Inside Motivity’s Mission to Transform ABA Care
Description
What if one platform could completely transform how ABA care is delivered?In this episode, we sit down with Smith Anderson and Emily McCullough from Motivity, the fast-growing platform that's changing how clinicians deliver care. From smart scheduling to real-time insights, they share how Motivity evolved from a data tool into a powerful all-in-one solution—and why their mission is all about empowering providers, supporting families, and transforming outcomes.
Whether you're a clinician, founder, or ABA advocate, this episode will leave you inspired—and maybe even rethinking what's possible.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Meet Smith Anderson & Emily McCullough
01:10 How Motivity got started
05:04 From data tool to full clinical platform
07:54 Partnering with Kalmanak & launching PM
09:14 Scaling without losing quality
10:04 Smart scheduling & routing features
12:05 Mission-driven hiring and growth
15:05 What new investment means for Motivity
17:50 Staying focused on clinical outcomes
20:00 Introducing “Acuity”
21:27 Fun facts about the team
24:23 Book & podcast recommendations
25:49 How ABA has evolved
28:59 Impact of real-time data access
30:28 Future of connected care
32:23 Ethical use of AI in ABA
35:59 Leadership at Motivity
38:20 Building intentional culture
40:27 What motivates the team
44:09 Advice for ABA professionals