Takeaways A Podcast About Learning From The Wisdom Of Others

Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at UNLV and a fifth-generation Las Vegas native, has spent his career studying the industries that make the city tick — and exporting that expertise around the globe. From shaping the way other global cities think about tourism and entertainment to guiding major development projects in Thailand, Boston, and beyond, Bo brings a mix of academic insight and hometown pride. In this episode, he unpacks why 2025 is a “big year” for Las Vegas and how its DNA of hospitality, kindness, and bold reinvention is poised to shape the global economy.