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David Baxter has over fifteen years of experience in designing, building, and advising startups and businesses, drawing crucial insights from interactions with leaders across the greater Raleigh area. His deep passion, knowledge, and uncompromising honesty have been instrumental in launching numerous companies. In the podcast BIZ/DEV, David, along with Gary Voigt, an award-winning Creative Director, explore current tech trends and their influence on startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture, integrating perspectives gained from local business leaders to enrich their discussions.

  1. Magnetic Appeal w/ Emily Gerhardstein | Ep. 225

    5d ago

    Magnetic Appeal w/ Emily Gerhardstein | Ep. 225

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Emily Gerhardstein, CEO and Co-founder of LS Adaptive, to talk about building a mission-driven company at the intersection of healthcare, fashion, and innovation. Emily shares how her experience as a caregiver inspired the creation of LS Adaptive, why inclusive design benefits more people than we realize, and what it takes to build products that solve real-world problems with dignity and independence in mind. Along the way, we discuss bootstrapping a startup, creating a new category in the market, and how personal experiences can become the foundation for meaningful innovation. LINKS: Emily G on LinkedIn LS Adaptive on LinkedIn LS Adaptive Website ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

    33 min
  2. CLEAR Vision w/ Jay Graves | Ep. 224

    Jun 16

    CLEAR Vision w/ Jay Graves | Ep. 224

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Jay Graves, founder and CEO of Leadership Canvas, to talk about what it takes to build high-performing organizations. Jay shares lessons from his CLEAR™ methodology, why culture and leadership remain at the center of organizational success, and how leaders can create environments where people and performance thrive together. Along the way, we discuss the growing role of AI in leadership, the importance of community, and why the strongest organizations are built on more than strategy alone. LINKS: Jay on LinkedIn Leadership Canvas on LinkedIn ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

    34 min
  3. Bob and Weave w/ Jake Harris | Ep. 223

    Jun 9

    Bob and Weave w/ Jake Harris | Ep. 223

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Jake Harris, founder of buildwallet, to talk about trust, innovation, and what it takes to introduce entirely new ways of thinking to an established industry. Jake shares his journey from construction entrepreneur to blockchain advocate, why trust remains one of the biggest challenges in project delivery, and what he's learned from building a new category around project wallets. LINKS: buildwallet project wallets ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

    25 min
  4. Riding the Next Wave w/ Bill Rollinson | Ep. 222

    May 26

    Riding the Next Wave w/ Bill Rollinson | Ep. 222

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Bill Rollinson, Founder of Surfitlocker to talk about what it actually takes to build and scale products in fast-moving ecommerce and payments environments. With more than a decade of experience across product management and marketing, Bill shares his perspective on launching products that not only solve problems, but actually drive adoption, revenue, and long-term growth. LINKS: Bill on LinkedIn Surfitlocker on LinkedIn ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

    31 min
  5. Chief People Officer w/ Erica Anderson Rooney | Ep. 221

    May 19

    Chief People Officer w/ Erica Anderson Rooney | Ep. 221

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Erica Anderson Rooney, founder of HER Collective and former Chief People Officer, to talk about what actually holds people back in their careers. Erica shares her perspective from years in the C-suite making decisions on who gets promoted and paid, and why so many high-performing women still get overlooked.  We also get into how AI fits into career growth and what it takes to move from doing everything right to actually getting ahead. LINKS: Erica on LinkedIn HER Collective on LinkedIn HER Collective Website ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

    36 min
  6. Hedge Your Bets w/ Mark Sears | Ep. 220

    May 12

    Hedge Your Bets w/ Mark Sears | Ep. 220

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Mark Sears, founder of Sprout AI and former CloudFactory leader, to talk about building AI companies from the ground up. Mark shares what it looks like to launch and support startups through a venture studio model, how AI is shaping the next generation of companies, and what founders need to think about beyond just the technology. We also get into how to build with intention, where AI is actually creating value, and what it takes to turn early ideas into real businesses. LINKS: Mark on LinkedIn Sprout AI on LinkedIn Sprout AI Website ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

    34 min
  7. Pellucid State of Mind w/ Nick Miller | Ep. 219

    May 5

    Pellucid State of Mind w/ Nick Miller | Ep. 219

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Nick Miller, founder of Pellucid Network and former AWS and In-Q-Tel leader, to talk about what actually slows companies down when adopting new technology. Nick shares why procurement is often overlooked in digital transformation and where companies get stuck between proof-of-concept and real implementation. We also get into how AI is actually being adopted, why marketplaces are changing how software is bought, and what it takes for organizations to move faster with the right tools in place. LINKS: Nick on LinkedIn Pellucid Network on LinkedIn  Pellucid Network Website ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

    28 min
  8. Raphael the Sloth w/ Elizabeth Ruf | Ep. 218

    Apr 28

    Raphael the Sloth w/ Elizabeth Ruf | Ep. 218

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Elizabeth Ruf of Elizabeth Ruf Consulting LLC for a fun and refreshing conversation on networking, relationships, and what it really means to be an introvert in a world that often rewards being the loudest in the room. Elizabeth shares her perspective on building meaningful connections, showing up authentically, and finding your own rhythm in business without forcing a version of yourself that doesn’t fit. Elizabeth on LinkedIn Elizabeth's Website ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

    26 min
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David Baxter has over fifteen years of experience in designing, building, and advising startups and businesses, drawing crucial insights from interactions with leaders across the greater Raleigh area. His deep passion, knowledge, and uncompromising honesty have been instrumental in launching numerous companies. In the podcast BIZ/DEV, David, along with Gary Voigt, an award-winning Creative Director, explore current tech trends and their influence on startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture, integrating perspectives gained from local business leaders to enrich their discussions.

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  • Creator
    Big Pixel
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Big Pixel, LLC
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