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Taylor Bruce is a traveler, storyteller of all things cool, and the CEO and founder of WILDSAM Field Guides.”A writer has similar traits to an entrepreneur: you better know your audience.” - Taylor BruceTaylor Bruce launched Wildsam Field Guides in 2012 – an American travel brand built upon telling true stories of place. In developing his unique series, Taylor has learned about business from his own boot-strapping approach and from listening to stories from hundreds of business owners across the country. Hear why Taylor believes memories and experiences trump travel itineraries.

Ben Ponder is a self-taught marketing expert and the CEO of SKU, an Austin-based startup accelerator program.   “Nike is not selling us shoes right? They’re not selling us apparel. They’re selling us an identity and an aspiration.” - Ben Ponder   Ben helps entrepreneurs build some of the nation’s most promising consumer product companies working alongside some of the savviest mentors from Whole Foods, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Yeti Coolers. The end goal? Help startups build their brand, increase velocity, and grow their margins for acquisition.

Adam Boyden is the managing director of RPM Ventures, a seed and early stage venture firm.“The idea behind a startup is usually right but most of the details are completely wrong. Your team has to be aggressive about seeing your vision come to life, and you have to be sensitive and adaptable to the market.” - Adam BoydenAdam learned early in life that you can’t break the system, but you can bend it. Learn how this international entrepreneur went from picking grapes to building and selling five companies worth more than $2.7 billion by “accident.”

Television personality, chef, author, and outdoor adventurer Georgia Pellegrini has quickly become known as a contemporary Martha Stewart, working to help women tap into their modern day pioneer spirit by teaching them critical skills for today's well-rounded female entrepreneur.

Greg McEvilly is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, visionary and outdoorsman, and he is the driving force behind the fast-growing outdoor brand Kammok. 

  Hayley Groll is a veteran hair stylist and proud owner of Shag Salon in Austin, TX.