Texas CEO Insider

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Pradeep Saha, CEO of Signature Systems Group.  Signature Systems, a manufacturer and distributor of composite ground protection solutions, recently relocated its HQ from New York to Flower Mound, Texas.  Pradeep discusses the relocation of the Signature Systems to Texas, how important being eco-friendly is outside of the U.S. and how the company has adapted its method of recruiting top talent.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Steven Raucher, CEO of RapidDeploy.  RapidDeploy chose Austin as its new HQ and Steven will discuss how his was formed to address a problem they were experiencing personally. Steve also talks about the deficit in technology afforded to public safety.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Joel Trammell. Joel is the former CEO of Blackbox Network Services, an author, and the founder of Khorus Software.  Sandy and Joel discuss entrepreneurship, start-up capital in Texas, and Joel's latest acquisition.

In this episode Sandy McIlree speaks with Kent Newsome, co-managing shareholder at Greenberg Traurig's Texas real estate law practice. Kent will share insight on corporate relocation to Texas and things to keep in mind when considering commercial office space.

In this episode host Sandy McIlree interviews Wade Allen, CEO of executive placement firm Cendea.  Wade discusses the early days of Dell Computer and his experience working side-by-side with Michael Dell.  Wade also discusses Austin's need for more Thunder Lizards and whether or not Texas can sustain its population growth.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with GM of newly relocated OnRobot, Kristian Hulgard.  Kristian discusses the myth that robots are replacing human jobs as well as the possibility of OnRobot expanding in Texas beyond their Las Colinas HQ.

In this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Jim Perschbach, CEO of Port San Antonio. Port San Antonio is a 10 million square foot facility in San Antonio that is home to Boeing's largest services and sustainment center, cybersecurity and robotics startups, San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology and Project Tech.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer of SXSW Interactive. Hugh discusses the growth of SXSW, how Austin is a perfect fit for SXSW and how SXSW has become a hotspot for politicians.

CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Alyce Alston, CEO of the Dallas Entrepreneur Center (The DEC). Alyce has consistently led small-to-medium businesses, and divisions of large corporations to record profits. Alyce is also an innovator having launched products and businesses since 2000.

In this episode Sandy McIlree talks with Nancy Richardson, CEO of SAS Shoes.  Nancy shares the story of how SAS Shoes started over 40 years ago, her thoughts on brick and mortar retail as well as the company's strategy for online retail.