A Kandiid Conversation with “The Kandiid Guy”, the Development of the Kandiid App
As a journalist with over 25 years of experience covering topics ranging from politics to the Covid19 pandemic, it intrigues me to cover individuals who are setting trends in untapped markets. We often hear stories of heroics and lifesaving measures on a daily basis; however, the individuals that are shaping the world landscape are often forgotten or Monique on the agenda of many. The who, what, how, and where becomes irrelevant until the need arises. Compartmentalization, is a term we would use in the military which means to operate under a need to know basis. The only problem that presents itself with that synopsis, is that the people shaping the narrative are never identified. Meet Frederick “The Kandiid Guy’’ Wingate, an avid gamer, entrepreneur, fitness consultant, father, and co-founder of the Kandiid app.
The Kandiid Guy story begins in Tacoma, Washington around the year 2013. Frederick was serving his tour of duty in the Air Force at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, where he was an avionics specialist. As with most Airmen, Frederick enjoyed his AFSC and the daily activities of both serving his country and learning the most innovative techniques that accompanied his work; however, there was a need to make more of a direct impact on society. By way of the military, Frederick befriended Isaiah Moore which led…
