Run the Pass – Season 1

Building an Alliance to Foster Culinary Innovation

The Austin Food and Wine Alliance has built a reputation for throwing big parties and networking events to help foster culinary innovation. This year, the organization announced a relaunch as the Texas Food and Wine Alliance, expanding to all the major regions of the state – a move that proved to be needed now more…

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Building Your Restaurant’s Voice

In the thrill of crafting menus, cooking dishes and serving diners, chefs often forget about branding themselves. Advertising is an afterthought for many, even the best, but building a brand image and establishing community relationships are more important skills now than ever before. So, how does a chef cultivate an image that matches the aesthetic…

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Food, Flavor & Family are Powering the Business of Restaurants

Nearly 70% of family-owned businesses are sold before they even make it to one additional generation. That’s not the case with Food Related. Food Related is a food importer and supplier of, well, food and food-related items, and CEO Luciano Ciociari is carrying on his father’s legacy of treating everyone the company deals with,…

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Run the Pass: Bringing Sizzle to the Commercial Cookware Market

On this episode of MarketScale’s Run the Pass, host and Executive Chef Andre Natera brought in globally recognized kitchen supply entrepreneur Jake Kalick to see if the sizzle surrounding Made In, a premium cookware company, is the real deal. Motivated by a family history spanning over 100 years in the kitchen supply business, Kalick…

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Run the Pass with Chef Andre: August 6th

With 25 years of experience in the food and hospitality industries and a current role as the Executive Chef for the largest luxury hotel in Texas, Andre Natera is a renowned expert as much for his business acumen as he is for his cooking. Now, he’s ready to invite fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, business leaders…

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Jonathan Kaufman
Journalism’s Changes and Constants with Pulitzer Prize Winner Jonathan Kaufman
September 5, 2024

The world of journalism is in a state of flux, driven by the rapid evolution of technology and the shifting dynamics of how the public consumes news. In an era where algorithms and social media dominate the dissemination of information, the role of journalism in society is under more scrutiny than ever. As we…

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sustainability in healthcare
Sustainability in Healthcare: Why and How
September 5, 2024

As the health sector grapples with evolving challenges, sustainability in healthcare emerges as a critical focal point. The healthcare industry faces increasing pressure to adapt amid global conflicts, inflation, and rising environmental concerns. According to The Commonwealth Fund, healthcare contributes 8.5% of the U.S. carbon footprint. With this backdrop, healthcare organizations must explore ways…

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discussing AI in Marketing
How to Champion AI in Marketing Episode Number: 13
September 4, 2024

In this episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, sits down with guest Jessica Hreha, Head of Marketing AI Strategy and Transformation at Jasper. The conversation delves into Jessica’s inspiring journey from her time at VMware to her leadership role at Jasper, where she fosters AI adoption across enterprises….

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Abe Eshkenazi discusses the future Supply Chains
Agility and Sustainability are Shaping the Future of Supply Chains
September 4, 2024

The management of supply chains has become a crucial topic of discussion, especially in the wake of recent global disruptions. From the pandemic to geopolitical tensions, supply chains have faced a series of challenges as of late. This crisis has even forced companies to rethink their strategies and adapt to new realities. A 2020…

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