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Jun 2026

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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.

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June 16, 2026Episode 22434 min

CLEAR Vision w/ Jay Graves | Ep. 224

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Jay Graves, founder and CEO of Leadership Canvas, to talk about what it takes to build high-performing organizations.Jay shares lessons from his CLEAR™ methodology, why culture and leadership remain at the center of organizational success, and how leaders can create environments where people and performance thrive together.Along the way, we discuss the growing role of AI in leadership, the importance of community, and why the strongest organizations are built on more than strategy alone.LINKS:Jay on LinkedInLeadership Canvas on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR

June 9, 2026Episode 22325 min

Bob and Weave w/ Jake Harris | Ep. 223

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Jake Harris, founder of buildwallet, to talk about trust, innovation, and what it takes to introduce entirely new ways of thinking to an established industry.Jake shares his journey from construction entrepreneur to blockchain advocate, why trust remains one of the biggest challenges in project delivery, and what he's learned from building a new category around project wallets.LINKS:buildwalletproject wallets___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR

May 26, 2026Episode 22231 min

Riding the Next Wave w/ Bill Rollinson | Ep. 222

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Bill Rollinson, Founder of Surfitlocker to talk about what it actually takes to build and scale products in fast-moving ecommerce and payments environments.With more than a decade of experience across product management and marketing, Bill shares his perspective on launching products that not only solve problems, but actually drive adoption, revenue, and long-term growth.LINKS:Bill on LinkedInSurfitlocker on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR

May 19, 2026Episode 22136 min

Chief People Officer w/ Erica Anderson Rooney | Ep. 221

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Erica Anderson Rooney, founder of HER Collective and former Chief People Officer, to talk about what actually holds people back in their careers.Erica shares her perspective from years in the C-suite making decisions on who gets promoted and paid, and why so many high-performing women still get overlooked. We also get into how AI fits into career growth and what it takes to move from doing everything right to actually getting ahead.LINKS:Erica on LinkedInHER Collective on LinkedInHER Collective Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR

May 12, 2026Episode 22033 min

Hedge Your Bets w/ Mark Sears | Ep. 220

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Mark Sears, founder of Sprout AI and former CloudFactory leader, to talk about building AI companies from the ground up.Mark shares what it looks like to launch and support startups through a venture studio model, how AI is shaping the next generation of companies, and what founders need to think about beyond just the technology.We also get into how to build with intention, where AI is actually creating value, and what it takes to turn early ideas into real businesses.LINKS:Mark on LinkedInSprout AI on LinkedInSprout AI Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR

May 5, 2026Episode 21927 min

Pellucid State of Mind w/ Nick Miller | Ep. 219

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Nick Miller, founder of Pellucid Network and former AWS and In-Q-Tel leader, to talk about what actually slows companies down when adopting new technology.Nick shares why procurement is often overlooked in digital transformation and where companies get stuck between proof-of-concept and real implementation. We also get into how AI is actually being adopted, why marketplaces are changing how software is bought, and what it takes for organizations to move faster with the right tools in place.LINKS:Nick on LinkedInPellucid Network on LinkedIn Pellucid Network Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR

April 28, 2026Episode 21926 min

Raphael the Sloth w/ Elizabeth Ruf | Ep. 218

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Elizabeth Ruf of Elizabeth Ruf Consulting LLC for a fun and refreshing conversation on networking, relationships, and what it really means to be an introvert in a world that often rewards being the loudest in the room.Elizabeth shares her perspective on building meaningful connections, showing up authentically, and finding your own rhythm in business without forcing a version of yourself that doesn’t fit.Elizabeth on LinkedInElizabeth's Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR

April 21, 2026Episode 21835 min

No Templates, Just Strategy w/ Katie Garwood | Ep. 217

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we talk with Katie Garwood, founder of One Eleven Group, about what it looks like to build marketing that actually fits the business it is meant to support.Katie takes a hands-on approach, working closely with teams, staying in the details, and designing strategies based on real data, not assumptions.We get into why one-size-fits-all marketing falls short, how being close to the work leads to better decisions, and what it takes to create campaigns that reflect how a business actually operates.LINKS:One Eleven Group WebsiteKatie on LinkedInFree Headshots with One Eleven Group___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR

April 14, 2026Episode 21733 min

Audit and Implementation w/ Taja Graham | Ep. 216

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we talk with Taja Graham, founder of OpsIQ, about what starts to break inside a business as it grows.Taja works with founder-led companies that have traction but are beginning to feel the strain of it. Execution slows, everything runs through the founder, and adding people or tools doesn’t fix the underlying issues.We get into why growth often outpaces operations, how to identify where work is leaking across a business, and what it takes to build systems that actually support scale.Along the way, we also touch on system integration and how founders can step out of the middle of everything without losing visibility or control.Taja on LinkedInOpsIQ WebsiteFree Assessment Link___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR

April 7, 2026Episode 21626 min

Measuring the Full Picture w/ Brian Ralph | Ep. 215

In this episode of Biz/Dev, we talk with Brian Ralph, leadership advisor, executive coach, and founder of Brian Ralph Leadership, about what it actually takes to lead organizations through change and complexity.Brian brings a background that spans higher education, corporate leadership, and deep involvement in the Raleigh business and nonprofit community. His work focuses on helping leaders get clear on where they’re going, how they make decisions, and how teams actually move forward together.We get into why strategy often breaks down inside organizations, how leaders can better navigate competing priorities, and what it takes to create alignment that actually drives results.Along the way, we also talk about executive coaching, building stronger teams, and why the best leaders stay close to the real challenges inside their organizations while still pushing toward long-term growth.Brian on LinkedInBrian Ralph LLC on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR