Geekdom Underground
Geekdom is a collaborative startup community comprised of entrepreneurs, builders, and creatives. Our mission is to build San Antonio one startup at a time. Geekdom Underground was created as a way to share ideas, inspire others, and most importantly share the amazing stories coming out of Geekdom everyday. Hear from startup founders, business leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs about their ups and downs, wins and losses, and lessons learned, while navigating through the startup journey.
Hosted by Geekdom COO, Phillip Hernandez and Marketing Manager, Jon Ryan Garcia and recorded in downtown San Antonio, TX in the Geekdom Underground Podcast Studio.
Learn more about Geekdom at https://www.geekdom.com/
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
Pressio Spine | A medical device company with focused innovation for spinal fixation
On this episode you will hear from Eric Marcano, VP of Marketing for Pressio Spine. Pressio Spine is a medical device company building their business, team, and product out of an office on the 6th fl…
Chris Cook of Special Leaf | The Artisanal Olive Leaf Tea Company
Meet Geekdom member Chris Cook, serial entrepreneur, chef, world traveler and founder of Special Leaf.
Mary Ullmann Japhet | Making Geekdom members famous through PR & media production
Mary Ullmann Japhet is the owner & Founder of Japhet Media, a public relations and media production firm based out of Geekdom. Mary has worked with many of the startups at Geekdom to help bring expos…
Willie and Roo | A monthly subscription service for dogs to keep them happy and healthy
On this episode we interview Tommy McNish, a long-time Geekdom member, former "Racker", animal lover, and co-founder of Willie and Roo. Willie and Roo is a monthly subscription service for dogs to k…
Troy Vosseller | Co-Founder of gener8tor Accelerator
Troy Vosseller is the Co-Founder of gener8tor – a turnkey platform for the creative economy that connects startup founders, investors, corporations, job seekers, universities, musicians and artists. …
Jason Pittman | Air Force Veteran & Co-Founder of Big Sun Solar
In this special Veterans Day episode, we talk with Jason Pittman, President & Co-Founder of Big Sun Solar. Learn about Jason's journey starting from his time serving in the Air Force to making his wa…
White Cloud | From drone enthusiast to CEO of a media production company
In this episode you will get to know Adam Dusenbury, Founder and CEO of White Cloud. Learn how Adam went from a high school swim team coach with an interest in drone technology, to leading a growing …
Zelifcam | Developing software to solve complex problems
In this episode, Phillip and JRG talk with Brandon of Zelifcam. Zelifcam is a Geekdom-based software development agency that focuses on creating simple solutions to complex problems.
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Brant Bumpers | Horror Film Actor, Producer & Geekdom Member
Meet Brant Bumpers full-time employee at WP Engine, former Racker, and MOVIE VILLAIN!? In his free time Brant is an actor and producer of horror films and a collector of vintage movie props. In this …
Talent Hatched | The Apprenticeship Platform for High School Students
Sandra Gonzalez-Lamb is the Founder and CEO of Talent Hatched. With the click of a few icons, Talent Hatched connects you to local, experiential learning opportunities. This way, you can create a pat…
ADUs Built For You | Architects turned entrepreneurs creating affordable housing through innovation
Mariano and Antonio, co-founders of ADUs Built For You, are two passionate young entrepreneurs going through the 2021 Geekdom Incubator Program. Using their knowledge of architecture and background i…
Luciano Oviedo | Art Based STEM, Action Research & Creating Questions
Meet Luciano Oviedo, Founder of Tempugo. Luciano is taking part in the 2021 CivTechSA Residency Program in partnership with the City of San Antonio Office of Innovation.
Tempugo's mission is to create…
Alberto Pina | From Mobile Home Sales to Startup Founder
Alberto Pina is the co-founder of Braustin Homes, one of the fastest growing startups operating at Geekdom. His marketing expertise and commitment to always #BeHelpful has led him to become a mentor …
Sean Wen | Curry Boys BBQ, Pinch Boil House, & Venture for America Fellow
Sean Wen is the co-founder of Pinch Boil House & Curry Boys BBQ. Hear about Sean's journey from working at a startup, making his way over to Geekdom, to chasing his dream and opening two San Antonio …
Charles Woodin | Geekdom CEO, Military Veteran & Tech Ecosystem Leader
On this special episode of Geekdom Underground, you will hear from Charles Woodin, CEO of Geekdom. Learn about Charles' journey from serving in the Air Force, working at Apple, and making his way to …
David Jones | The legal expert behind the creation of countless SA startups
David Jones left a major law firm to start his own legal practice focused on helping the San Antonio tech ecosystem. Today, David's firm is responsible for the formation of many of the startups in ou…
StackIQ | The "career closet" that helps you discover your passions
Gabe Ruiz and Taylor Henry are best friends and co-founders of StackIQ. StackIQ is an ed-tech platform that allows users to "try on" different career paths until they find what is right for them. The…
Ashley Bird | Creating a world-class children's edutainment platform
Meet Ashley Bird, the Founder of Marro, a children's edutainment platform focused on Montessori-inspired educational content. Ashley identified that there isn't necessarily a problem with children's …
Rene Balderas | San Antonio's Unique History & Architecture
Professor of Architecture at UTSA and San Antonio College, Rene Balderas sits with JRG and Phillip to talk about his experience teaching his courses virtually out of the Geekdom community space.
Tara Lujan | Trinity Student, Stumberg Winner, CEO & Founder of Hydrotek
Meet Tara Lujan – CEO & Founder of Hydrotek, a local startup coming out of Trinity's Stumberg Venture Competition. Hydrotek is developing a smart water bottle cap that helps to keep users hydrated an…