The First Customer - Raising the Bar in Digital Journalism with Co-founder and CEO Christopher Wink

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview a very, very, special friend, Christopher Wink, Co-founder and CEO of Technical.ly. Chris discussed his upbringing in a rural corner of Northwest New Jersey, which lacked exposure to technology and entrepreneurship. Despite not coming from a family with a background in journalism or entrepreneurship, Chris shared how his parents" traits—his father"s ability to talk to anyone and his mother"s love of questions—fostered his interest in journalism. His journey into journalism began unexpectedly during his time at Temple University, where he was introduced to the college newspaper. This experience ignited his passion for journalism and provided a foundation for his entrepreneurial pursuits. Chris explained the origins of Technical.ly, a digital news outlet covering the intersection of technology, community, and business. Technical.ly began in late 2008 as a small project with two friends, conceived during a time of uncertainty as they realized traditional newspaper jobs were becoming scarce post-recession. Although Chris downplayed the initial risks involved, he acknowledged that the real entrepreneurial challenges and risks came later as the business grew. He emphasized that the true spirit of entrepreneurship lies in the mental and emotional commitment to building something meaningful, even when practical circumstances are less than ideal. Witness how Christopher Wink turned curiosity into impact, transforming ideas into the next big thing in journalism on this episode of The First Customer! Guest Info: Technical.ly http://technical.ly Christopher Wink"s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwink/ Connect with Jay on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/ The First Customer Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcast The First Customer podcast website https://www.firstcustomerpodcast.com Follow The First Customer on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/