Unveiling Fiddle: Redefining Inventory Management for the Modern Era

In Episode 044 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Morgan Gilliam from Fiddle during their Kiln Road Trip. They discuss the inception of Fiddle, a cloud-based inventory management software, and its impact on small to medium-sized CPG companies. Morgan shares his journey from sports management to software entrepreneurship and the evolution of Fiddle. The conversation covers the challenges of software development with a lean team, the shift towards sustainable profitability in the industry, and Fiddle's future goals, including AI integration. 

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Fiddle: Inventory ops for CPG brands & manufacturers

fiddle.io

Location: Kiln. Provo

The Kiln Road Trip: Uncovering Deep Truths with 100 Pleasantly Rebellious Humans. 10 days. 5 States. 3,580 Miles.100 Interviews! Daily episodes starting on March 5, Monday to Friday, for the next 100 days, followed by a short documentary and a book about the journey.

Thank you to the partners and sponsors who made the kiln.roadtrip possible: KILN, MOTERRA, TORUS

And thank you to the crew who helped us document and share the journey: DENISSE LEON, TY COTTLE, NATHAN CLARK, FINDLAY MCKEOWN

Bullets:

• Fiddle: Modern cloud-based software for inventory tracking and production processes
• Challenges faced by small to medium-sized consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and startup entrepreneurs
• Fiddle's impact on a small toothpaste and gum company in California
• Origins of Fiddle and its development
• Morgan Gilliam's background in sports management and entrepreneurship
• Changing landscape of software development
• Challenges of building complex software with a small team
• Fiddle's vision for the future and integration of AI functionality
• Importance of gaining attention for new ideas and working in a collaborative environment

Timestamps:

The kiln road trip (00:00:03) Introduction to the podcast episode and the purpose of the kiln road trip.

Interview with Morgan Gilliam (00:00:53) Introduction of Morgan Gilliam, co-founder of Fiddle, a software company, and discussion about the company's services.

Background and journey to Fiddle (00:03:07) Morgan Gilliam's background in sports management and the journey that led to the creation of Fiddle.

Challenges and strategy for Fiddle (00:07:33) Discussion about the challenges and strategies for Fiddle, particularly focusing on profitability and product management.

Future vision and working at Kiln (00:10:55) Morgan Gilliam's vision for Fiddle in the next 3 to 5 years and the benefits of working at Kiln.

Creating a movement and sponsors (00:12:56) Morgan Gilliam's perspective on creating a movement 

Conclusion and contact information (00:17:40) Closing remarks by Morgan Gilliam and information on how to contact Fiddle.

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