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4.7 • 15 Ratings
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Have a drink with us as we hear the strange & varied life journeys of the most fascinating people in media & tech.
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Scott Switzer: From Dot-Com Dreams to Digital Advertising Dominance
Episode Overview: Scott Switzer’s journey from Omaha to global tech innovator began with creating computer games on his TRS-80. Facing challenges during the dot-com boom and bust with Big Emmas, later called Article 27, Scott eventually found success with OpenX, an open-source ad platform that became a major competitor to DoubleClick. His experiences with VCs […]
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Dorothy Chang's journey from Long Island to becoming a pivotal figure in the New York Tech Ecosystem
Dorothy Chang’s journey from Long Island to becoming a pivotal figure in the New York tech ecosystem is a story of adaptability, perseverance, and innovation. Growing up with high expectations in a musical family, she found her way into PR and tech, eventually transitioning into venture capital. Dorothy’s career highlights include working at renowned firms […]
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Stacy Spikes: Revolutionizing Entertainment through stories from MoviePass, Music, Movies and So Much More
Stacy Spikes, the entrepreneurial force behind MoviePass and the Urbanworld Film Festival, shares his incredible journey from the music industry to creating one of the most controversial subscription services in entertainment. Growing up in Houston, Stacy’s ambition led him to LA, where he started as a gopher at American Video, quickly rising through the ranks […]
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Heather Wagner Reed: From Beyoncé's Side to PR Brilliance
Episode Overview Heather Wagner Reed is a force to be reckoned with in the world of PR. We caught up with her at 77 Degrees in North Austin over some tropical tiki drinks to hear about her journey from working as Beyoncé’s right hand to founding her own boutique agency, Juice Consulting. Heather dives deep […]
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Anthony Armendariz: Pioneering Digital Design from the Web’s Dawn to Today
Episode Overview: Anthony Armendariz has spent decades mastering the art and science of digital design. Starting his journey in the ’90s, Anthony transitioned from straightforward browser design and Flash to leading his own agency, Fun Size, in Austin, Teaxas. Funsize has become a beacon of innovation in digital product design, adapting to the ever-changing technological […]
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Caren Kelleher - A Music Lover’s Entrepreneurial Path
Episode Summary Caren Kelleher, the founder of Gold Rush Vinyl in Austin, TX, has had a remarkable journey through the music industry. Starting her career at Paste Magazine, Caren quickly dove into the business side of music, gaining a deep understanding of the industry’s intricacies. Her path led her to tech roles, including a significant […]
Customer Reviews
I’ll Drink to That?
Dan is a fabulous interviewer who has curated a fascinating lineup of guests. The questioning always sheds light into the true life and career journeys of startup success stories, and puts the audience in a relatable head space. I’m learning and being entertained. It’s also awesome when certain guests are slurring their words by the end.
Fun and intelligent conversations, well curated guests
Very much enjoy the series both from the hosts insightful questioning and the incredible curation of guests. Highly recommend for anyone in the creative and media industry!
Knowing more about the narratives that makes great product builders
This podcast is informative, useful and a pleasure to listen to. Dan has the ability to have people reply to difficult questions. I don't know if it's due to his calm and reassuring tone and voice, or the context of being in a bar around a drink. He get more from his guests than what you would expect in a standard industry interview. This podcast has a secure space in my favorite rotation.