Building Pensacola
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Building Pensacola highlights the businesses, innovators, and community leaders shaping the future of our city. From entrepreneurs to local changemakers, each episode dives into the stories, strategies, and passions driving Pensacola forward. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or just curious about what makes this Gulf Coast gem thrive, this podcast is your inside look at the people building a better Pensacola.
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The podcast highlights themes of entrepreneurship, community building, and local innovation. Episodes feature discussions on business strategies, community impact, and personal journeys, such as the episode detailing how Caleb, the founder of Makers Cafe, transitioned from photography to leading a successful coffee shop while tackling challenges in branding and team management.
Building Pensacola highlights the businesses, innovators, and community leaders shaping the future of our city. From entrepreneurs to local changemakers, each episode dives into the stories, strategies, and passions driving Pensacola forward. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or just curious about what makes this Gulf Coast gem thrive, this podcast is your inside look at the people building a better Pensacola.
Jakob Carmichael is revolutionizing public safety. His startup, RescAlert, merges police, fire, EMS, and volunteer data into one AI-driven dashboard, while the free Overwatch app sends real-time alerts to families.
In this Building Pensacola episode, Jakob shares how a hurricane, a servant-leader mindset, and Pensacola’s tight-knit community shaped his journey from teenage tinkerer to life-saving tech founder.Jakob reveals:◽️ The single disaster that sparked his mission to build smarter emergency tools.◽️ How one AI overlay pinpoints the next best move for first responders in seconds.◽️ Why he hires for a servant’s heart first, skills second.◽️ The steps any founder can take to validate an idea without burning cash.◽️ How Pensacola’s collaborative culture is fueling a rising tech scene.Download Overwatch By RescAlertApple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overwatch-by-rescalert/id6475739298Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rescalert.overwatchVisit RecAlert: https://rescalert.com/Time Stamps:00:00:00 – Intro00:05:05 – Jakob's Vision and Mission00:09:17 – The Genesis of Jacob's Business Idea00:12:01 – Jakob's Business Today00:15:17 – Jakob's Views on Education and College00:19:15 – Jakob's Approach to Business and Mentors00:26:41 – The Role of Family in Jakob's Business00:27:33 – Challenges and Growth in Jakob's Business00:29:08 – Overcoming Business Obstacles and Innovations00:30:37 – Introduction to Overwatch by RescAlert00:35:37 – Data Security in Overwatch00:46:53 – Future of Pensacola00:47:55 – Predict, Prepare, and Prevail00:50:49 – Jakob's Views on Innovation and Risk Taking00:54:15 – Jakob's Hiring Philosophy and Team Building01:01:21 – Rapid-fire Questions with Jakob01:05:52 – Jakob's Book Recommendations01:06:34 – Jakob's Future Entrepreneurial Plans
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