Hello Longhorn

This Longhorn wants to revolutionize the meat industry. This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Robby Sansom, BBA '05, MPA '06, Life Member, the co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature Meats. His company partners with regenerative ranchers with the goal of bringing consumers the best meat on the planet, for the planet.   Learn more about Force of Nature Meats: https://forceofnature.com/ Learn more about t...

Canworks, founded by brothers Marshall Thompson, BA '09, Life Member, and Ryan Thompson BA '03, is one of the first in the world to digitally print artwork directly onto aluminum beverage cans. They work with some of the largest brands in the world, and quite a few Longhorn comapnies.   Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the E...

This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to John Joyoprayitno, BA '02, MSTC '13, Life Member, the CEO, president, and co-founder of Alafair Biosciences.   While he started out as an anthropology major, Joyoprayitno quickly chose the entrepreneurship path, running everything from a bike shop to the Austin Speed Shop, and now something completely different ... a fast-growing medical devic...

The first Hello Longhorn episode of the new year features Katy Mimari, BS '01, of Caden Lane!  Caden Lane, a Longhorn 100 winner, is a premium brand of lifestyle baby products for newborns, new moms, and gift-givers. Listen to how this Moody grad started by selling her diaper bags door-to-door in San Antonio while pregnant and grew to an eight-figure business.    Hello Longhorn is produced by the...

Chet Garner, BS '03, Life Member is The Daytripper. Find out how he created a show that allows him to travel to "every corner of the Lone Star State."   Chet is the CEO of Hogaboom Road, a production company that tells the stories of Texas through it's Emmy-award winning travel show "The Daytripper" on every channel available. They also tell stories for clients big and small across Texas. Hello Lo...

Alex Danza, MPA '96, BBA '96, Life Member, is the founder and CEO of Vonlane.     Alex Danza came to The University of Texas from Staten Island, New York. Find out why he started Vonlane, the initial struggles, and who the very first passengers were.     Created to counter the disappointing service of airlines and the stress of driving yourself on the highway, Vonlane elevates your travel experien...

Are you planning on catching a movie this holiday at Flix Brewhouse? Guess what: The CEO is a Longhorn.   From sociology major to operations manager of Trudy's, to CEO of a cinema brewery, Chance Robertson, BA '03, Life Member, is our guest this week on Hello Longhorn. Flix is America's only cinema brewery. First class cinema with service at your seat rounded out by delicious food, cocktails, wine...

No matter where you live, you can have Longhorn-made tamales shipped to your home. Delicious Tamales, owned by Valerie Gonzalez, BSW '78, Life Member, has been selling and shipping tamales from San Antonio since 1980.  Delicious Tamales now operates the largest retail tamale kitchen in San Antonio, preparing over 3.4 million tamales per year with  six locations  across San Antonio, two locations i...

This week on Hello Longhorn listen to one of our Forty Acres Scholars and founder of Flo Recruit, Katherine Allen, BA '19, Life Member took a business idea that started during sorority recruitment and scaled it to help law firms hire the best faster & support law schools in helping law students land jobs. Learn more about the Forty Acres Scholors Program:  Forty Acres Scholars Program | Texas Exes...

From computer science and economics at the University of Texas to the CEO of the Center for Child Protection, Michael Torres, BA '88, Life Member, has been serving children in Central Texas for almost 31 years. This week on Hello Longhorn, learn all about Michael and the center's vision to end the cycle of child abuse through advocacy, education, and community support. The Center for Child Protect...

Did you know that the University Co-op is run by a Longhorn? The University Co-op is the only not-for-profit Longhorn store, bringing down the cost of course materials for students since 1896. This week on Hello Longhorn, we sat down with the CEO Cheryl Phifer, BBA '83, Life Member. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter...

You can support a Longhorn by buying this popsicle! This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Daniel Goetz, BS '10, founder and CEO of GoodPop. Learn how he started his frozen treat company while an advertising student at the University of Texas. GoodPop serves fruity and creamy treats, free of any artificial sweeteners. Making it easier for you to choose snacks that align with your happier,...

