YTexas CEO Insider

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with David Brown, CEO of the Victory Capital.  David discusses his take on the 2008 financial crisis versus the current market disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, David discusses the acquisition of USAA Asset Management, the mutual fund arm of USAA.  As a result of the acquisition, Victory Capital relocated its headq...

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Richard Tagle, CEO of the Andy Roddick Foundation.  Based in Austin, the Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) leads a movement to expand high-quality learning and enrichment for students and families with the greatest need.  Richard discusses how Andy Roddick was inpired to make a difference, the evolution of the foundation over its 20 yea...

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Paula Gold Williams, CEO of San Antonio-based CPS Energy.  A gas and electric provider for the region, CPS is an essential business during the coronavirus pandemic. Paula discusses the company's approach as it maintains operations during this difficult time.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Lindsay Wilson, president of architecture and design firm Corgan.  Lindsay discusses how the architecture and construction industry is shifting focus in order to keep its collaborative workforce engaged and its projects to move forward.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Robbie Briggs, CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty.  Robbie discusses how the real estate industry has had to pivot due to the shelter-in-place order as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Chris Wallace, the CEO of the North Texas Commission, about  federal relief plans and regional developments related to the COVID-19 outbreak.  

In this episode, CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with TJ O'Reilly, the CEO of Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. TJ discusses the impact of COVID-19 on hospital operations and the coordination of Texas hospitals in response to the global threat of the virus.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on business.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Brian Mckinney, the CEO of Benchmark Mortgage. Brian discusses his outlook on corporate relocation, mortgage rates and the Texas housing market.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the massive new Amazon distribution center coming to Pflugerville, Texas.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the fact that Texas has become a destination for the sports industry.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer for South By Southwest (SXSW).  The 2020 edition of SXSW is coming March 13-22 and Hugh catches us up on how things are shaping up in Austin for the event.

CEO Insider host sits down with Amber Gunst, CEO of Austin Technology Council.  Amber discusses the history of the Austin Technology Council, tech growth in Austin and SXSW.

In this episode of the CEO Insider podcast, host Sandy McIlree talks with Mark McClain, CEO and founder of Sailpoint Technologies. Mark talks about the newly-constructed Sailpoint office building, his take on the Austin tech scene and the culture he is working to create and maintain at Sailpoint.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Andreas Schultz, regional president and CFO of Ottobock North America. Andreas discusses his transition to the U.S. and his experiences with corporate relocation. 

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Avi Kahn, former CEO of Hilti North America, who has been promoted to the Hilti Group executive board at the company's global headquarters in Liechtenstein.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Pradeep Saha, CEO of Signature Systems Group.  Signature Systems, a manufacturer and distributor of composite ground protection solutions, recently relocated its HQ from New York to Flower Mound, Texas.  Pradeep discusses the relocation of the Signature Systems to Texas, how important being eco-friendly is outside of the U.S. and how the company has adapte...

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Steven Raucher, CEO of RapidDeploy.  RapidDeploy chose Austin as its new HQ and Steven will discuss how his was formed to address a problem they were experiencing personally. Steve also talks about the deficit in technology afforded to public safety.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Joel Trammell. Joel is the former CEO of Blackbox Network Services, an author, and the founder of Khorus Software.  Sandy and Joel discuss entrepreneurship, start-up capital in Texas, and Joel's latest acquisition.

In this episode Sandy McIlree speaks with Kent Newsome, co-managing shareholder at Greenberg Traurig's Texas real estate law practice. Kent will share insight on corporate relocation to Texas and things to keep in mind when considering commercial office space.

In this episode host Sandy McIlree interviews Wade Allen, CEO of executive placement firm Cendea.  Wade discusses the early days of Dell Computer and his experience working side-by-side with Michael Dell.  Wade also discusses Austin's need for more Thunder Lizards and whether or not Texas can sustain its population growth. 

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with GM of newly relocated OnRobot, Kristian Hulgard.  Kristian discusses the myth that robots are replacing human jobs as well as the possibility of OnRobot expanding in Texas beyond their Las Colinas HQ.

In this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Jim Perschbach, CEO of Port San Antonio. Port San Antonio is a 10 million square foot facility in San Antonio that is home to Boeing's largest services and sustainment center, cybersecurity and robotics startups, San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology and Project Tech.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer of SXSW Interactive. Hugh discusses the growth of SXSW, how Austin is a perfect fit for SXSW and how SXSW has become a hotspot for politicians.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Alyce Alston, CEO of the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (The DEC). Alyce has consistently led small-to-medium businesses, and divisions of large corporations to record profits. Alyce is also an innovator having launched products and businesses since 2000.