Today we’re excited to introduce you to a longtime friend, Matt Glazer. Matt and I first met about a decade ago while networking in the Austin community, and his career has been nothing short of fascinating. He’s the former Executive Director of Progress Texas, former Executive Director at the Austin Young Chamber, and served as Community Director for WeWork. Over the years, Matt has focused on launching new ventures and executive and change management, and today, he’s the CEO of Blue Sky Partners, where he leads strategic social impact initiatives for clients like the City of Austin and the Aspen Institute.

What makes Matt truly unique is his ability to surprise me every time we talk. He’s helped launch projects like the Weird Homes Tour and Capitol Intelligence and even served as interim Executive Director for several nonprofits in Austin. Outside of his busy schedule, Matt is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at Trinity University, a die-hard Astros fan, and a vinyl collector who knows everything about Austin’s culinary scene.

He joins us for this show to discuss leadership, social infrastructure, and the importance of preserving Austin's essence.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Why he describes himself as a nomadic Texan and what drove him to pursue a political science degree at Trinity University.
• Stories from the campaign trail like the time he was thanked on national tv under the wrong name.
• The shift from politics to a nonprofit career beginning with leading the Austin Young Chamber.
• Why it’s vital for Austin to invest in ​the ​social ​infrastructure, ​physical ​infrastructure, ​and capital ​improvements we need.
• How BlueSky Partners was formed to be a social impact consulting company.
• Why he thinks students today are more cynical about the world around them.
• What’s it going to take to keep him in Austin for the next 15 years?

Matthew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewglazer/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blueskypartners/

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueskypartners

Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueskyprtnrs/

Company Website: https://blueskypartners.co/

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In the latest episode of Austin Eras, we are thrilled to welcome on Alyssia Palacios-Woods, Executive Director at the Austin-based nonprofit Capital IDEA. Alyssia ​has ​been ​on ​an ​inspirational ​path ​that ​other ​young ​professionals ​should ​take ​note ​of ​as ​she's ​worked ​her ​way ​up ​the ​ranks ​while ​being ​a ​skilled ​communicator, ​a ​fundraiser ​and ​leader ​in ​the ​Austin ​area. ​

What ​really ​strikes ​us ​about ​Alyssia and one of the reasons we wanted to have her on, ​is ​that she ​really ​typifies ​what ​we ​think ​someone ​moving ​to ​Austin ​might ​do. Where ​they've ​lived, ​what ​they've ​done, ​how ​they've ​gone ​about ​it, ​she’s ​just ​taken ​it ​to ​a ​whole ​other ​level.

We’ll get into all of that on the show. Plus, we will take a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing Austin today. This is a chance to hear from someone who has strong roots in this community and a passion for helping build people up.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Her earliest memories of Austin involve the UT campus and Turtle pond.
• What drew her to the Austin Young Chamber of Commerce.
• The eye-opening statistics about poverty in Travis County.
• How Capital IDEA helps move people into high-demand careers.
• The opportunities she’s sees for the Austin in the future.
• What’s the future of workforce development going to look like?
• She shares wonderful insight into the regional connectivity between San Antonio and Austin.

Connect with Alyssia:

Personal LinkedIn Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssia/

Personal Facebook Profile URL: https://www.facebook.com/alyssia.woods/

Personal Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/alyssiawoods/

Company LinkedIn Profile URL: https://linkedin.com/company/capital-idea_2/

Company Facebook Profile URL: https://www.facebook.com/capitalidea.austin

Company Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/capital_idea_atx/

Company Website: capitalidea.org

Get in touch with Adam & Collective Advisors

Website: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/

Request an appointment: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/#contact

Call: 512-467-1923

This show is all about the transformation we’ve seen in Austin over the years, and there are few people would could lend more insight on this city that Deep Nasta. He’s a local real estate investor and entrepreneur, who grew up in Austin and remembers the days when it was a sleepy little town.

From his early days in Austin to his involvement in numerous community organizations, Deep shares his experiences and insights into the city's growth and challenges. Discover the stories behind the Young Men's Business League, the Austin under 40 awards, and the creation of a documentary on Austin's electoral system. Plus, hear about the future of real estate in Austin and the impact of community engagement.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The challenges Deep faced when he first came to the United States.
• Deep’s experience with the Young Men’s Business League.
• The first Austin Under 40 real estate award winner.
• An old Austin tradition it would be fun to bring back.
• A little behind the scenes on Austin politics.
• Finding 10,000 dollars in a dumpster.
• An update on the Austin real estate market.

