Background

‍Charles D. Dolan ("Charlie") is CEO and Manager of SEQ Holdings, a Pittsburgh-based technology company revolutionizing the waste management industry. Through his leadership of DSQ Technology ("DSQ"), Charlie has built an ecosystem of innovative solutions that provide unprecedented visibility into waste operations at every level.

Early Entrepreneurship & Market Insight

‍Charlie's journey began in 2011 when he co-founded Sequoia Waste Solutions while studying at Villanova University School of Business. He grew the company to serve clients across 46 states, gaining deep insights into the waste industry's challenges and opportunities. Through managing hundreds of thousands of invoices and contracts, Charlie identified critical gaps in waste management technology—gaps he would later address through DSQ's suite of solutions.

Building a Comprehensive Technology Platform

‍Today, DSQ operates three distinct yet complementary platforms that together deliver unmatched industry intelligence:

• Discovery (www.discoveryapp.io) - A sophisticated SaaS platform that leverages machine learning for invoice auditing, ESG reporting, and pricing analytics, serving America's largest waste generating companies

• Hauler Software (www.haulersoftware.com) - Acquired in 2023, this intuitive system streamlines dispatch, routing, and invoicing operations for waste haulers

• Pioneer (www.pioneermonitor.com) - An innovative hardware-software solution that optimizes container usage and routing efficiency, significantly reducing operational costs and environmental impact. Available as a compactor monitor, asset tracker, and front or rear-load service verification

This integration of technologies gives DSQ unique visibility into every aspect of waste management—from individual container pickups to industry-wide pricing trends. Beyond his work at DSQ, Charlie cherishes time with his wife, Blythe, and their four children.

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