Rising Stars Podcast

Many terms get thrown around Star’s solutions like AOA, CloudPRNT, StarPRNT SDK, and StarXpand, but what do they mean? In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join host Brianna Moriarty and returning guest Jon Levin, Director of Product Management at Star Micronics, as they dive into the innovative technologies that make Star’s solutions so unique. Together, Brianna and Jon talk about Star Micronics Cloud Services, its upgrades, and how they’re invaluable to both ISVs and business owners. Jon explains popular services like PromoPRNT and Device Monitor API and gets more into StarXpand for React Native. They also talk about Star’s integration support for ISVs and how it sets the company apart. Enjoy the show!Click here to connect with Jon Levin on LinkedIn. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.To learn more about Star's technologies please email integrations@starmicronics.com.Loving the podcast? Subscribe now, and let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode, we are celebrating one year of the Rising Stars Podcast! Rising Stars has covered many topics from the future of retail, to online ordering trends, to alternative payments – and there’s much more to come! This episode will give you a glimpse into Rising Star’s top 5 episodes from its first year. Enjoy the show!Listen to the full top five episodes.As always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join a discussion all about solution selling for the point-of-sale (POS). Host Brianna Moriarty talks about current and future trends with guest Katie McMillan, CRO of Cloud POS, a solution selling company offering full-service POS deployment for various verticals. Together, Brianna and Katie address common misconceptions in the space and stress how businesses should embrace new payment technology now. Enjoy the show!Click here to connect with Katie McMillan on LinkedIn. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us for a talk with several women at Star Micronics as we celebrate Women’s History Month. Host Brianna Moriarty talks with Christine Duffy, Director of Distribution Sales, Christin Dorner, Content and Media Manager, Maryah Balerdi, Inside Sales Coordinator, Kathy Parker, Operations Manager, and Joey Anna Durso, Human Resources Manager, each of whom brings different experiences and stories to the table. Together, Brianna and the wonderful women at Star discuss careers, thoughts on being women in the tech world, and first-hand advice for our listeners. Enjoy the show!Click each woman’s name to connect on LinkedIn – Christine Duffy, Christin Dorner, Maryah Balerdi, Kathy Parker, and Joey Anna Durso. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Resources for women in technology:RSPA W2W CommunityWNETTech LadiesWomen In InnovationWomen Who CodeLoving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us for an eye-opening exploration into alternative payment methods. Host Brianna Moriarty talks with Jarrod Newman, Director of ISV and Channel Partners at Blackhawk Network, a company that specializes in branded payment solutions through prepaid products, technologies, and networks that connect brands and people. Together, Brianna and Jarrod discuss where consumers are headed when it comes to payments, what they’re looking for from businesses moving forward, and how Blackhawk is pivoting as alternative payment technology grows. Enjoy the show!Click here to connect with Jarrod on LinkedIn. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, join us for an exciting talk about the rise of mobile ordering and how Mr. Yum was there to meet the moment. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Kim Teo, CEO and co-founder of Mr. Yum, an innovative tech company in mobile ordering, mobile payments, and much more for the hospitality and entertainment industries. Together, Brianna and Kim discuss Mr. Yum’s wild timeline–not only the origin and culture but how they navigated and capitalized on the changes to the food and leisure industry that continue today. They also consider where QR codes and mobile ordering are going next. Enjoy the show!Click here to connect with Kim on LinkedIn. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for an exciting talk about the coming trends for retail technology in 2022 and beyond. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, the Founder of Retail Minded, an internationally recognized industry blog and publication that delivers news and education to independent retailers. Together, Brianna and Nicole discuss consumer behaviors and retail tech trends coming down the pipeline, including tech for inventory control, payment options, and social and augmented reality shopping. They also weigh in on facial recognition technology and how it can greatly impact the space. Enjoy the show!Click here to connect with Nicole on LinkedIn. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a talk about the next generation of the channel through the eyes of someone who has uniquely experienced all sides. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Michel Sirois, President of BlueStar Canada, Canada’s leading specialty IT distributor, delivering complete solutions in POS, digital signage, mobility, and wireless. Together, Brianna and Michel discuss where they see the channel going over the next 5-10 years, and how the acceleration of technology adoption is changing the landscape. They also bring up the labor shortage, currently a major hurdle across industries, and its effects. Then, for today’s channel leaders to prepare for and adapt to these changes, Michel has several eye-opening tips, including the new hiring processes companies should implement when looking for their next generation of talent. Enjoy the show!Click here to connect with Michel on LinkedIn. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a recap of retail’s biggest show of the year, NRF. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Michael Flores, Channel Sales Manager at Star Micronics, on the show floor to get the inside scoop of NRF 2022. Together, Brianna and Michael talk about the drastic decrease in attendees this year compared to years past, and how that benefited the ones that showed up. They also discuss trending retail technology, such as AI and self-service, and Michael gives a sneak peak of Star’s newest products – the TSP143IV, and new scales, stands, and scanners. Enjoy listening!Click here to connect with Star Micronics. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!Learn more about our partners, South Seas Data, Accuvia, and POSRG.

In this episode of the Rising Stars podcast, join us for a discussion covering the rise of kiosks and self-service trends. Host Brianna Moriarty interviews Aaron Westphal, Director of Sales at Kiosk Group, an information technology company that creates innovative tablet kiosk hardware and software for a global client base. Together, Brianna and Aaron confront whether self-service is merely a temporary necessity, or if it’s more than that, quickly becoming part of everyday life. They discuss the many commercial benefits of kiosks, but also dive into how self-service technology is becoming multifaceted, not just limited to retail and POS application. The process of creating kiosk hardware and software is also touched upon. Enjoy listening!Click here to connect with Aaron on LinkedIn. And as always, to stay up-to-date on all things Star, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn more about Kiosk Group at www.kioskgroup.com. Loving the podcast? Subscribe now to never miss a beat, and be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review!