Summary
On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Josh Duntz, President of Metova, a full-service technology mobile software and user experience agency that builds products, services and custom experiences for early-stage companies and global brands. Metova recently relocated to Bentonville, where its new headquarters is located in the Ledger building. Josh is also the Co-founder of Stasis, a digital health company that researches, designs and delivers therapies for autonomic nervous system reconditioning. Throughout the episode, James and Josh discuss Metova’s mission, how Metova differs from other custom software firms and what prompted Metova’s move to Northwest Arkansas.

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‍Show Notes
(0:52) Introduction to Josh
(2:32) About Stasis
(4:32) About Metova
(9:37) Emerging Technologies
(12:29) Metova’s Relocation to Bentonville
(19:09) Metova’s Workplace Culture
(21:13) The Evolution of Metova
(23:41) Why Companies Should Be Present in Bentonville
(26:25) Learning from Different Career Paths
(32:25) #BecauseBentonville Story
(37:50) Breaking into the Tech World
(41:34) Closing Thoughts
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‍Links
JAMES BELL‍‍
‍BENTONVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT‍‍‍
JOSH DUNTZ
METOVA
STASIS
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Quotes
“We do everything digital transformation. Basically, if a startup or company has an idea, we can build that idea and put it into production and life, and then maintain that for however long they see fit.” – Josh Duntz, (4:33)

“I think the atmosphere and the people have been amazing since my time here. It’s cool to see such a diverse group of people that have relocated here from all over the country. I think that’s what you need to build really cool, interesting companies, diverse thoughts and people from different places.” – Josh Duntz, (23:41)

“I think a lot of people, when they’re on their deathbed, regret a lot of the things that they didn’t do, and I don’t want to be that person. So I’ve always followed my dreams and gone down the path of doing things that I wanted to do, even if they were risky or had a large likelihood of failing.” – Josh Duntz, (36:35)

Improving Lives through Technology with Josh Duntz of Metova
‍On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Josh Duntz, President of Metova, a full-service technology mobile software and user experience agency that builds products, services and custom experiences for early stage-companies and global brands. Metova recently relocated to Bentonville, where its new headquarters is located in the Ledger building. Josh is also the Co-founder of Stasis, a digital health company that researches, designs and delivers therapies for autonomic nervous system reconditioning. Throughout the episode, James and Josh discuss Metova’s mission, how Metova differs from other custom software firms and what prompted Metova’s move to Northwest Arkansas.

 Employing Technology to Solve Problems
‍Metova’s mission is to improve lives through technology, and its vision is to provide technology solutions that exceed expectations. It helps customers leverage technology in their businesses by utilizing a five-phase transformation process. The process begins with research and strategy, followed by design collaboration, then development, which is finalized with quality assurance and lastly, launched with marketing services.

“We do everything digital transformation. Basically, if a startup or company has an idea, we can build that idea and put it into production and life, and then maintain that for however long they see fit.” – Josh Duntz, (4:33)

Furthermore, Metova is an Advanced Consulting Partner of Amazon Web Services and a Gold Partner of Microsoft, resulting in access to resources and services that assist companies with innovating faster and more efficiently at a lower cost. Metova’s focus on innovation allows it to maintain an advantageous position in a variety of markets while better identifying customer needs, building new experiences and streamlining workflows while driving revenue.

Leveraging Technology in Business
‍Metova’s ideal customer falls under one of two categories: an early-stage startup that has received some sort of venture capital or funding, or a Fortune 500 company that is supplementing its engineering team or working on a special project. Some of Metova’s more notable clients are SiriusXM, Dropbox and Yelp. Its customer-obsessed methodology ensures all clients receive the right team that is focused on delivering the right experience.

One of Metova’s greatest assets is its leadership team. Because each member has a history with startups, they have valuable experience in critical areas, such as turning an idea into a business or taking a product to market and scaling it. Moreover, with Metova’s recent relocation to Bentonville, it has plans to expand into the consumer packaged goods industry and further expand its network by getting involved in the community.

“I think the atmosphere and the people have been amazing since my time here. It’s cool to see such a diverse group of people that have relocated here from all over the country. I think that’s what you need to build really cool, interesting companies, diverse thoughts and people from different places.” – Josh Duntz, (23:41)
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