Matt Motsick is the CEO of SWIVEL Software, and the founder of Catapult (he has since sold and exited the company). SWIVEL Software empowers digital logistics for freight forwarders and importers/exporters.  The company boasts a mix of customers from across the supply chain spectrum that have a global network of offices using its web-based systems. 

In this interview we talk about:

• His first client and how that experience shaped his product offering
• How he scraped together $100,000 of starting capital to build a company that would later sell for millions
• Tips for negotiating with venture capitalists
• The importance of hiring the right people to achieve your vision
• What it’s like to lead a company in the US that’s based in Hong Kong

Matt also serves as an advisor/mentor to the TechStars Kansas City location. Learn more about SWIVEL Software at their website: http://swivelsoftware.com or on social media @swivelsoftware.