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Episodes

1. 72

   Episode 72: An Interview with Bennigan's CEO, Paul Mangiamele

   If you grew up enjoying a Monte Cristo at Bennigan's or remember nights at Steak and Ale, you'll appreciate this conversation. On the latest CEO Insider Podcast, Ed Curtis sits down with Paul Mangiamele CFE, Chairman & CEO of Legendary Restaurant Brands, to discuss the comeback of these iconic...

   Apr 4, 2026

   30m
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   Episode 71: An interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar

   In this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, Ed Curtis speaks with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. Hegar talks about how Texas is expanding rapidly in the business market, how Texas is the #1 state for job creation in the nation, and much more! Topics covered include: Texas leads the nation in job...

   Oct 3, 2024

   31m
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   Episode 70: An interview with Reid Ryan, CEO of Ryan Sanders Sports

   Enjoy this interview with baseball expert, Reid Ryan. Reed talks about the making of the movie Facing Nolan, a story about his father Nolan Ryan and his storied career. Reid talks about the future of baseball, his passion for minor league ball, and his love of Texas.

   Oct 3, 2024

   2m
4. 69

   Episode 69: An Interview with Jeanette Ward, CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Company

   In this episode of the CEO Insider, Ed Curtis interviews Jeanette Ward, CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the states largest provider of workers compensation insurance. Jeanette took the reigns as CEO of the Workers Compensation Insurer in 2023. Ms. Ward talks about the future of Texas...

   Oct 3, 2024

   29m
5. 68

   Episode 68: CEO Insider Interview with Troy Aikman

   An interview with Troy Aikman.

   Oct 3, 2024

   49m
6. 67

   Episode 67: Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, President & CEO - San Antonio Economic Development Foundation

   In this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis speak with Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, President and CEO of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation. Jenna discusses the bold moves and initiatives that are being undertaken in the San Antonio region.

   Apr 14, 2021

   19m
7. 66

   Episode 66: YTexas Virtual - The Tesla Effect

   In this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the upcoming YTexas Virtual event on Thursday, March 25th that focuses on the impact of Tesla in Texas and workforce development initiatives.

   Mar 24, 2021

   17m
8. 65

   Episode 65: Will Austin win the new $17 billion Samsung facility

   In this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss Samsung filing documents in Arizona, New York and Texas to build semiconductor manufacturing facility that is expected to cost over $17 billion and create 1,800 jobs.

   Feb 15, 2021

   11m
9. 64

   Episode 64: 2021 YTexas Virtual Launch Recap

   CEO Inisder host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the 2021 YTexas Virtual Launch that streamed on ytexas.com on January 28, 2021. The event featured a panel discussion on corporate relocation to Texas and its economic impact.

   Feb 3, 2021

   21m
10. 63

    Episode 63: The Three Pillars of Relocation

    In this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the three main factors companies consider when moving their global headquarters to the Lone Star State.

    Jan 20, 2021

    20m
11. 62

    Episode 62: Oracle HQ relocation to Texas

    In this episode of the CEO Insider, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss Oracle Corporation. The multinational computer technology company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Austin, Texas.

    Dec 21, 2020

    9m
12. 61

    Episode 61: Why the U.S. Space Command HQ should choose San Antonio

    On this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss why the US Space Command should choose San Antonio as its new HQ.

    Dec 13, 2020

    13m
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    Episode 60: Kris Collins, Senior Vice President - Economic Development at Greater Waco Chamber

    On this episode of the CEO Insider Podcast, host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO speak with Kris Collins, Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Chamber of Waco. Kris discusses the fact that Waco is no longer a secret along the I-35 corridor and the Waco region is experiencing...

    Nov 12, 2020

    13m
14. 59

    Episode 59: Adam Zeitsiff, President & CEO - Intelivideo

    On the CEO Insider Podcast today is Adam Zeitsiff, president and CEO of Intelivideo. Prior to Intelivideo, Zeitsiff was president and CEO of Gold's Gym. He discusses the hard hit the fitness industry has taken during the pandemic and his transition to Intelivideo and his mission in the new position.

    Oct 30, 2020

    16m
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    Episode 58: Matt Bruhn, President/GM - Pabst Brewing Company

    CEO Insider Podcast host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis speak with Matt Bruhn, President and General Manager of Pabst Brewing Company. Matt discusses the story behind the name Pabst Blue Ribbon and the company headquarters relocation to San Antonio.

    Oct 7, 2020

    23m
16. 57

    Episode 57: 2020 YTexas Summit Update - Gary Kelly, CEO - Southwest Airlines

    CEO Insider podcast host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the upcoming 2020 YTexas Summit and the addition of Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly to the lineup. The digital event will be livestreamed on September 24, 2020. For more details go to www.ytexas.com/summit

    Sep 9, 2020

    8m
17. 56

    Episode 56: 2020 YTexas Summit Update - Andy Roddick & Tiff's Treats

    In this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss some of the latest participants confirmed for the 2020 YTexas Summit, including former tennis star Andy Roddick.

