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Will Coleman is the co-founder and CEO of Alto, an affordable premium rideshare service headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Alto elevates the experience for passengers and drivers by providing unmatched safety, hospitality, and consistency in every ride and delivery. Will is a former Partner at McKinsey & Company where he led the consumer air and travel practice and helped some of the world's largest travel brands build disruptive strategies for growth. Will graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Dallas native. What you'll learn: What sets Alto apart [1:00] Alto's beginnings and how it all started [2:15] The customer profile Alto aims to serve [3:38] Hiring W2 drivers to enhance passenger experience [5:33] Alto's outlook for the future [9:11] How 7-year-old Will embraced the role of an entrepreneur [10:53] Cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset among children [12:46] Discovering and harnessing your strengths [16:38] Why it's essential to venture beyond your comfort zone [18:38] Gaining insights from navigating uncertainty [20:53] Will's experience as a Partner at McKinsey & Company [23:00] Why Will decided to make the entrepreneurial leap [23:38] A decision making philosophy to live regret-free [25:12] Will's propensity for risk-taking as a clue to success [26:22] Exploring Will's problem-solving techniques [28:04] The necessity of failure to make progress [30:11] The nonlinear pattern of success [33:03] How to stay inspired during challenging times [34:50] The key to effective goal setting and achievement [35:55] Will's best career advice [37:57] Will's definition of success [39:22] Connect with Will Coleman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-coleman/ Connect with Alto: https://ridealto.com/ Alto Promo Code: “IKNOWTHECEO” (2 free rides) Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplaci... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianpla... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/ Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
In this episode, we invite Caitlin Potter. Caitlin is a career transition coach working with individuals on everything from resumes, cover letters, imposter syndrome, portfolios, and job search strategies, to salary negotiations, interview practice, and more. She has also worked as the Director of Delivery for Codeup. What you will learn: - What is Codeup and what they do - The impact of COVID on Caitlin's work - CodeUp's partnership with employers - Caitlin's career journey and transition - Finding your voice and telling your story - Codeup's free classes on data science - Caitlin's career counseling business If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a ⭐5 STAR REVIEW!! It only takes a few minutes and let me tell you... those reviews really help people find the show! Get in touch with Caitlin:
Larry North is an esteemed Dallas figure and legendary fitness entrepreneur. Today, as an Operating Partner at Satori Capital, he's on the lookout for amazing companies to invest in or partner with. Larry started his career in the gym business as a teenager. He willed his way to talk radio at age 24 with his "Better You" radio show, currently 32 years running now at CBS KRLD 1080am. He opened his first health club, Larry North Fitness, in 1989 at the prestigious Highland Park Village, and grew it to 4 locations across North Texas. His first book, "Get Fit" was published in 1992 and was on the bestseller list for 157 weeks. "Living Lean" and "Slimdown for Life" shortly followed and were bestsellers as well. In 1994 he created the "Great North American Slimdown" infomercial which became a global sensation with over 1.2 million customers and generating over 150 million in revenue. His TV show, "Get Fit" ran for many years on regional sports networks (currently Fox Sports) and shot 70 episodes. Larry has presented his Optimal Living Seminar in dozens of countries and all across America. When asked what's next, he says, “I'm just getting started!” He's currently a spokesperson for BioTE, the largest Optimal Hormone company in the world. Larry has successfully made the transition into the realm of private equity, where he currently operates as a licensed broker responsible for identifying and securing investment opportunities or strategic partnership with various businesses. What you'll learn: The Satori Capital difference [1:26] Who Larry invests in and why [6:41] Larry's mission and purpose [9:32] Humble beginnings: Larry's origin story [12:50] The power of self-belief and work ethic [19:01] How to increase your self-belief [20:47] Finding your passion to unlock your gifts and talents [26:55] Michael Money, Starting my own PR Firm, and creative marketing strategies [29:51] Why enthusiasm drives success in business and life [32:32] The 3 P's of Success: Passion, Persistence, Perseverance [35:44] How to deal with fear and rejection [37:14] Getting creative to market yourself [38:49] Be everywhere and anywhere [42:05] Larry's best career advice [44:50] Success equals happiness [46:04] Connect with Larry North: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-north-3b0000a/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Tim McPherson is the CEO at Hospitality Staffing Solutions, LLC. HSS is the nations' leading supplier of talent to the hotel, resort and casino industry, and is the only hospitality niche staffing firm ranked within the Top 100 of all USA Staffing Firms. In 2020, HSS was acquired by Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS). Tim has over 30 years of wide ranging staffing industry experience, with a proven track record of building and leading top-performing teams in multiple niches within the staffing arena, including Hospitality, Engineering, IT, Industrial, Administrative, Accounting, On-Site Management and Recruitment Process Outsourcing. He also has extensive experience in new business development, corporate acquisition and integration, field branch operations, outsourced project sales, and VMS/MSP program support. In 2021, Tim was once again recognized as a member of the “Staffing 100” by Staffing Industry Analysts, his 6th time to be included on this list. This prestigious award recognizes his work history spanning the entire spectrum of the staffing industry, and his influence on the organizations he has led to increasing success. In 2014, he was additionally recognized as one of the Top 8 innovative leaders within the OnLine staffing market space. What you'll learn: About Hospitality Staffing Solutions [1:22] The mission of Hospitality Staffing Solutions [2:52] The HSS competitive advantage [3:57] Tim's vision for HSS [4:47] Is college for everyone? [9:30] Priceless lessons from Tim's parents [10:26] How to cultivate competitiveness [11:15] How to hire and screen for competitiveness [11:46] Why being the “black sheep” is not always bad thing [13:50] Diversity and organizational success [15:38] How to know if you're in the right career [23:24] Hitting “rock bottom” as a springboard to success [25:38] How managers can get the most out of their teams [27:47] The key skill to grow as a leader [29:11] What HSS did to survive and thrive during the pandemic [29:59] How to acquire a mentor [33:28] Tim's biggest failure and what he learned from it [34:26] (send to Rob) Artificial Intelligence and the future of staffing [36:54] (send to Rob) Tim's best advice for career growth and advancement [38:53] How to face your fears and grow from them [41:05] How to use rejection to breed resilience [41:46] How to reframe failure to fuel future success [43:03] How to mitigate your weaknesses [44:38] How to succeed with your personal finances [46:17] Recommended reading [47:51] Connect with Tim McPherson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mcpherson-6b1770/ https://www.hssstaffing.com/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplaci... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianpla... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
In this special SXSWedu edition of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we discuss Black student-athletes transitioning into the workforce with Racquel King, Sr. Director of Global HR at Nike, Jermaine Malcolm, founder of Student-Athlete.co, and Jame Cooper, Sr. Placement Manager at CodeUp.
