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Did you know a Longhorn did that? Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders.
We want to know what they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters.
Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts.
Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
We want to know what they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters.
Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts.
Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
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Trey Wier, BA '12, is the CEO and founder of BURLEBO, an outdoor apparel brand based in Austin, Texas. Burlebo made the 2023 and 2024 Longhorn 100, an annual list celebrating the fastest growing Longhorn companies. Watch: https://youtu.be/2XPjXaNVYS0 About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. We want to know what they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters. Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
After graduating from UT, Michael Hsu, BArch '93, of Michael Hsu Office Of Architecture, went on to create beautiful buildings, homes, and restaurants including Uchi, P. Terry's flagship store, and Loro. Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is a fully integrated architecture and interior design practice also offering branding, art curation and procurement services. Their work spans a variety of project types, but is rooted in hospitality. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to Longhorn 100 winner and co-founder of Lovevery, Roderick Morris, BA, BBA '95. Their goal is to make parents feel confident. Lovevery's comprehensive support system provides stage-based learning and play for children, and research-backed guidance that empowers parents. The company is best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits program. Hello Longhorn is a Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts → texasexes.org/hello-longhorn
ZenBusiness is a company that provides an easy, all-in-one platform and trusted guidance for small business owners. They've consolidated all the tools, services, and expert support needed to start, run, and grow a successful business. Think of it as the operating system for small business success. Customers can protect their liability, manage finances, and get customers all in one place. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Adam Loewy, JD '03, Life Member. Loewy is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Austin. https://personalinjurylawyersaustintx.com/ Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.
This week on Hello Longhorn meet Dave Mead, BS '93, a co-founder of Rambler Sparkling Water. Rambler Sparkling Water is a mineral water made in Austin, TX. Available in Original, Lemon-Lime, Grapefruit and Satsuma. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn meet Dr. Jobby John, PharmD '13, the owner of Lake Hill Pharmacy, and the founder of Nimbus Healthcare. Nimbus is building a health care system to diagnose and treat patients based on their pharmacogenetics and other biomarkers. They're on a mission to deliver high quality personalized care to everyone. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. RSVP for the Longhorn Market on November 9: 2025 Longhorn Market Tickets, Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Ryan Baker, BA '13, founder of Arch Aerial. Arch Aerial is a provider of commercial drone services and aerial data collection for energy, construction, and infrastructure operators. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. RSVP for the Longhorn Market on November 9: 2025 Longhorn Market Tickets, Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
Fran Harris, BJ '87, MA '91, MSTC '18, Life Member, is a former WNBA champion with the Houston Comets and a gold medalist with USA Basketball. She was the captain and leading scorer of the undefeated 1986 national championship team at The University of Texas. Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Harris is a Fortune 100 consultant, the author of 20 books, and a sought-after media personality with appearances on Good Morning America, TODAY, CNBC, CNN, FOX Business, and Oprah's Radio Network. She has served as an announcer for ESPN, Longhorn Network, SEC, and ACC Networks; hosted HGTV's Home Rules; and currently works as a TV analyst for the WNBA's Dallas Wings. Harris is also the founder of EXALT, a developmental women's basketball league launching in 2026; co-founder of The Athletic Club sports complexes; and creator of ELECTRA, the first electrolyte drink developed by and for women. Learn more about our 2025 Distinguished Alum: Distinguished Alumnus Award | Texas Exes Register to join us at the Longhorn Market 2025 Longhorn Market Tickets, Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Ron Green, BA '92, Life Member, the co-founder and CTO of KUNGFU.AI. KUNGFU.AI is an Austin-based consulting and engineering firm dedicated to artificial intelligence. From helping executives understand what AI can really do for their businesses to building production-ready solutions, KUNGFU.AI has been at the center of how companies adapt to rapid technological change. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn we are introducing you to our Longhorn 100 Winners! Meet Season Chavez, BS '01, Life Member, the CEO of WisePies Pizza. As a frozen foods and pasta sauce manufacturer, WiseChoice Foods has made a promise to encourage healthier lifestyle choices and to clean up America's favorite foods. They showcase unique, new flavors for pizza, calzones, mega pizza bites, and shelf stable pasta sauces. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Blake Settle BSA '19, Life Member, the Founder & CEO of REV GUM. REV GUM is the No. 1 functional gum brand in the U.S. bringing you the best source of on-the-go energy! Now the fastest-growing Longhorn company of 2025, REV GUM all started after a late night at the PCL—and one chemistry major's idea for a better way to stay awake. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Fayez Kazi, BS '98, MS '01, and Nhat Ho, BS '10— the CEO and president of Civilitude. Together, they lead a civil engineering firm specializing in land development. Both started their journeys at UT as international students—Kazi from Kuwait and Ho from Vietnam—where their paths crossed in the classroom. Now, 15 years into Civilitude, their work is helping shape the Austin skyline and community. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Hunter Regian, BATD '17, Life Member, the owner of Regian Entertainment. They specialize in both commercial investing and developing new work. Their Broadway and West End productions include Sunset Boulevard, The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, and next season's The Queen of Versailles. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network.
