Gregg Alvarez has never filled out a job application in his life. That’s hard to believe for a man with such an impressive resumé, who has owned and invested in multiple companies. Alvarez shares how he worked his way from online marketer to entrepreneur, angel investor, and venture capitalist.
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Smashing (Data) Silos – From Tanks to Teleportation S01:E09
[featured-video-plus width=770] What you'll hear in this episode Constantly evolving technologies Innovation for our nation's defense Delivering capabilities quickly to accomplish homeland defense missions https://shows.acast.com/from-tanks-to-teleportation/episodes/smashing-data-silos Technology is constantly evolving, and you don't want to get left behind especially if it's the technology for our nation's defense. Join us for...
Constance Dykhuizen and Jessica Goudeau – Great Society S01:E12
We’re shaking things up this episode! Our host Constance Dykhuizen switches seats to be interviewed by author, producer, scholar, and activist Jessica Goudeau. The two met through their work with refugees, and over time their professional relationship developed into a friendship by virtue of their shared passion: giving a voice...
Randy Cohen – Masters & Founders S01:E14
Randy Cohen towers over his competitors with a larger-than-life personality as CEO of ticket resale company TicketCity.com. But TicketCity didn’t achieve $150 million in annual sales because of their CEO’s charisma alone. Cohen became a giant in the entertainment business through hard work, supreme customer service, and passion.
Clayton Christopher of CAVU Venture Partners – Packing Taste S01:E09
Raised on microwave meals in Beaumont, Texas, Clayton Christopher is not a food snob. While he has brushed up on his palate since childhood, his perspective and not his taste buds kickstarted his impressive career in the food and beverage industry as founder of Sweet Leaf Tea, Deep Eddy Vodka,...
John Arrow of Mutual Mobile – Masters & Founders S01:E13
John Arrow has always had an innovative spirit, and began entrepreneurial journey at the age of 22. So by the time mobile became the hot new thing, he knew he had to create a sustainable company to capitalize on the world-changing technology, founding Mutual Mobile to do just that.
CBD with Dr. Andy Ruiz – Apple a Day Doc Talk S01:E08
Dr. Andy Ruiz returns to Apple a Day Doc Talk to discuss all things CBD! Historically illegal, CBD has recently made its way to the heart of the mainstream, available everywhere, even in states where cannabis is still illegal. Dr. Ruiz breaks down what CBD is, the stigma around it,...
The Innovation Policy Perspective – From Tanks to Teleportation S01:E08
Growing up on a ranch in the Texas Panhandle where there were “more cattle than people,” Former Congressman Mac Thornberry developed an interest in politics at a young age. Thornberry shares some highlights of his career and how he established his legacy as a champion of domestic defense innovation.
Hayden Walker of Austin Food Magazine – The Positive Influence S01:E07
Hayden Walker is executive editor and co-publisher of Austin Food Magazine. A "foodie" before Instagram was even a thing, Hayden shares how he went from Facebook posts of his dinner to the most popular Austin food blog with hard work, passion, and flexibility.
Rapid Testing: From Zika to COVID and Beyond (COVID Special) – Science in the Mall Y’all S01:E08
In response to the Zika virus outbreak, partners Alan Blake and Dr. Richard Crockett founded their company Nuclein and began developing a device to make testing for viruses easier and more accessible. They sit down to discuss how they are repurposing their technology to address new and urgent COVID-19 testing...