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In this episode of South Texas Power Lunch, host Matt Duke sits down with Cindy Garcia—one of only three women NCAA wrestling referees in the nation. Cindy shares her unique perspective as both a tax preparer and a gig economy professional, balancing her time between running Five Star Income Tax and officiating wrestling matches at the local, state, national, and collegiate levels.

We dive into the challenges and rewards of working in the gig economy, the tax issues that often catch independent workers off guard, and the unexpected stories that come from life on and off the mat. Whether you're a small business owner, gig worker, or just love a good story—this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

#wrestling #ncaa #uil #gigeconomy #entrepreneur #taxprep

New episode of The South Texas Power Lunch out now! 👏In this episode, host Matt Duke sits down with Rene Dominguez, CEO of VelocityTX (formerly known as the Texas Research & Technology Foundation). With a strong background in economic development and a deep commitment to San Antonio, Rene shares how the organization is driving innovation in military medicine, education, workforce development and more.

As a board member of VelocityTX himself, Matt offers unique insights into the mission and impact of the organization.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on San Antonio’s past, present, and bold vision for the future.

Learn more about VelocityTX here: https://velocitytx.org/

#velocitytx #economicdevelopment #medicine #military #workforce #sanantonio #texas

New episode of The South Texas Power Lunch is here!

Our host, Matt Duke, sits down with Andrew Flippo, entrepreneur and chairman of SCORE San Antonio. Matt and Andrew discuss Andrew's experience in his entrepreneurial journey, resources and offerings that are available to business owners in town, and more!

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Mary Ullmann Japhet, founder of Japhet Media LLC, and talks about public relations (PR) for business owners.

Matt and Mary dive into the importance of proactively integrating PR into your marketing mix for your business, and what to think about if some things may not go as planned.

You won't want to miss Mary's insights!

In our 60th episode of The South Texas Power Lunch, host and managing attorney Matt Duke sits down with our new associate Connor McQuage - diving in to their backgrounds and what we do at The South Texas Business Lawyers.

Our mission is to educate, support, and advise every small to medium-sized business owner and startup in South Texas. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes!

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Join us on The South Texas Power Lunch as we dive deep into the groundbreaking journey of Daniyal - CEO and Co-Founder behind Tabiat. What started as PhD research has blossomed into a transformative healthcare innovation, harnessing AI and wearable technology to revolutionize COPD care.

🎙️ In this episode:

- The inception of Tabiat from early smartwatch experiments.

- Overcoming challenges in healthcare innovation and navigating regulatory landscapes.

- State-of-the-art advancements in cough detection, respiratory monitoring, and predictive health models.

Discover how Tabiat’s incremental approach is paving the way for a future where - AI-driven insights empower better clinical decisions, saving lives and improving quality of life.

Visit https://www.tabiat.care/ to learn more!

#SouthTexasPowerLunch #Tabiat #HealthcareInnovation #AIinHealthcare #WearableTech #COPD

Our new episode is finally here! 🎉🎙️ Join us as Matt sits down with corporate and M&A attorney, Jeff Gifford. In this conversation, Matt and Jeff discuss: - the state and future of mergers and acquisitions - key considerations if you're buying OR selling a business - things to be aware of during transactions. We hope you enjoy! Learn more about Jeff and Dykema below: - LinkedIn: Jeff Gifford - Facebook, LinkedIn: Dykema - www.dykema.com #mergers #acquisitions #attorney #business #startup #businesslaw

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In this inspiring episode of The South Texas Power Lunch, we sit down with the CEO and founder Shireen Abdullah of Yumlish, a health-tech startup focused on culturally affirming, tech-enabled diabetes prevention programs. Driven by her personal health challenges and frustration with generic dietary advice, she shares how her journey led to the creation of a solution tailored for underrepresented communities.

Discover how Yumlish bridges the gap in diabetes prevention by leveraging text-based and web solutions—ensuring accessibility for low-income populations disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes. 🎙️ Tune in to learn:

• The unique story behind Yumlish's creation.
• The revolution of healthcare access by simplifying tech
• How culturally informed solutions can make lasting impacts in underserved communities.

💡 This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, healthcare innovators, and anyone passionate about making a difference in public health.

You can find more information about Shireen and Yumlish below:

www.yumlish.com

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X: @yumlish

Facebook, LinkedIn: Shireen Abdullah

X: @soshireen