From Classroom Dreams to Corporate Reality: 30 Years of Innovation

From classroom dreams to corporate reality: 30 years of innovation
Marques Manning

Marques Manning

Jan 14, 2026

Join us for the first ever episode of the Wired In: Kontek Conversations Podcast. Who better to start with than Marques Manning, President of Kontek Systems, to show us how communication dreams are transformed into technical reality! You'll discover the story behind Kontek’s innovative journey from its university roots to leading-edge AV solutions for ambitious organizations. Marques discusses the evolution of AV technology, the importance of blending design with technical expertise, and the company’s commitment to community and lasting impact.

This is just the beginning and we are excited to share and explore so much more with you in future episodes. So if you like what you see and hear, please subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

And if you have a dream that requires beautifully designed and expertly implemented audio and video systems, whether in the public, private, corporate, health, and education sectors, don't hesitate to reach out to us: https://www.kontek.com/connect

Chapters:
(00:00) Kontek’s Founding Story and Design Ethos
(06:00) The Evolution from Analog to Digital Technology
(14:00) Building a Technically Diverse and Future-Ready Team
(17:00) Turning Client Dreams into Communication Reality
(24:30) The Power of Collaboration and Industry Partnerships
(25:00) Community Commitment and Local Roots
(28:00) Looking Ahead to the Next Technological Frontiers

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