In this episode, JC Granger explores how Matt Florell, founder and CEO of ViciDial, built one of the most widely used open-source contact center platforms in the world — software that now powers over 150,000 agents daily across industries.

ViciDial may not be a household name, but behind the scenes, it’s the backbone of thousands of outbound and inbound call operations around the globe. Matt shares how he started ViciDial as a side project and grew it into a mission-critical solution for enterprise call centers, government agencies, and startups alike — all without traditional venture funding.

The conversation dives into how open-source principles shaped the company’s growth, what it takes to support users in over 100 countries, and how ViciDial continues to evolve to meet modern demands — from compliance to AI integrations. Matt also opens up about the challenges of scaling global infrastructure without sacrificing flexibility, transparency, or user control.

If you’re interested in telecom infrastructure, open-source SaaS, or how one founder quietly built a global communications engine, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the business behind the dial tone.