Macondo is thrilled to be a part of the Engage Cohort 12 with a group of strong fellow start-ups. In a few short weeks we've met many thoughtful leaders at some of the Southeast's best companies. The amazing humans on the Engage team have built a valuable program that stands alone. #startups #computervision #humanperformance #femalefounders #supplychain
As part of Engage’s Cohort 12 CEO stories, we are excited to introduce you to Frank Layo, the CEO of Macondo Vision, Inc. Frank says, “Our approach, having come from industry, is understanding what needs to be solved, why it needs to be solved, and then creating a holistic solution to it. So rather than focusing on only the safety elements or only one specific operation, we want to make sure that we can deliver a platform that can solve the root issues across the entire supply chain and then ultimately on through other industries.” Macondo Vision was founded with the aim of delivering a streamlined and cost-effective platform geared towards enhancing the performance of both employees and internal systems. Macondo Vision is a visual computing platform that is designed to enhance human and system performance by continuously gathering data, monitoring task execution, and offering AI-generated insights for improvement. It passively captures information about what workers are doing regularly which will ensure that employees are safe, working with the correct level of quality, and ultimately achieve optimal productivity. Macondo Vision was founded by Frank Layo and Debbie Fortnum who have decades of experience in the supply chain world as executives and advisors with the goal of cultivating performance-driven cultures. Macondo Vision leverages its expertise in operations, productivity, supply chain management, technology, and innovation. By creating a more modern and agile workforce tracking platform, Macondo Vision seeks to make AI-enhanced productivity and machine learning available to more businesses than ever before and become the global go-to toolkit for performance improvement. As a seasoned expert with over 20 years of industry experience, Frank has earned credentials in productivity and efficiency. His career journey includes distinguished service with the U.S. Air Force, followed by impactful roles as a consultant and executive at Kurt Salmon and Accenture Strategy. Frank has consistently collaborated with supply chain leaders and retail C-level executives, specializing in the development of adaptable and responsive global logistics networks, which have directly influenced the bottom line for over 100 companies. His versatile expertise spans multiple domestic and international industries. Frank’s non-formulaic approach allows for the creativity and innovation that revolutionizes warehouse labor optimization while leveraging cutting-edge technology.