Episode: 16 See Jane Disrupt Mobile Tech with Maci Peterson
Have you ever sent a text message and immediately wished you could recall it? Today’s guest, Maci Peterson invented the technology to do just that! She’s also the CEO and Co-Founder of On Second Thought, a which is the definitive delay recall mechanism for mobile communications platforms.
I met Maci years ago at a pitch competition (that she won, by the way) where she debuted her company On Second Thought. I remember being impressed with the way she rocked it, and she hasn’t slowed down since.
Maci name has been on several notable lists including BBC's 100 Women, Ink Magazine's 30 Under 30, and Washington's Business Journal's 40 Under 40. She has also been profiled by Forbes, NPR, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, Black Enterprise, Fox and others. Plus, she’s a frequent lecturer, subject matter expert, and adviser on entrepreneurship, innovation, and diversity initiatives.
Notable Moments:
- Learn about the rollercoaster of securing patents
- Hear how Maci’s background in film now helps her in a way she never imagined
- Maci shares the initial ideas that sparked On Second Thought
- Listen to the affirmations Maci says she received while developing this technology
- Understand that even if it looks like someone has it all together -- they don’t!
- Learn to repurpose skills and backgrounds you have for your new ventures