Risk Profile

Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has a number of milestones to mark her success: getting her brand on the shelves at Ulta Beauty, trailblazing new tech to allow virtual makeup try-ons, and being named Innovation Map's top Founder under Forty this year. She has more to do, though.

Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has a number of milestones to mark her success: getting her brand on the shelves at Ulta Beauty, trailblazing new tech to allow virtual makeup try-ons, and being named Innovation Map's top Founder under Forty this year. She has more to do, though. The post At-Risk to Risk-Taker | Kim Roxie on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Overcoming a drug addiction and prison time, Chris began his own coffee roasting company, Purefi Coffee. Besides building a successful company on little resources, Chris has a bigger mission to put at-risk youth to work so they can start redefining their sense of self-worth.

Overcoming a drug addiction and prison time, Chris began his own coffee roasting company, Purefi Coffee. Besides building a successful company on little resources, Chris has a bigger mission to put at-risk youth to work so they can start redefining their sense of self-worth. The post Puréfi Coffee Roasters | Chris “Buddy” Johnson on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Chuck Yates, Galactic Viceroy and former managing partner at Kanye Anderson Capital Advisors, is the host of the Chuck Yates Needs a Job podcast. We discuss how he adapts to losing the dream job and what's next.

Chuck Yates, Galactic Viceroy and former managing partner at Kanye Anderson Capital Advisors, is the host of the Chuck Yates Needs a Job podcast. We discuss how he adapts to losing the dream job and what's next. The post Chuck Yates Needs A Job | Chuck Yates on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

An expert in third-party sales on Amazon with nearly 20 years of experience of trial and error selling on the marketplace, he has developed a 7-Step method for success. Check out his book The Amazon Jungle!

An expert in third-party sales on Amazon with nearly 20 years of experience of trial and error selling on the marketplace, he has developed a 7-Step method for success. Check out his book The Amazon Jungle! The post The Amazon Jungle | Jason Boyce on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Houston-based Rtic founder shares how he quickly scaled the company with tech and minimal staff to become one of the most significant national sellers of coolers and drinkware. The post Rtic Cooler Co-Founder | John Jacobsen on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Houston-based Rtic founder shares how he quickly scaled the company with tech and minimal staff to become one of the most significant national sellers of coolers and drinkware.

The founder of David Weekley Homes has sold more than 100,000 homes, but we dive into how people are the primary focus! Giving away 50% of income and time, David explains the importance of being other-focused instead of self-focused.

The founder of David Weekley Homes has sold more than 100,000 homes, but we dive into how people are the primary focus! Giving away 50% of income and time, David explains the importance of being other-focused instead of self-focused. The post David Weekley Homes the People-Focused Company | David Weekley on Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

In 2018, these three friends Paul Paras, Trent Crow, and Matt Herpich, set out to tackle the power industry and give power to the consumer. Moonlighting for a few years before they leaped, they tell the struggles that came with disrupting traditional residential energy providers. The post Residential Energy Search Engine | Real Simple Energy on Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

In 2018, these three friends Paul Paras, Trent Crow, and Matt Herpich, set out to tackle the power industry and give power to the consumer. Moonlighting for a few years before they leaped, they tell the struggles that came with disrupting traditional residential energy providers.

Houston is a city full of dining experiences – diverse, broad, and delicious. Join Risk Profile to hear Mohammad Omar describes his experience expanding his Jordanian-style street food from one food truck to more than fifteen in multiple states. The post Tastes of Houston | Mohammad Omar appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Houston is a city full of dining experiences – diverse, broad, and delicious. Join Risk Profile to hear Mohammad Omar describes his experience expanding his Jordanian-style street food from one food truck to more than fifteen in multiple states.

Houston is a city full of dining experiences – diverse, broad, and delicious. Join Risk Profile to hear former NYC restaurateur Benjamin Berg explain why he relocated to and built-in Houston. The post Tastes of Houston | Benjamin Berg appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Houston is a city full of dining experiences – diverse, broad, and delicious. Join Risk Profile to hear former NYC restaurateur Benjamin Berg explain why he relocated to and built-in Houston.

Risk Profile sits down with Houston Outlaws COO Lori Burgess and discusses Esport's rapid growth in Houston. Join Risk Profile as we discuss these paradigm shifts and why Houston is poised to be an epicenter of e-sports. The post An E-sport Revolution | Lori Burgess appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Risk Profile sits down with Houston Outlaws COO Lori Burgess and discusses Esport's rapid growth in Houston. Join Risk Profile as we discuss these paradigm shifts and why Houston is poised to be an epicenter of e-sports.