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Curtis Hite is the CEO and Chairman of Improving, a software consulting and training company with a focus on Conscious Capitalism. He has grown Improving to over 250 million in revenues, 1,500+ employees, and 15 offices. Improving provides software development, technology consulting, and agile training to clients globally. Improving has been recognized 13 times by the Inc. 500/5000 as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. The company has also received more than 100 recognitions as one of the best places to work in nearly all the markets they serve as well as several national best places to work awards. Curtis is a regular speaker on leadership and culture and has been recognized on the Inc 500/5000 list for most admired CEO of the year and as an Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. What you'll learn: About Improving [1:15] How Improving is changing the perception of IT [1:28] Improving's vision of the future [3:51] Misconceptions about conscious capitalism [6:00] Origin story of Curtis Hite [11:12] What Curtis learned from becoming a “hero to zero” [12:50] Where does motivation come from? [14:16] How to raise children with good character [15:14] The role of a disciplinarian parent as a clue to success [16:23] A spiritual event that caused a seismic transformation [17:58] How to explore your own spirituality [20:39] Understanding Curtis's gifts and strengths [22:06] How to discover your own gifts and strengths [24:31] The importance of cultural alignment in business [25:52] How to shape company culture [28:28] Early challenges at Improving and lessons learned [34:23] How to survive as a startup company [37:13] Curtis's advice on how to stand out in your career [39:18] Curtis's advice for startup entrepreneurs [42:21] How to overcome fear and develop courage [43:24] Tips to learn and grow from failure [47:00] Morning routines that prime Curtis for success [48:51] Connect with Curtis Hite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-hite-a7b228/ https://improving.com/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Dr. Nick Zenarosa is the founder and chairman of the board at IES, a leader in emergency medicine staffing. Integrative Emergency Services (IES) is transforming the way healthcare is practiced across the continuum of care and furthering the emergency department's role in value-based healthcare delivery. IES partners with physician groups to help create a culture of excellence through leadership, research, education, knowledge translation and data-driven decision-making. IES's high-touch approach with physician groups provides both clinical and financial benefits, resulting in EDs that deliver high-value healthcare to patients and bring value to the bottom line. What you'll learn: The biggest challenge in healthcare today [9:22] How IES will continue to transform healthcare [36:34] Don't start a business, close gaps and solve problems [59:26] “Never try to get an A. Learn as much as you can and the grade will follow.” [1:02:18] Finding your passion as a key to success [1:03:29] How to raise kids with good character [1:05:00] Should you get a job or start a business? [1:07:11] How to screen for good partners [1:10:36] Dr. Nick's definition of success [1:14:18] Dr. Nick's best career advice for high achievers [1:16:06] How to overcome fear [1:16:49] How to deal with failure and rejection [1:19:56] Connect with Dr. Nick Zenarosa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-zenarosa-md-facep-5682692/ https://www.ies.healthcare/ Download new podcast episodes here! - https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Conscious Creators Show — Make A Life Through Your Art Without Selling Your Soul
“If you have good people and the right person in the seat, they're going to have a better hit rate than you. Which, may be jarring to people who are like, “I'm really good at business.” Well, it turns out, you, with limited information and partial focus, is not better than somebody else.” — Michael Girdley This week Sachit (@sachitgupta) chats with Michael Girdley (@girdley), business entrepreneur and investor. Michael is Chairman and co-founder of Dura Software, the second-largest software company in San Antonio, Texas. His Holding Company includes a variety of businesses including Codeup, Effectual Ventures (a venture studio), Red Runner Coffee, Near (a talent platform), and others. Follow our host, Sachit Gupta on Twitter and sign up for the Creators Collective Newsletter. Do you want to learn how to make a living as a creator? Check out the CreatorsMBA. (0:00) - Introduction (02:15) - The difference between a CEO, an operator, and an idea guy (03:30) - The transition from being an operating CEO to a holding company's CEO (08:47) - Describing the HoldCo model and why he switched to it (13:46) - Advantages & disadvantages of the HoldCo structure Vs one company model (21:08) - How he quick started the HoldCo model of operating (26:45) - What he has learned about hiring and retaining top performers (34:02) - The process of finding & hiring CEOs, with some examples (39:20) - Tests or questions you ask a candidate to check if they're a good fit (46:52) - How do you separate yourself from being a HoldCo's CEO from a company's CEO? (51:21) - The day-to-day differences between being an operating CEO Vs a HoldCo CEO (53:43) - The moment when Michael realized he don't know everything (57:12) - What the operations of HoldCo actually looks like (1:04:57) - Some of the early mistakes in the HoldCo model and how to avoid them (1:10:33) - Rapid fire questions with Girdley (1:17:35) - Closing remarks
Stay Connected With The Show & Codeup Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the show --> https://twitter.com/gocodeup Follow our host Jason on Twitter to interact with him about the show --> https://twitter.com/jdstraughan Interested in launching your career in tech? Check out our program offerings here! --> https://codeup.com/programs/ Are you someone looking to hire entry-level technical talent in fields like Software Development, Web Development, Data Science, or Cloud Administration? Check out our hiring process here! --> https://codeup.com/hire-tech-talent/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In a world where “entry-level” positions often require 3 years of experience, Jason sets out to discover what it's like to break into and work in the modern tech industry. To hear various perspectives, he interviews both Codeup alumni and tech leaders who have been hired from Codeup. These stories show you the impact Codeup has on the tech world by empowering our community with real-life change. Use the hashtags #hiretechpodcast or #gocodeup to interact with us on social media!
Codeup Co-Founder Jason Straughan is a life-long programmer who fell in love with computers in elementary school and has been hooked ever since. Jason Co-founded Codeup, a career school focused on training web developers to meet the growing demand for programming talent in San Antonio. Codeup is a career accelerator that uses an immersive approach to train software development to students with little to no prior programming experience.
Stay Connected With The Show & Codeup Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the show --> https://twitter.com/gocodeup Follow our host Jason on Twitter to interact with him about the show --> https://twitter.com/jdstraughan Interested in launching your career in tech? Check out our program offerings here! --> https://codeup.com/programs/ Are you someone looking to hire entry-level technical talent in fields like Software Development, Web Development, Data Science, or Cloud Administration? Check out our hiring process here! --> https://codeup.com/hire-tech-talent/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In a world where “entry-level” positions often require 3 years of experience, Jason sets out to discover what it's like to break into and work in the modern tech industry. To hear various perspectives, he interviews both Codeup alumni and tech leaders who have been hired from Codeup. These stories show you the impact Codeup has on the tech world by empowering our community with real-life change. Use the hashtags #hiretechpodcast or #gocodeup to interact with us on social media!
Stay Connected With The Show & Codeup Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the show --> https://twitter.com/gocodeup Follow our host Jason on Twitter to interact with him about the show --> https://twitter.com/jdstraughan Interested in launching your career in tech? Check out our program offerings here! --> https://codeup.com/programs/ Are you someone looking to hire entry-level technical talent in fields like Software Development, Web Development, Data Science, or Cloud Administration? Check out our hiring process here! --> https://codeup.com/hire-tech-talent/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In a world where “entry-level” positions often require 3 years of experience, Jason sets out to discover what it's like to break into and work in the modern tech industry. To hear various perspectives, he interviews both Codeup alumni and tech leaders who have been hired from Codeup. These stories show you the impact Codeup has on the tech world by empowering our community with real-life change. Use the hashtags #hiretechpodcast or #gocodeup to interact with us on social media!
