Tech as a Force for Good, Merging Brands, and Leading with Purpose with Sheryle Gillihan

About this episode

Sheryle Gillihan discusses leveraging technology for social impact and the challenges of merging agencies while maintaining personal relationships.

In this episode of EO Voices, host Brent Peterson sits down with Sheryle Gillihan, CEO and owner of CauseLabs, a web agency that has been leveraging technology as a force for good since 2003. Sheryle shares how she and her husband merged their agencies, chose to keep the more established brand, and navigated the unique challenges of being partners in both business and life. Sheryle dives into the world of CauseLabs, explaining how they go beyond typical web development to serve as true strategic partners for nonprofits and social impact organizations. She shares a compelling story about guiding a nonprofit away from building the wrong product — reminding us that building the right thing matters far more than just building something fast. The conversation shifts to the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), where Sheryle has served in multiple board roles and is stepping into the presidency of EO Fort Worth. She talks about the transformative power of forum, the importance of slowing down for genuine self-reflection, and why EO shouldn't remain "the best kept secret." Sheryle's vision for her chapter includes elevating the member experience and growing brand awareness in the Fort Worth…

People in this episode

Host: Brent W. Peterson

Guest: Sheryle Gillihan

Topics covered

• technology for good
• merging brands
• nonprofit strategy
• entrepreneurship
• personal and business partnerships

Keywords

• CauseLabs
• nonprofits
• entrepreneurship
• web development
• EO Fort Worth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CauseLabs, Entrepreneurs' Organization

Places: Fort Worth

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