Shore Group President & COO, Dave Macolino recently joined Justin Abrams, host of the Strictly From Nowhere podcast — a show produced by Cause of a Kind that features conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders about their journeys, lessons learned, and what drives them forward.
Justin invited Dave on the show to talk about his career in technology and entrepreneurship, from growing up on the Jersey Shore to leading Shore Group through its evolution over the past 20 years. The conversation covers how Dave has built his career around adaptability, why he believes in hiring for potential over credentials, and the importance of paying it forward in business.
A key part of the discussion focuses on Shore Group's transformation from a traditional BPO and staffing provider into a technology-forward operations partner. Dave shares how the company has pivoted to help organizations like community banks and small businesses harness AI, automation, and modern data operations to compete at a higher level — without having to build enterprise-grade capabilities on their own.
— Dave Macolino, President & COO, Shore Group
Whether you're in banking, technology, or building a business of any kind, there's something to take away from this conversation.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
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Shore's transformation story
From traditional BPO staffing provider to a technology-forward operations partner — 20 years in the making.
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How AI and automation are changing business
The ways AI is reshaping how businesses operate and deliver value — and what that means for companies of every size.
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Why community banks and small businesses deserve more
Dave's case for why smaller organizations deserve access to enterprise-grade technology and the support to use it effectively.
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Building adaptable teams
How to hire for potential over credentials and build teams that can grow with the demands of a rapidly changing industry.
About the Strictly From Nowhere Podcast
Strictly From Nowhere is produced by Cause of a Kind and features in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders sharing the real stories behind how they built their careers and companies. Each episode digs into the lessons, pivots, and principles that define how today's business leaders think and operate.
Listen to the Full Episode
Hear Dave's full story — from the Jersey Shore to building a technology-forward operations company that's helping SMBs punch above their weight.