Stay Connected With The Show & Codeup Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the show --> https://twitter.com/gocodeup Follow our host Jason on Twitter to interact with him about the show --> https://twitter.com/jdstraughan Interested in launching your career in tech? Check out our program offerings here! --> https://codeup.com/programs/ Are you someone looking to hire entry-level technical talent in fields like Software Development, Web Development, Data Science, or Cloud Administration? Check out our hiring process here! --> https://codeup.com/hire-tech-talent/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In a world where “entry-level” positions often require 3 years of experience, Jason sets out to discover what it's like to break into and work in the modern tech industry. To hear various perspectives, he interviews both Codeup alumni and tech leaders who have been hired from Codeup. These stories show you the impact Codeup has on the tech world by empowering our community with real-life change. Use the hashtags #hiretechpodcast or #gocodeup to interact with us on social media!
Jason sits down with Jeremy Brown who is a Technical Support Manager at Rackspace. They talk all things tech, hiring, and of course Rackspace! Let us know what you think of every episode each week using the hashtag #hiretechpodcast on social media. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay Connected With The Show & Codeup Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the show --> https://twitter.com/gocodeup Follow our host Jason on Twitter to interact with him about the show --> https://twitter.com/jdstraughan Interested in launching your career in tech? Check out our program offerings here! --> https://codeup.com/programs/ Are you someone looking to hire entry-level technical talent in fields like Software Development, Web Development, Data Science, or Cloud Administration? Check out our hiring process here! --> https://codeup.com/hire-tech-talent/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In a world where “entry-level” positions often require 3 years of experience, Jason sets out to discover what it's like to break into and work in the modern tech industry. To hear various perspectives, he interviews both Codeup alumni and tech leaders who have been hired from Codeup. These stories show you the impact Codeup has on the tech world by empowering our community with real-life change. Use the hashtags #hiretechpodcast or #gocodeup to interact with us on social media!
Michael Girdley is an accomplished entrepreneur who has built an incredibly impressive career for himself, comprising roles across a diverse portfolio of companies. He is involved in 9 different ventures currently including serving as Chairman and co-founder of Dura Software, which specializes in so-called hyper-niche software products; he is also a partner at Geekdom Fund, a seed-stage tech venture capital fund, and he serves in leadership roles at a variety of companies and early-stage ventures including: CodeUp, Effectual Ventures, and Red Runner Coffee to name just a few. Michael is also a well-known personality on Twitter – his handle is @girdley, where you can find him sharing business and life insights and regularly professing his love for the casual dining restaurant, Chili's. In this conversation, Michael talks about the systems that he swears by and implements across all of his companies – systems to handle everything from strategic planning to hiring. If you run a business, you should definitely check out his content. This thread of threads is a good place to start, or check out girdley.com where Michael shares much of his magic. But the real focus of this conversation is how Michael has the time and energy to accomplish so much. He and Greg talk about the systems he uses to manage his own life, things like: sleep fitness time management and making strategic and tactical plans for accomplishing life goals - Don't forget to follow Greg on Twitter @gregorycampion and subscribe to his bi-weekly newsletter: https://gregcampion.substack.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing Intentional Wisdom wherever you get your podcasts. Link to (very) raw transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/a2FG2jXY6oa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intentionalwisdom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intentionalwisdom/support
Jason sits down with Jeffery Roede who is a Decision Science Analyst 1 at USAA. Jeffery graduated with the Bayes Data Science cohort in January 2020. Learn about how Jeffery's story in today's episode! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay Connected With The Show & Codeup Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the show --> https://twitter.com/gocodeup Follow our host Jason on Twitter to interact with him about the show --> https://twitter.com/jdstraughan Interested in launching your career in tech? Check out our program offerings here! --> https://codeup.com/programs/ Are you someone looking to hire entry-level technical talent in fields like Software Development, Web Development, Data Science, or Cloud Administration? Check out our hiring process here! --> https://codeup.com/hire-tech-talent/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In a world where “entry-level” positions often require 3 years of experience, Jason sets out to discover what it's like to break into and work in the modern tech industry. To hear various perspectives, he interviews both Codeup alumni and tech leaders who have hired from Codeup. These stories show you the impact Codeup has on the tech world by empowering our community with real life change. Use the hashtags #hiretechpodcast or #gocodeup to interact with us on social media!
Michael Girdley is a serial entrepreneur and investor based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Dura Software, a hyper-niche software acquisition company that currently operates 9 businesses. On the investing side, Michael is Co-Founder and Partner at the Geekdom Fund, a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage internet tech startups from pre-seed to seed. He is also the Co-Founder and Partner at Dry Line Partners, a private equity fund focused on B2B recurring revenue technology businesses. Michael is also the owner of Codeup, a coding and data science bootcamp; Red Runner Coffee, a drive-thru coffee chain and Alamo Fireworks, a fireworks retailer and wholesaler. He has also authored several books on programming, his first written whilst an undergraduate at college. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! In Season 2 you can expect a longer season, more guests, more hiring partners, and just downright tech industry fun. Thank you to our guest Justin Hoffman for joining us on today's episode! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay Connected With The Show & Codeup Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the show --> https://twitter.com/gocodeup Follow our host Jason on Twitter to interact with him about the show --> https://twitter.com/jdstraughan Interested in launching your career in tech? Check out our program offerings here! --> https://codeup.com/programs/ Are you someone looking to hire entry-level technical talent in fields like Software Development, Web Development, Data Science, or Cloud Administration? Check out our hiring process here! --> https://codeup.com/hire-tech-talent/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In a world where “entry-level” positions often require 3 years of experience, Jason sets out to discover what it's like to break into and work in the modern tech industry. To hear various perspectives, he interviews both Codeup alumni and tech leaders who have hired from Codeup. These stories show you the impact Codeup has on the tech world by empowering our community with real life change. Use the hashtags #hiretechpodcast or #gocodeup to interact with us on social media!
We recently announced that we are in collaboration with AWS as an Official Training Partner! Jason sits down with Jeremy Price, our Technical Trainer at Codeup who teaches our AWS course offerings.
