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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What does it take to stop living on autopilot—and start building a life that actually lights you up? Dr. Jeff Karp—Harvard Medical School professor, world-renowned biotech inventor, and author of LIT: Life Ignition Tools—joins David and Gary on the Biz/Dev podcast to talk about what it really means to live with purpose
In Part Two with Thom Rhue, we go even deeper. What started as a conversation about funding and founders turns into a candid look at what holds ecosystems back, the emotional cost of entrepreneurship, and the responsibility we carry when we say we’re here to help. Thom doesn’t pull punches—he brings the full weight of
What happens when a state’s startup scene has a strategist at the helm? In Part One of our conversation with Thom Ruhe—CEO and Founder of NC IDEA and a lifelong champion for entrepreneurs—we unpack what it really takes to build an ecosystem where businesses don’t just survive but scale with purpose. Thom joins David a
What happens when a strategic growth consultant helps you stop spinning your wheels and start scaling with purpose? You get Brian Waldman, Boston-based growth strategist, on the Biz/Dev podcast with David and Gary, breaking down how to spot bottlenecks and build strategy that actually works. They get into what slows te
What happens when a founder hits burnout—and decides no one else should have to? You get Chris Kille, CEO of EO Staff, on the Biz/Dev podcast with David and Gary, talking about what it really takes to scale a company without sacrificing your sanity. Chris doesn’t preach balance—he builds it, from systems to staffing.
What happens when a Fortune 100 brand strategist builds a collective around purpose, not process? You get Ann Powell, co-founder of Offset Collective, on the Biz/Dev podcast with David and Gary talking about what it really means to lead with the why…or maybe don;t… They get into how to give your audience all the feels
