Denise Davis on Collaboration: In Business, In Politics, and Across Industries

How do you find common ground in Texas politics and business when collaboration feels impossible? Denise Davis has spent more than 20 years doing exactly that. As Board Chair of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, former Chief of Staff for the Texas House of Representatives and partner at Davis Kaufman PLLC, Davis has built a reputation for helping business leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs move Austin forward through strategic collaboration and bipartisan leadership. In this episode of the Changing Austin Podcast, powered by Amplify Credit Union, Denise Davis shares insights on Texas politics, Austin economic growth, leadership, entrepreneurship and the future of business in Central Texas. From navigating high-stakes policy conversations to mentoring the next generation of Austin innovators, Davis explains why finding common ground is essential to shaping Austin’s future. Listeners will hear how Davis’ experience in public policy, government relations and business advocacy continues to influence her leadership at the Austin Chamber of Commerce and across the Texas business community. Follow Denise Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-davis-55444917/ Follow Stacy Armijo on Instagram and LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/stacy.armijo https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyarmijo About Changing Austin: Changing Austin examines the people shaping one of America's fastest-growing regions. From reimagining business models to doubling down on nonprofit missions, Changing Austin shares real stories about Austin's unique past and promising future. VISIT Changing Austin at www.changingaustin.com Subscribe on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1a5623a8-9852-4a9b-948c-0f686aa14e4c/changing-austin Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/changing-austin/id1820951608 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gOBx6yCBEovj4IEb8LEhj?si=89088bb99af24177 Changing Austin is powered by Amplify Credit Union, Austin's home for fee-free commercial banking. #austin #austintexas