St Petex
Join host Joe Hamilton for SPx, a St. Petersburg focused podcast featuring the city’s brightest business people, civic leaders and citizens.
Helen Levine - Regional Vice Chancellor for External Affairs at USF St. Petersburg (USFSP)
Joel Momberg - USF Foundation CEO, ACH Foundation VP, novelist
Joel Momberg - USF Foundation CEO, ACH Foundation VP, novelist
Investment guru Ron Tarro, VP, New World Angels
Ron Tarro, vice president, New World Angels Investment Group
The truth is out there: Lucy Morgan, Pulitzer Prize-winning Florida journalist
Lucy Morgan, Pulitzer Prize-winning Florida journalist
Herb Snitzer, photographer, on images with impact
Herb Snitzer, photographer, on images with impact
Ep. 069: Sandra Braham, CEO of Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services
Dr. Sandra Braham on maintaining balance and forward momentum in the nonprofit world
Bill Edwards, CEO, The Edwards Group
Serious business: Bill Edwards on success, soccer, St. Pete and the secrets to creating a brighter future
Jim Craig, Gold Medal Strategies, Goalkeeper of 1980 Miracle team
Miracle: Jim Craig tells the story of his success in business and on ice
Arnie Bellini, Founder of ConnectWise
On returning: Arnie Bellini talks building ConnectWise, the effort to create 77,000 jobs in Tampa Bay and his passion for saving wild Florida
Fred Bullard, Veteran Entrepreneur and Real Estate Developer
St. Pete pioneer: Fred Bullard shares stories of entrepreneurship and talks about building some of St. Pete's most iconic places
Carol Bellamy, Former Director of UNICEF
A life of service: Carol Bellamy talks battling terrorism and bureaucracy, saving children's lives at UNICEF
Paresh Patel, HCI Group
Opportunity over fear: Paresh Patel shares his fascinating professional evolution, entrepreneurial philosophy and thoughts on diversity
Steve Raymund, Former CEO of Tech Data
Behind the rise of Tech Data: Steve Raymund talks decision-making, acquisitions and customer-first mentality
Jonathan Daou, Eastman Equity
Return on experience: Jonathan Daou talks experiential retail, district-building and diversity
David Mearns, Shipwreck Hunter
Shipwreck Hunter: David Mearns talks process, finding the unfindable and stories of his most memorable discoveries
Tony DiBenedetto, Think Big For Kids
Thinking Big: Tony DiBenedetto talks founding Tribridge, pivots and evolutions, and life after
Blake Wilson, a.k.a. BatDad
Going viral: Blake Wilson talks becoming BatDad, monetizing content and managing the pressure of internet fame
Adam Smith, Mercury
The Times they are a'changing: Adam Smith talks the state of news, Florida politicians and hindsight
Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Reflections on American Life: Pulitzer Prize winner Gilbert King talks criminal justice, long-forgotten history and the craft of non-fiction
Iqbal Paroo, Paroo & Associates
The fascinating life of Iqbal Paroo: How an accident led to an epiphany - and a 45-year career
Duncan McClellan, Glass Artist
Through the looking glass: Placemaking and the business of art with St. Pete's own Duncan McClellan
Bob Buckhorn, 58th Mayor of Tampa
Throwback: A conversation with Bob Buckhorn as he bid farewell to running the city he loves
Marcin Kleczynski, founder of Malwarebytes
Message boards to Malwarebytes: Founder Marcin Kleczynski talks origins, industry and the evolution of cyber threats
Dr. Kiran Patel, Local philanthropist and entrepreneur
From apartheid Africa to Tampa Bay: Dr. Kiran Patel kicks off season two of SPx
Bob Glaser, Smith & Associates
Rising: Bob Glaser talks building a next-tier city, motivation and his coming out story
Peter Kageyama, Author & Speaker
For the love of love itself: Peter Kageyama talks openness, evolution, and co-creation of well-loved cities
Steve Tingiris, Dabble Lab
Serial entrepreneur Steve Tingiris: AI and machine learning are changing our economy
Jennifer Hall, Ph.D., Coaching Mindset
Jennifer Hall, Ph.D., talks mindsets, the tools she's developed to measure them, and rapid change in executive coaching
Marc Blumenthal, Synapse
Marc Blumenthal talks Synapse origins, the recipe for a successful startup ecosystem and changing the conversation around capital
Lakshmi Shenoy, Embarc Collective
Lakshmi Shenoy goes long-form on building Embarc Collective, her plan to attract startup talent to Tampa Bay and finding a seat at the table
David Jezek, YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
David Jezek reflects on a lifelong career at the YMCA, talks organizational evolution and the business of nonprofits
Rick Homans, Tampa Bay Partnership
Rick Homans talks Tampa Bay Partnership's mission pivot, regionalism and changing the way we look at workforce development.
David Downing, Visit St. Pete Clearwater
David Downing talks economic development, authenticity and volatility in the tourism marketing industry.
