Hello Longhorn
Episodes
Pluckers: Longhorn-Founded and Serving "Fire in the Hole" Since 1995
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our season 2 finale of Hello Longhorn features the founders of Pluckers Wing Bar! Hear from Mark Greenberg, BS '95, Dave Paul, BS '95, and Sean Greenb...
This Longhorn and Distinguished Alumnus helped shape Central Texas as we know it today
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can play six degrees of Gary Farmer in Central Texas—but without Texas, Gary would say he wouldn't be who he is today. This week on Hello Longho...
Less than 2% of VC dollars go to female-founded startups. This Longhorn is changing that.
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Colbert, BS '99, MBA '09, Life Member, graduated at the top of her class from the Cockrell School of Engineering with a degree in petroleum eng...
Jump Gymnastics founder started with six gymnasts and $5,000. Now, she runs one of the fastest-growing Longhorn businesses.
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She worked 40–50 hours a week coaching gymnastics to put herself through UT. Now, she's leading one of the fastest-growing Longhorn-owned companies ...
How a Longhorn Built Software Connecting Millions to the Social Safety Net
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erine Gray, MPAFF '04, Life Member, believed that the right software could connect millions of people to the help they need and improve the entire sys...
Re-Release: How a McCombs Alum Earned the Trust of Grammy-Winning Artists
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, a Longhorn Band and McCombs alum turned music executive known by Grammy-winnin...
Sustainable Inc. Founder on McCombs, Saving Money Through Your Supply Chain, Negotiation Tactics & Kinsolving Veggie Burgers
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Priya Kumar, BBA '07, Life Member and CEO of Sustainable Inc., on Hello Longhorn this week. Sustainable Inc. is a boutique supply chain consultin...
MALK Organics CEO on McCombs, Scaling to 15,000+ Stores, and Those Viral Hailey Bieber Smoothies
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Jason Bronstad, BBA '02, Life Member, and CEO of MALK Organics. MALK specializes in organic, clean-label, plant-base...
Freedom Power CEO on finding his first customer, building a solar company, and the best lesson he learned at UT Austin
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Bret Biggart, BA '99, CEO of Freedom Power. Freedom Power delivers heating & cooling, battery backup, solar power, a...
You Can't Have Enough Cowboy Boots. Meet the Longhorn Sisters Behind Fraulein Boot Company
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After exploring a variety of careers, sisters Margaret Walker, BJ '97, and Sarah Caruth, BA '00, launched Fraulein Boot Company— blending femininity...
Skelly Build on Longhorn Love, Gregory Gym Pick-Up Games, and Starting a Construction Company at 25
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Skellenger, BS '12, and Sean Skellenger, BBA, MPA '11, Life Member, are the Longhorn couple running Skelly Build, an award-winning, woman owned ...
Derrick Johnson tackled opponents at UT and now he tackles library makeovers at Title I schools
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Derrick Johnson's Defend the Dream Foundation was founded in 2012 with the mission to provide low-income and inner city youth with opportunities and r...
Soto & Co. founder started in a truck and now suits up athletes, announcers, and even our own Distinguished Alumni
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet the owner of Soto & Co, Meet Rick Soto, BS '08. Soto & Co. designs fine men's suits, custom dress shirts, and other ...
Safely Co-Founders on meeting in a McCombs class and creating the #1 pepper spray of 2025
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a McCombs class project is now an award-winning safety tool voted the No. 1 pepper spray of 2025. Safely, creates stylish, less let...
Peachtree Group CEO on making decisions and following through, being entrepreneurial at UT and 6th street
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group. Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio...
Forget everything you thought you knew about cleaning. Meet the Longhorns behind Branch Basics.
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, Kelly Love, BS '08, and Allison Evans, BSPR '08, share how they built a non-toxic, plant-based cleaning brand to help peo...
A Pink Armadillo? Learn Why the Founder of Texan Christmas Saw an Opportunity in the Holiday Ornament Category.
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A pink armadillo and a pastel snake for a holiday ornament? A Longhorn did that! Listen to how Texan Christmas founder Laura Ainsworth, BS '08, ...
Giant Noise Founder on NYC, Building a PR Agency Out of Her Garage, Longhorn Tattoos, and Study Breaks Magazine
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Elaine Garza, BA '94, Life Member, three-time Longhorn 100 winner and the founder of Giant Noise—a PR force in Tex...