Of course, a lot has changed during the pandemic, not least the future of entertainment and sports. Join Risk Profile as we discuss these paradigm shifts and why Houston is poised to be an epicenter of e-sports and entertainment with Chris Buckner.  The post An E-Sport Revolution | Chris Buckner appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Of course, a lot has changed during the pandemic, not least the future of entertainment and sports. Join Risk Profile as we discuss these paradigm shifts and why Houston is poised to be an epicenter of e-sports and entertainment with Chris Buckner. 

Houston is a city full of dining experiences – diverse, broad, and delicious. Join Risk Profile to hear two Houston chefs who are carving out different realms of influence in Houston. Former NYC restauranteur Benjamin Berg explains why he chose to relocate to and build in Houston, and Mohammad Omar describes his experience expanding his Jordanian-style street food from one food truck to more than fifteen in multiple states. The post Tastes of Houston | Benjamin Berg and Mohammad Omar on Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

2nd.MD merged with Accolade Health in March in a transaction valued at $460M. Join Risk Profile to hear more from Jason how he scaled a Houston-based telehealth startup and how he maintained the company's culture and growth through the many stages of startup. Taft Foley III joins the conversation as an 18-year-old high school senior from the Houston area who founded a mobile COVID testing lab. Innovation is happening in every corner of medicine.

2nd.MD merged with Accolade Health in March in a transaction valued at $460M. Join Risk Profile to hear more from Jason how he scaled a Houston-based telehealth startup and how he maintained the company’s culture and growth through the many stages of startup. Taft Foley III joins the conversation as an 18-year-old high school senior from the Houston area who founded a mobile COVID testing lab. Innovation is happening in every corner of medicine. The post A Telemedicine Baby | Jason Melton and Taft Foley III on Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Houston is a city built on the energy industry, and energy is quickly changing. Can we maintain our position and lead the transition? Accenture partners with Cloudbreak to showcase the industry leaders who are making that happen.

Houston is a city built on the energy industry, and energy is quickly changing. Can we maintain our position and lead the transition? Accenture partners with Cloudbreak to showcase the industry leaders who are making that happen. The post Can Houston Lead in Energy Transition? | Accenture Partners with Cloudbreak to present Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Houston is the Space City. With so much changing in the space realm, though, we all need a refresh on what the space industry means for Houston. Quentin from Hypergiant join Risk Profile to share their insights and the role data and AI has in this last frontier.

Houston is the Space City. With so much changing in the space realm, though, we all need a refresh on what the space industry means for Houston. Quentin from Hypergiant join Risk Profile to share their insights and the role data and AI has in this last frontier. The post AI and Space | Quentin Donnellan, Hypergiant on Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

We all know the legacy Brock has built with St Arnolds. Listen in to hear Brock's vision for founding Houston's first craft brewery in a time when craft beer wasn't as cool. Brock's biggest piece of advice: pursue collaboration before competition. St Arnold's has actively supported the craft brewing community in Houston because, in Brock's words, the community you are in is a part of your brand.

We all know the legacy Brock has built with St Arnolds. Listen in to hear Brock’s vision for founding Houston’s first craft brewery in a time when craft beer wasn’t as cool. Brock’s biggest piece of advice: pursue collaboration before competition. St Arnold’s has actively supported the craft brewing community in Houston because, in Brock’s words, the community you are in is a part of your brand. The post A Fresh Brew | Brock Wagner, Owner of St Arnolds Brewing on Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Of course, a lot has changed during the pandemic, not least the future of entertainment and sports. Join Risk Profile as we discuss these paradigm shifts and why Houston is poised to be an epicenter of e-sports and entertainment with Lori and Chris. The post An E-Sport Revolution | Lori Burgess and Chris Buckner on Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Ashley DeWalt breaks down how DivInc is empowering underrepresented founders to build a more inclusive innovation ecosystem. On this week's #RiskProfile, we dive into Ashley's experience as a serial entrepreneur and how it has enabled him to become a coach for entrepreneurs.

