Made in Gainesville

Cale Flage
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Stories and insights from leaders across the nation with ties to Gainesville.

  1. 02/03/2022

    Marcus Tucker - Pit-master of Tailgators BBQ

    Marcus Tucker is the Pit-master of Tailgators BBQ. Marcus will walk us through how to make great BBQ and how to master cooking ribs (even if you don't have a smoker)! Marcus will also describe how catching a frightening case of Covid-19 made him realize he wanted to leave his successful career and launch his own BBQ business.

    31 min

  2. 01/29/2021

    Dr. Nuri Yeralan - Microsoft

    In this episode, I will be talking with Dr. Nuri Yeralan, a senior software engineer lead at Microsoft. Nuri and I will discuss the problems that social media can cause in society, artificial intelligence, the rapid disruption of traditional jobs by tech, developing Microsoft’s Windows operating system, and more.

    1h 5m

  3. 12/23/2020

    Dean Cacciatore - Cacciatore Foods

    On this episode, I will be talking with Dean Cacciatore, owner of Cacciatore Catering. Dean and I will discuss how he has turned a passion for food into a reputation for world class catering. Dean will tell us about learning to cook in his grandmother’s kitchen, as well as in the restaurant kitchens of high-tempered German head chefs. Dean will give us some tips on staying positive and motivated during difficult times, and he will share some exciting news about his pizza restaurant opening in the Haile Village Center in January 2021.

    27 min

  4. 11/05/2020

    Keith Watson - Keith Watson Events

    Keith Watson, owner of Keith Watson Events, will be joining me on this episode. Keith is known for putting on top notch events in Gainesville as well as up and down the east coast. Keith will share his journey from being raised on a farm in Alabama and working at the family propane business, to putting on high profile events at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and finally starting his own event production business in Gainesville.

    34 min

  5. 10/01/2020

    Sam Rosati - Pursuant Capital

    On this episode, we will be talking with Sam Rosati of Pursuant Capital.  Sam operates a search fund that purchases and operates Florida businesses. Sam and I will discuss the challenges of managing multiple businesses, why he prefers “old-economy” enterprise, and go over some pointers for people looking to start or buy a company.

    31 min

  6. 09/01/2020

    Court Whelan - Expedition Guide for NatHab Adventures and Wildlife Photographer

    On this episode, we will be discussing ecotourism and wildlife photography with Court Whelan. Court has a phD in Ecotourism from the University of Florida and leads nature and wildlife expeditions around the world with NatHab Adventures. Court will tell us about dangerous wildlife encounters, how Covid19 shutdowns has impacted his industry, and how he has made a brand of his wildlife photography on social media.

    42 min

  7. 01/14/2020

    Virtual Reality with Dr. Benjamin Lok

    We discuss Virtual Reality with Dr. Benjamin Lok, Co-founder of Shadow Health and a Computer & Information Sciences Professor at the University of Florida. Shadow Health uses virtual reality to help healthcare providers learn how to communicate with patients by allowing them to practice in a virtual environment. Dr. Lok will discuss uses of VR and risks that technology poses to society. We will also discuss his first Ironman Triathalon and how he was able to weave his training into his commitments to his company, the university, and his family.

    53 min

  8. 12/13/2019

    Andy Stark - CTO of EasyRX, Former President/Owner of Jenmar

    Andy Stark will share his impressive resume working for Gainesville-based tech companies, as well as his time in the Navy. Andy worked his way from a tech support employee to President and owner of Jenmar, a cloud-based dental-lab tech company, which was sold to EasyRX earlier this year. We will also discuss innovation, taking risks with startups, and how to brand Gainesville to retain UF grads and entrepreneurs.

    28 min
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Stories and insights from leaders across the nation with ties to Gainesville.

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  • Creator
    Cale Flage
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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    Made in Gainesville