Bala Co-Founder on Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Fitness Brand, Shark Tank, and Tiff's Treats Cookies
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Those really cool Bala Bangles? A Longhorn did that! ⭐ Learn how Natalie Hollaway, BA '10, bootstrapped her fitness brand on Hello Longhorn this wee...
Re-Release: Lovevery Founder on building a company that empowers parents
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
ZenBusiness Co-Founder on Her Journey from Iran to the Forty Acres, Helping Entrepreneurs and That Eggroll Cart on Campus
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Loewy Law Firm Founder on Law School, Billboards, and Why More Lawyers Should Use Social Media
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Adam Loewy, JD '03, Life Member. Loewy is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Austin. https://personalinjur...
Co-founder of Rambler Sparkling Water talks minerals, being all in on his product, and water wars
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Nimbus Healthcare Founder Shares How UT Shaped His Path to Launching a Pharmacy and How He is now Using AI to Transform Patient Care and Connect the Dots
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 build...
Arch Aerial Founder on How an Archeology Major at UT built a Drone Company for the Oil and Construction Industries
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dat...
Being Audacious with Fran Harris: From NCAA and WNBA Champion to Entrepreneur, and Redefining 'No' as 'Not Yet'
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
KUNGFU.AI Founder: From '90s AI Classes—Before It Was Cool—to Predicting Breast Cancer Risk with AI
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
WisePies Pizza President on Conquering Motherhood and College, Cleaning Up Pizza, and Leading the Fastest-Growing Longhorn Business of 2024
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
REV GUM Founder on How a Late Night at the PCL Library Turned into the Fastest-Growing Longhorn Company of 2025
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Civilitude CEO and President on Being International Students, Shaping Austin, Filling Holes and Posse East
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hunter Regian Got a Broadway Producer Coffee as a Student at UT—Now He's a Tony Winner for Sunset Boulevard
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Hunter Regian, BATD '17, Life Member, the owner of Regian Entertainment. They specialize in both commercial investin...
Finley's Co-Founder on Escape Rooms, Y Combinator, and Disrupting Debt Capital
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Longhorn Fashions Founder on Starting Small, Building Relationships & Selling Clothes to the QB's Mom
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
P. Terry's Founders on Fries, Birthday Cakes, and Why No One Will Ever Care About Your Business Like You Do
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Tiff's Treats: Tiffany & Leon Chen
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
7-Eleven: Marissa Jarratt
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-Ele...
Knight Aerospace: Bianca Rhodes
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Genesco Sports Enterprises: John Tatum
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, our guest is John Tatum, BA '89, the CEO of Genesco Sports Enterprises. Genesco Sports is a strategic marketing consultan...
Day 1 Bags: Hunter Beaton
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Hunter Beaton, BSCL '22, the founder and CEO of Day 1 Bags. His nonprofit provides brand new, high-quality bags to y...
Bawi Agua Fresca: Victor Guardiola
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Victor Guardiola, BSPR '20, the co-founder and CEO of Bawi Agua Fresca, an authentic Mexican drink with a modern twi...
The Honest Company: Carla Vernón
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing a VIL (very important Longhorn) from the Hook 'Em House at SXSW: Carla Vernón, MBA '98, CEO of The Ho...
ABML Management and Logistics: Gerardo Castillo
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn we are introducing Gerardo Castillo, BA '02, MPAff '17, Life Member, president of ABML. ABML works closely with governme...
ClearCam: Dr. John Uecker
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Longhorn is helping doctors see better in surgery. This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Dr. John Uecker, BA '99, a surgeon, the chief of innovation ...
Daron K. Roberts
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daron K. Roberts graduated from The University of Texas in the Plan II Honors program. Each year, Fortune 100 companies, pro sports teams, and industr...
Gay Gaddis
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gay Gaddis, the founder of T3, is an entrepreneur, artist, and author of Cowgirl Power: How to Kick Ass in Business & Life. Learn how Gay Gaddis, BFA ...
BURLEBO: Trey Wier
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Estes Audiology: Soriya Estes
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn we are introducing @Soriya Estes, MA '99, who founded and ran Estes Audiology for 20 years. This episode is both a great d...
Abilitie: Bjorn Billhardt
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bjorn Billhardt, BA, BBA '97, traveled to Pflugerville, Texas, from Hamburg, Germany, as an exchange student in high school. He ended up falling in lo...
Michael Hsu Office Of Architecture: Michael Hsu
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After graduating from UT, Michael Hsu, BArch '93, of Michael Hsu Office Of Architecture, went on to create beautiful buildings, homes, and restaurant...
