Sept. 8, 2024

Into the Jackrabbit Hole | Mark Mahoney

SaaS, also known as software as a a service or web-based software, operates on a subscription basis, providing users with centrally hosted solutions accessible anytime, anywhere. This model has transformed countless industries, including entertainment, communication, and, most notably, education. As dance studios and activity centers worldwide sought efficient management solutions, Jackrabbit Technologies emerged as a pioneer in cloud-based class management software.

Under CEO and co-founder Mark Mahoney's leadership, Jackrabbit Technologies has grown into a multi-million dollar company serving over 5 million students across more than 15,000 locations in 36 countries. Mahoney's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to innovation have earned him numerous accolades, including the NC Tech Exec of the Year, the Michael J. Bryan Award for entrepreneurial excellence, and recognition as a Charlotte area Top 50 Entrepreneur and Most Admired CEO.

Kickstarting a brand new season and month of Dance Technology, this episode explores one of dance technology’s greatest successes in modern times, the impact of SaaS on the performing arts, as well as what the future holds for Mark and his thriving team of pioneers. Ready to discover the tech geek within you? Join us as we foreground dance in the background!

Soundtracks:

Birds - Tyler Twombly
Poison Ivy Yard Work - Uncle Milk
Refined style - Daddy's Music
Inspirational Background - Audio Coffee

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Chapters

02:13 - Introduction

12:53 - Not knowing nor reading the book E-Myth Revisited - Michael Gerber.

26:56 - Advisory Board

36:50 - Implementing EOS Sooner

Mark Mahoney

CEO / Programmer

Mark’s experience in the youth activities industry began soon after his stint as a college gymnast ended and he became the owner of a gym. Mark lived the struggles that he knew could be addressed with technology and began to formulate how he could create software that would help gym owners stop spending all of their time on gym operations instead of teaching their gymnasts.

Early on, Mark went to work selling software for banking industry legend Broadway & Seymour, System & Program Consultants, Datalink and Qualitech Solutions. In the meantime, he met his future Jackrabbit co-founder, Mike Carper, who had the software development skills to write the software platform that became the first version of Jackrabbit. As Mike produced code, Mark visited friends in the gymnastics gym industry to introduce the concept of operational software for their gyms.

Fast forward more than a decade. Under Mark’s leadership as CEO, Jackrabbit Technologies has grown into a multi-million dollar company serving 7 youth activity center sectors. Mark sets such a standard for service to community and industry that his company has replicated and created one of the business community’s first true virtual workplaces. This has allowed the company to attract employees from not just the hometown but from any town. Jackrabbit is an operational software provider to the youth activity centers that has an award-winning culture that nurtures employees, partners and clients.

Mark has been an enthusiastic member of EO (Entrepreneur’s Organization) for more than a decade and is… Read More