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Jeremy Tsui, BBA '14, the CEO and co-founder of Finley. Finley is the automated back office for funds and banks—a comprehensive platform that combines proprietary software with expert services to streamline loan servicing, administration, and risk monitoring across all loan types. Finley Technologies | Debt Capital Raise and Management Software Thank you to Finley for being a Business Member of Texas Exes. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. Bonus Texas Exes Business Member featured on this podcast is Michael Daehne of FlexPoint Consulting. They provide business transformation consulting services to organizations navigating the critical inflection points in their growth journeys, specializing in operational transformation, technology modernization, and change management. FlexPoint Consulting About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Tessie Watson, BS '09, Life Member, the owner of Longhorn Fashions. What started as an online side hustle has grown into a beloved brick-and-mortar store in West Campus which is now celebrating 15 years in business. Watson shares how she keeps things fresh, from finding sweat-friendly, burnt-orange fashion to creating a custom hat bar that helped take her brand to the next level. Learn how she builds lasting customer relationships, adapts to trends, and keeps the Longhorn spirit front and center. Find more Longhorn businesses in our Business Directory. Business Directory | Texas Exes Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn meet Patrick Terry, BS '80, and Kathy Terry, BBA '92, Life Member, the founders of P. Terry's Burger Stand, which is now celebrating 20 years. Learn how they grew their business from 1 small burger stand to 37 locations across the state of Texas. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on the Season 1 finale of Hello Longhorn, hear the story of Tiff's Treats from being high school friends to a date that launched the idea to a cookie that brightens everyone's day. Founded by Tiffany Chen, BS '01, Life Member, and Leon Chen, BBA '01, Life Member, Tiff's Treats is the original warm cookie delivery service with more than 90 locations and growing. Want more? Watch our discussion from 2023 about scaling Tiff's Treats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoTLxowIGuY&t=856s Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, get to know 7-Eleven's Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer Marissa Jarratt, BA, BBA '99, MBA '04, Life Member. 7-Eleven, Inc. is an American convenience store chain, headquartered in Irving, Texas. What does Texas Exes have to do with 7-eleven? 🤘First Life Member of Texas Exes was the founder of 7-Eleven 🤘The first 24/7 7-Eleven is the location at Guadalupe and MLK 🤘The current Chief Marketing Officer of 7-Eleven is a Longhorn, Marrisa Jarratt. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
This week on Hello Longhorn, our guest is Bianca Rhodes, BBA '81, the CEO of Knight Aerospace. Located in San Antonio, Texas, Knight Aerospace leads the industry in the design, manufacture, and customization of modules, pallets, and more for military cargo aircraft. Since 1992, Knight Aerospace is an industry standard for specialty air transportation solutions, serving more than 35 countries around the world. Bianca in McCombs Magazine: https://news.mccombs.utexas.edu/magazine/2025-winter/finding-a-lifesaving-purpose/ Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats
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I think I need to take a trip to Dallas soon - and finally ride Vonlane! thanks, sara and alex!