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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. 2d ago

    Solving the Problem w/Bobbie Shrivastav | 237

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Bobbie Shrivastav, Co-Founder and CEO of Solvrays, to talk about solving operational problems, modernizing legacy systems, and finding where AI actually belongs in the business. Bobbie shares the process she uses to turn ideas into action, how she plans strategically for what comes next, and what she’s learned about the persistence, adaptability, and execution it takes to build a business. LINKS: Bobbie on Linkedin Solvrays 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

    Solving the Problem w/Bobbie Shrivastav | 237

  2. Sep 22

    Sci-Fi Meets Yacht Rock w/ Sandeep Bhatt | 236

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Sandeep Bhatt, Founder and CEO of SonoVoice, to talk about building at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship. Sandeep shares his experience turning an overlooked problem in voice health into a business, navigating the challenges of building a medical technology product, and using innovation to rethink how voice health is evaluated. LINKS: SonoVoice on LinkedIn Sandeep 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

    Sci-Fi Meets Yacht Rock w/ Sandeep Bhatt | 236

  3. Sep 15

    Friends Elite w/ Preet Mankad | 235

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Preet Mankad, Startup Programs Lead at CED, to talk about what she’s learned from having a front-row seat to founders building and growing companies. Preet shares the patterns she sees in founders who gain traction, why customer feedback matters, and how to know when it’s time to keep pushing or change direction. LINKS: Preet 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

    Friends Elite w/ Preet Mankad | 235

  4. Sep 1

    The Business of Borrowing w/ Page Conway | 234

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Page Conway, Founder and CEO of Ensembled, to talk about what it takes to build a marketplace when you truly understand the people you’re building it for. Page shares her experience tackling the challenges of a two-sided market, understanding CAC, vibe coding her app, and why trust and security matter when your entire business is built around community. We also get into what she’s learning as a founder building, testing, and growing Ensembled from the ground up. LINKS: Page on LinkedIn Ensembled.app ___________________________________ 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

    The Business of Borrowing w/ Page Conway | 234

  5. Aug 25

    Rev Your Engines w/ Michael Linnane | 233

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Michael Linnane, Founder and CEO of FeedStation, to talk about ecommerce, building better customer experiences, and what it takes to turn online traffic into real business. Michael shares his perspective on the gaps that still exist between how people shop online and how brands sell to them, and where technology can create a more useful experience for both sides. Along the way, we discuss customer behavior, ecommerce strategy, and building products around how people actually want to buy. LINKS: Michael on LinkedIn FeedStation 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

    Rev Your Engines w/ Michael Linnane | 233

  6. Aug 18

    The Infinite Pivot w/ Niki Shamdasani | 232

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Niki Shamdasani, founder of Leo and former co-founder of Sani, to talk about entrepreneurship, knowing when to evolve, and what eight years of building a company teaches you the second time around. Niki shares lessons from growing Sani from an idea into a nationally recognized brand, making the decision to close that chapter, and bringing those lessons into building Leo. Along the way, we discuss persistence, finding the right customer, trusting what’s working, and approaching your next big idea with a little more experience behind you. LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikishamdasani/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/leohealth/ https://leohealth.co/ ___________________________________ 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

    The Infinite Pivot w/ Niki Shamdasani | 232

  7. Aug 11

    Everyday Wiser w/ Paul Barrett | 231

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Paul Barrett, Founder and Chief Curiosity Officer of Everyday Wiser, to talk about leadership, curiosity, and building organizations that are prepared for change. Paul shares lessons on leading people, developing stronger managers, and why curiosity is one of the most valuable skills leaders can cultivate as AI continues to influence the workplace. Along the way, we discuss organizational roles, decision-making, and how effective leaders help teams adapt with confidence. LINKS: Paul on LinkedIn Everyday Wiser 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

    Everyday Wiser w/ Paul Barrett | 231

  8. Aug 4

    Flying Beyond the Expected w/ James Cooper | 230

    In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with James Cooper, COO of Anatra, to talk about what it takes to build, lead, and adapt at the edge of what’s possible in aviation. James shares his perspective on an industry being reshaped by new technology, where competition is growing and progress requires a willingness to keep testing what comes next. Along the way, we discuss leadership, trusting your direction, and knowing when to evolve as the world around you changes. LINKS: James on LinkedIn Anatra on LinkedIn Anatra 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

    Flying Beyond the Expected w/ James Cooper | 230
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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
    239
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Big Pixel, LLC
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    BIZ/DEV