Change The Rules

In this episode, we talk to Hannah Nokes and Maggie Miller about the many ways in which businesses are integrating purpose into their bottom line, and how Magnify Impact is redefining corporate social responsibility (CSR). The “Responsibility Revolution” is causing brands of all kinds to get involved in solving the world's most pressing problems: from building customer loyalty to retaining Millennial talent, aligning profit and purpose are no longer optional for today’s companies.

In this episode, we talk to Jake Sloan, about his journey from skater kid to nonprofit founder to marketing professional before becoming the Executive Director of Naturally Austin, a collaborative community organization that supports growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and natural products in Austin. Please note that Naturally Boulder was founded 15 years ago, not 5 as stated in the episode. Host Savannah L. Barker, Director of Strategic Programs, Notley Guest Jake Sloan, Executive Director, Naturally Austin Studio Chez Boom Audio Production & Editing Shayna Brown, Founder, Chez Boom Audio Episode Sponsor Chez Boom Audio Resources Naturally Austin

In this episode, we talk to Co-Founder and CEO of DivInc, Preston James, about his journey from 20-year Dell veteran to angel investor to startup accelerator CEO. Preston talks about the “ah ha” moment when he decided to start DivInc, the reason he chose Austin to launch a diversity-focused accelerator, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Ortiz Shields to discuss her work at the Austin Tech Alliance. Austin Tech Alliance promotes civic engagement within Austin's tech sector while supporting policies that put tech and design thinking first. Recently Sarah has devoted her time to a project called informed.vote, where she has worked to make the local political process more transparent and accessible to our community. Listen now as we discuss policy, tech advancement, and simplification through design.

This week Tiffany and Leon Chen join us in the studio to share their recipe for success, which includes passion, philanthropy, and community building. Tiff’s Treats began in 1999 as a late night college venture and grew to become Austin’s favorite feel-good business. Every day, Tiff’s Treats delivers fresh warm cookies amongst other tasty treats. The company, which has multiple locations in Texas has expanded to other fast-growing cities such as Atlanta and Nashville. Listen to our most delicious episode yet!

This week, we sit down with John Thornton and John Garrett. John Thornton has an extensive background in early-stage software investment, and nonprofit journalism. He founded the Texas Tribune 10 years ago, which won a Peabody Award in 2017, and is now the nation’s largest statewide news organization. John Garrett is the founder and CEO of Community Impact Newspaper. He founded the paper with his wife in 2005, and it now distributes 2 million monthly newspapers to the Austin, Houston, Dallas and Phoenix metro areas. In the episode, we tackle integrity and accountability in media and journalism. Listen now!

On this week’s episode of Change The Rules, we’re joined by Jan Ryan, Founder of Women@Austin, as well as Director of Creative Entrepreneurship and Innovation at The University of Texas. Jan is driven by her creativity and passion for accelerating entrepreneurship in Austin. Women@Austin has been an all-volunteer led organization until joining Notley’s ecosystem of social impact initiatives. Listen now to learn how Women@Austin is working to make Austin the most accessible, nurturing environment for women-led businesses to thrive.

On today’s episode of Change The Rules, we are joined by Carla Piñeyro Sublett, the co-founder and co-chair of the Hispanic Impact Fund at the Austin Community Foundation. As Austin's Hispanic population continues to grow, ACF is on a mission to inform the public with data around the statistics, bringing attention to these socioeconomic divisions. Additionally, the Hispanic Impact Fund has set out to empower collaborative nonprofit organizations in Austin that are serving the community by solving these issues. Listen now and learn how the Hispanic Impact Fund is spreading awareness, building the ecosystem, and changing the rules.

In this episode of Change The Rules we bring Black Fret to the studio. Black Fret is an organization restoring value in the music community by providing meaningful membership to local music fans. They currently operate in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the world, but look to expand the model to other cities. As a member, you get access to around 40 private concerts a year culminate in a yearly gala where grants are awarded based on membership votes. Grants for the artists are unlocked when they complete actions such as dropping an album, playing shows, or writing a new song. This creates a robust collection of metrics around Black Fret’s meaningful work in the community. Take a trip into the local music scene by listening now!

