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Episode 26: How PacAPit is Sparking a New Era of Campfires
In this episode of The Marketing Boost, host Leon Hitchens sits down with John Chadwell, founder of PacAPit, to dive deep into the journey of turning a simple riverside idea into a patented, flat-packing fire pit loved by overlanders, scouts, and outdoor enthusiasts. John shares his path from working at Apple and in the tech…
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Episode 25: From Family Kitchen to Grocery Aisles: The Hess Street Foods Story
In this episode of The Boost, Leon sits down with Maria, founder of Hess Street Foods, to explore how a generational recipe and deep cultural roots sparked a thriving culinary business. What started as a homemade chorizo recipe passed down from Maria’s grandmother evolved into a shelf-ready, clean-label chorizo paste now featured in 144+ H-E-B…
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Episode 24 – AI, Internationalization & The Future of Business Growth
In this episode of The Boost, Leon and Pablo sit down for an engaging discussion on AI, internationalization, and how businesses can leverage emerging technologies to scale effectively. They break down the impact of AI on business operations, customer interactions, and even the ethical implications of automation. The conversation also explores the growing trend of…
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Episode 23 -Building NonprofitsHQ: A Journey of Innovation, Impact, and Ethical Growth
In this episode of The Boost, host Leon welcomes back Zac, founder of NonprofitsHQ, for a candid discussion about the nonprofit tech landscape, the challenges of bootstrapping a startup, and the innovative solutions changing the way nonprofits operate. Eight months post-launch, Zac shares insights into how NonprofitsHQ is helping nonprofits amplify their impact through AI-driven…
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Episode 22 – Conservation Meets Education: How Once in a Wild is Changing Lives
In this episode of The Boost podcast, recorded live at San Antonio Startup Week, we sit down with Rikky Moller, CEO of Once in a Wild, a San Antonio-based company that offers immersive, educational animal experiences right in your backyard. Hosts Leon and Pablo chat with Rikky about his journey from creative director in advertising…
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Episode 21 – Emotions in Focus: How a DevOps Engineer is Creating a Game-Changing App
In this episode of The Boost, Leon sits down with Marco, a participant in the “Pitch It to Win It” competition at San Antonio Startup Week. Marco shares his concept for a mindset-tracking app, aimed at helping users improve emotional awareness and decision-making. Inspired by his journey as a parent and his professional background in…
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Episode 20 – Building Community-Driven Startups in San Antonio’s Thriving Tech Scene
Welcome to the latest episode of the Boost Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to host a live discussion featuring key voices in San Antonio’s tech and entrepreneurial scene. Special thanks to our sponsor Geekdom and to everyone in the San Antonio startup ecosystem for their incredible support. Join Leon and Pablo are joined with two…
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Episode 19 – Resilience and Innovation: How Llyas Salahud-Din is Revolutionizing Grant Writing
Join hosts Pablo and Leon as they sit down with Llyas Salahud-Din, founder of GrantAppli, recorded live at San Antonio Startup Week. In this episode, Elias shares his inspiring story from being a foster child to building a successful tech startup that empowers nonprofits. Recently crowned the winner of the $20,000 Geekdom pre-accelerator competition, Elias…
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Episode 18 – Pitch It to Win It: Celebrating Innovation at San Antonio Startup Week
In this exciting episode of “The Boost Podcast”, hosts Leon and Pablo sit down with Nick Honegger, Director of Marketing and Sales at Geekdom, to recap San Antonio Startup Week. The conversation covers highlights, takeaways, and the unique startup culture in San Antonio. Hosts: Pablo Calvo: Linkedin Leon Hitchens: Linkedin & X Guest: Nick Honegger:…
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Episode 17 – How Interest Rates and NAR Changes are Shaping San Antonio Real Estate
Welcome to The Boost, hosted by Leon and Pablo, where we spotlight dynamic businesses and entrepreneurs in San Antonio. In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Jay Rebaldo back for a second time! Jay, a successful realtor and entrepreneur, was previously featured in one of our most popular episodes. Today, we dive deep into the…
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Episode 16 – Transforming Trash with Melissa Martini, CEO of Waste Away
In this episode of The Boost, host Leon Hitchens sits down with Melissa Martini, the CEO and co-founder of Waste Away, an on-demand trash service based in San Antonio. Melissa shares how her company is revolutionizing waste disposal by providing an Uber-like service for trash pickup while creating job opportunities for local residents. They also…
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Episode 15 – The Future of WordPress: Open Source vs. Private Equity
In this episode of The Boost, Leon and Pablo dive deep into the ongoing drama within the WordPress community surrounding Matt Mullenweg, WP Engine, and the effects of private equity on open-source software. The controversy kicked off from some cryptic tweets by Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress, and escalated during his keynote at WordCamp, where…
