Rogers That

Today’s guest is a founder with a BOLD vision. He built one of the most recognizable brands in menswear with Mizzen+Main and now, he’s changing how parents protect their kids. After years of frustration with baby monitoring tech, he created something smarter. Safer. A device that delivers real PEACE of mind, real SECURITY, and a better night’s sleep for parents everywhere.

We’ve shared boardrooms, brainstorms, and more than...

As a young adult, I started to learn about giving back differently, especially because my dad, who is a previous guest (Episode 34), has a background in social work, which is how I connected with today’s guest, Ashley Brundage. Ashley, CEO of Habitat for Humanity in Dallas, is a servant leader in every sense. We’ve become great friends through YPO DFW, and the work Ashley does is truly to a different scale. As a fierce adv...

Our next guest is one of my best friends and a phenomenal restaurateur. Jon Alexis is a Highland Park alum like me, but while we met in high school, we reconnected more recently through YPO and business. He’s the genius behind one of my favorite places ever, Ramble Room, and Dallas hot spots like TJ's Seafood Market & Grill, Birdie's Eastside, and Escondido Tex Mex Patio. Jon is passionate about bringing genuine hospit...

In this episode of the Rogers That podcast, Tyler Muse shares his journey from growing up in Dallas to becoming a successful entrepreneur with ventures like Lingo Live and Nobi. He discusses the impact of his early experiences in London, the challenges he faced while building Lingo Live, and the decision to exit the company. Tyler also delves into the exciting world of AI and how it has influenced his latest venture, Nobi,...

In this episode of 'Rogers That', host Rogers Healy interviews Dylan Jones, the founder and CEO of LYX Hydration, a company dedicated to providing the ultimate hydration solution for dogs. The conversation explores Dylan's journey from military service to entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced in developing his product, and the importance of customer feedback in shaping his business. Dylan shares insights on maintaining...

In this episode of 'Rogers That', host Rogers Healy interviews Brad Wilson, the global head of channel sales at LinkedIn. They discuss Brad's journey from a small town in Missouri to a successful career in consulting and sales. The conversation delves into the importance of building relationships, problem-solving, and the transition from in-person networking to leveraging online platforms like LinkedIn. Brad shares insight...

Our next guest is Collin West, the founder and Managing Partner of Ensemble VC. His previous experience includes the Kauffman Fellows program, the founding fund team at the pioneering data-driven VC firm, Correlation Ventures, and investor in companies like Zoom Video, Carta, Groww, ICON, Tally, Sidecar Health, and many others. 

He CASUALLY spends his free time training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mountain biking, and climbing ...

Our next guest is Pocket Sun, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs through her organization, SoGal Ventures. She discusses the challenges women face in securing venture capital, the impact of SoGal on underrepresented founders, and the importance of finding balance as a founder. Pocket shares her journey, insights on investing, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing ...

Our next guest is Kevin Kirksey, President at ALM First Analytics and a true finance wizard specializing in ALM, CPST, and ERM. In this episode, Kevin shares his journey of personal and professional growth—touching on everything from his idyllic childhood to his leadership style rooted in servant leadership and intentional living.

Kevin opens up about the importance of financial strategy for credit unions, the creation of a...