    Aug 16, 2020

    8m
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    Episode 55: YTexas Summit Update - DFW Airport, NASA

    CEO Insider Podcast host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the 2020 YTexas Summit hosted on September 24, 2020 and presented on the ON24 Digitial Experience Platform. This virtual event will feature top Texas executives on focus groups discussing the factors affecting everything from...

    Aug 5, 2020

    8m
19. 54

    Episode 54: The Show Must Go Online! 2020 YTexas Summit Update

    CEO Insider podcast host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the upcoming 2020 YTexas Summit which will be hosted on the ON24 Digital Experience platform on September 24, 2020.

    Jul 14, 2020

    9m
20. 53

    Episode 53: Greg Almond, CEO - Furniture Marketing Group

    In this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Greg Almond, CEO of Furniture Marketing Group. Greg discusses the impact of COVID-19 on his industry, clientele and within his own company.

    Jun 30, 2020

    11m
21. 52

    Episode 52: Larry North, CEO - Larry North Fitness

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Larry North, CEO of Larry North Fitness. Well-known fitness guru and radio host, North discusses his relocation from New York to Texas, some of his family history and personal inspiration. He also talks about the state of the…

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    Jun 23, 2020

    30m
22. 51

    Episode 51: UNT Dallas students create Corporate Social Responsibility Tracker

    Through the YTexas Leadership Academy, UNT Dallas students Katherine Cadena, Juwon Grant and Victoria Summerville discuss the creation of a Texas corporate social responsibility tracker. Visit www.ytexas.com/csr-tracker to learn more.

    Jun 8, 2020

    16m
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    Episode 50: Morris Miller, CEO - Xenex

    In this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Morris Miller, CEO of Xenex. Miller, a co-founder of Rackspace, became CEO at Xenex in 2012. San Antonio-based Xenex develops robots that utilize ultraviolet light technology to disinfect and destroy coronavirus on...

    May 19, 2020

    22m
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    Episode 49: Ollie Chandhok, Market President - Dallas Business Journal

    In this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Ollie Chandhok, Market President and Publisher of the Dallas Business Journal (DBJ). Ollie discusses how the DBJ staff has shifted to remote operations and has worked around the clock for the last six weeks covering...

    May 1, 2020

    24m
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    Episode 48: Dan Noble, CEO - HKS Architects

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Dan Noble, CEO of HKS Architects and Jason Schroer, Principal and Director of health for HKS Architects. Dan and Jason discuss HKS efforts to convert hotels, schools and convention centers into temporary hospitals to accommodate…

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    Apr 27, 2020

    25m
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    Episode 47 : David Brown, CEO - Victory Capital

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with David Brown, CEO of the Victory Capital. David discusses his take on the 2008 financial crisis versus the current market disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, David discusses the acquisition of USAA Asset...

    Apr 13, 2020

    15m
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    Episode 46: Richard Tagle, CEO - Andy Roddick Foundation

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Richard Tagle, CEO of the Andy Roddick Foundation. Based in Austin, the Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) leads a movement to expand high-quality learning and enrichment for students and families with the greatest need. Richard…

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    Apr 10, 2020

    16m
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    Episode 45: Paula Gold-Williams, CEO - CPS Energy

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Paula Gold Williams, CEO of San Antonio-based CPS Energy. A gas and electric provider for the region, CPS is an essential business during the coronavirus pandemic. Paula discusses the company's approach as it maintains operations...

    Apr 3, 2020

    19m
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    Episode 44: Lindsay Wilson, President - Corgan

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Lindsay Wilson, president of architecture and design firm Corgan. Lindsay discusses how the architecture and construction industry is shifting focus in order to keep its collaborative workforce engaged and its projects to move...

    Mar 30, 2020

    14m
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    Episode 43: Robbie Briggs, CEO - Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Robbie Briggs, CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. Robbie discusses how the real estate industry has had to pivot due to the shelter-in-place order as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Mar 26, 2020

    15m
31. 42

    Episode 42: Chris Wallace, CEO - North Texas Commission

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Chris Wallace, the CEO of the North Texas Commission, about federal relief plans and regional developments related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

    Mar 22, 2020

    7m
32. 41

    Episode 41: TJ O'Reilly, CEO - Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

    In this episode, CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with TJ O'Reilly, the CEO of Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. TJ discusses the impact of COVID-19 on hospital operations and the coordination of Texas hospitals in response to the global threat of the virus.

    Mar 18, 2020

    11m
33. 40

    Episode 40: 5 Business Lessons Learned From The Coronavirus Outbreak

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on business.

    Mar 18, 2020

    6m
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    Epsiode 39: Brian Mckinney, CEO - Benchmark Mortgage

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Brian Mckinney, the CEO of Benchmark Mortgage. Brian discusses his outlook on corporate relocation, mortgage rates and the Texas housing market.

