BIZ/DEV
David Baxter has over fifteen years of experience in designing, building, and advising startups and businesses, drawing crucial insights from interactions with leaders across the greater Raleigh area. His deep passion, knowledge, and uncompromising honesty have been instrumental in launching numerous companies. In the podcast BIZ/DEV, David, along with Gary Voigt, an award-winning Creative Director, explore current tech trends and their influence on startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture, integrating perspectives gained from local business leaders to enrich their discussions.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 192
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Spicy Mode Bro’s with Biz/Dev | Ep. 191
David and Gary sit down to talk shop—this time turning the mic on themselves.
They swap thoughts on where tech is headed in 2026, from the real breakthroughs to watch to the hype that won’t make it pa…
Buy, Build, or Both? How NC Founders Are Rewriting the Playbook (Part 2) | Ep. 190
This is a very special panel episode of the Biz/Dev podcast: Buy, Build, or Both? How NC Founders Are Rewriting the Playbook.
This episode digs into the shift North Carolina business owners are feelin…
Buy, Build, or Both? How NC Founders Are Rewriting the Playbook | Ep. 189 (Part 1)
This is a very special panel episode of the Biz/Dev podcast: Buy, Build, or Both? How NC Founders Are Rewriting the Playbook.
This episode digs into the shift North Carolina business owners are feelin…
Gang Starr Bro’s with Biz/Dev | Ep. 188
David and Gary sit down to talk shop—this time turning the mic on themselves.
They dig into what it really means to work on your business vs. in it, unpack the hidden pitfalls founders hit early, and …
The Short Cut w/ Duane Kennedy | Ep. 187
Duane Kennedy—founder of Dai Biao Consulting and cross-cultural growth strategist—joins David and Gary to talk about what it really takes to succeed in the Chinese market.
With over 16 years helping …
Putting the Heart in Failure w/ Rain Bennett | Ep. 186
Rain Bennett—documentary filmmaker, writer, and master storyteller—joins David and Gary to talk about the messy, meaningful side of storytelling. From six-second videos to standing ovations, Rain bre…
The Zen Lens w/ Brian Moynihan | Ep. 185
What if AI didn’t just automate tasks—but actually helped you breathe again?
Brian Moynihan, Founder and CEO of Dreamspace AI Solutions and published author, joins David and Gary to break down how rea…
Food for Thought w/ Kevin Allen | Ep. 184
Kevin Allen has built and sold more companies than most people start. His latest? Riziki AI—a social media platform helping restaurateurs find their voice and grow their brand. But this episode isn’t…
The Punch Card Guys with Biz/Dev | Ep. 183
This week on Biz/Dev, it’s just Gary and David—no guest, just a real conversation.
We’re talking about Teela, a new AI tool we’ve been building in-house, and what it’s taught us about how much AI has …
Screen Saver of Life w/ Corey Truesdale | Ep. 182
What do once-in-a-lifetime moments and personal value have in common?
Corey Truesdale.
In this episode, David and Gary sit down with photographer Corey Truesdale to talk about the art of being present…
Big New Sexy Buildings w/ Kristen Hess | Ep. 181
Kristen M. Hess—FAIA, founder & CEO of HH Architecture, a Marshall Memorial and Zhi‑Xing Eisenhower Fellow, and a leader in sustainable, people-centered design—joins David and Gary to reframe what it…
Ink’d for Success w/ Jay Sapovits | Ep. 180
What do dry cleaning, private jets, and branded swag have in common? Jay Sapovits.
Serial entrepreneur and founder of Ink’d Stores, Jay joins David and Gary to talk about building what doesn’t exist—f…
Morning View w/ Jake Finkelstein | Ep. 179
What happens when you’ve done it all—and then decide to start over?
Jake Finkelstein—music industry vet, serial founder, and the mind behind 10cubed—joins David and Gary to talk about the real evoluti…
Sandcastle Worms of Success w/ Jeff Karp | Ep. 178
What does it take to stop living on autopilot—and start building a life that actually lights you up?
Dr. Jeff Karp—Harvard Medical School professor, world-renowned biotech inventor, and author of LIT:…
The Golden Years w/ Thom Ruhe | Ep. 177
In Part Two with Thom Rhue, we go even deeper.
What started as a conversation about funding and founders turns into a candid look at what holds ecosystems back, the emotional cost of entrepreneurship,…
Speak Truth to Power w/ Thom Ruhe | Ep. 176
What happens when a state’s startup scene has a strategist at the helm?
In Part One of our conversation with Thom Ruhe—CEO and Founder of NC IDEA and a lifelong champion for entrepreneurs—we unpack wh…
Poor Bob w/ Brian Waldman | Ep. 175
What happens when a strategic growth consultant helps you stop spinning your wheels and start scaling with purpose?
You get Brian Waldman, Boston-based growth strategist, on the Biz/Dev podcast with D…
Built to Scale, Not to Suffer w/ Chris Kille | Ep. 174
What happens when a founder hits burnout—and decides no one else should have to?
You get Chris Kille, CEO of EO Staff, on the Biz/Dev podcast with David and Gary, talking about what it really takes to…
Your Branding Success w/ Ann Powell | Ep. 173
What happens when a Fortune 100 brand strategist builds a collective around purpose, not process?
You get Ann Powell, co-founder of Offset Collective, on the Biz/Dev podcast with David and Gary talkin…
Retarget Your Success w/ Todd Mosier | Ep. 172
What happens when old-school brand wisdom meets modern-day marketing muscle?
You get Todd Mosier, founder of Unanchor Marketing, talking shop with David and Gary on the newest episode of the Biz/Dev …