Hello Longhorn

This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing a VIL (very important Longhorn) from the Hook 'Em House at SXSW: Carla Vernón, MBA '98, CEO of The Honest Company. The Honest Company is a mission-driven, digitally native brand focused on leading the clean lifestyle movement, creating a community for conscious consumers, and seeking to disrupt multiple consumer product categories.   Learn more about...

This week on Hello Longhorn we are introducing Gerardo Castillo, BA '02, MPAff '17, Life Member, president of ABML.  ABML works closely with government agencies, municipalities, and private sector partners to deliver essential services in times of crisis. ABML projects include base camps/ temporary housing, border security, medical field operations, temporary power distribution, and rapid repair a...

This Longhorn is helping doctors see better in surgery. This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Dr. John Uecker, BA '99, a surgeon, the chief of innovation and entrepreneurship at UT's Dell Medical School, and the CEO of ClearCam. ClearCam is an Austin, TX based, MedTech startup, that develops technology to improve the surgeons' visual field during minimally invasive procedures nationwide. Our device, C...

Daron K. Roberts graduated from The University of Texas in the Plan II Honors program. Each year, Fortune 100 companies, pro sports teams, and industry associations entrust Roberts with delivering the keynote speech that will shift the trajectory of their culture. Roberts brings a hard-hitting story of resilience and relentless risk-taking. His latest book, "Microwins: Go Small, Build Momentum, an...

Gay Gaddis, the founder of T3, is an entrepreneur, artist, and author of Cowgirl Power: How to Kick Ass in Business & Life. Learn how Gay Gaddis, BFA '77, Life Member, Distinguished Alumna, built her company T3 with a little help from her fellow Texas Exes.  About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is pro...

Trey Wier, BA '12, is the CEO and founder of BURLEBO, an outdoor apparel brand based in Austin, Texas. Burlebo made the 2023 and 2024 Longhorn 100, an annual list celebrating the fastest growing Longhorn companies. Watch:  https://youtu.be/2XPjXaNVYS0   About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. We want to know what...

This week on Hello Longhorn we are introducing @Soriya Estes, MA '99, who founded and ran Estes Audiology for 20 years. This episode is both a great deep dive into the field of audiology, and a great reminder to get your hearing checked.  Join us on March 8 for our live show:  UT at SXSW - UT at SXSW Watch Alexis Ander Kashar's TEDxUTAustin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvrUhjBE_zQ     Hello Lo...

Bjorn Billhardt, BA, BBA '97, traveled to Pflugerville, Texas, from Hamburg, Germany, as an exchange student in high school. He ended up falling in love with The University of Texas and never left. He now travels the world, running Abilitie and providing leadership-development programs for clients such as CRBE, Coca-Cola, Marriott, and Southwest Airlines.   Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas...

After graduating from UT, Michael Hsu, BArch '93, of Michael Hsu Office Of Architecture , went on to create beautiful buildings, homes, and restaurants including Uchi, P. Terry's flagship store, and Loro.  Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is a fully integrated architecture and interior design practice also offering branding, art curation and procurement services. Their work spans a variety of pr...

Angela Garcia, BJ '08, Life Member, is a Texas Moody grad and Texas Women's Golf Team alum. After starting her career as a sports reporter with Fox Sports Southwest and The Golf Channel, Angela founded the UGLI Foundation. The goal is to end bullying forever.  More information on the UGLI Foundation, and how you can request a club at your school in Texas.    Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas...

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...