What does a former math and physics tutor, a former banker, and a former lawyer all have in common? They graduated from Codeup's Data Science program and all currently work at Quickpath! In our season one finale - Jason sits down with Norrick McGee, Eric Escalante, and Michael Moran from Quickpath located here in San Antonio. They chat about their tech careers and how QuickPath has played a role as a hiring partner for Codeup over the years. Thank you all so much for your support of this podcast over these last several months! Be assured that Season 2 will return in 2022. Follow us on Twitter for more info on Season 2 as it becomes available. Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the Podcast --> Click Here +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Learn more about Quickpath by visiting their website here. Guests: Norrick McGee Eric Escalante Michael Moran Host: Jason Straughan CEO and Co-Founder of Codeup +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Follow Host Jason Straughan on Twitter --> Click Here Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the Podcast --> Click Here +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Have feedback for the podcast? Interact with us on Twitter! Send us a DM or interact with the latest Tweet about the newest episode to let us know what you think! Sponsorships: off for this episode
Dan Hooper is the Founder & Executive Director at ScholarShot. ScholarShot was founded in 2009 by concerned business professionals, educators and community volunteers who saw numerous well-meaning college advisement and “access” programs failing at-risk students. In Texas, 9 out of 10 of these students who get into college drop out. ScholarShot has developed a proven model of academic navigation, personal guidance and financial support that reverses this outcome with 90% of our Scholars succeeding in earning life-changing vocational, associate or undergraduate degrees. Leveraging the success of the ScholarShot model, our Degree Dallas Campaign is on track to produce 500 first generation college degrees from Dallas County. Nathalie Flores graduated from North Dallas High School in 2019. She attended Eastfield College where she graduated with an Associates of Science degree in May of 2021 as a first-generation college graduate. She is currently attending UNT Dallas and majoring in Human Resources. Nathalie completed an Internship with Charles Schwab during the Summer of 2021 and is a Scholar Ambassador for ScholarShot. ScholarShot social links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/scholarshot-inc./?viewAsMember=true Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/scholarshot/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScholarShot/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/scholarshot?lang=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCApwDZCdeiGc81_uenPwNOQ Dan Hooper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hooper-b832923/ Nathalie Flores LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalieflores1/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Shay Rowbottom is a digital marketing entrepreneur specializing in helping companies create organic video content to grow their social media, and attract inbound leads to increase their revenue. She has a unique approach to marketing involving a great deal of confidence work, and teaching people how to embrace who they really are on camera. Through her own journey of adversity in life, Shay recognized several other entrepreneurs struggling with the same insecurities, and so built her marketing business around addressing those things as they pertain to business growth, video creation, and marketing. She has grown a following of over 600k+ professionals on LinkedIn and holds the record for most organic video views ever on this platform from one single creator. In less than 2 years of posting on LinkedIn, she built a 7 figure business, all without running one single ad. Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayrowbo... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayrowbottom/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5d... Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Victor Calabrese is the President at deskside, a strategic IT services firm that helps clients achieve total tech success. Victor is a proven technology executive with over 20 years experience. He's held numerous C-level roles for a variety of companies spanning different industries. On this episode, well discuss: ✓ Can you trust your MSP? ✓ Optimizing IT to optimize your business ✓ MSP vs TSP: The deskside difference Keys to Success: ✓ Take care of your health ✓ Never stop learning ✓ Cultivate and prune your relationships Social: https://deskside.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcalabrese/ https://www.facebook.com/vxcalabrese https://twitter.com/vkasehttps://www.instagram.com/vxcalabrese/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Bryan Walsh sits down with Jason this week to talk about life at Codeup, life after Codeup, and talks about this concept we call "drinking from the fire hydrant". Tune in to learn what that phrase means in this weeks episode! Visit codeup.com/podcast for all things Hire Tech! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check out Bryan on LinkedIn Check out Guardian Premier Solutions LLC +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Follow Host Jason Straughan on Twitter --> Click Here Follow Codeup on Twitter to interact with us about the Podcast --> Click Here +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Have feedback for the podcast? Interact with us on Twitter! Send us a DM or interact with the latest Tweet about the newest episode to let us know what you think!
In today's world where startups are happening every day with new ideas being tested before going into full-scale production, business owners need to be able to effectuate their company's idea quickly and best play in this fast-paced environment. Once an owner has figured out their desired outcomes, it becomes easier for them to take steps towards achieving those goals and keep moving forward in the right direction until they reach success. As a business owner, an educator, and investor, Michael has been working at the intersection of investing and operations. His approach to fostering multiple businessesLook and see the change you can make in the world and then go test it. And if it works, you double down, triple down, and quadruple down in it. Michael Girdley is the Chairman and co-founder ofDura Software, the second-largest software company in San Antonio. He co-founded and served in leadership roles at numerous companies and nonprofits: Codeup, Effectual Ventures, Toro Coffee,Dry Line Partners, and Alamo Angels. Michael is also a partner at the Geekdom Fund, a seed-stage tech venture capital fund that has invested in over 50 high-growth tech companies. Enjoy! Hang out with the Landing Collective and Expert(ish) Podcast team on the Swing for Our Heroes charity golf tournament at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California on Friday, September 17, 2021, 12pm-6pm PST. Visit Swing for Our Heroes Website to support our amazing friends at STEP (Support the Enlisted Project) raise funds in their mission to help veteran and military families obtain an overall healthier financial well-being. In This Episode1:09 - Backstory of Michael Girdley 2:46 - How he got involved with multiple businesses 6:57 - Why having more money or more resources does not guarantee success in business 14:16 - What separates a great educator from an average educator 20:59 - How Michael finds opportunity in today's environment 23:53 - What "edge" means in terms of opportunity and investment 31:03 - What Michael's podcasts, Acquisitions Anonymous and Unusual Profits, are all about 35:06 - How he got a lot of twitter followers 41:07 - His perspective about failures and mistakes Favorite Quotes:"I've learned the hard way that you're much better off looking for business opportunities that have tailwinds. Like one's where the universe is conspiring to help you, and so what does the world want? Which way is the world going? I'm going to swim with that current and that's made a huge difference in terms of how I approach stuff." - Michael Girdley "I'm so glad that I was in the fireworks business because starting with a really hard one taught me how easy other businesses can be." - Michael Girdley "The really wacky thing about entrepreneurship, people think that if you have more money or more resources when starting your business, it will turn out to be a better business." - Michael Girdley "Education is a creative problem-solving exercise where you are trying to share with somebody else something that will make sense in their brain." - Michael Girdley "A really successful tutor will understand the precise thing that you as the student or the pupil needs to hear next to unblock you." - Michael Girdley "Adopting a model of personality where you understand everyone is different leads me to understand how heterogeneous teams are made of people of different backgrounds, different wiring, different goals in life, and different attitudes. All that stuff is essential. Heterogeneous teams outperform homogeneous teams." - Michael Girdley "The edges are things that you as a buyer of an asset have that other buyers do not that allow you to extract more value." - Michael Girdley Engage with Michael GirdleyTwitterWebsiteUnusual Profits PodcastAcquisitions Anonymous Podcast Connect with Expert(ish) Podcast Host JAY JOHNSONCall (858) 925- 4536WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram Listen to more episodes of the Expert(ish) PodcastiTunesSpotify
Tony Fleo is the CEO of Social Venture Partners Dallas, an organization of over 200 engaged professionals dedicated to helping social enterprises and philanthropists thrive. Tony holds the CFRE credential for fund development and a certificate for non-profit management. Tony has presented at national and international conferences on topics ranging from human development to systems development. He is a native of Pittsburgh, P.A. and attended Duquesne University where he received a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology. Tony has more than 30 years of experience in assisting enterprises grow in organizational strength, funding, and staff and board development. His extensive background in psychology and systems theory, coupled with his hands-on experience leading organizations to fulfill their missions, enables him to bridge the gap between theory and practice and create transformational change in systems and organizations. On this episode, we'll discuss #bigBANGtx and The New Economy: Healing Our Divides Topics: ✓ The politicizing of human issues ✓ The root cause of social ills ✓ How to begin healing our divides Keys to Success: ✓ Focus on your circle of influence ✓ How to identify and recruit young leaders ✓ Tips to cultivate and grow young leaders Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-fleo-a191907/ Main Site: https://www.socialventurepartners.org/dallas/ bigBANG! 2021: https://bigbangtx.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DallasSVP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SVPDallas Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/svpdallas/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svpdallas/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/SVPDallas Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
The Codeup Cloud Academy is new to Codeup! Jason sits down with Technical Trainer Kris Connolly to discuss his technical career journey and what it's like to teach at the Codeup Cloud Academy.
