Eric Rea
Eric Rea is the co-founder and CEO of Podium, which he launched in 2014. Under his leadership for the past decade, Podium has grown from a startup to a company valued at $3 billion, providing a comprehensive suite of tools for local businesses to manage customer interactions and online reputations. Rea's vision has been instrumental in expanding Podium's offerings to include payments technology and achieving significant growth. Eric Rea co-founded Podium in 2014, scaling it into a tech unicorn with a valuation exceeding $3 billion. He received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 award for the Utah Region, recognizing his leadership and innovation. Under his guidance, Podium has been consistently featured on the Forbes 'Cloud 100' list. Rea also fostered an award-winning workplace culture at Podium. His vision continues to empower local businesses with modern communication and payment solutions.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Podium in 2014, scaling it into a tech unicorn valued at over $3 billion.
- Received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 award for the Utah Region.
- Under his leadership, Podium has been consistently featured on the Forbes 'Cloud 100' list and cultivated an award-winning workplace culture.
About Podium
Podium, founded in 2014, is a software company in the business/productivity software industry. They help local businesses, including retail, automotive, and healthcare, manage customer communication and online reputation. Core features include messaging, review management, and payment processing. Benefits include streamlined communication, improved online presence, and increased lead conversion.