In this episode of LaunchCode with Mike and Paul we chat with Michael Carter, CEO of UStrive, a non-profit dedicating to expanding access to higher education.

Michael shares with us how UStrive serves a global community of students with mentors to help them access higher education and persist in their college journey. Having served over 2 million students, learn about its evolution from an idea in a college dorm serving handful of students to its global expansion. Learn how Michael moved from launching a startup to becoming an entrepreneur and philanthropist investing other startups and non-profits. Hear about his thoughts on changes in technology and much more.

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Dive into this riveting episode of LaunchCode as we sit down with Charlie Moran, CEO and Co-Founder of Moran Technology Consulting. With over two decades of triumphs in the ERP consulting market, Moran Technology Consulting is a highly regarded, industry-leading firm. Discover how Charlie’s 40 years of experience guided his startup into a respected higher education consulting powerhouse. He also discusses the evolution of technology and its impact on software evaluation and institutional decision-making.

On a much more personal note, learn what factored into the recent and bold decision to make Moran Technology Consulting an employee-owned business. Instead of opting for a traditional retirement, Charlie chose to create a legacy and ensure continuity of the company culture and success through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). This episode provides a deep dive into entrepreneurial strategies and factors that led to an ESOP decision. Learn about the tax benefits for the employees and founders.

Get ready for an engaging and enlightening conversation that showcases Charlie's unique journey from entrepreneur to empowering leader. This is a fascinating story of Moran Technology Consulting's success! This is Episode 8- Enjoy!

This week, we're thrilled to have Andy Clark, the Industry Executive Director for Public Sector and Higher Education at Oracle, join us. Andy takes us through his journey, from his early career to his impactful role at Oracle.

Dive in as Andy unveils some groundbreaking technology solutions that Oracle is pioneering in Higher Education, including Student Cloud,. With years of industry experience under his belt, Andy has a treasure trove of captivating stories and intriguing anecdotes.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an education professional, or just curious about the future of technology, student systems and AI, this episode is packed with insights and fun moments you won't want to miss.