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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 discuss...

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Big Pixel

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Business

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www.thebigpixel.net

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Life Imitating Business, Imitating Art w/ Marc DeVincent | Ep. 77 11.04.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Marc DeVincent, CEO and Creator of The Life Writer, Ltd. talk about all things nostalgic and the business of reflection.  Links: Marcs LinkedIn www. TheLifeWriter.com ___________________________________ 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...

Operational Sweat Equity w/ Tristin Sweeney | Ep. 76 04.04.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Tristin Sweeney, a Startup Operations and Product Consultant who prides efficiency, metrics and straight talk as some of his organizational strengths. They discuss how to leverage your sweat equity and to stay on top of your devs. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristin-sweeney/ ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpi...

What’s in the Box? w/ John Starke | Ep. 75 28.03.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with John Starke, CEO/Engineer/Inventor and answer that age old question…what’s in the box???? Links: https://zapier.com/blog/disagreement-at-work/ MyMatR LinkedIn MyMatR 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 Pixe...

Picture Perfect in 2023 w/ Michael Davis | Ep. 74 21.03.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Michael Davis, CEO of Uptone Pictures, and chat all things hard work, standing out and creating a picture perfect startup success... Links: www.uptonepictures.com http://vimeo.com/user16184040 ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxte...

The Metaversal Truth w/ David A. Smith | Ep. 73 14.03.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with David A. Smith, CTO of Croquet Corporation, about the history of the universe- well maybe at least the metaverse… Links: Croquet.io linkedin.com/in/croquet/ ___________________________________ 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 - Cr...

Strategies in Compliance & Humility w/ Aradhana Aggarwal | Ep. 72 07.03.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Aradhana Aggarwal and give startups and entrepreneurs the 411 on corporate taxes and being humble. Links: Aradhana LinkedIn Aradhana 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...

Culture of Creation w/ Tiffany Gholston | Ep. 71 01.03.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Tiffany Gholston, CEO of Gholston Consulting Group LLC. They talk about creating a culture of systematic excellence one innovation at a time. Links: www.gcghrmanagement.com https://zapier.com/blog/disagreement-at-work/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanycgholston/ ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment...

The Human Element w/ Steve Grissom | Ep. 70 21.02.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Steve Grissom, Founder of Church Initiative. Steve and the team talk about the human element of startups and infusing heart and good listening skills into whatever you endeavor to create. Links: Steve Grissom LinkedIn Church Initiative Website ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube video...

Launching Pad to Enrichment w/ Carleen Haylett | Ep. 69 14.02.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Carleen Haylett, CEO and Founder of EnrichedHQ, a company that aims to change the way families engage school-age kids in enriching, live virtual activities that support all areas of their journey to young adulthood. They talk about time management, being a control freak and not giving into the hype. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: http...

Expert of the Enterprise w/ Matthew O’Rourke | Ep. 68 07.02.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Matthew O’Rourke, CEO of O’Rourke Enterprises Corp. They discuss the ABC’s of SEO and how to be the expert in the startup of your dreams. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattheworourke/ https://triangleimports.com/ https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/14/23554886/tesla-price-cut-ev-market-deman-elon-musk ________...

The Optimistic Plate Spinner w/ Dhiraj Peechara | Ep. 67 31.01.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Dhiraj Peechara, Founder and CEO of DataQ Inc. Dhiraj and the team talk about all things startups- from your first year, to nabbing that first client to keeping the passion alive year after year. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: Dhiraj Peechara LinkedIn DataQ Inc. Website ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hel...

The Exhausted Opportunist w/ Paolo DiVincenzo | Ep. 66 24.01.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Paolo DiVincenzo, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, at Basis State and CEO of Inorganic. They talk about all things smart home, scalability and the never ending hodge podge of aparati. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdivi/ https://twitter.com/pdivi https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/matter-smart-home-dev...

The Client Evangelist w/ Patty Briguglio | Ep. 65 17.01.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Patty Briguglio, President of PFB Connect, and works with companies in the areas of high level strategy, developing key connections, and business development. The conversation turns networking on its head and discusses how recession is only another word for opportunity. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: https://pfbconnect.com/patty-brigu...

