BIZ/DEV
David Baxter has over fifteen years of experience in designing, building, and advising startups and businesses, drawing crucial insights from interactions with leaders across the greater Raleigh area. His deep passion, knowledge, and uncompromising honesty have been instrumental in launching numerous companies. In the podcast BIZ/DEV, David, along with Gary Voigt, an award-winning Creative Director, explore current tech trends and their influence on startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture, integrating perspectives gained from local business leaders to enrich their discussions.
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Kevin Allen has built and sold more companies than most people start. His latest? Riziki AI—a social media platform helping restaurateurs find their voice and grow their brand. But this episode isn’t just about his current venture. It’s about what it takes to build teams that last, cultures that don’t crumble, and prod
This week on Biz/Dev, it’s just Gary and David—no guest, just a real conversation. We’re talking about Teela, a new AI tool we’ve been building in-house, and what it’s taught us about how much AI has changed custom software—what’s actually useful, what’s just noise, and how we’re keeping up without chasing every shiny
What do once-in-a-lifetime moments and personal value have in common? Corey Truesdale. In this episode, David and Gary sit down with photographer Corey Truesdale to talk about the art of being present—on both sides of the lens. From capturing unforgettable moments to building a career rooted in meaning, Corey opens up
Kristen M. Hess—FAIA, founder & CEO of HH Architecture, a Marshall Memorial and Zhi‑Xing Eisenhower Fellow, and a leader in sustainable, people-centered design—joins David and Gary to reframe what it means to build with purpose. From restoring community iconography to pioneering global sustainability in architecture,
What do dry cleaning, private jets, and branded swag have in common? Jay Sapovits. Serial entrepreneur and founder of Ink’d Stores, Jay joins David and Gary to talk about building what doesn’t exist—from turning a golf idea into a PGA event to launching a merch company that actually works for brands. They dig into risk
What happens when you’ve done it all—and then decide to start over? Jake Finkelstein—music industry vet, serial founder, and the mind behind 10cubed—joins David and Gary to talk about the real evolution of marketing. From working with legends like Johnny Cash to leading campaigns for Starbucks and Disney, Jake opens up
