Masters and Founders

Artists are often overlooked when it comes to conversations around entrepreneurship. But being an independent artist, or a freelancer is frequently how many student become working artists after college. Dean Dempster from the College of Fine Arts at UT Austin is looking to make changes in how artists are being educated to work in todays workforce. From better transitional educational experiences to incredible makers spaces on campus, Dean Doug Dempster is making changes from the ground up in...

This week we dive into the world of housing and eco home improvement with Treehouse founder, Jason Ballard. We talk about how he turned his love for the Texas environment into a life long mission to disrupt the norms in home development. Guests: Jason Ballard Host: Dan Dillard, Ryan Francis Producer: Myrriah Gossett Music by: Scott Holms Founding Austin Masters and Founders Facebook Group

Special sneak peak episode of another Founding Austin podcast, Neurotrition. Hosted by Libby HIll and Adrianne Pacsoza, the two fantastic hosts chatted with Shayda Torabi and Sydney Torabi during SXSW 2018 about all things food, healthy lifestyles, and how to maximize your time during the festival. Guests: Shayda Torabi, Sydney Torabi Host: Libby Hill and Adrianne Pacsoza Producer: Myrriah Gossett Music by: Scott Holms Founding Austin Masters and Founders Facebook Group

Dan and guest co-host Ryan sit down with marketing master, Mike Dillard of the Self Made Man Podcast. From his humble beginnings working at a restaurant to learning he wanted to work for himself, Mike has a wealth of wisdom to share as an entrepreneur and marketing expert. Guests: Mike Dillard Host: Dan Dillard, joined by Ryan Fancis Producer: Myrriah Gossett Music by: Scott Holms Founding Austin Masters and Founders Facebook Group

This week Masters and Founders host Dan Dillard is joined by fellow entrepreneurial enthusiast Ryan Francis as they interview Finery founders, Brooklyn Decker and Whitney Casey. The dynamic duo are full of great advice about working as co-founders, staying organized, and thinking outside of the box when making your pitch. Guests: Brooklyn Decker and Whitney Casey of Finery, The Wardrobe Operating System Host: Dan Dillard, joined by Ryan Fancis Producer: Myrriah Gossett Music by: Scott...

In the premier episode of Masters and Founders, host Dan Dillard talks guitars, cars, and turning a master skill into your profession with Texas Music legend, Jimmie Vaughn. Recorded in the historical Antone's music club in Austin, TX Dan dives into Jimmie's childhood and how he became motivated to pickup a guitar in the first place. Guest: Jimmie Vaughn Host: Dan Dillard Producer: Myrriah Gossett Music by: Scott Holms Founding Austin Masters and Founders Facebook Group