🔤 How Shannon Vander Meulen Built a Queue Busting Tech Empire From a Government Office

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📝 Shannon Vander Meulen accidentally built a tech empire out of a government registry office — and in this powerful episode of the Financial Freedom Podcast, she tells all.






As the co-founder and CMO of WaitWell, Shannon shares her journey from local office operator to innovator in queue management and AI-powered service solutions used by universities, clinics, and even airport security offices.






💡 Inside This Episode:

• How WaitWell was born from long lines during COVID
• The surprising rise of QR codes in public service
• Why AI can’t replace humans — but should help you reach one
• Challenges and lessons from scaling a SaaS startup
• Raising $1.5M while raising a family
• Productivity secrets, including her “eat the frog” technique
• Advice for 2026 founders solving real-world problems





Whether you're an entrepreneur, tech founder, or curious listener, this episode is a blueprint for building meaningful innovation.






👉 Timestamps:


00:00 – Intro & Bonus Offer


00:45 – From Registry to Tech Visionary


02:30 – Launching WaitWell


05:10 – Smarter Service Delivery


07:00 – AI + Queue Optimization


10:15 – Innovation Lessons from Asia


12:00 – Building the Right Team


13:45 – Fundraising + Founder Mindset


14:45 – Connect with Shannon Vander Meulen






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#ShannonVanderMeulen #WaitWell #SaaSStartup #QueueManagement #WomenInTech #AIInGovernment






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