Our guest today, Natasha Harper-Madison is the Founder of East Austin Advocates and currently running for Austin City Council District 1. While her life has taken a leap into the political sector, her journey began as an entrepreneur at just nineteen years old. From there she went on to found many other successful companies and philanthropic ventures, all the while, keeping her mission as her driving force. Natasha’s lifelong mission is to help transcend cycles of poverty through philanthropy. Natasha is a fighter and makes a point to live a life that leaves a legacy for her family and community. Listen now. SHOW NOTES GUEST Natasha Harper-Madison - Candidate for Austin City Council D1 STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES www.natashaharpermadison.com

On today’s episode of Change The Rules, we welcome the CEO and founder of Proper Wealth Management, a boutique weather management and investment advisory firm dedicated to creating dynamic strategies designed to create bigger legacies and empower clients to donate to the charities and causes that matter to them. Jared is passionate about figuring what the right moves for each, unique client case, especially when it comes to impact investing. Between personal portfolios, estate planning, tax savings, and philanthropy, each different and unique conversation that Jared has with clients shapes his perspective on the overlap of profitable financial returns and social impact. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn about the effects of deploying capital in low-income communities, underdeveloped regions, investing in companies with a social impact model, or organizations with powerful missions.

Kirsten Dickerson founded Raven + Lily, a fair trade fashion and home retailer employing at-risk women from around the world, after years of traveling and working in the nonprofit sector. Her travels brought to light these women’s desire for education and need for a marketplace for their skills and products. With help from friends in the design and fashion industries she established Raven + Lily. Being a fair trade business requires a 360-degree view at every stage of production. Each individual involved in the making of a product must be paid a livable wage, provided with workplace equality, and given access to health care among other things. In this episode, Kirsten explains how she and her team at Raven + Lily measure the impact of their products, apply design principles to ethical fashion, and create impactful relationships with local artisans in Africa and India. Listen now: Subscribe on itunes    GUESTS Kirsten Dickerson - CEO & Founder, Raven + Lily STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Raven + Lily Locations Fair Trade Federation

On today’s show, we welcome Alex Winkelman Zeplain, Founder of Hello My Tribe an online community for mothers, and Hayley Swindell, Founder and CEO of The Refinery a coworking community and event space in downtown Austin. Alex and Hayley have both built successful communities, online and physical, that serve the needs of their members and foster growth and creativity within each member. We explored how both guests became successful by spreading their messages, building support, and connecting communities. Listen now to one of our most endearing conversations yet! GUESTS Alex Winkelman Zeplain - Founder, Hello My Tribe Hayley Swindell - Founder, The Refinery STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES The Refinery Hello My Tribe

This week, we sat down with our good friend Monica Peraza, CEO of alegreea.com, an online marketplace where women designers and artisans connect with buyers from around the world looking for unique, high-end products. alegreea is a marketplace by women for women, and this vision is very clearly ingrained in each aspect of the company. In the episode, we explore the access struggle that women makers outside of the US experience and how alegreea is closing this gap. Listen now! HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Monica Peraza - CEO , allegreea STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES alegreea The Hispanic Alliance

In this episode, we’re excited to bring Josh Baer, Founder and CEO of Capital Factory, to the studio. Capital Factory is a coworking space and tech startup accelerator standing as the center of gravity for Austin’s startup community. Capital Factory also helps startups gain momentum by introducing them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. We talked to Josh about Capital Factory’s unique approach to fostering connections within their community and the journey a startup takes once they walk through the CF doors. Capital Factory provides the space, mentorship, connections, and resources needed for first-time startup entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Capital Factory recently became a Certified B Corporation® and encourage others to join in leading the movement to use their business. HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Josh Baer - Founder and CEO of Capital Factory STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Capital Factory

Mike Nellis, president and CEO of Austin Community Foundation (ACF), joins the team in a conversation about the tax benefits and ease of donating. As the third largest foundation in the Central Texas region, ACF reflects what is unique about Austin and works to serve the needs of the community. Therefore, ACF raises funds so the needs of Austin, as they exist today and in the future, can be met. Nellis explains the new tool the foundation adopted, called Modern Giving. It is a digital platform that allows micro-giving into a donor-advised platform, in other words, an easier way to donate to a foundation of choice. Modern Giving is an easily adaptable tool for this generation because of its flexible structure that makes donating an effortless task. Listen now and learn how Austin Community Foundation continues to practice innovation! HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Mike Nellis - President and CEO, Austin Community Foundation STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES ** Austin Community Foundation**

In this Episode, Zoe Schlag joins the team to discuss her journey in building Techstars Impact, the Techstars accelerator backing for-profit companies using new technologies to solve social problems. Zoe is the Managing Director of Techstars Impact Accelerator, joining the organization after years within the impact space as the former CEO of UnLtd USA. The Techstars Impact Accelerator utilizes the global Techstars network while focusing on ventures from around the world who are tackling our world's most pressing social and environmental challenges. Through her work with countless social venture startups like Peleton U and PenPal Schools, Zoe has developed an important understanding of what it takes to successfully scale impact while also scaling your business. The Techstars Impact Accelerator announced their first class on June 6th, which includes 10 strong and diverse social venture startups. Listen now! HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Zoe Schlag - Managing Director, Techstars Impact Accelorator STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Techstars Impact Accelerator Techstars

