Leadership

Why Business Owners Should Start with Customer Experience When Making Technology Decisions

On Let’s Talk Tech, Uprise Partners' CEO Malinda Gagnon sat down with Brian Yocono on NEWSCENTER Maine to explore why business owners should start with the customer experience when making decisions about technology.

On Let’s Talk Tech, Uprise Partners' CEO Malinda Gagnon sat down with Brian Yocono on NEWSCENTER Maine to explore why business owners should start with the customer experience when making decisions about technology. Where and how do customers interact with your business through technology? Leaders should ask: Am I equipped to deliver the best possible product or service at those key moments? That’s where you’ll find your critical touchpoints. And don’t overlook the backend—cybersecurity, networking, application management, 24/7 support. Do you have the in-house resources to manage it all? Just like you’d hire a lawyer or an accountant, sometimes the smartest (and most cost-effective) move is bringing in outside tech expertise so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.

Malinda Gagnon

Malinda is CEO at Uprise and has more than 20 years of experience in business strategy and technology at companies including Google and WPP, and has advised clients such as Procter & Gamble, General Electric, VW, BlackRock, and Walmart.

Latest Posts

Leadership
18
Nov
2025

As a finalist in the CEO category of CRN's third annual Women of the Year Awards, CRN spotlighted CEO Malinda Gagnon on what inspires her and how she drives innovation within Uprise Partners.

Leadership
14
Nov
2025

In today’s digital-first legal environment, technology is inseparable from client service, productivity, and profitability. For firm leaders, managed IT is no longer a back-office function—it’s a strategic growth driver.

Uprise monthly newsletter —
Get our latest news and updates!