Jakob Carmichael is revolutionizing public safety. His startup, RescAlert, merges police, fire, EMS, and volunteer data into one AI-driven dashboard, while the free Overwatch app sends real-time alerts to families.

In this Building Pensacola episode, Jakob shares how a hurricane, a servant-leader mindset, and Pensacola’s tight-knit community shaped his journey from teenage tinkerer to life-saving tech founder.Jakob reveals:◽️ The single disaster that sparked his mission to build smarter emergency tools.◽️ How one AI overlay pinpoints the next best move for first responders in seconds.◽️ Why he hires for a servant’s heart first, skills second.◽️ The steps any founder can take to validate an idea without burning cash.◽️ How Pensacola’s collaborative culture is fueling a rising tech scene.Download Overwatch By RescAlertApple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overwatch-by-rescalert/id6475739298Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rescalert.overwatchVisit RecAlert: https://rescalert.com/Time Stamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:05:05 - Jakob's Vision and Mission00:09:17 - The Genesis of Jacob's Business Idea00:12:01 - Jakob's Business Today00:15:17 - Jakob's Views on Education and College00:19:15 - Jakob's Approach to Business and Mentors00:26:41 - The Role of Family in Jakob's Business00:27:33 - Challenges and Growth in Jakob's Business00:29:08 - Overcoming Business Obstacles and Innovations00:30:37 - Introduction to Overwatch by RescAlert00:35:37 - Data Security in Overwatch00:46:53 - Future of Pensacola00:47:55 - Predict, Prepare, and Prevail00:50:49 - Jakob's Views on Innovation and Risk Taking00:54:15 - Jakob's Hiring Philosophy and Team Building01:01:21 - Rapid-fire Questions with Jakob01:05:52 - Jakob's Book Recommendations01:06:34 - Jakob's Future Entrepreneurial Plans