What does innovation look like in the traditional practice of law? For this week's guest, it encompasses the way his firm delivers and continuously evolves their services.  Brian Hall, Attorney and Advisor at Traverse Legal, PLC d/b/a Hall Law, Managing Partner Austin, TX Office and expert in IP law, takes a 360 approach when looking at the needs of a startup venture or nonprofit. Nonprofits often overlook their branding, trade secrets, data, and potential products that set them apart from other organizations or for-profits. Concentrating on impact often result in the failure to notice the ever-changing rules of the legal space. Listen now as Brian walks us through the necessary legal counsel that a startup or nonprofit might need: HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Matt Mcdonnell - Managing Partner, Notley GUEST Brian Hall - Austin Managing Partner, Traverse Legal, PLC STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Traverse Legal, PLC Simon Sinek - Start With Why

A little over two years ago, Wendy Davis founded Deeds Not Words in response to the millennial population's strong desire for political change. Deeds Not Words satisfies this calling by providing digital resources and content surrounding particular issues of interest. The organization also works on the ground in Texas to demystify the political process for young people. They encourage this motivated population to lead the conversation and take action to implement change by increasing voter turnout, getting involved in the political process, and demanding change from our political leaders. Listen now! HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Wendy Davis - Founder, Deeds Not Words STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Deeds Not Words The Deeds Digest Social Innovator Feature

On Episode 16 of Change the Rules, we sit down with Raj Patel, a British born American academic, journalist and award-winning writer of books including his most recent book, co-authored with Jason W. Moore, A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things: A Guide to Capitalism, Nature, and the Future of the Planet. He is also a research professor in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin and a senior research associate at the Unit for the Humanities at Rhodes University. His impressive career also includes a fierce passion for activism, which is where we begin today's conversation. Listen now, as we dive into what it really means to devote your life to advocating for a better tomorrow.  HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Raj Patel - Writer, Activist and Academic STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Raj Patel Find all of Raj's Books HERE

This week we sit down with Josh Jones-Dilworth, Founder and CEO of Jones-Dilworth, Inc. and Dave Shaw, President of Arrow. We explore the specific branding, marketing, and public relations needs of nonprofits and social enterprises. Amplifying signal through the noise is a real challenge for impact organizations who are often operating with limited marketing dollars. Listen to these marketing expert's advice on how to increase and engage your organization’s audience! HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Josh Jones-Dilworth - Founder & CEO, Jones-Dilworth, Inc. Dave Shaw - President, Arrow Media STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Jone-Dilworth, Inc. Arrow

On this Episode of Change the Rules, we meet with David Smith CEO of the United Way of Greater Austin to discuss how our local chapter is innovating and generating impact. United Way of Greater Austin's mission is to bring people, ideas, and resources together in order to fight systematic poverty. They do this by continually evolving their practices, partnerships, and programming.  We also talk about Click for the Cause, a new initiative that brings together 5 nonprofits who are answering one simple question. _ What would you attempt to do if you had an influx of donor dollars? _ Each week the Click for the Cause contestants are battling for votes to get themselves to the Philanthropitch stage on May 8th. Vote now to support your favorite Click for the Cause organization. HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST David Smith - CEO, United Way for Greater Austin STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES United Way for Greater Austin Click for the Cause How Children Succeed

On today’s podcast we welcome self-made movie theatre mogul and beloved local philanthropist, Tim League, the CEO and Founder of Alamo Drafthouse. Tim’s vision of a unique, new movie experience took Austin by storm and has since expanded to cities nationwide. Tim now spends his time helping people with more than just a fun night out. He is heavily involved in local philanthropy, supporting organizations like Mobile Loaves and Fishes to help curb homelessness in Austin. Listen to how Tim League has built a sustainable business while also remaining dedicated to serving his community. HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Tim League - CEO & Founder, Alamo Drafthouse STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Alamo Drafthouse Fantastic Fest Mondo American Genre Film Archive

Anna Robinson joins us in a conversation about her organization CERESA, a platform that connects women leaders for radically better mentorship. The organization's goal is to foster genuinely beneficial relationships between mentor and mentee that help bridge the gap in women's leadership across the world. In this episode, we speak with Anna about the global women's leadership gap, why women often find it difficult to be mentored by men, and how more women than ever today are actively seeking out mentors. Listen to how this Austin organization is changing the rules of women's mentorship.  HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Matt McDonnell - Managing Partner, Notley GUEST Anna Robinson - Founder & CEO, CERESA STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES CERESA Interested in sponsoring Change The Rules? Please contact Royal Frasier at royal@notleyventures.com.