Connect with Deep -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepnasta/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deep-nasta-b53261/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepnasta

Website: www.deepintheheartoftexas.com

Get in touch with Adam & Collective Advisors

Website: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/

Request an appointment: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/#contact

Call: 512-467-1923

Austin has always been blessed with great community leaders and they’re often the driving force behind this vibrant city. One of the people who have been integral in helping foster this leadership is Jonny Rodgers, a Partner Agent with DEN Property Group and Franchisee of Small Sliders. We’re excited to welcome Jonny to show to learn more about his passion for the community and why he devotes much of his time to growing the networking in Austin.

From his championship-winning days at Westlake High School to co-founding the Austin Young Chamber, Jonny's journey is a testament to how much he cares about the city. Discover how his upbringing in a football family influenced his path and learn about his ventures into real estate, broadcasting, and even the food industry with the exciting launch of Small Sliders in Austin.

This show is filled with stories about Austin's evolution, community engagement, and the future of this dynamic city.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Getting to know Jonny and his background.
• The creation of the Austin Young Chamber.
• How working in community leadership can give a sense of perspective.
• How tiny homes have helped alleviate homelessness.
• Former Texas running back Bijan Robinson’s contributions to charity.
• What has Jonny optimistic about Austin?

About our guest: https://denpg.com/agents/

Get in touch with Adam & Collective Advisors

Website: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/

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Call: 512-467-1923

One of the main reasons people are drawn to Austin is the emergence of the technology sector and the evolution of this city as a tech hub. From its humble beginnings to becoming a major player on the global tech stage, Austin's journey is one of strategic growth, community involvement, and a little bit of serendipity. That’s why we’ve invited Thom Singer, the CEO of the Austin Technology Council, to join us on episode two to share his insights into the city’s transformation.

For those who don’t know Thom, he has been the CEO of ATC since 2022 and has more than three decades of experience in the Austin tech community. He’s known as a renowned expert on networking, human connection, and the history of Austin’s tech industry. We’ve known him for more than 15 years now and appreciate him for being an elite mentor, business coach, successful podcaster, father and husband. He’s an incredible person who has played a part in this thriving tech scene and we want to explore that more with him today.

Discover the pivotal moments that shaped Austin's tech landscape, from the rise of Dell to the impact of South by Southwest. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing Austin's tech scene, the importance of community involvement, and Tom's personal experiences with stand-up comedy and mentorship.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Background on Thom and his journey from running a photography studio to becoming deeply entrenched in Austin’s tech scene.
• The ‘Dell effect’ and the other leaders who laid the groundwork.
• The significance of South by Southwest (SXSW) and it’s role in attracting innovators and entrepreneurs.
• The founding of Austin Technology Council and its role today.
• How does Austin stay Austin?

Learn more about ATC: https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/
Connect with Thom: https://thomsinger.com/

Get in touch with Adam & Collective Advisors

Website: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/

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Call: 512-467-1923

Welcome to the first episode of the Austin Eras podcast powered by Collective Advisors. Adam Flagg hosts alongside producer and showrunner Mel Martin. Both are Austin residents who are tapped into the city.

Today we want to introduce you to the new show with some background on who we are and why we love the Live Music Capital of the World. To help tell our story, we’re sharing a few clips from an appearance Adam made on Jamie Hopkins’ former podcast, Framework.

We talked about our favorite memory of Austin, some of the positives and negatives, and where we think the city is headed in the future. Plus, we’ll tell you why we want this to be one of your go-to podcasts for conversation on Austin.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• What’s behind the name of the show?
• What we love about Austin and why we chose to settle down here.
• The positives and negatives when you think about the current state of Austin.
• Adam’s first memory of Austin when he and his wife drove down from Illinois.
• Our goal for the podcast and why we think it will be worth listening to.

Get in touch with Adam & Collective Advisors

Website: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/

Request an appointment: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/#contact

Call: 512-467-1923