Moontower Business

Episode 65 features an interesting conversation with Dr. Shalini Boggarapu, MD, the owner and head physician at Pediatrics of Boerne.  Dr. Boggarapu talks about her pediatrics practice, advice for parents, and talks about the business side of a medical practice.  She is an an inspiring Doctor and entrepreneur.   Learn more about Pediatrics of Boerne at:  www.pediatricsofboerne....

Episode 64 features an interview with Kaitlin Swarts, Vice President of Community Impact at Austin FC.  Kaitlin talks about all the great things Austin FC is doing in the Austin community.   Learn more about Austin FC at https://www.austinfc.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com 

Episode 63 features a great conversation with Sean Sheppard, serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist.  Sean shares his entrepreneurial journey and how his accelerator program is innovative and effective.   You can find Sean on Twitter: @seanasheppard Podcast music by www.bensound.com 

Episode 62 features an informative conversation with Nik Bhatia, author of Layered Money and Professor at USC Business School.  Nik talks about the history of money and the case for Bitcoin. You can find Nik's book at https://www.amazon.com/Layered-Money-Dollars-Bitcoin-Currencies-ebook/dp/B08PS293NT Podcast music by www.bensound.com 

Episode 61 is an awesome conversation with Colton Seal, CEO of Routefusion. Colton walks us through his motivation behind Routefusion and what the future of Fintech looks like.  Learn more about Colton and Routefusion at https://routefusion.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com

Episode 60 features a great conversation with Joe Jaworski, Candidate for Texas Attorney General.  Joe talks about his background and experiences, why he is running for Texas Attorney General, and what the political landscape looks like in Texas.  Learn more about Joe at https://jaworskifortexas.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com 

Episode 59 features a great conversation with Patrick Colletti, Author of Refounder.  Patrick talks about his entrepreneurial background and his inspiration for writing Refounder. Learn more about Patrick and his book at https://refounder.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com 

Episode 58 is a fun conversation with Terry Painter, author of "The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice".  Terry is also a contributor to Forbes and writes about Commercial Real Estate.  Learn all about Terry's background and the benefits of reading his book.   Link to purchase Terry's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Commercial-Real-Estate-Advice/dp/111...

Episode 57 features a great conversation with Preston James, Co-Founder and CEO of Divinc.  Preston shares his entrepreneurial journey and what inspired him to cofound Divinc in Austin.   Learn more about Divinc at https://www.divinc.org Podcast music by www.bensound.com

Episode 56 is an interesting interview with Fernando Munoz, a local Artist in Austin, Texas. Fernando talks about what inspired him to become an artist and the stories behind some of his artwork.  You can see and purchase his artwork at https://www.fernando-munoz.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com

Episode 55 features a great conversation with Brian Maxwell, CEO of Go Local.  Learn all about Brian's entrepreneurial journey and what Go Local offers to Austin businesses and Austinites.  Check out Go Local at https://joingolocal.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com

Episode 54 features a great conversation with Bryan St. George, President of Keystone Bank in Austin.  Bryan talks about the services Keystone Bank offers and their role in helping local businesses obtain PPP loans.  Learn more about Keystone Bank at https://www.keystone.bank Podcast music by www.bensound.com

In Episode 53, Joseph O'Bell speaks with Joshua Dziabiak, Founder of Gawq.  Joshua talks about his experience as a serial entrepreneur, launching Gawq, and advice he has for young entrepreneurs.   You can learn more about Gawq at https://www.gawq.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com

Episode 52 features a fun conversation with Jerold L. Zimmerman, PhD. & Daniel P. Forrestor, authors of Relentless, The Forensics of Mobsters' Business Practices.  They do a great job of analyzing four criminal organizations in a business framework.   We recommend that you buy their book.   https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Forensics-Mobsters-Business-Practices/dp/1734837101 Pod...

Episode 51 features a great conversation with Peter McCormack, the Host of What Bitcoin Did Podcast.  Peter and I talk about Austin, the current state of Bitcoin, and the future of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.   Please check out Peter's 2 podcasts:  https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/ https://www.defiance.news/podcast Podcast music by www.bensound.com

Episode 50 is a conversation between hosts Ben Murray and Joseph O'Bell recapping episodes 1-49 and talking about our experience launching a podcast during the pandemic.   Podcast music by www.bensound.com This Podcast episode brought to you by Thinkery.     https://thinkeryaustin.org

Episode 49 features an interesting conversation with Lauren Daugherty, CEO of Evergreen Wrapping, LLC.  Lauren is also the CEO and Publisher of Texas CEO Magazine.  Lauren talks about what inspired her to launch an innovative company and her experience running a business during the pandemic.  You can learn more about Evergreen Wrapping and Texas CEO Magazine at: https://evergreenwra...

Episode 48 features an interesting conversation with Andy Bell, CEO of Thinkery.  Andy and I talk about all the exciting things Thinkery is doing to help kids explore and get excited about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) subjects.   Podcast music by www.bensound.com

Episode 47 features a great conversation with Christopher Calicott, Partner at Trammell Venture Partners.  Chris and I talk about the type of companies Trammell Venture Partners invests in.  We also talk Bitcoin companies, public companies buying Bitcoin, and what the future looks like for Bitcoin. To learn more about Chris and Trammell Venture Partners, check out: https://tvp.fund Podca...

Episode 46 features an interesting conversation with Dr. Chris Larson, Founder and CEO of Euphora Health.  Dr. Larson talks about his background in finance and what inspired him to Launch Euphora Health.  Euphora Health is a primary care clinic that offers memberships for companies and individuals with currently two locations in the Austin area.  Learn more about Euphora Health at w...

Episode 45 features an excellent interview with Jon Gray, CEO of RV Share.  RV Share is the Airbnb of RVs.  Jon talks about his experience being the third employee of Home Away, to becoming their Chief Revenue Officer, then becoming CEO of RV Share.  To learn more about RV Share, please check out, https://rvshare.com. Podcast music by www.bensound.com 

Episode 44 features a great conversation with Mike Smerklo Co-Founder & Managing Director of Next Coast Ventures.  Mike talks about his background in investment banking, his experience as an executive, launching Next Coast Ventures, and writing his new book.  Mike's new book is called Mr. Monkey and me, A real survival guide for entrepreneurs. You can learn more about Mike Smerklo an...

Episode 43 features a conversation with Austin personal injury lawyer Joe Lopez.  Joe talks about his business ventures before becoming an attorney, practicing criminal, and his experience handling personal injury cases.  Podcast music by www.bensound.com 

Episode 42 features a great conversation with Jonathan Littman & Susanna Camp, authors of The Entrepreneur's Faces.  They talk about their background in entrepreneurship and their journey in writing "The Entrepreneur's Faces".   Their book describes 10 different personalities of entrepreneurs and gives specific examples on how these different entrepreneurs approach business to a...

Episode 41 features an informative conversation with Austin Mayor Steve Adler.  Mayor Adler talks about his career before being elected Mayor, how the City and the economy in Austin are dealing with the pandemic, and the future of business in our great City.   Podcast music by www.bensound.com