Podium

Podium is a United States-based startup, founded in 2014, that is dedicated to providing local businesses with a comprehensive platform to succeed. Their mission is underlined by the slogan "Everything local businesses need to win." The company's journey began when Co-Founder and CEO, Eric, received a call from his frustrated father, who was struggling with getting reviews for his tire shop. This inspired the creation of a product that simplifies the process of obtaining reviews by utilizing text messaging. However, this initial focus on reviews evolved into a broader vision of revolutionizing how local businesses operate. Podium has expanded its offerings to include a multi-product platform that facilitates various business operations, such as review management, payment collection, and text marketing campaigns.

On 31 October 2022, Podium successfully secured a Venture Round investment from Scale-Up Venture Capital and CrossWork.us – a testament to their appeal to investors and their potential for further growth. With its emphasis on technology-driven solutions within the messaging and SaaS sectors, Podium is well-positioned to continue reshaping the landscape for local businesses and demonstrating its value proposition, reflected in its dedicated hashtags: #Podium, #PodiumLove, #LocalBusiness, and #TheFutureIsLocal.