This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Ashley Stroud, BSN '10, the co-founder of Plumbing Outfitters. Learn how Ashley went from being an ER nurse to a journeyman plumber running a company that made the 2024 Longhorn 100 list! Plumbing Outfitters is a residential plumbing service that serves Austin and its surrounding areas with unmatched professionalism. Applications for the 2025 Longhorn...

This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Celine Halioua, BSA '17, the founder and CEO of Loyal. As a 2024 Outstanding Young Texas Ex, she is developing drugs to healthily extend dogs' lifespans. Learn more about Outstanding Young Texas Ex Awards: Texas Exes Outstanding Young Texas Exes Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of...

This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Joi Chevalier, BA '91, MA '98, the founder of The Cook's Nook. Learn how a Latin major turned tech product manager is now a developer and distributor of fresh, nutritious meals.   With health equity in mind, Cultura Cuisine by The Cook's Nook is designed to improve health and economic outcomes by providing culturally relevant, quality nutrition with d...

This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Chris Seals, BA '96, Life Member, the CEO of Still Austin Whiskey Co. Find out how he went from an English major to an economist, to a very good whiskey maker.   Still Austin is the first grain-to-glass distillery to open in Austin, Texas, since the end of Prohibition. Still Austin's award-winning whiskey can be purchased in more than 30 states or sip...

This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, a Longhorn Band and McCombs alum turned music executive known by Grammy-winning artists for having "platinum ears."   Sharon now runs Dastur Venture and oversees everything from artist development to helping companies with sonic branding. In fact, the Hello Longhorn music was produced by Sharon and her partner Revelation Beats...

This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to Longhorn 100 winner and co-founder of Lovevery, Roderick Morris, BA, BBA '95. Their goal is to make parents feel confident.  Lovevery's comprehensive support system provides stage-based learning and play for children, and research-backed guidance that empowers parents. The company is best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits prog...

This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you Siddharth Thakur, the founder and CEO of Paradigm Robotics. Thakur will graduate from Cockrell School of Engineering in May. Listen to this week's episode to learn how he is working to save the lives of firefighters with his company. Paradigm Robotics builds next-generation robotic platform solutions for the most hazardous environments to serve t...

Blanca Lesmes, MBA '11, is the co-founder of BB Imaging and TeleScan—and a Longhorn 100 winner. Blanca is on a mission to end maternal mortality. BB Imaging offers full-service onsite support as well as telesonography® support through their proprietary FDA-cleared technology TeleScan®. BB Imaging serves patients in a variety of settings and circumstances, including urban and rural locations across...

Chet Garner, BS '03, Life Member is The Daytripper. Find out how he created a show that allows him to travel to "every corner of the Lone Star State."   Chet is the CEO of Hogaboom Road, a production company that tells the stories of Texas through it's Emmy-award winning travel show "The Daytripper" on every channel available. They also tell stories for clients big and small across Texas. Hello Lo...

Jeanette Ward, BA '93, is the CEO of Texas Mutual. Texas Mutual was Jeanette's first job out of college. Learn how Jeanette climbed the ranks from assistant to CEO.  Texas Mutual Insurance Company is the state's leading workers' compensation provider. They insure 42% of the Texas workers' compensation market, which means that more than 72,000 business owners rely on them to keep their 1.5 million...

Zach Zeller, BS '06, Life Member, is the co-founder and president of ScriptCo Pharmacy.  Zeller ran mid and long distance as a student-athlete at The University of Texas. Find out how a cancer diagnosis inspired him to solve a problem in health care.  ScriptCo is a high-tech mail-order pharmacy selling generic medications at cost with ZERO markup. Their margin is derived from a small membership fe...

Alex Danza, MPA '96, BBA '96, Life Member, is the founder and CEO of Vonlane.     Alex Danza came to The University of Texas from Staten Island, New York. Find out why he started Vonlane, the initial struggles, and who the very first passengers were.     Created to counter the disappointing service of airlines and the stress of driving yourself on the highway, Vonlane elevates your travel experien...

Launching August 19! Did you know a Longhorn did that? Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders .    We want to know w hat they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters .   Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts.     Hello Longhorn is produced by the Tex...