Sam Naficy, John Hittler | Office Hours #696

Sam NaficySam is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience at senior executive levels in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, retail/distribution, quick-service restaurant development, and technology. He has raised over $300 million in debt and equity and has a wealth of expertise in SaaS. Currently, Sam serves as Chairman and CEO of Prodoscore Inc., a startup focused on employee productivity and data visualization. Prior to joining Prodoscore, Sam was CEO of DTiQ, a company he founded in 1998. Today, DtiQ is now the world’s leading provider of intelligent video-based surveillance and loss prevention services with over 45,000 customers. He is also involved in various charitable organizations, supporting causes for underprivileged children and contributing to institutions like The National Kidney Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and others. He previously served as a board member of the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club.John HittlerJohn is a seasoned CEO Trusted Advisor and Coach, combining his entrepreneurial experience from founding nine companies with 15 years of coaching CEOs to successfully scale their businesses. He has a proven track record, including negotiating a high-stakes hostage release when the FBI was unsuccessful. John's resourcefulness also extends to his personal story—he gained admission to Georgetown University without applying or being an athlete, securing a four-year scholarship by convincing the institution to sponsor his unconventional journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.