Biz & Tech with Aegis
The Biz & Tech Podcast is hosted by Aegis Business Technologies CEO, Blake Dowling. Aegis is a Managed Services Provider (IT Support) in Tallahassee, Florida. On the podcast we talk about business and technology and then really get to know what drives our guests. What do they love about their work, tech, politics, community service, cocktails, cooking, travel, and sports. We let the conversation follow it's natural course and we open with a joke. Come join us.
Episodes
67 episodes
Business and Leadership with Michael Dalby
Michael Dalby is the President & CEO of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. Michael has more than twenty years of executive experience leading chambers of commerce and economic development organizations nationwide.
Technology and Community with Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet
Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet is the Chairman of the Board of Ruvos, and also the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. Ruvos is a healthcare technology and cybersecurity company that specializes in public hea...
Marketing and Leadership with Tom Derzypolski
Tom Derzypolski is the President and Co-Founder of Bowstern, an integrated marketing firm. Tom is also currently running for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3.In this episode, Blake and Tom discuss growing a small business, T...
Civic Engagement and Tech with Joseph Visconti
Joseph Visconti is the Founder and CEO of Delilah, an app which allows citizens and policy professionals to engage with legislation in real time. Delilah uses AI to clarify the language in bills, and helps foster discussion and civic engagement...
Commercial Real Estate and Skateboarding with Daniel Wagnon
Daniel Wagnon has over 15 years of commercial real estate experience with 4+ years in capital markets, investment banking, and asset valuation. His clientele include both users and owners of commercial real estate throughout the southeastern Un...
Public Service and Perseverance with Loranne Ausley
With more than 20 years of public service, having served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, Loranne Ausley is running for Mayor of Tallahassee. She is a senior advisor to the Lawton Chiles Foundation and board chair...
Commercial Construction with Jay Smith
Jay Smith is President of Ajax Building Company and represents the 3rd generation of the Smith family that has run Ajax. Growing up, he was immersed in the business side of the industry with both his father and grandfather managing the family c...
Association Management with Bennett Napier
Bennett Napier is the President and CEO of Partners in Association Management, a professional services firm that serves as a strategic and operational partner for not-for-profit organizations. Bennett has been a Certified Association Executive ...
Business Leadership Strategy with Mike Dennison
Mike Dennison is the CEO of Dennison Leadership Group, a highly sought-after leadership coach, customer experience executive, organizational consultant, and speaker. He is the author of the #1 bestselling book Clarity Principles and the creator...
Business and Leadership with Sue Dick
Sue Dick is the President and CEO of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, a position she has held since 2000. She is the first female executive to lead the Chamber. She is known for her dedication to community involvement, leadership ro...
Vinyl Records with Carter Jacobs
Carter Jacobs is the owner and founder of Rearview Vintage & Vinyl, a record store in Midtown Tallahassee, FL. Carter started Rearview Vintage & Vinyl from his own personal record collection. In this episode, Blak...
Trucking and Transportation with Elizabeth Emmanuel
Elizabeth Emmanuel is the Vice President of Public Affairs at the Florida Trucking Association. Emmanuel has a diverse professional background in both the public and private sectors. She most recently worked as CEO of the Tallahassee Downtown I...
Career Building with Reenee Williams
Reenee Williams-Walter has a diverse background in Event Planning, Public Relations, and Sales, spanning over a decade. Reenee holds the position of Rapid Response Coordinator at CareerSource Capital Region where she provides businesses with pr...
Real Estate Development with Hadi Boulos
Hadi Boulos is the President and CEO of Boulos Corporation, a real estate development and home building company. Hadi has over 25 years of experience in real estate development and international finance, turning visions into thriving communitie...
Documentary Filmmaking with Josh McLawhorn
Josh McLawhorn is the director of UNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters, an Emmy Award-winning feature documentary film that will be on PBS starting January 15, 2025. UNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters dives into the reasons fo...
Investing in Disabled Students with Allison Chase
Allison Chase is the President & CEO of The Able Trust, an organization whose mission is to advance employment for Floridians with disabilities through engagement, investment, and collaboration. Allison has more than twenty-five years’ expe...
Community Storytelling with Jay Revell
Jay Revell is the Founder, President and Chief Storyteller at Revell Media, a company that does marketing, public relations, and brand storytelling. Jay is also an author, golfer, and adjunct faculty member at Florida State University College o...
Teaching and Local Government with Brian Welch
Brian Welch is the Leon County Commissioner for District 4, as well as a teacher at Chiles High School. Brian has been a social studies teacher at Chiles since 2007, and is very involved with student life, from sponsoring clubs to taking studen...
Banking and Career with Miron Richardson
Miron Richardson is the vice president of universal retail banking at VyStar Credit Union. He is responsible for leading multiple branch & regional contact center operations, business development, community & business partnerships, and ...
Goodwill and Community with Fred Shelfer
Fred Shelfer has been the CEO of Goodwill Industries - Big Bend, Inc. since 2002. He has an extensive business background as the developer of residential and commercial properties in Tallahassee, Panama City, and the surrounding areas. He still...
Event Architecture with Susan Stafford
Susan Stafford is the founder and CEO of The Event Architects, a leader in event design, management, and implementation. The Event Architects specializes in customizing events from large concepts to specific details in order to create the uniqu...
Banking and Community with William Smith
William Smith III is a 4th generation banker at Capital City Bank, which recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. Capital City Bank is a pillar in Tallahassee and communities across the Southeastern U.S. where it serves clients with personal ...
Writing and Creativity with Gary Yordon
Gary Yordon is a writer, TV show host, former Leon County Commissioner, and the president of The Zachary Group. Gary has been the brains behind countless marketing campaigns with topics ranging from sensitive political issues to picking up dog ...