Today we're excited to bring Andi Scull Cheathman, Founder and Executive Producer of HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) Events, to the studio. HOPE Events is a nonprofit production company where artists and makers donate their time and talents to giving back. HOPE is also the founding organization behind the HOPE Campaign, HOPE Farmers Market, and the HOPE Outdoor Gallery. We spoke with Andi about HOPE Outdoor Gallery, a once abandoned area of Austin's downtown that later transformed into a haven for local artists and the global street art movement. The HOPE Outdoor Gallery is now an internationally recognized arts destination featuring renowned artists like Shepard Fairey. HOPE announced last year that they'll be relocating the art park to Carson Creek Ranch. Learn more about HOPE's vision for the future of Austin's arts community in our latest episode!  HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Matt McDonnell - Managing Partner, Notley GUEST Andi Scull Cheathman - Founder & Executive Producer, HOPE Events STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES HOPE Artists HOPE Farmers Market HOPE Outdoor Gallery HOPE Music Program These Walls Can Talk Interested in sponsoring Change The Rules? Please contact Royal Frasier at royal@notleyventures.com.

Alan Graham's philosophy, "just say yes", has lead him down many interesting roads and a number of incredible philanthropic projects. Mobile Loaves & Fishes, of which Graham is the CEO, began with the idea to use a catering truck as a distribution vehicle to support the homeless population. It was this entrepreneurial mindset that later propelled the success of that project and many others.  Alan also walks us through the challenges of opening up Community First! Village. Community First! Village is an affordable and permanent housing solution for the homeless population of Austin. It's his faith and dedication that have helped to mitigate the unique problems related to the homeless community. Listen now! HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Alan Graham - CEO, Mobile Loaves & Fishes STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES Welcome Homeless: One Man's Journey of Discovering the Meaning of Home Mobile Loaves & Fishes Community First! Village Interested in sponsoring Change The Rules? Please contact, Royal@notleyventures.com

Our guests, Kendall and John Antonelli, join us this week to talk about their business, Antonelli's Cheese Shop, recent grand opening at Fareground Austin, and their long-standing commitment and passion for philanthropy and community building. In 2007, the couple went on their honeymoon, which sparked John's decision to quit his corporate job and begin exploring the world of cheese with his wife, Kendall. Flash-forward 10 years, and the Antonelli's have created a cherished and growing artisanal cheese business that supports Austin's cheesemongers and cheese lovers alike. And their community involvement doesn't stop there. The Antonelli's philanthropic support extends throughout Austin and the United States. Hear more about the impact they are making in Austin on our latest episode of Change the Rules! HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Kendall Antonelli - President of Antonelli's Cheese Shop John Antonelli - CEO of Antonelli's Cheese Shop, President of the American Cheese Society STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio Resources Allies Against Slavery BIG Love Cancer Care Philanthropitch

What happens when two progressive former congressional staffers draft a google doc with instructions on how to incite local activism? In this episode of Change the Rules we sit down with Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levine to chat about the grassroots tactics citizens are taking in response to the current political climate.  The original guide has been downloaded over 2 million times and translated into multiple languages. In it, citizens are able to find direct actionable instructions to mobilize through grassroots movements. They provide assistance related to policy information, understanding  Congress, field organization, relationship building, training, and communication support. Listen to Episode 8 below or on iTunes.    HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Leah Greenberg - Co-Executive Director of Indivisible Ezra Levine - Co-Executive Director of Indivisible STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder of Chez Boom Audio EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio Resources The Guide

In this episode, we’ll speak with three special guests - Drew Galloway, Ryan Lugalia-Hollon, and Willy Ogorzaly - about the basic questions surrounding cryptocurrency and the blockchain and how these technologies are being used for social good. What is cryptocurrency? What is a blockchain? Learn how this decentralized ledger, the blockchain, creates the potential to send anything to anyone including rewards for socially good actions and behaviors. Our guests discuss the future of crypto for the philanthropic-minded, and why it all starts with trust, transparency and peer-to-peer transactions. Share this episode with friends, family and anyone who is interested in bringing social innovation to the world of digital assets. HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Matt McDonnell - Managing Partner, Notley GUESTS Drew Galloway, MOVE San Antonio Ryan Lugalia-Hollon, Ph.D., P16 Plus Willy Ogorzaly, Bitfract and Coz STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder, EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio RESOURCES https://ssir.org/articles/entry/digital_currencies_and_blockchain_in_the_social_sector1?utm_source=Enews&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=SSIR_Now&utm_content=Title  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r43LhSUUGTQ https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/transforming-the-social-sector-bitcoin-and-blockchain_us_59c169e3e4b0f96732cbc9c7 https://www.wired.com/story/is-your-startup-stalled-pivot-to-blockchain/?ito=792