    Mar 18, 2020

    10m
35. 38

    Episode 38: Amazon Expansion to Pflugerville

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the massive new Amazon distribution center coming to Pflugerville, Texas.

    Mar 18, 2020

    4m
36. 37

    Episode 37: The Sport of Relocation

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis discuss the fact that Texas has become a destination for the sports industry.

    Mar 18, 2020

    5m
37. 36

    Episode 36: Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer - SXSW

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer for South By Southwest (SXSW). The 2020 edition of SXSW is coming March 13-22 and Hugh catches us up on how things are shaping up in Austin for the event.

    Feb 25, 2020

    18m
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    Episode 35: Amber Gunst, CEO - Austin Technology Council

    CEO Insider host sits down with Amber Gunst, CEO of Austin Technology Council. Amber discusses the history of the Austin Technology Council, tech growth in Austin and SXSW.

    Feb 17, 2020

    9m
39. 34

    Episode 34: Mark McClain, CEO - Sailpoint Technologies

    In this episode of the CEO Insider podcast, host Sandy McIlree talks with Mark McClain, CEO and founder of Sailpoint Technologies. Mark talks about the newly-constructed Sailpoint office building, his take on the Austin tech scene and the culture he is working to create and maintain at Sailpoint.

    Feb 17, 2020

    10m
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    Episode 33: Andreas Schultz, Regional President - Ottobock North America

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Andreas Schultz, regional president and CFO of Ottobock North America. Andreas discusses his transition to the U.S. and his experiences with corporate relocation.

    Feb 17, 2020

    10m
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    Episode 32: Avi Kahn, Member of the Hilti Group Executive Board

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree and YTexas CEO Ed Curtis talk with Avi Kahn, former CEO of Hilti North America, who has been promoted to the Hilti Group executive board at the company's global headquarters in Liechtenstein.

    Feb 17, 2020

    15m
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    Episode 30: Pradeep Saha, CEO - Signature Systems Group

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Pradeep Saha, CEO of Signature Systems Group. Signature Systems, a manufacturer and distributor of composite ground protection solutions, recently relocated its HQ from New York to Flower Mound, Texas. Pradeep discusses the relocation of the Signature...

    Oct 8, 2019

    18m
43. 29

    Episode 29: Steven Raucher, CEO - RapidDeploy

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Steven Raucher, CEO of RapidDeploy. RapidDeploy chose Austin as its new HQ and Steven will discuss how his was formed to address a problem they were experiencing personally. Steve also talks about the deficit in technology afforded to public safety.

    Aug 15, 2019

    20m
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    Episode 28: Joel Trammell, CEO - Khorus

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Joel Trammell. Joel is the former CEO of Blackbox Network Services, an author, and the founder of Khorus Software. Sandy and Joel discuss entrepreneurship, start-up capital in Texas, and Joel's latest acquisition.

    Jul 24, 2019

    15m
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    Episode 27: Kent Newsome, Shareholder - Greenberg Traurig

    In this episode Sandy McIlree speaks with Kent Newsome, co-managing shareholder at Greenberg Traurig's Texas real estate law practice. Kent will share insight on corporate relocation to Texas and things to keep in mind when considering commercial office space.

    Jul 11, 2019

    26m
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    Episode 26: Wade Allen, CEO - Cendea

    In this episode host Sandy McIlree interviews Wade Allen, CEO of executive placement firm Cendea. Wade discusses the early days of Dell Computer and his experience working side-by-side with Michael Dell. Wade also discusses Austin's need for more Thunder Lizards and whether or not Texas can…

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    Jul 9, 2019

    30m
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    Episode 25: Kristian Hulgard, GM - OnRobot

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with GM of newly relocated OnRobot, Kristian Hulgard. Kristian discusses the myth that robots are replacing human jobs as well as the possibility of OnRobot expanding in Texas beyond their Las Colinas HQ.

    Jul 9, 2019

    20m
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    Episode 24: Jim Perschbach, CEO - Port San Antonio

    In this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Jim Perschbach, CEO of Port San Antonio. Port San Antonio is a 10 million square foot facility in San Antonio that is home to Boeing's largest services and sustainment center, cybersecurity and robotics startups, San Antonio Museum of...

    May 1, 2019

    21m
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    Episode 23: Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Office - SXSW Interactive

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer of SXSW Interactive. Hugh discusses the growth of SXSW, how Austin is a perfect fit for SXSW and how SXSW has become a hotspot for politicians.

    Apr 15, 2019

    28m
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    Episode 22: Alyce Alston, CEO - The Dallas Entrepreneur Center

    CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Alyce Alston, CEO of the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (The DEC). Alyce has consistently led small-to-medium businesses, and divisions of large corporations to record profits. Alyce is also an innovator having launched products and businesses since 2000.

    Mar 28, 2019

    26m