Dr. Kyle Hoedebecke is a Certified Physician Executive with 20 years of leadership experience optimizing key metrics such as quality, safety, member satisfaction, cost reduction, and access to healthcare. His innovative processes and outcomes have been recognized by key leaders across the business world. Speaking 4 languages, Kyle has mentored medical professionals in over 120 different countries. He specializes in advising startups as well as small-to-medium size businesses. Kyle serves as a Senator of the World Business Angel Investment Forum where he represents the United States. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has over 75 peer-reviewed publications across 5 continents in 8 languages. His expertise includes healthcare technology, leadership, and improved systemic efficiencies. Other ancillary work includes serving on the editorial boards of three peer-reviewed journals as well as teaching as an Assistant Professor. Beyond his board certification in Family Medicine, his additional studies include four master degrees in business, public administration, leadership, and telemedicine. On this episode, we'll discuss Dr. Kyle's keys to personal success and his latest venture with COVIMRO, which can “Knock out any virus with zero side effects.” Keys to Success: ✓ Sharing The Wealth ✓ Energy / Time Management ✓ Learn Always Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khoedebecke/ https://covimro.com/investors/ https://covimro.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Welcome to Hire Tech! A podcast about hiring entry level technical talent for your teams. Join us on this premiere episode as our CEO Jason Straughan interviews Ryan Smith, a Codeup graduate of December 2019. Learn all about Ryan's story and what it was like to go from working in the military, to attending Codeup, and his tech career journey after graduating.
Bronwyn Allen is the CEO at High Profile, the highest rated staffing agency in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Irving, TX. During her tenure as president and CEO, High Profile has won numerous awards including Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work, Dallas Chamber's Employer of Excellence, DFW SMA's Recruiting Team of the Year, and most recently was one of five companies considered for North Dallas Business of the Year. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ Creating a culture of empowerment ✓ Why you should "cherish" your network ✓ Do your habits support your growth? Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwynallen/ https://www.highprofilestaffing.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dallas-TX/High-Profile-Inc/135159071077 https://www.highprofilestaffing.com/events/pastevents/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) To work with me, send an e-mail to: Julian@JulianPlacino.com ✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership ✓ Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships ✓ Personal Branding Consulting
Chip Rosales is a Managing Partner at ROGUE Marketing Agency. ROGUE is a sales and marketing agency which creates bold, highly-memorable integrated marketing programs, that push the status quo and get noticed. For nearly 20 years, Chip has bent the rules, asking the question "why" and looking for innovative ways to get companies noticed. He's held various corporate executive roles leading digital marketing teams, uncovering emotional differentiators, and amplifying brands. In 2009, he left corporate America to start ROGUE, a strategy agency centered around his values, principles, and keen marketing insights. On this episode, we'll discuss Chip's keys to success in life and business. Social Links: linkedin.com/in/chiprosales https://twitter.com/chiprosales https://www.facebook.com/gorogue https://gorogue.net/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) To work with me, send an e-mail to: Julian@JulianPlacino.com ✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership ✓ Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships ✓ Personal Branding Consulting
Dawn Freeman is the CEO at Forth Dawn, LLC whose mission is to end social justice discrimination in the world by providing relevant and effective services that emphatically advance criminal and social justice initiatives. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ Faith and integrity ✓ Why reinvention matters ✓ Knowing who's on your boat ✓ Social justice & the impact on business Social Links: https://www.forthdawn.com/ https://twitter.com/dfreeman_RHI https://www.linkedin.com/in/defreeman1/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) To work with me, send an e-mail to: Julian@JulianPlacino.com ✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership ✓ Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships ✓ Personal Branding Consulting
Roger Wakefield is America's favorite plumber! In 2018, Roger started in social media to promote his company, Texas Green Plumbing. Since then, he's achieved wild success and has accumulated over 328,000 subscribers and 36 million views! Today, Roger travels around the country speaking on Networking, Social Media, Video, SEO, Coaching, and Business. He's appeared on morning and midday shows on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and has been featured in CNN, Forbes, Medium, and Yahoo. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✔️ Trade Jobs: The Massive Opportunity ✔️ How to Succeed on Social Media ✔️ How to Skillfully Network ✔️ How to Set Yourself Apart Social Links: https://www.texasgreenplumbing.com/ https://www.rogerwakefield.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerwakefield/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGIMKh92vaL0_Yc0u4GYhHA Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) To work with me, send an e-mail to: Julian@JulianPlacino.com ✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership ✓ Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships ✓ Personal Branding Consulting
Craig Carter is the CEO at Jack Mason Brand, a Texas-born watch company, bringing independence, approachability and legacy back to the watch industry. Jack Mason is reviving the art of traditional watch design by creating beautiful, collectible watches that demonstrate the look, quality and feel of a luxury watch, but at an attainable price point. On this episode we'll discuss: ✔️ Culture: People / Passion / Product ✔️ Secrets to execution & achieving results that matter ✔️ Being nimble amid uncertainty & challenges Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-carter-778ba019/ https://jackmasonbrand.com/https://www.instagram.com/jackmasonbrand/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) To work with me, send an e-mail to: Julian@JulianPlacino.com ✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership ✓ Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships ✓ Personal Branding Consulting
Philip J. Romano is an investor, entrepreneur, artist and nationally-renowned restaurateur. Involved in the restaurant business for over fifty years, he has created over twenty-five concepts with six of them national concepts: Fuddruckers, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Spageddies, Cozymel's, Rudy's Country Store and BBQ and eatZi's Market & Bakery. Romano currently owns and operates eatZi's Market & Bakery, Nick & Sam's Steak & Fish House, Nick & Sam's Grill and Coal Vines Pizza. Romano wrote his first book entitled Food for Thought in 2005 that made the CEO Best Sellers List. His latest book, The MAD Entrepreneur, was released in March 2019 and shares his secrets to success, how he took ideas and turned them into nationally-recognized businesses, and insights into how he's making a difference in business and in life. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ The importance of having a “Value System” ✓“Phasing Out” of business and his future vision ✓The new “Art Park” in Trinity Groves Social Links: https://philipjromano.com/product/the-mad-entrepreneur/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) To work with me, send an e-mail to: Julian@JulianPlacino.com ✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership ✓ Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships ✓ Personal Branding Consulting
Lawrence King is the CEO at Headstorm, a high-powered technology consultancy dedicated to building innovative technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, and everything in between. Lawrence is a technologist at heart and since learning his first programing language, has had a genuine admiration for software developers. He started Headstorm to provide a way for developers to do their best work and be properly rewarded by empowering them in their professional growth. Today, consultants are Headstorm's most valuable asset - each team member stays ahead of the curve with intense training, knowledge-sharing practices, and an environment that promotes technical growth, teamwork, and a strong understanding of business ecosystems. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ The Inside out growth mindset ✓ Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable ✓ "Those that matter don't mind, and those that mind don't matter." Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawking/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/headstorm/ https://headstorm.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) To work with me, send an e-mail to: Julian@JulianPlacino.com ✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership ✓ Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships ✓ Personal Branding Consulting