Meredith Walker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, grew up in the journalism and comedy industry, working to tell the stories of young people whose voices often weren't getting heard. Her transition to Saturday Night Live is where she met Amy, and together they recognized the need for Smart Girls.  Amy Poehler's Smart Girls is a digital media library helping girls around the world find and form their identity. Growing up, both Meredith and Amy found a lack of resources for young adolescent women to turn to in their most trying and transformative moments. They aren't afraid to change the rules and believe that "you change the world by being yourself." Listen now! HOSTS Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUEST Meredith Walker - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Amy Poehler Smart Girls STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder,  EPISODE SPONSOR Chez Boom Audio  

John Gillum, Facilities Process Manager at the Austin Public Library, has worked for the library for 38 years. Most of his career has been spent building branch libraries around Austin, 18 to be exact. Years ago, Austin's need for a new downtown public library arose due to population increase and outdated technology. After 4 years of construction, the new Central Library opened on Saturday, October 28th, 2017.  With virtual reality stations, a living rooftop garden, tablets, an art gallery and many more innovative additions, It's safe to say this is the library of the future.    Show Notes HOSTs Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley GUESTS John Gillum - Facilities Process Manager, Austin Public Library STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder,  Episode Sponsor Chez Boom Audio  

The Center for Social Innovation grew out of a need to sustain and grow the arts, small business and nonprofit communities in East Austin. Similar to how the Canopy development has helped keep Austin artists from being pushed out of their creative community, the Center for Social Innovation will bring individuals back into the heart of the city through affordable office and event space, as well as community and programming. Matt McDonnell sat down with Michael Hsu, Principal at Hsu Office of Architecture, and Ryan Steglich, Principal of Steglich Consulting, to share their excitement about the Springdale General Development. When you embark on a project of this magnitude it is critical that you develop a team who shares the vision, but can also add their expertise to the mix. Show Notes HOST Matt McDonnell - Managing Partner, Notley GUESTs Michael Hsu - Principal, Hsu Office of Architecture Ryan Steglich - Principal, Ryan Steglich Consulting STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder, Chez Boom Audio Show Notes Springdale General

Welcome to Episode 3 of Change The Rules. In this episode we talk with Austin Buchan, CEO of College Forward and Gina LaMotte, Executive Director of EcoRise.  Remaining operational as a nonprofit while focusing on innovation takes the commitment of many stakeholder groups. You need a good business model, scaleability, creative funding, and willing board members. Both EcoRise and College Forward have worked through the same problems that many nonprofits face early on, and today they share their stories.  Does this episode sound a little different, find out why? Show Notes HOSTS Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Matt McDonnell - Managing Partner, Notley GUEST Austin Buchan - CEO, College Forward Gina LaMotte - Executive Director, EcoRise STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder, Chez Boom Audio

Office culture is more than just ping pong tables and team building. Creating a RAD office culture begins with design. Today we talk with Royal Frasier, Co-Founder and Executive Director of RAD Office Tour about how Austin businesses are leading the charge and developing unique office spaces that support and encourage thriving company cultures.  The Center for Social Innovation was part of the RAD Office Tour. See more here. Show Notes HOSTS Matt McDonnell - Managing Partner, Notley Ventures Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Ventures GUEST Royal Frasier - Founder, RAD Office Tour STUDIO Chez Boom Audio PRODUCTION & EDITING Shayna Brown - Founder, Chez Boom Audio

In the inaugural episode of Change The Rules, a podcast brought to you by the Notley team, we interview Tom Visco, Co-Founder of Glasshouse Policy and CodeNEXT expert.  What will we do with the 500,000 people people moving to Austin by 2024? What does CodeNEXT mean for Austin? When was the last time Austin edited the zoning laws? Listen now for the answer to these questions and more.    Show Notes Hosts Dan Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Ventures Lisa Graham - Co-Founder, Notley Ventures Guest Tom Visco - Co-Founder, Glasshouse Policy Studio Chez Boom Audio Production & Editing Shayna Brown - Founder, Chez Boom Audio Additional Info CodeNEXT CodeNEXT Hub