The BG Podcast
Weekly conversations at the intersection of business, policy and community.
Each week, Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham talks with business leaders, creatives, politicians, activists, and more who are shaping the Austin Metro now and into the future.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today's episode features returning guest, Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (District 6). He and A.J. discuss the member's omnibus resolution, Item 91, developed in response to the dual impact of SXSW's cancelation and COVID-19.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Kahron (like the book) Spearman, a features writer and critic with The Austin Chronicle, as well as a freelance writer.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Austin development legend Perry Lorenz. Perry has been involved in some of Austin’s significant downtown condominium and mixed use projects.
The discussion weaves in Perry’s path to real estate development, and the perennial Austin issues of housing affordability and transit.
This episode was recorded on December 3, 2019.
On today's episode Austin FC President Andy Loughnane sits down for club updates with the Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña and CEO A.J. Bingham.
Andy was named president of the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on January 3, 2019. Most recently he was president of business operations for MLS’ Columbus Crew SC.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (D6). Sworn in on January 6, 2017 to a four year term, Council Member Flannigan represents Austin's Council District 6, encompassing Northwest Austin, including both Travis and Williamson Counties.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
On this episode Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle sat down with host A.J. Bingham to discuss Tyson's path to the C-Suite, Silicon Labs leading work in the Internet of Things, and the evolution of philanthropy (time and money) in Austin’s tech community.
Founded in 2015, Zilker Belts was born with a mission to embrace handmade craftsmanship while bringing a classic Argentine style to our Austin home and beyond.
We’ve known the Zilker Belt co-founders for years, and have admired their entrepreneurial journey. The belts reflect Austin’s casual, colorful, style sensibilities. You’ll catch their belts in offices, patio happy hours, and of course, Zilker Park.
On Episode 50 we take a quick recap of past odd twelve months since launching on May 26, 2018. It has been a journey of development in terms of show and production development.
A BIG THANKS to all our past guests, viewers, and the team who makes the show possible!
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham also introduces our newest Senior Consultant, Tina Bui.
A trusted collaborator and strategic adviser, Tina is a local government insider having spent some 20 years of her career at the City of Austin and Capital Metro working on both public policy and administration.
On today’s episode we speak with Kevin Burns, founder and CEO of Urbanspace Real Estate + Interiors. Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discusses Urbanspace’s evolution as well as thoughts on brand development, entrepreneurship, and hustle with Kevin.
On today's episode Austin FC President Andy Loughnane sits down for club updates with the Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña and CEO A.J. Bingham.
Andy was named president of the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on January 3, 2019. Most recently he was president of business operations for MLS’ Columbus Crew SC.
On today's episode Austin FC President Andy Loughnane sits down for club updates with the Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña and CEO A.J. Bingham.
Andy was named president of the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on January 3, 2019. Most recently he was president of business operations for MLS’ Columbus Crew SC.
On today's episode Austin FC President Andy Loughnane sits down for club updates with the Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña and CEO A.J. Bingham.
Andy was named president of the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on January 3, 2019. Most recently he was president of business operations for MLS’ Columbus Crew SC.
On today's BG Podcast Houston Chronicle Metro Reporter Erica Grieder discusses Texas and National politics, including the current legislative session and 2020 elections, with Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham.
On today's BG Podcast Bingham return guest Bob Digneo, Assistant Vice President - External and Regulatory Affairs, AT&T, discusses the company's April announcement of limited 5G service in Austin, as well as local and state policy issues around the wireless standard.
On today’s episode Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña, and CEO A.J. Bingham update on discussions around Austin’s Palm School.
On today’s episode we speak with Easy Expunctions CEO and Founder Yousef Kassim. Easy Expunctions is a San Antonio-based legal technology start up providing background check and expunction/nondisclosure services. Their legal records search algorithms allow clients to know what (if any) charges they have against them, and what can be expunged.
Dropping at 8AM today, our first feature is Heartbeat of the City, a three episode pilot podcast from Austin real estate insider Jan Buchholz, an award-winning reporter known for her journalism in the Austin Business Journal and her website, ATX Real Estate News.
On today’s episode we speak with Megan Lasch, with Saigebrook Development, an Austin-based affordable housing development firm. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the Affordabilty Unlocked resolution, passed unanimously by Austin’s City Council on February 21, 2019.
On today’s episode we speak with Drew Hanish, Principal and Co-Founder of PRAVO Construction, and Austin-based general contracting firm.
On today’s episode we speak with Nicole Conley, Chief Financial Officer for the Austin Independent School District (AISD). In this role Nicole is responsible for AISD’s $1 billion+ annual operating funds and the over $800 million Bond program.
On today’s episode we speak with returning guest Patrick Howard, recently appointed to Austin’s Planning Commission by Council Member Natasha Harper Madison (District 1). Outside of the commission Patrick serves Executive Director and CEO of the Housing Authority of Travis County.
On today’s episode we speak with Annick Beaudet, A.I.C.P. - Assistant Director at the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) over Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systms Development Division, Special Events and the Active Transportation Division.
