Contemporary Productions President Steve Schankman discusses why music should be the brand of St. Louis, and the importance of St. Louis concerts including historic appearances from the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones, and the upcoming Evolution Fest.

Presented by Purina.

Jim McKelvey, Block (formerly Square) co-founder, discusses beating Amazon, how he started Square with Jack Dorsey and his thoughts on original ideas defining entrepreneurship in part one of this interview.

In part two, he discusses public safety in St. Louis and why he thinks St. Louis can be one of the world’s safest cities.

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Katie Lee, founder of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria, on food, hospitality and not giving up. She tells her unique story of personal and professional failures and triumphs.

Katie also discusses her Giveback Tuesday program that donates 100% of a day's profits to area charities. Over the past 10 years, more than $500,000 has been distributed.

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How the right attractions, and the right attitude, can ‘showcase a great city.’

Bob O’Loughlin, chairman and CEO of Lodging Hospitality Management, discusses the development key landmarks and why we should proudly promote the region’s assets.

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Maryville University's 'laser focus' on technology and running ‘like a startup’

Maryville’s president, Mark Lombardi, discusses digital education and moving away from a tuition model to a subscription model.

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Zekita Armstrong-Asuquo, chair and CEO of Gateway Global American Youth and Business Alliance Academies, discusses the programs and goals for a new education facility in north St. Louis that trains teens for geospatial and technology careers.

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Andrew Martin, chancellor of Washington University, discusses the new Neuroscience Research Building, critical brain research and how attracting top scientists can help St. Louis.

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Michael Loynd, board chair of the St. Louis Sports Commission, says borrowing an idea from Nashville, Austin and New Orleans can bring musical magic to the streets of St. Louis.

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Curtis Francois, owner and CEO of World Wide Technology Raceway, explains his goals for the track and the impact of having 100,000 fans stream into the St. Louis area as NASCAR race adds 'huge event' to St. Louis' sports culture and economy. 

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Carlton Adams, chief operating officer of Operation Food Search, explains how the group is using education programs and a mobile farmer’s market to help with food deserts.

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