Donald Glacy is a Chair at Vistage Worldwide, the world's leading executive coaching organization. From starting his first company at 16 years old and selling it 3 years later, to creating the world's first 24/7 integrated marketing execution center, and working with celebrity personalities including Ryan Seacrest, Hulk Hogan, Manny Pacquiao and Mario Lopez, Don is truly a gifted entrepreneur. Today, his focus is developing leaders through Vistage Worldwide. In a study by Dunn & Bradstreet, Vistage member companies grew 2.2 times faster than average small and midsize U.S. businesses no matter the economic conditions. Through a combination of peer advisory, executive coaching, training, and enrichment opportunities, Vistage creates better and more insightful leaders. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ "Culture isn't the #1 thing, it's the ONLY thing." - Jim Sinegal, Founder of Costco ✓ The value of mentorship, discipline, and encouragement ✓ Finding Alignment: Does your "WHY" connect with what you do? Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donglacy/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Benjamin A. Hubbard is the CEO of Nexus PMG, a leading low-carbon infrastructure advisory, project development, and investment organization dedicated to reducing carbon intensity and enhancing resource efficiency. Mr. Hubbard cut his teeth managing domestic and international high-profile infrastructure projects, acting in various roles for a global Engineering & Construction firm. After co-founding Nexus PMG in 2013, Mr. Hubbard developed deep knowledge of investment underwriting, empowering the firm to bridge the gap between project development and project finance. His powerful ability to translate strategic organizational goals into clear operational plans has led to measurable results for the growing firm. Mr. Hubbard maintains a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. He also serves as an investment committee member of Nexus Dev, a development capital provider to renewable and circular economy assets. On this episode, we'll discuss Ben's keys to personal and professional success: ✓ How to live a balanced life ✓ Empathy-driven leadership✓ The relentless pursuit of education Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhubb/ https://nexuspmg.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Christopher R. Manske, CFP® is owner and operator of Manske Wealth Management and the Author of the book, The Prepared Investor. Manske owns one of the larger investment firms in Houston, managing almost half a billion dollars for individuals and institutions all over the world. Over his twenty-year investing career, he spent two of them as the Lead Financial Advisor to the University of Texas Employee Assistance Provider where he served a public and private population of over 100,000 people. Manske spent over a decade with Merrill Lynch where he was often recognized in the top fraction of 1% of investment professionals. He was selected to help train thousands of financial advisors across the country and he still offers his expertise in podcasts, radio shows, and various other media on a regular basis. Manske graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the Army before attending Rice University to get the Certified Financial Planner designation. He and his team have been praised, published, or quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Reader's Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Financial Advisor Magazine, and many more. On this episode, we'll discuss inflation, stimulus, the national debt, artificial intelligence, and how this affects you, the individual investor. Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crmanske/ https://www.facebook.com/chris.manske.102https://manskewealth.com/book/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Calvin Carter, Bottle Rocket's founder and CEO, believes that exceptionally innovative technology redefines our lives. For the last thirteen years, Calvin has pushed Bottle Rocket to become a renowned experience consultancy that connects future-focused brands and their customers through sophisticated yet simple experiences. Now with approximately 250 Rocketeers and 500 award-winning, preeminent experiences designed and built to date, Bottle Rocket continues to transform how brands compete and win in the marketplace. On this episode, we'll discuss Calvin's keys to success. - Know your purpose - Follow your values- Never give up Social Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvincarter/ https://www.facebook.com/bottlerocketstudios/ https://twitter.com/_BottleRocket?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/_bottlerocket/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bottle-rocket/ https://www.bottlerocketstudios.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) Tony's Social: https://www.instagram.com/tony.ux/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonydaussat/ https://www.tonydaussat.com/ Liftoff by Bottle Rocket: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liftoff-by-bottle-rocket/id1447442459 Bottle Rocket's Social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bottle-rocket/https://www.bottlerocketstudios.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Tony Daussat is a Lead Experience Design Strategist and Co-Host of the Liftoff podcast by Bottle Rocket. Over a decade ago, Tony Daussat traded his acting career in New York City—for whiteboards and Sticky Notes in Texas. Now, as a Lead Experience Strategist at Bottle Rocket Studios, Tony helps craft and guide the product vision and experience for some of the world's most distinguished brands. He is also the co-host of the podcast, 'Liftoff by Bottle Rocket' boasting listeners in over 150 countries. Tony is a celebrated speaker, guest college instructor and design mentor. On this episode, we'll discuss how to design your personal brand to win trust, grow your business, and advance your career. Tony's Social: https://www.instagram.com/tony.ux/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonydaussat/ https://www.tonydaussat.com/ Liftoff by Bottle Rocket: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liftoff-by-bottle-rocket/id1447442459 Bottle Rocket's Social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bottle-rocket/https://www.bottlerocketstudios.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Scott Simson, CEO of Video Marketing World, the leading video marketing conference for business owners, marketers, and video creators. As a YouTube creator, Scott has amassed a following of nearly 400,000 and his viral style of videos have generated over 120 million views. Scott has helped his clients generate hundreds of millions of views and millions of dollars in revenue. He's consulted with brands including Amazon, HEB, and Mattel, Inc., and has been featured in CBS Money Watch, San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Daily News and the Boston Globe. On this episode, we'll discuss the top video marketing strategies for 2021! Scott's Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/videomarketingworldhq Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsimson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imscottsimson/?hl=en Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Brandyn Alejos is the General Managing Partner at Precision Fitness in Dallas, TX. Brandyn has achieved excellence in bodybuilding, nutrition, business, standup comedy, and music. However, he's struggled with addiction and self-sabotage throughout his career. Only through discovering his "WHY" did he find his Pathway to Success. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ Finding Your Why: The Ultimate Fuel for Success ✓ Hitting rock bottom to overcome addiction ✓ Setting Boundaries: Don't be afraid to cut people off Brandyn's Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandyn_alejos/?hl=en Precision Fitness Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionfitnesstx/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionfitness1 Website: https://precisionfitnesstx.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Wilene Dunn is the CEO at WCD Speakers, a Global Speaker Agency representing keynote speakers, thought leaders, industry experts, and entertainers worldwide. For over 25 years, WCD has helped thousands of talented and unique speakers deliver their message to global audiences. On this episode, we'll discuss how to craft your message, build an audience, and get your first paid speech! Wilene's Social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilenedunn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WileneCDunn Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilenedunn WCD Speakers Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcdspeakers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwe9E_owomiUf3fCGWknZg Twitter: https://twitter.com/wcdspeakers Website: https://wcdenterprises.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Matt Cenca is a Capital Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, and a 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee. At 24 years old, he created his first million-dollar business which ranked on INC Magazine's Top 250 Fastest Growing Companies in Texas (2020). On this episode, we'll discuss his secrets to personal finance, building wealth, and entrepreneurship. Matt's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcenca/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcenca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattCenca Follow Me on Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino/ Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 25% off)