UGLI Foundation: Angela Garcia
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Garcia, BJ '08, Life Member, is a Texas Moody grad and Texas Women's Golf Team alum. After starting her career as a sports reporter with Fox Sp...
Force of Nature Meats: Robby Sansom
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Longhorn wants to revolutionize the meat industry. This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Robby Sansom, BBA '05, MPA '06, Life Member, the co-founder ...
Canworks: Marshall Thompson
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canworks, founded by brothers Marshall Thompson, BA '09, Life Member, and Ryan Thompson BA '03, is one of the first in the world to digitally print ar...
Alafair Biosciences: John Joyoprayitno
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to John Joyoprayitno, BA '02, MSTC '13, Life Member, the CEO, president, and co-founder of Alafair...
Caden Lane: Katy Mimari
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first Hello Longhorn episode of the new year features Katy Mimari, BS '01, of Caden Lane! Caden Lane, a Longhorn 100 winner, is a premium brand ...
RE-RELEASE: The Daytripper
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Garner, BS '03, Life Member is The Daytripper. Find out how he created a show that allows him to travel to "every corner of the Lone Star State."...
RE-RELEASE: Vonlane
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Danza, MPA '96, BBA '96, Life Member, is the founder and CEO of Vonlane. Alex Danza came to The University of Texas from Staten Island, ...
Flix Brewhouse: Chance Robertson
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning on catching a movie this holiday at Flix Brewhouse? Guess what: The CEO is a Longhorn. From sociology major to operations manager ...
Delicious Tamales: Valerie Gonzalez
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where you live, you can have Longhorn-made tamales shipped to your home. Delicious Tamales, owned by Valerie Gonzalez, BSW '78, Life Member,...
Flo Recruit: Katherine Allen
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn listen to one of our Forty Acres Scholars and founder of Flo Recruit, Katherine Allen, BA '19, Life Member took a busines...
Center for Child Protection: Michael Torres
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From computer science and economics at the University of Texas to the CEO of the Center for Child Protection, Michael Torres, BA '88, Life Member, has...
University Co-Op: Cheryl Phifer
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the University Co-op is run by a Longhorn? The University Co-op is the only not-for-profit Longhorn store, bringing down the cost of...
GoodPop: Daniel Goetz
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can support a Longhorn by buying this popsicle! This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Daniel Goetz, BS '10, founder and CEO of GoodPop. L...
Plumbing Outfitters: Ashley Stroud
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Ashley Stroud, BSN '10, the co-founder of Plumbing Outfitters. Learn how Ashley went from being an ER n...
Loyal: Celine Halioua
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Celine Halioua, BSA '17, the founder and CEO of Loyal. As a 2024 Outstanding Young Texas Ex, she is dev...
The Cook's Nook: Joi Chevalier
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Joi Chevalier, BA '91, MA '98, the founder of The Cook's Nook. Learn how a Latin major turned tech prod...
Still Austin Whiskey Co.: Chris Seals
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, we're introducing Chris Seals, BA '96, Life Member, the CEO of Still Austin Whiskey Co. Find out how he went from an Engl...
Z100 and Dastur Venture: Sharon Dastur
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, a Longhorn Band and McCombs alum turned music executive known by Grammy-winnin...
Lovevery: Roderick Morris
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Paradigm Robotics: Siddharth Thakur
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you Siddharth Thakur, the founder and CEO of Paradigm Robotics. Thakur will graduate from Cockrell Sch...
BB Imaging and TeleScan: Blanca Lesmes
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blanca Lesmes, MBA '11, is the co-founder of BB Imaging and TeleScan—and a Longhorn 100 winner. Blanca is on a mission to end maternal mortality. BB...
The Daytripper: Chet Garner
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Garner, BS '03, Life Member is The Daytripper. Find out how he created a show that allows him to travel to "every corner of the Lone Star State."...
Texas Mutual: Jeanette Ward
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanette Ward, BA '93, is the CEO of Texas Mutual. Texas Mutual was Jeanette's first job out of college. Learn how Jeanette climbed the ranks from ass...
ScriptCo Pharmacy: Zach Zeller
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Zeller, BS '06, Life Member, is the co-founder and president of ScriptCo Pharmacy. Zeller ran mid and long distance as a student-athlete at The...
Vonlane: Alex Danza
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Danza, MPA '96, BBA '96, Life Member, is the founder and CEO of Vonlane. Alex Danza came to The University of Texas from Staten Island, ...
Hello Longhorn: Trailer
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Launching August 19! Did you know a Longhorn did that? Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and b...