David Romine, AgileThought
David Romine talks all things Agile: philosophy, founding AgileThought, and scaling to where it is today
Peter Schorsch, Florida Politics
Going deep with Peter Schorsch: The controversial political personality talks St. Pete development and building a media platform in your own hometown
Peter Betzer, St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership
Peter Betzer talks the evolution of the College of Marine Science, St. Pete Progress and its role in St. Pete's development
Michael Pastreich, The Florida Orchestra
Michael Pastreich talks the "why" beyond the music, managing crisis and why he rejects vision
Kristen Shepherd, Museum of Fine Arts
Kristen Shepherd talks coming home, the business of modern museums and the MFA's Antioch mosaics project
Dr. Hank Hine, The Dali Museum
Dr. Hank Hine talks diving in with Dali - how art spurs innovation, dialogue and well-being
Dr. Jonathan Ellen, John's Hopkins All Childrens
Dr. Jonathan Ellen talks leadership, transformational change and the importance of altruism
Joanna Sikes, Executive Director of the Imagine Museum
Joanna Sikes talks her varied life arch and career, working with Santana, Dale Chihuly and the American Studio Glass movement
Alex Harris, Co-Founder of Arts Conservatory for Teens
Alex Harris talks his gospel roots, battling fear and shifting the poverty mindset
Randall Russell, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
Randall Russell talks ingredients for transformative change, the importance of race and a life of social justice work
Kelly McBride of Poynter Institute, Kyle Parks of B2 Communications
Kelly McBride and Kyle Parks talk being a couple in media, modern journalism, and the fight against fake news.
Amy Rettig, Senior Vice President of Community Engagements, Nielsen
Amy Rettig talks evolutions at Nielsen over the last 50 years, content media disruptors, and company culture.
Mike Harting, 3 Daughters Brewing
Mike Harting talks St. Pete's evolution, his entrepreneurial endeavors, and the burgeoning arts and brewing scene.
Steve Gianfilippo, Founder of Gianco Companies
Curating vibes in St. Pete: Steve Gianfilippo talks design, elevating the art scene, and what makes a smart investment
Hartmut Liebel, iQor
Hartmut Liebel talks iQor's unique two-pronged approach to client service, fearlessness in the face of AI, and his "selfish" morning routine.
Mike Sutton, Habitat For Humanity Pinellas
Mike Sutton talks non-profit transformation, construction in Pinellas County, and his battle with Habitat's common misconceptions
Emery Ivery, United Way Suncoast
Change Agent Emery Ivery talks philanthropic impact in St. Pete, combating poverty, and long-term recovery from Hurricane Irma.
Beth Houghton, St. Pete Free Clinic
Beth Houghton talks feeding St. Pete - and her soul - through St. Pete Free Clinic.
Tim Moore, Diamond View Studios
Local Emmy award-winning video producer Tim Moore talks humble beginnings, growing a business in Tampa Bay and the mindset that's brought his success.
Kyle Taylor - Taylor Media - The Penny Hoarder
Kyle Taylor talks the changing face of our economy, what that means for business and education, and how The Penny Hoarder is revolutionizing digital publishing as we know it.
Nathan & Sara Stonecipher - Green Bench Brewing & MISRED Outfitters.
Nathan and Sara Stonecipher talk being married, being entrepreneurial powerhouses and being both at the same time.
Matt Spence, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
Matt Spence talks about the truth behind his title, passion, and the future of social enterprise in St. Pete.
Craig Sher, Sembler Group
Craig Sher talks heroics in civic and business life, keeping a nuclear bomb in your back pocket, and St. Pete's economic future.
David Feaster, President of Republic Bank
Republic Bank's David Feaster talks banking automation and innovation, surviving the Great Recession, and finding your passion through community involvement.
Jeff Brandes, Florida State Senator
Senator Jeff Brandes talks priorities in Tallahassee, establishing a bold legislative vision, and following his "true north" in policy-making.
Greg Holden, Past Chamber Chair, VP of Manning & Napier
Greg Holden talks plugging into St. Pete's business community, making waves, and leaving the world a better place.
InsideOut Sales Innovation Lab: Christina Cherry & Chad Nuss
InsideOut Co-Founders talk revolutionizing sales, doing business & living life in St. Pete, and how they're spreading the word about our great city.
Irv Cohen, Innovative Investor & Social Venture Partner
Irv Cohen shares C-suite wall street tales and his vision for supporting start-ups
Rachel Miller, Body Electric Yoga Company
Body Electric's Rachel Miller talks personal reinvention, nude yoga, and female entrepreneurship.
Nadine Smith, Founder of Equality Florida
Is St. Pete inclusive? Nadine Smith shares stories from the front lines of the struggle for equality.
Ryan Griffin, Business Attorney & Restaurateur
Got ambiance? Restaurateur & master host Ryan Griffin is putting St Pete on the culinary map.
Nathan Schwagler, Founding Co-Director of Dali Innovation Labs
From the summit of Kilimanjaro to St Pete's own Dali Museum, Nathan Schwagler shares his wisdom on creativity, entrepreneurship, and chasing the right flags.
Brian Auld, President of the Tampa Bay Rays
Baseball & beyond - a conversation about the St. Petersburg community, entrepreneurship, and education with Brian Auld.
Mayor Rick Kriseman, Incumbent Mayoral Candidate
In his own words - a conversation with candidate Rick Kriseman
Rick Baker, Former Mayor & Mayoral Candidate
In his own words - a conversation with candidate Rick Baker
Reuben Pressman, Founder of Presence
Culture, money and fun - take a deep dive into the St Pete start-up world with entrepreneur Reuben Pressman.
Chris Steinocher, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Chris Steinocher celebrates the gifts of past citizens and challenges us to do epic good work now for future generations.
Mitzi Gordon, St. Pete's Creative Scene
Mitzi Gordon talks art washing, car painting and her emotional departure from Creative Pinellas.
Tanner Loebel, Founder of FOODNOW
Tanner Loebel talks entrepreneurship, selling his business and how to handle a crushing Yelp review.
