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Cache Merrill

Founder at Zibtek
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Cache Merrill is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology leader. He is the founder and CTO of Zibtek, a Salt Lake City-based company that provides businesses with teams of U.S.-managed international developers. Zibtek specializes in custom software development and offers solutions across various industries, including real estate, healthcare, AI, and IoT. Cache has been featured on Forbes, Hubspot, American Express, and Consumer Affairs.

Before founding Zibtek, Cache Merrill served as the CTO of Zinch, a website that facilitates connections between students and colleges. His experience in both technical leadership and business development has been instrumental in shaping Zibtek's success.

Cache Merrill's commitment to excellence extends beyond technical expertise. His leadership philosophy emphasizes independent thinking, knowledge pursuit, and client-centric solutions. Under his guidance, Zibtek delivers efficient, high-quality software solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.

Whether you're considering staff augmentation or custom software development, Cache Merrill's insights and experience make him a valuable resource in the industry.

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  • DEI Rollbacks in Tech: A Major Block to Innovation
    Cache warns that removing DEI policies hinders innovation and limits talent pools. He suggests leaders can still drive change by pledging inclusive recruitment, setting up ERGs, and ensuring diversity metrics are transparent and measurable. "Going back on DEI initiatives decreases the amount of room available for imagination in the tech industry," Cache says.
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  • Forbes - “We have ninety employees, and our organization is growing, so we need several management roles to continue progressing toward our goals,” Cache Merrill, founder of Zibtek

  • PE investors are increasingly recognizing digital transformation and AI as critical drivers of competitive advantage, adds Cache Merrill, founder and CTO at software development firm Zibtek. “As private equity firms invest in companies, they aim to increase value rapidly, and leveraging technology is a key strategy in achieving this objective,” he says.

    Merrill comes to the PE space from a couple of perspectives. Zibtek counts several PE-backed companies as customers, and Merrill is an investor in PE funds. Beyond creating new revenue streams and cutting costs, CIOs can help PE-funded companies enter new markets, he says.

  • Use HR Tech as a Superhero Against Burnout
    You bet! HR tech is like the superhero of a work environment when it comes to spotting and tackling employee burnout. With fancy tools like employee monitoring software and pulse surveys, HR teams can keep a close eye on the mood and workload of their workforce.

    These tools can pick up on red flags like unusually long hours or a spike in stress levels, giving HR folks a heads-up that someone might be feeling the burnout blues. Plus, teams can utilize avenues like anonymous feedback channels, and employees can feel comfortable speaking up about their struggles without fear of judgment.

    But it’s not just about spotting burnout—it’s about taking action, too. HR tech can help by automating tasks, redistributing workloads, or even suggesting wellness programs and mental health resources to give employees the support they need to recharge and bounce back.

    So when it comes to fighting burnout, HR tech is like having a trusty sidekick in your corner, helping you keep your team happy, healthy, and ready to tackle whatever comes their way!

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