Amy Czuchlewski, is the EVP of Technology at Bottle Rocket, a leading mobile development studio that's built over 450 solutions for world class brands including Chick-Fil-A, Southwest Airlines, and Mary Kay. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ How to Succeed as a Woman in Technology ✓ Diversity & Inclusion: Empowering Women of Color ✓ Leadership: How to Engineer High Performing Teams ✓ Q&A: Amy's Best Career Advice Amy's Social Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-czuchlewski-she-her-5711401/ Follow Me on Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino/ Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 25% off)
Jake Thompson is a keynote speaker and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car. He is the author of, Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Work and Life Jake works with organizations and individuals around the country, teaching how they can develop accountability, mental resilience, and leadership skills in order to achieve more in their careers and in their life. On this episode, we'll discuss how you can leverage focus, mindset, and accountability to achieve your goals. Jake's Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompson4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakeathompsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JakeThompsonSpeaks/ Follow Me on Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino/ Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 25% off)
Jason Straughan is the CEO of Codeup, a career accelerator that uses an immersive approach to training software development to students with little to no prior programming experience. Jason is the former CEO of Grok Interactive and continues to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Tech Bloc, is an active member in Vistage, a former board member of LaunchSA, a long-time member of Geekdom, TechStars Mentor, and a founding member of the San Antonio Web Developers Meetup. He has invested in a few local startups including MassVenture and PCSgrades, helped found a few companies including Codeup and Grok Interactive, and enjoys watching Star Wars movies with his kid. On this episode, we discuss: ✓ Beating Imposter Syndrome ✓ Steps to Overcome Limiting Beliefs ✓ How to Avoid Self-Sabotage ✓ Agile Process for Entrepreneurs Jason's Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdstraughan/ Website: https://www.jdstraughan.com/ Codeup's Social: Website: https://codeup.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/codeup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoCodeup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gocodeup/?hl=en Follow Me on Social Media: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino/ Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 25% off)
Jason Simmons is the Founder of DeadSoxy, a Dallas-based lifestyle brand that makes premium socks designed for the hustle. In the last 6 years, DeadSoxy has sold over 800,000 pairs of socks and been featured in GQ, Esquire, Men's Health, Inc., and Forbes. DeadSoxy has been named a top-5 startup in DFW for 3 consecutive years and the #1 Startup in DFW in 2019. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ How to Develop an Unshakable Belief in Yourself ✓ What Farm Life Teaches You About Achieving Success ✓ How to Create a Compelling Investor Pitch ✓ Create Yourself: Reverse Engineering the Person You Want to Be Jason's Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsimmons/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasondsimmons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasondsimmons/?hl=en DeadSoxy's Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deadsoxy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadSoxy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadsoxy/?hl=en Follow Me on Social Media: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino/ Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 25% off)
Zondra Evans is the Founder of Zondra TV Network. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ How to Maximize Your Digital Footprint ✓ Why "Old Media" is NEW again ✓ Why Streaming Matters✓ Powerful Collaboration Strategies Full BIO: Zondra Evans is the Executive Producer of the Communications Award-Winning TV Network which is a global multi-media platform. Zondra TV Network touts itself as an affordable global marketing and advertising company that leverages TV streaming platforms such as ROKU, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and BCTV with a potential reach of more than 200 million viewers and users. Zondra TV prides itself on creating a TV platform to showcase small business locally, nationally and globally. Zondra TV Network is the first to develop a TV / Media Incubator where you learn how to pivot and become a TV Show Producer. Zondra's Social Media Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zondra-evans-9012787/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zondratv_network/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachzondra.evans Website: https://zondratv.com/ Follow Julian on Social Media: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino/ Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 25% off)
Michael Girdley (www.Twitter.com/Girdley) is a serial entrepreneur and investor based in San Antonio. He is the chairman and co-founder of Dura Software, owner of Codeup, Toro Coffee, Alamo Fireworks, and the tech-venture fund Geekdom. On this episode, Chris and Michael discuss Michael's experience moving to San Francisco during the late '90s and what it was like in the 'tech bubble', and then leaving the tech world to take over his father's firework business where technology was almost non-existent. Michael discusses the process of helping found and scale his various companies and implementing executive teams so he can step away from their day to day operations. They also dive into the workings of Michael's various companies, the pitch for the future of San Antonio, and much more. Enjoy! Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: www.FortCapitalLP.com (02:30) - Michael’s Background and What Led Him to Today (04:00) - What is cryptography? (04:35) - How did you get into your passion for computer technology? (06:11) - When did you move out to the Bay Area? (06:30) - What was Silicon Valley before the Dotcom bust? What was it like going through that bust? (08:12) - Did people see the crash coming or did it come out of nowhere? (09:55) - Was revenue actually growing when the stock price jumped or was it all part of just the bubble? (11:28) - Were most of these businesses VC-backed before they went public? (12:02) - What was the culture shift like going from Silicon Valley to running a family firework business? (13:57) - What was the transition like when taking the business over from your father? (16:03) - Did you already have an executive team in place or was that a process to implement before you transitioned out? (16:46) - What was the process like of finding a CEO? (17:43) - How do you set up a compensation system to incentivize those who aren’t the owners in a family business? (19:28) - How does the current CEO communicate business strategy with you? (20:43) - What are you accountable for as a semi-active owner? (21:41) - Do you have some type of control in terms of a threshold of a certain cost that needs to be approved by you? (22:36) - Can you sell year-round or do you expect a lumpy cycle around the 4th of July? (23:29) - Is there a leading indicator that it will be a high selling year? (24:31) - What do you do for the other 350 days of the year? (25:19) - What is a 'one-man venture studio’? (28:14) - Did you have the idea for the kiosk coffee chain? What were the steps to build and scale the business? (29:52) - How do you find the right people to bring into the business? (31:11) - What were your roles in getting the business off the ground if you weren’t going to be involved in the day-to-day? (34:08) - Is this a business that will require funding to scale quickly or do you want to go the self-funded route? (35:08) - What is Codeup? (36:24) - How do you define ‘not getting a job’ in terms of Codeup’s policy to refund the student? (38:23) - What’s the process of education in Codeup? (39:23) - How long is the process and how much does it cost? (40:02) - Is it a full-time job or can students work while they’re in the courses? (40:36) - Is there always going to be a need for code in a world where no-code is a growing movement? (41:53) - What is Dura Software? (43:44) - Is this similar to a Berkshire model? (44:50) - What’s the difference between vertical and horizontal market software? (46:15) - Are you designing the third phase of your career where you can keep adding businesses or is there a limit? (47:02) - What does Culture Index mean to you? How has it impacted your career? (49:14) - Do you require the companies you buy to adopt Culture Index? (52:05) - What’s your 2-minute pitch for the city of San Antonio? (53:45) - How has the growth of Austin impacted San Antonio? (54:59) - Do you have a morning routine? (55:43) - What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? (56:38) - If you owned a billboard and could put anything on it, what would it be? (59:24) - How can people get in touch with you? Follow Michael on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Girdley Learn more about Michael Girdley here www.Girdley.com The FORT with Chris Powers is produced by Straight Up Podcasts
On this episode of The Who Ya Know Show: Trevor, Mark & Foster speak with Terrance Mcmahon, who will reveal the algorithm needed to find your superhero self to overcome any challenge when the odds are stacked against you. You will also hear from Caitlin Potter, the Director of Delivery for Codeup, about the career accelerator that trains both web developers and data scientists.
Jason Straughan is an entrepreneur who is the CEO of Codeup, a career accelerator that trains software development. On this episode, Haven & James engage Jason in a discussion on a range of topics including education, entrepreneurship, the goldmine that data is, the future & more.
