Rogers That

Our next guest is a FORCE. A seasoned leader, builder, and innovator who has spent her career turning vision into velocity. She is the CEO of Bespoke Beauty Brands, with products found everywhere from Target to Amazon to TikTok Shop. With over 20 years of experience at powerhouse companies like Heineken and Home Depot, she has mastered the balance of people, purpose, and performance. From nuclear...

Our next guest is a CONNECTOR. An entrepreneur, investor, and CPG expert who seems to know everyone and everything in the space. He built The Platform CPG, a community that brings together founders, operators, and investors who are changing the way consumer brands grow. From brand strategy to capital conversations, he is the first call when deals get serious and ideas start scaling. We met through...

Barak Kaufman is a founder, investor, and mentor. He built Intelli, a SaaS company acquired by SailPoint, and now serves as a partner at Vine Ventures, where he helps founders navigate growth, scale, and impact. He also founded Post Exit Founders, a community of thousands of entrepreneurs dedicated to mentorship and shared learning.

Our next guest is an INNOVATOR. A founder who is using AI to change how students learn and study. He built Nurovant AI, a platform that transforms lectures into instant study tools, flashcards, and quizzes. What started as an idea for freedom from endless note taking has turned into a movement for smarter, more accessible education. I have known him and his family for years, and I have always admi...

Our next guest is a TRAILBLAZER. She is a founder, a leader, and a true dog lover who is redefining what modern pet care looks like.  From marketing to innovation, she has built something special for people who see their dogs as family. Her company, Dog Drop, is changing how urban pet parents care for their pups with flexibility, love, and community at its core.

Our next guest is a strategist with VISION. He has built firms, led capital markets, and overseen billions in investments. He has founded companies, guided leaders, and shaped strategies that drive real GROWTH. From accounting to venture investing, he has turned financial challenges into opportunities and helped others do the same. He is a numbers expert, a people expert, and a trusted voice in Da...

Our next guest is a fearless leader with HEART . She left the corporate world to chase IMPACT, and today she is making dreams come true as CEO of Make A Wish North Texas. From bold career pivots to stepping into purpose, she is proof that sometimes the unorthodox path is the right one. Through YPO and beyond, I have seen her energy firsthand. Grateful. Driven. Fully committed to changing lives. He...

Today’s guest is a founder with a BOLD vision. He built one of the most recognizable brands in menswear with Mizzen+Main and now, he’s changing how parents protect their kids. After years of frustration with baby monitoring tech, he created something smarter. Safer. A device that delivers real PEACE of mind, real SECURITY, and a better night’s sleep for parents everywhere. We’ve shared boardrooms,...

As a young adult, I started to learn about giving back differently, especially because my dad, who is a previous guest (Episode 34), has a background in social work, which is how I connected with today’s guest, Ashley Brundage. Ashley, CEO of Habitat for Humanity in Dallas, is a servant leader in every sense. We’ve become great friends through YPO DFW, and the work Ashley does is truly to a differ...

Our next guest is one of my best friends and a phenomenal restaurateur. Jon Alexis is a Highland Park alum like me, but while we met in high school, we reconnected more recently through YPO and business. He’s the genius behind one of my favorite places ever, Ramble Room, and Dallas hot spots like TJ's Seafood Market & Grill, Birdie's Eastside, and Escondido Tex Mex Patio. Jon is passionate abo...

In this episode of the Rogers That podcast, Tyler Muse shares his journey from growing up in Dallas to becoming a successful entrepreneur with ventures like Lingo Live and Nobi. He discusses the impact of his early experiences in London, the challenges he faced while building Lingo Live, and the decision to exit the company. Tyler also delves into the exciting world of AI and how it has influenced...

In this episode of 'Rogers That', host Rogers Healy interviews Dylan Jones, the founder and CEO of LYX Hydration, a company dedicated to providing the ultimate hydration solution for dogs. The conversation explores Dylan's journey from military service to entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced in developing his product, and the importance of customer feedback in shaping his business. Dylan shar...

In this episode of 'Rogers That', host Rogers Healy interviews Brad Wilson, the global head of channel sales at LinkedIn. They discuss Brad's journey from a small town in Missouri to a successful career in consulting and sales. The conversation delves into the importance of building relationships, problem-solving, and the transition from in-person networking to leveraging online platforms like Lin...

Our next guest is Collin West, the founder and Managing Partner of Ensemble VC. His previous experience includes the Kauffman Fellows program, the founding fund team at the pioneering data-driven VC firm, Correlation Ventures, and investor in companies like Zoom Video, Carta, Groww, ICON, Tally, Sidecar Health, and many others.  He CASUALLY spends his free time training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mou...

Our next guest is Pocket Sun, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs through her organization, SoGal Ventures. She discusses the challenges women face in securing venture capital, the impact of SoGal on underrepresented founders, and the importance of finding balance as a founder. Pocket shares her journey, insights on investing, and advice for aspiring e...

Our next guest is Kevin Kirksey, President at ALM First Analytics and a true finance wizard specializing in ALM, CPST, and ERM. In this episode, Kevin shares his journey of personal and professional growth—touching on everything from his idyllic childhood to his leadership style rooted in servant leadership and intentional living. Kevin opens up about the importance of financial strategy for credi...