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President of the Louisville Metro Council, Councilman David James, joins this week’s episode of BTC. He discusses his decision to run for Mayor, the role of the Metro Council in policy making and implementation, as well as a number of current Louisville issues. The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here. (Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
President of the Bourbon Women Association and content editor for American Whiskey Magazine, Maggie Kimberl, joins this week’s episode of BTC. She discusses women in bourbon, the growth of the bourbon industry over the last decade, and the impact of the bourbon trail on Kentucky's economy.
The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Former State Auditor and founder of Edelen Ventures and Edelen Renewables, Adam Edelen, joins this week’s episode of BTC. He discusses the state of green energy in Kentucky, and the slate of investments he is making around the state in an attempt to grow green jobs and aid in the transition away from fossil fuels.
The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Executive Director of Research Development and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Louisville as well as the Chairman of the Board of the Louisville Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programs (LEAP), Will Metcalf, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses the growing start-up community in Louisville, particularly the healthcare space, as well as the search for funding and the role the University of Louisville plays in innovation as a research institute.
The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Associate Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville and former Chief Innovation Officer with Metro Louisville, Dr. Ted Smith, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses the importance of zip codes and green space versus genetics in public health outcomes. In particular he talks about the unparalleled study examining the impact of green space on physical health called Green Heart Louisville.
The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Co-host of Louisville talk shows the Tony and Dwight show and the Afternoon Underdogs, and former Rock n' Roll DJ, Tony Vanetti, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses the importance and relevance of local radio during conglomeration by national companies, how to bridge the gap between political and urban v. rural divides, and the future of music venues in a post-COVID world.
The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Co-founders and co-CEOs of Dispatches Europe and co-founders of the former Insider Louisville, Terry and Cheryl Boyd, join this week's episode of BTC. They discuss deep tech, connecting international cities, and remote work.
The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Co-founders of Modacity and co-authors of "Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality,” Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, join this week's episode of BTC. They discuss their book, transportation hierarchy, and the need to build cities for people. The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here. (Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Movie and music producer as well as a self-described community builder, Gill Holland, joins this week's episode of BTC. Gill discusses his work in developing neighborhoods through the private sector and what cities could do to aid in creating growth and equity. He also delves into his work making independent movies and music which lead to his success at the Sundance Film Festival.
The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
Former sports agent turned sports and intellectual property attorney, and adjunct professor of law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Darren Heitner, joins this week's episode of BTC. Darren discusses his transition from agent to attorney, the ongoing debate about player compensation in the NCAA, specifically with name, image, and likeness legislation, and his work on the Ft. Lauderdale board of Parks, Recreation, and Beaches. The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here. (Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)
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