the partners and sponsors who made the kiln.roadtrip possible: KILN, MOTERRA, TORUS
And thank you to the crew who helped us document and share the journey: DENISSE LEON, TY COTTLE, NATHAN CLARK, FINDLAY MCKEOWN
Bullets:
- Fiddle: Modern cloud-based software for inventory tracking and production processes
- Challenges faced by small to medium-sized consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and startup entrepreneurs
- Fiddle's impact on a small toothpaste and gum company in California
- Origins of Fiddle and its development
- Morgan Gilliam's background in sports management and entrepreneurship
- Changing landscape of software development
- Challenges of building complex software with a small team
- Fiddle's vision for the future and integration of AI functionality
- Importance of gaining attention for new ideas and working in a collaborative environment
Timestamps:
The kiln road trip (00:00:03) Introduction to the podcast episode and the purpose of the kiln road trip.
Interview with Morgan Gilliam (00:00:53) Introduction of Morgan Gilliam, co-founder of Fiddle, a software company, and discussion about the company's services.
Background and journey to Fiddle (00:03:07) Morgan Gilliam's background in sports management and the journey that led to the creation of Fiddle.
Challenges and strategy for Fiddle (00:07:33) Discussion about the challenges and strategies for Fiddle, particularly focusing on profitability and product management.
Future vision and working at Kiln (00:10:55) Morgan Gilliam's vision for Fiddle in the next 3 to 5 years and the benefits of working at Kiln.
Creating a movement and sponsors (00:12:56) Morgan Gilliam's perspective on creating a movement
Conclusion and contact information (00:17:40) Closing remarks by Morgan Gilliam and information on how to contact Fiddle.
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#SwellPod, #KilnRoadTrip, #Kiln, #MotorraCamperVans, #podcast, #interview, #innovation, #resilience, #communitybuilding, #passion, #purpose, #community, #diversity, #collaboration, #thoughtleadership, #100interviews, #entrepreneur, #CEO, #leadership
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