Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Gary Watjen, Co-Founder of Mercurio Analytics, located in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Woman/minority-owned. Our customers are city, state, and county agencies (i.e., social services, foster care, homelessness, police, drug addiction...all agencies). We are a simple-to-use data analytics platform that sits on top of their existing enterprise. We empower government agencies to better improve interoperability for their communities.
Tell us about yourself
20+ years working with data/technology to help improve the lives of those in the community. Technology that is centered around people and processes.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Helping foster care kids and the homeless have a better chance to survive and thrive.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Being patient and knowing that not everything is on/in your timeline.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- It's not what you know; it's who you know.
- Build a financial plan and add in a 25% buffer. Surprises happen!
- Ask for help.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://mercurio.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwatjen/
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