Ashley DeWalt breaks down how DivInc is empowering underrepresented founders to build a more inclusive innovation ecosystem. On this week’s #RiskProfile, we dive into Ashley’s experience as a serial entrepreneur and how it has enabled him to become a coach for entrepreneurs. The post Entrepreneur Coach | Ashley DeWalt, Managing Director of DivInc, on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

This week, we have a joint episode with podcast #hottakeoftheday with David Ramsden Wood. Mark and DRW talk about everything from utility companies, mask ordinances, and ERCOT.

This week, we have a joint episode with podcast #hottakeoftheday with David Ramsden Wood. Mark and DRW talk about everything from utility companies, mask ordinances, and ERCOT. The post Energy Personality and Entrepreneur | David Ramsden Wood on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Seeing an opportunity in an emerging market, Spencer Randal has set out to become the leading educator of cryptocurrency. We take a deep dive into what it takes to stay relevant in an ever-changing market.

Seeing an opportunity in an emerging market, Spencer Randal has set out to become the leading educator of cryptocurrency. We take a deep dive into what it takes to stay relevant in an ever-changing market. The post The Morningstar of CryptoCurrency | Spencer Randall on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Megan Streete traded in the hustle and bustle of New York City, where she won an Emmy, for Houston, Texas. She walks us through all the challenges she faced pivoting from a corporate job to starting her own business during covid. The post Emmy-Winning Producer Turned Entrepreneur | Megan Streete on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Lauren Bahorich is the founder of the first venture studio in Houston, Cloudbreak Enterprises. Having worked with other venture capital groups and startups in Houston she is no stranger to risk. Mark is joined this week with guest host John Simmons. The post Founder of Cloudbreak Enterprises | Lauren Bahorich on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Chris Shepherd is a chef, philanthropist, and business owner. In addition to starting numerous restaurants like Underbelly, Hay Merchant, and Georgia James, Shepherd also founded Southern Smoke, a charity that assists people in the food and beverage industry. https://southernsmoke.org/support/ The post Chef Turned Philanthropist | Chris Shepherd on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

With his biotechnology experience, Thomas Page returned to Texas to set up preparedness manufacturing for emerging diseases in College Station. In this week’s episode, we discuss the hardships faced starting a biotechnical company in Texas and fighting Covid-19. The post Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacturer | Thomas Page on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Travis Windholz is the founder of Jumar Energy Capital and has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector. Travis takes us through why having a great idea is not enough in being an entrepreneur. The post Postmortem Look: Jumar Energy | Travis Windholz on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Jon McKenzie is a lifelong entrepreneur, having a creative spark even at a young age. His entrepreneur scope ranges from custom knife making to the creation of TurtleBox an outdoor audio speaker.

Jon McKenzie is a lifelong entrepreneur, having a creative spark even at a young age. His entrepreneur scope ranges from custom knife making to the creation of TurtleBox an outdoor audio speaker. The post The Tinkerer | Jon McKenzie on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into what happens to 90% of all startups. We unpack for the first time what went wrong with John's crossfit gym — learning that handling growth is one of the hardest problems when starting a business.

In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into what happens to 90% of all startups. We unpack for the first time what went wrong with John’s crossfit gym — learning that handling growth is one of the hardest problems when starting a business. The post Postmortem Look: Crossfit Zeke | John Simmons on Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

What started out as a passion for a broke college girl has quickly blossomed into an ultra-luxury travel business. Juliana has managed to juggle the struggles that come with being a mom and business owner. Mark is joined this week with guest host Jake Corley. The post From Hobby to Startup | Juliana Mulholland on Risk Profile appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

This intrepid couple does not shy away from risk, having been through one successful exit with Mobius, currently building their new company Macorva and Nathan being an avid poker player. We take a deep dive on what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how the Childress have managed both a marriage and business relationship. The post Serial Entrepreneurs | Nathan and Carley Childress on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Entrepreneur Moody Heard is no stranger to the startup life with a notable stint at the Mercury Fund and now Co-Founder of BuildForce. Moody walks us through his process of taking risk and why people that have a passion and resources should take the plunge into entrepreneurship. The post Venture Capitalist turned Entrepreneur? | Moody Heard on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.

Having built a significant amount of value for her past employers, Lauren saw entrepreneurship as a way for her to capture her own value. But how could she handle the risk of replacing her salary earned in an exceedingly stressful global sales position so she could both provide for her family and spend more time with them? Lauren leads us through her six month journey taking a calculated risk and achieving her goal. The post Risk Equals Opportunity | Lauren Lionberger on Risk Profile Podcast appeared first on Digital Wildcatters.