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San Antonio: Cruising Kitchens Founder Cameron Davies Feb 09, 2021

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Tricked out food trucks... Boxing promotion... Entertainment... and mobile COVID testing clinics? Cameron Davies is redefining the title of "entrepreneur". And while he's working round the clock, he's clearly enjoying every minute of it. In this episode, Davies takes a break to share his story with San Antonio Business Journal Editor-In-Chief Tony Quesada.

Houston: Sunnova Chairman, President & CEO John Berger Feb 02, 2021

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Houston is the Energy Capital of the World, and oil & gas have fueled that. But after the double whammy of a collapse in oil prices, followed by the COVID-induced economic slowdown, clean energy is emerging as the next major player. In this episode, Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams is joined by Sunnova Chairman, President & CEO John Berger for a candid conversation on how clean energy will help reshape Houston's economy, and preserve its place on the world stage.

Austin: Zonda Home Regional Director Vaike O'Grady Jan 26, 2021

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The Texas real estate market is red hot,... that's old news. What everyone's wondering is how long will this boom continue and will prices begin to level off at some point? In Austin, high profile relocations by Elon Musk & Tesla, Podcaster Joe Rogan and Silicon Valley titan Oracle, plus the expansion of numerous tech giants including Apple, Google and Amazon, are all fueling explosive growth. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes Zonda Home Regional Director Vaike O'Grady to discuss the situation and provide answers.

Dallas: Most Inspiring Leaders of 2020 - Part Two Jan 19, 2021

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Recapping an extraordinary year of challenges, social & economic upheaval, and transformation, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider continues our conversation with The Most Inspiring Leaders of 2020: Elizabeth Reich, City of Dallas; Byron Sanders, Big Thought; Steve Miff, Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation; Suresh Narayanan, Aerospace Quality Research & Development; Thomas Holland, APEX Surface Care.

San Antonio: Restaurateur Lisa Wong's Recipe for Success Jan 12, 2021

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She opened her first restaurant when she was only 18 years old with a $7,000 loan from her parents and a vision. Almost 40 years later, Lisa Wong is a popular restaurateur, real estate investor and developer and home grown success story. In this episode, Reporter Steven Santana connects with Wong to reflect on her vision and ambition, plans for continued growth, and the future of the vibrant San Antonio restaurant scene.

Austin: Remoteteam.com Founder & CEO Sahin Boydas Jan 05, 2021

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Taxes aren't the only thing that are friendly in Texas. So are the people! And with vibrant, cultural cities across the state, the word is out in Silicon Valley- the exodus to Texas is just as much about lifestyle as it is about the bottom line. In this episode, serial entrepreneur Sahin Boydas, Founder & CEO of Remoteteam.com chats with ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson. Boydas shares how pleasantly surprised he was to experience things in Texas that he'd never seen in Silicon Valley.

Houston: Unity National Bank President & CEO Laurie Vignaud Dec 29, 2020

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One of Houston's most respected and admired business leaders, Laurie Vignaud is the first African American woman to hold the title of CEO and President at Unity National Bank of Houston- the only Black-owned banking institution in Texas. In this in-depth interview with HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams, Vignaud reflects on her career in banking- from receptionist to the C-Suite. She also shares her thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement and what the future holds for Unity National Bank of Houston.

Dallas: Women in Technology Award Winner Sarah Cummings Dec 22, 2020

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Leveraging technology in the legal profession, Reed Smith Partner Sarah Cummings is transforming the delivery of legal services to her clients in life sciences and health care. In this episode, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider profiles Cummings, one of the DBJ's Women in Technology Award Winners.

San Antonio: Vitanova Brands President Jason Kemp Dec 15, 2020

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COVID-19 has crippled businesses across America, and it's killed many national, regional and local restaurants, The once popular buffet has felt the brunt of the coronavirus restrictions. With 4,700 jobs on the line, Vitanova Brands chose to re-invent its restaurants, transforming buffets to table service, adding a marketplace, and expanding to-go offerings. In this episode, SABJ Reporter Mitchell Parton welcomes Vitanova Brands President Jason Kemp, who shares how this rapid refresh of restaurant concept is already leading to plans for growth.

Austin: Future Proof Brands Founder Aimy Steadman Dec 08, 2020

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What happens when you mix millennial founders and established industry veterans? You get the ingredients for the success of Future Proof Brands as they develop innovative beverages for the next generation of consumers. In this episode, Founder & COO Aimy Steadman connects with Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson to share her Shark Tank experience, entrepreneurial journey, and the outlook for continued beverage disruption.

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