Wireless Dealer Magazine had the pleasure of sitting down with Fred Larson and Kevin Bowman, the Partners at Catalyst Business Innovations—a company that has quietly become one of the most influential technology partners in wireless retail and beyond. Under their leadership, Catalyst has evolved from a wireless support service into a full-scale innovation engine that now empowers businesses across multiple industries.
The Power Behind the Brand
To start the conversation, Wireless Dealer Magazine asked how Catalyst’s evolution has kept pace with—and often anticipated—the industry’s needs.
“At Catalyst Business Innovations, we’ve always had to help our customers keep ahead of the rapidly changing retail space,” said Fred Larson. “Under Kevin’s technology leadership, we’ve evolved from a support service focused on the US wireless ecosystem, to a full-scale innovation engine that empowers businesses across multiple industries.”
“We’ve been a behind-the-scenes powerhouse for over 18 years, engineering technology and systems that quietly power some of the most recognizable retail operations in the country,” Larson continued. “We’ve played a central role in building and managing systems and programs for some of the biggest names in wireless—including Ultra Mobile, Wireless Zone, and Ice Mobility. But what really sets us apart is our ability to blend technical sophistication with operational grit.”
Inventing What’s Next
Wireless Dealer Magazine also asked which accomplishments best reflect Catalyst’s innovation in action. “We build systems that help our clients own their process—whether they’re managing retail locations, tracking commissions, or scaling nationally.” Bowman explained.
Catalyst has other major milestones as well, for example “We launched Project Access Connect, a mobile app that connects families, children and seniors with health, education and economic services.”
“With three decades on the bleeding edge of retail, we’ve stayed ahead of industry trends by developing unique products, promotions, add-ons, sales processes, and training programs,” Bowman noted. “As a Microsoft Indirect Partner, with full-stack development capabilities, we have the technical credibility to deploy next-gen tech, but we also stay grounded in the real-world demands of retail.”
“We’re not just solving problems—we’re creating new ways to compete.”
Smart Tech, Real Change
That forward-thinking mindset continues. “One of our newest initiatives is an AI bot designed to help bridge the digital divide in low-income housing,” Larson shared. “It’s a perfect example of how we connect innovation to real-world impact.”
“Our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and adaptability. We don’t just evolve with the industry—we help define what’s next. Catalyst is more than a platform provider—we’re the people building what’s possible.” You can visit their website at CatalystBusinessInnovations.com