The Accidental Entrepreneur w/ Michael Worthington | Ep. 64 10.01.2023

In this episode David and Gary chat with Michael Worthington, Co-founder of VisionFactory, Marketecture and BrightDoor - companies centered around the integration of technology, creative storytelling, and consumer engagement. The team discusses how having a passion for what you do will create success in the most unlikely places- just persevere.  Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links...

Paint Your Own Picture of Success w/ John Lee | Ep. 63 27.12.2022

In this episode David and Gary talk to John Lee, CEO and Founder of Anewgo, an interactive design experience that offers home shoppers the ultimate customer journey. They discuss how this idea come to fruition, the power of the internet and how to grow your very own asparagus garden- you won't want to miss this one. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: Anewgo Anewgo for Build...

A Charcuterie Board with Je ne sais quoi | Ep. 62 20.12.2022

In this episode David and Gary chat about all things tech, holidays, traditions and of course- the best non-Christmas movie Christmas movie ever- Die Hard. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session ___________________________________ 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...

The Low Code Option for You w/ Jon Darbyshire | Ep. 61 06.12.2022

In this episode, David and Gary interview Jon Darbyshire, CEO & Co-Founder of SmartSuite.  David and Gary talk to Jon about the future of Low Code/No Code in tech as well as his business, his idea, how he got started, and the process of building and growing in the industry today. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: Smartsuite Smartsuite Facebook ______________________________...

Networking Never Ends | Episode 60 29.11.2022

In this episode, David and Gary interview Michael Houser. Michael is the owner and CEO of The Houser Consulting Group. It is a State Government Relations consulting group in Raleigh, NC. David and Gary talk to Michael about his business, his idea, how he got started, and the process of building and growing in the industry today. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: The Houser Cons...

Coming In Hot | Episode 59 22.11.2022

In this episode, David and Gary interview Nick Paleveda. Nick is CEO of National Pension Partners and POD TV, an Adjunct Professor of the Graduate Tax Program at Northeastern University, and a member of the Florida Bar and American Bar Association. David and Gary talk to Nick about his business, his idea, how he got started, and the process of building and growing in the industry today. Let's...

Better People, Better Business, Better World | Episode 58 15.11.2022

In this episode, David and Gary interview Dr. Boomer Brown. Boomer is the CEO of Doing Good At Work and their motto is Better People - Better Business - Better World. He helps business owners level up their leadership skill through coaching and training for leaders and teams. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: The Verge - Shutterstock Will Start Selling AI-Generated Stock Imager...

Yeah, We Totally Planned That | Episode 57 08.11.2022

In this episode, David and Gary discuss everything from Elon’s Twitter takeover to favorite Halloween scary movies. But where the two spend most of their time is discussing the importance of planning, especially for startups. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pix...

You Schmooze Or You Lose | Episode 56 01.11.2022

In this episode, David and Gary discuss a Harvard Business Review article about in-person networking. David has recently gotten back into the “schmoozing” scene and so this is a topic that hits home. Additionally, the pair discuss the new 10th generation iPad and the newest movie from DC Comics, Black Adam, starring “The Rock”. Let's schedule your FREE Strategy Session Links: The Verge - Appl...

Never Underestimate Strategy | Episode 55 25.10.2022

In this episode, David and Gary get into it all! They start with Meta’s legs update in VR, talk about Microsoft Designer, Kayne West saying that he wants to buy Parler, and even their thoughts on Chris Pratt playing the voice of Mario. But where the two really get into it, is when they discuss the reason for the free strategy session at the Big Pixel. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Lin...

Waste Will Power Our Future | Episode 54 18.10.2022

In this episode, David and Gary interview Chris Hare, the CEO of PRTI Inc.,  a company solving the environmental problem of waste tires with an innovative solution, turning that waste into energy. This is a fascinating episode that you’re going to want to listen to! Links: The Verge: Subjecting Workers to Webcam Monitoring Chetu PRTI, Inc ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions t...

Hustle Culture Caught Burnout | Episode 53 04.10.2022

In this episode, Gary has a returning special guest, Juan Villela. Juan is part of the Big Pixel team as a Senior Pixel Builder and as such, Gary and he revisit the discussion of Quiet Quitting to get Juan’s perspective on the matter.  Links: Fast Company - Statement Rolling Stone - 10 Ways to Get of 'Hustle Culture' and Find Better Balance ___________________________________ Submit Your...

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