Shows
Rich Talk with the Richardson ChamberThe urgency of broadband in TexasPresident Bill Sproull serves as the chair of the Texas governor's Broadband Development Council, which evaluated and made recommendations to the governor about how vital broadband is to the future of Texas. Thanks to Connected Nation for producing the podcast.Read the full report here:https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/2020_Texas_Report_-_Governors_Broadband_Development_Council.pdf 2020-12-0422 min
Tech TitansThe Texas Broadband Council talks its recommendations to Connected NationPresident Bill Sproull serves as the chair of the Texas governor's Broadband Development Council, which evaluated and made recommendations to the governor about how vital broadband is to the future of Texas. Thanks to Connected Nation for producing the podcast.Read the full report here:https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/2020_Texas_Report_-_Governors_Broadband_Development_Council.pdf 2020-12-0422 min
Tech TitansPresident Bill Sproull gives 2020 election updateThough things are still in flux, Bill gives an update about what to expect in the short term and what the implications are for North Texas2020-11-1008 min
Rich Talk with the Richardson ChamberProsperity Bank Managing Director Richard RameyIn this podcast with RCC President Bill Sproull, Richard talks about the state of banking during COVID, how it reflects the history of NTX banking since the 80s, how markets are doing now (like real estate/commercial) and his own career in banking.2020-08-2722 min
Tech TitansQorvo CEO James KleinJames Klein is president of infrastructure and defense products at Qorvo and Tech Titans Corporate CEO award winner in 2019. Interviewed by Tech Titans’ President/CEO Bill Sproull, James talks about his background, Qorvo’s history, how Qorvo managed to keep their plants healthy even in China and the need to support STEM and diversity efforts. Part of the discussion focuses on the importance of culture, leadership and the trust of the team. 2020-07-2824 min
Tech TitansUT Dallas President Dr. Richard BensonUT Dallas has an enrollment of 30,000 (and ranked as one of the fastest growing in the country). As the CEO of a staff of over 3600, Dr. Richard Benson is working with budgets and analyzing customer trends and threats for delivery (ie, steering his institution through covid and meeting international student needs).Tech Titans' President Bill Sproull talks to Dr. Benson about the future of the school (think resiliency and optimism) and how diversity is built into its DNA.2020-07-1040 min
Rich Talk with the Richardson ChamberUT Dallas President Dr. Richard BensonUT Dallas is a city within Richardson. With an enrollment of almost 30,000 (and ranked as one of the fastest growing in the country), its president, Dr. Richard Benson, is the mayor of…a lot of brainiacs. As the CEO of a staff of over 3600, he is working with budgets and analyzing customer trends and threats for delivery (ie, steering his institution through covid and meeting international student needs).The Richardson Chamber’s President Bill Sproull talks to Dr. Benson about the future of the school (think resiliency and optimism) and how diversity is built into its DNA.2020-07-0840 min
Rich Talk with the Richardson ChamberKRLD interview with Bill Sproull about Innovation District2020-01-2802 min
Rich Talk with the Richardson ChamberEnd of legislature, Public Policy recapCEO Bill Sproull discussed which bills made it and which did not, and how it will affect your business, as well as public school finance and property tax reform. Updates were also given by Richardson ISD legislative rep and city of Richardson's Don Magner.2019-06-0350 min
Tech TitansLegislative update, MayTech Titans CEO Bill Sproull talks about the 2019 Texas legislative session and which bills are in committee and the process to making them laws.The bills include topics of education reform (teacher raises & funding), a bill to address rising property taxes, plus a regular and supplemental budget bill. 2019-05-0911 min
Rich Talk with the Richardson ChamberLegislative update, May, Bill SproullRichardson Chamber CEO Bill Sproull talks about the 2019 Texas legislative session and which bills are in committee and the process to making them laws.The bills include topics of education reform (teacher raises & funding), a bill to address rising property taxes, plus a regular and supplemental budget bill. 2019-05-0911 min
The Next Level ShowTNLS - 171, Jamee Jolly & Bill Sproull, Plano Chamber of Commerce & Richardson Chamber of Commercewww.planochamber.org www.richardsonchamber.com2018-12-0348 min
What Kind of Jobs Would Google Fiber Bring to Nashville, Anyway?36% of economic development pros say "it's quite likely" broadband can encourage entrepreneurship among underserved urban or rural individuals. Craig Settles' survey report cites another 14% have witnessed this personally. And over half say mentorships maximize broadband's benefits to startups and home-based businesses. Good news for Nashville, TN and other cities vying for Google Fiber.
Marcus Whitney, Co-Founder and CTO of the leading tech startup accelerator in the southeast, gives listeners his views on how Google Fiber can make a difference in the local economic scene. His Nashville-based Jumpstart Foundry has graduated 30 companies over the past five years. Whitney offers details on w...2014-04-041h 01