In this episode of 1337 Wine TV, Mark hooks up with his friend Christian Torres via Skype to do a virtual tasting. They agreed on 4 wines to purchase and taste. Christian also talks about the company he works for, Codeup, and their mission. In addition to that, Christian drops some whiskey knowledge. The wines tasted in this episode are the 2016 Trimbach Gewurztraminer, the 2017 (Mark)/2018 (Christian) Honig Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, the 2017 Erath Pinot Noir, and the 2014 La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserve.Links for the show:Codeup - If you're a geek like me, then check them out. They have two main programs - Data Scientist and Web Developer. If I ever wanted to leave the wine industry, this would be something I'd look into.Maison Trimbach - remember to check out my interview with Juien Trimbach from 2017! Episode #388Honig Vineyard & WineryErath Winery - remember to watch my interview with winemaker Gary Horner from 2019! Episode #490La Rioja Alta, S.A. PayPal - One time donation. Send any amount that you’d like - Click here to DonateAmazon Affiliate Links for the Equipment I use:Cameras, Accessories & Equipment:Ulanzi U Rig Pro Video Rig for iPhoneDJI Osmo PocketPYGTECH OSMO Pocket Phone HolderOSMO Pocket Extension RodPolarPro Cinema Series Filter 3-PackAudio Recorders:Zoom H6Zoom H1Lights:Neewer Dimmable 176 LED PanelNEEWER 160 LED CN-160Tripods:Eocean 54'' Extendable Selfie Stick Stand59" Selfie Stick with TripodDrone:Parrot AnafiFreewell Budget Kit E-Series ND Filters
This episode is brought to you by TIKR. Join the free beta today at TIKR.com/hive This week we chat with Michael Girdley. Michael's list of accomplishments and ventures would take up the rest of this description! In short, he loves building businesses and creating products that resonate with customers. He's the founder of Geekdom Fund, CodeUp and his newly launched fund, Dura Software. The conversation covers all things venture capital, start-up business, as well as Michael's personal background and passions. We also discuss the types of companies Michael looks to invest in, as well as pitfalls of traditional value-based investment strategies. Here's the outline: [2:00] Michael's Early Interest in Computers [7:00] Working For The Family Fireworks Business [16:00] The Struggle with Delayed Feedback in Business & Investing [26:00] Michael's CodeUp Start-up Story [31:00] The Power of A Fully Refundable Education [35:00] Creating Stories Through Brands [37:51] Net Promoter Score & Why It Matters [53:00] What Did & Didn't Work at Geekdom Fund [55:00] What Michael Looks For In Investments [67:00] Zoom & Shopify's Valuation [77:00] The Transition from Geekdom to Dura Software [90:00] Why Value Screens Remove Great, Venture-Like Companies [97:00] Michaels Favorite Books of 2019 [107:00] Closing Questions If you enjoyed this conversation and want to learn more about Michael, give him a follow on Twitter here. Also, if you or someone you know is interested in selling their software business, check out Dura Software.
My guest on this episode is Michael Girdley who is chairman and head of strategy of Dura Software, a holding company that acquires small software companies based in San Antonio. Michael is also a co-founder of Geekdom Fund, a small venture firm, and a co-founder of Codeup, a coding bootcamp in San Antonio. I’ve had guests from software on the show before but this episode was particularly good and I learned a ton. I’ve wanted to learn more about investing in software and Michael provided a fantastic overview of the space and Dura and their strategy. If you want to invest in software companies, this is an episode you’ll enjoy and get a lot of value from. Episodes of Think Like an Owner are available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Breaker, and TuneIn. Links Dura Software Codeup Geekdom Fund Buc-ee’s
In this episode, Steve and Michael talk about how the key components of Traction - The Entrepreneurial Operating System, helped Michael build successful businesses and the high performing teams that run them. Michael Girdley is the co-founder of career accelerator, CodeUp and the investment firm, Dura Holdings.
The second chat in this series will feature the co-founders of Codeup - Michael Girdley, Jason Straughan and Chris Turner as they share their personal journeys and how the crossing of paths led to their groundbreaking idea. Host - Nick Longo Michael Girdley Managing Director, Geekdom Fund Michael Girdley is an entrepreneur and investor. He is managing director of the Geekdom Fund, an early stage venture capital firm focusing on tech. Michael also sits on the boards of multiple companies including Codeup, the RealCo Seed Fund Program, Grok and Alamo Fireworks. Jason Straughan CEO, Codeup Jason Straughan is the CEO of Codeup, a career accelerator that uses an immersive approach to training software development to students with little to no prior programming experience. Chris Turner CEO, Turner Logic Chris Turner is an engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur. After a 12 year career with Lockheed Martin he founded Turner Logic, a San Antonio based software company. Chris is also a co-founder of Codeup and a member of the board for Youth Code Jam. Recorded Thursday October 25, 2018 at the Geekdom Event Centre in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
The second chat in this series will feature the co-founders of Codeup - Michael Girdley, Jason Straughan and Chris Turner as they share their personal journeys and how the crossing of paths led to their groundbreaking idea. Host - Nick Longo Michael Girdley Managing Director, Geekdom Fund Michael Girdley is an entrepreneur and investor. He is managing director of the Geekdom Fund, an early stage venture capital firm focusing on tech. Michael also sits on the boards of multiple companies including Codeup, the RealCo Seed Fund Program, Grok and Alamo Fireworks. Jason Straughan CEO, Codeup Jason Straughan is the CEO of Codeup, a career accelerator that uses an immersive approach to training software development to students with little to no prior programming experience. Chris Turner CEO, Turner Logic Chris Turner is an engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur. After a 12 year career with Lockheed Martin he founded Turner Logic, a San Antonio based software company. Chris is also a co-founder of Codeup and a member of the board for Youth Code Jam. Recorded Thursday October 25, 2018 at the Geekdom Event Centre in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
Chris Saum and Teresa Evans are partners in the RealCo Seed Fund Program, based at Geekdom in San Antonio. They oversee the admissions, mentoring, training and fundraising process for business to business technology startups in the portfolio. The program accepts startups on a rolling basis through applications on its website and other sites. Saum also regularly travels to recruit new startups. The 15-month long program focuses on providing networking, capital, mentors and other resources to early stage startups. The program is currently accepting applications. Startups in the program have the ability to receive up to $125,000 in funding, co-working space at Geekdom, access to investors, mentorship and other training. Michael Girdley, co-founder of Codeup and co-founder of Geekdom Fund, is heading up the RealCo team along with Evans, co-founder of San Antonio Science and associate director of the San Antonio Angel Network and Saum, co-founder and director of business development of MUD Geochemical. In this episode of Ideas to Invoices, Saum and Evans discuss the attributes they look for in an entrepreneur, the path to success in the SeedCo program and more about the growing San Antonio technology industry.
Michael Girdley is an entrepreneur and investor from San Antonio. He also worked as a programmer in Silicon Valley and he earned a computer science degree with honors from Lafayette College. He is also the author of several books on Java programming with a focus on web applications Michael served as the CEO of his family business Alamo Fireworks, he is also the Chairman of Codeup, a coding bootcamp company he cofounded. And Michael is a venture capitalist and the managing director of the $20 million Geekdom Fund and a partner at RealCo, a seed fund program.
Michael noticed that San Antonio lacked a computer programming training or education of any real sort, so he jumped ship and partnered with a few other techies to create Codeup in late 2013. They've already helped 95 people in just a year's time to become computer programmers and they are focused on adding even more value to the San Antonio area.
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