On today’s episode we speak with Terry Mitchell, President of Momark Development LLC. Terry is a well established leader in Austin’s homebuilding community, having a hand in the development of iconic properties such as downtown’s Austonian, to the recent The Tyndall luxury condominiums on the east side. He is equally as known for his passion and expertise around affordable housing issues.
On today’s episode we speak with Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Democratic Party Chair. Elected in November 2018, she is the party’s first Hispanic chair.
On today’s episode we speak with Emily Chenevert, CEO at Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR). Named CEO of the 13,000 member association in April 2018, she most recently served as ABoR's Chief Operating Officer, and has nearly 15 years of experience directly advocating for REALTORS® and their business at all levels of government.
On today’s episode we speak with Representative Sheryl Cole (D-Austin). Elected in November 2018, she is one of several incoming freshman members representing Central Texas.
Today's podcast was originally recorded on January 8, 2019, the first day of the 86th Texas Legislative Session. The show features a discussion with returning guest James Hines, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & In-House Counsel, Texas Association of Business (TAB). James and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham talked TAB’s legislative priorities around economic development and public education, to name a few.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (D6). Sworn in on January 6, 2017 to a four year term, Council Member Flannigan represents Austin's Council District 6, encompassing Northwest Austin, including both Travis and Williamson Counties.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Rodney Gonzales, then Director of Austin’s Development Services Department (DSD). The department was created in 2015 to handle residential and commercial permitting issues separately from zoning issues.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Joseph C. Parker, Jr., Esq., D. Min., the Senior Pastor of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in East Austin.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Truong, MD. She is the co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer at Cloud 9, a telehealth platform for mental healthcare.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with return guest, Chas Moore, President and Founder, Austin Justice Coalition (AJC).
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the Austin Council’s November approval of a labor contract for the Austin Police Department.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Bob Digneo, Assistant Vice President - External and Regulatory Affairs, AT&T, on the 5G wireless standard and its potential impact on cities and consumers.
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Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with returning guest David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, City of Austin.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with John Lawler, a volunteer with Keep Austin Affordable, a coalition of local nonprofits and community leaders who believe addressing the housing crisis is a high priority for the City.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation John Lawler, a volunteer with Keep Austin Affordable. If passed Proposition A, with a total $250 million value, would be the largest bond focused on affordable Austin.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio) on the upcoming Texas legislative session, in particular brewing battles around local control, one being municipal paid sick leave ordinances.
Today's BG Podcast features conversation with Savannah L. Barker, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator at Austin-based Capital Factory. Joining in August 2018, her first major project was the Second Annual Women in Tech Summit (held on October 1).
Today's BG Podcast features returning guest Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation Department (ATD). He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the proliferation of scooter share in Austin since the summer.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and BG Advisor Andy Cates discuss dark money, funds given to nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) groups, that can receive unlimited donations from corporations, individuals and unions.
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion with JD Weinstein, Head of Startup Ecosystem (Austin) at Oracle. The conversation covers the opening and development of Oracle’s Startup Cloud Accelerator in Austin (the first in North America), his vision for the program within Austin and Texas’s tech ecosystem, and more.
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion with Patrick Howard Executive Director and CEO, Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC), an independent, government funded agency charged with the responsibility to provide access to safe, decent, low-income housing to help meet the housing needs of the residents of Travis County, Texas.
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion with Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation Department (ATD).
Today's podcast was originally recorded on August 27, 2018 and features a discussion Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Ed.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Huston-Tillotson University (HT), a private historically black university located in Austin’s East Side.
Today's podcast was originally recorded on July 25, 2018 and features a discussion with David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, City of Austin.
Today's podcast was originally recorded on July 2, 2018 and features a discussion with James Hines, Senior Vice-President of Advocacy & In-House for the Texas Association of Business (TAB).
Today's podcast was originally recorded on June 18, 2018 and features a discussion between Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and returning guest Rob Henneke, General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF).
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion between Luis A. Rodriguez, President & CEO, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Bingham Group CEO AJ Bingham.
Bingham Group is happy to announce the BG Podcast is now available on iTunes and Google Play.
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion between Austin Business Journal Editor Colin Pope and Bingham Group CEO AJ Bingham.
Today's episode features a discussion between Pflugerville City Council Member Rudy Metayer and Bingham Group CEO AJ Bingham.
Today's episode features BG Advisor Andy Cates, J.D. and his analysis of the recent Texans For Public Justice Report, "Fault Lines."
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and BG Advisor Kristian Caballero (pictured) discuss community engagement through the lens of recent and past PR crises around development in the Austin metro.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and BG Advisor Andy Cates discuss recent changes to the City of Austin's Anti-Lobbying Ordinance.
Today's podcast was originally recorded on April 2, 2018. It was Bingham Group's first recording, and features a discussion between Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham, and Chas Moore, President and Co-Founder of the Austin Justice Coalition.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discusses the sharing economy, local control, and state preemption with Rob Henneke, General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discusses the mission of the East 12th Street Merchants Association with its president, Natasha Harper-Madison.