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J.B. Sauceda, the Texas Country Reporter, is a man who wears many hats. As the Texas Country Reporter he tells the stories of "ordinary Texans doing extraordinary things." After a career spanning photography, logistics, and even some Texas Humor, he is back on the Forty Acres to finish his degree. Watch Texas Country Reporter: Home - Texas Country Reporter Follow J.B. Sauceda: J.B. Sauceda (@jaybsauceda) • Instagram photos and videos Hello Longhorn is brought to you by LLH Healthcare, the official employee benefits sponsor of Texas Athletics. Better benefits. Greater impact. That's the LLH difference. Discover how your business can strengthen its workforce at LiveLifeHealthy.com. What is LLH Healthcare? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pJ7UHtMD9E How can LLH Healthcare help Longhorns? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JYxNOR3shs Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, and Christopher Yates, BS '19, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This Longhorn created the hair tie everyone is wearing. Andrea Nucete-Elliott, BA '17, is the CEO of TIY Products, maker of customizable hair ties that range from a fashion statement to essential athletic gear. Hello Longhorn is brought to you by LLH Healthcare, the official employee benefits sponsor of Texas Athletics. Better benefits. Greater impact. That's the LLH difference. Discover how your business can strengthen its workforce at LiveLifeHealthy.com . What is LLH Healthcare? https://youtu.be/3pJ7UHtMD9E How can LLH Healthcare help Longhorns? https://youtu.be/0JYxNOR3shs Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, and Christopher Yates, BS '19, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

Stephen Herrera, MBA '26, is the co-founder and CEO of Pinpoint Irrigation. Pinpoint is building smart hardware that is revolutionizing landscape irrigation to save water, time, and money. Learn how this recent graduate used every resource at The University of Texas to launch his business. Notes: Follow Pinpoint Irrigation: Pinpoint Irrigation If you want to listen to other stories of companies started on the Forty Acres: Katherine Allen of Flo Recruit Siddharth Thakur of Paradigm Robotics Hello Longhorn is brought to you by LLH Healthcare, the official employee benefits sponsor of Texas Athletics. Better benefits. Greater impact. That's the LLH difference. Discover how your business can strengthen its workforce at LiveLifeHealthy.com . What is LLH Healthcare? https://youtu.be/3pJ7UHtMD9E How can LLH Healthcare help Longhorns? https://youtu.be/0JYxNOR3shs Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, and Christopher Yates, BS '19, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

Our season 2 finale of Hello Longhorn features the founders of Pluckers Wing Bar! Hear from Mark Greenberg, BS '95, Dave Paul, BS '95, and Sean Greenberg, BBA '99, about how a simple wing-delivery idea turned into something much bigger—now with 34 locations and years of Polaroids, trivia champions, and core UT memories. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

You can play six degrees of Gary Farmer in Central Texas—but without Texas, Gary would say he wouldn't be who he is today. This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Distinguished Alumnus Gary Farmer, BBA '80, JD '84, Life Member. As President of Heritage Title Company of Austin and past chair of Opportunity Austin, Gary has plenty of stories to share Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

Carrie Colbert, BS '99, MBA '09, Life Member, graduated at the top of her class from the Cockrell School of Engineering with a degree in petroleum engineering. After a successful career in the oil and gas industry, she now leads Curate Capital, a venture capital fund focused on investing in female-founded consumer brands—including Longhorn-founded Live Tinted. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

She worked 40–50 hours a week coaching gymnastics to put herself through UT. Now, she's leading one of the fastest-growing Longhorn-owned companies of 2026. Meet Natalie Egan, BA '00, of Jump! Gymnastics, a locally owned gymnastics and early learning center for ages 2–12. Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. We want to know what they were like in college, what they do now, and why it matters. Hosted by Sara Light, you can listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts.

Erine Gray, MPAFF '04, Life Member, believed that the right software could connect millions of people to the help they need and improve the entire system. Findhelp was founded to connect people in need to programs that serve them with dignity and ease. Their software platform enables community organizations, governments, and businesses across industries to easily manage and coordinate care, powering a better social safety net. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, a Longhorn Band and McCombs alum turned music executive known by Grammy-winning artists for having "platinum ears." Sharon now runs Dastur Venture and oversees everything from artist development to helping companies with sonic branding. In fact, the Hello Longhorn music was produced by Sharon and her partner Revelation Beats. Hello Longhorn is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

Meet Priya Kumar, BBA '07, Life Member and CEO of Sustainable Inc., on Hello Longhorn this week. Sustainable Inc. is a boutique supply chain consulting firm, delivering high-impact results across sourcing and procurement, logistics and transportation, and demand planning and forecasting. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Jason Bronstad, BBA '02, Life Member, and CEO of MALK Organics. MALK specializes in organic, clean-label, plant-based milks and creamers. MALK is on a mission to clean up the plant-based aisle by crafting dairy-free alternatives that are as simple as they are delicious. Made with organic ingredients you can actually pronounce, free from gums, oils, and fillers, and always Non-GMO and dairy-free, MALK is redefining what clean-label, plant-based milk should be. With bold flavor, unmatched transparency, and just a handful of ingredients, MALK proves that "Less is More Delicious™." MALK is available at retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, Albertsons, Amazon, Sprouts, Target, and Kroger. Join us for Hello Longhorn LIVE with the founders of Pluckers! Email me -> Sara.Light@texasexes.org Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Bret Biggart, BA '99, CEO of Freedom Power. Freedom Power delivers heating & cooling, battery backup, solar power, and generator solutions for homes and businesses across the great state of Texas & Florida. Based in Austin since 2007, Freedom Solar has installed more than 281 megawatts of solar panels for tens of thousands of homeowners and hundreds of top companies such as Ford, Toyota, Whole Foods, Office Depot, Chevrolet, the University of Texas, and more. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

After exploring a variety of careers, sisters Margaret Walker, BJ '97, and Sarah Caruth, BA '00, launched Fraulein Boot Company— blending femininity with vintage flair. Fraulein Boot Company pays homage to Western Couture and the feeling of power and confidence that comes from wearing a pair of these signature showstoppers. Learn more about Fraulein www.frauleinboots.com Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

Diana Skellenger, BS '12, and Sean Skellenger, BBA, MPA '11, Life Member, are the Longhorn couple running Skelly Build, an award-winning, woman owned construction company. Whether it's a home, office, or commercial space, they create your happy place through a simple construction process. They are your builder team, committed to your satisfaction, timeline, and budget. More info on Skelly Build: skellybuild.com Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network . About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

Derrick Johnson's Defend the Dream Foundation was founded in 2012 with the mission to provide low-income and inner city youth with opportunities and resources to reach their full potential. To date, Longhorn Derrick Johnson, BS '20, Life Member, has created over 23 library's through his foundation. More info here: derrickjohnsonfoundation.org Learn more about ring week at Texas Exes and how you can get your ring! Ring Celebration | Texas Exes Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network . About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This week on Hello Longhorn, meet the owner of Soto & Co, Meet Rick Soto, BS '08. Soto & Co . designs fine men's suits, custom dress shirts, and other tailored pieces to complement or complete your sophisticated wardrobe. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network . Learn more about ring week at Texas Exes and how you can get your ring! Ring Celebration | Texas Exes About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

What started as a McCombs class project is now an award-winning safety tool voted the No. 1 pepper spray of 2025. Safely, creates stylish, less lethal self-defense products that have your safety needs covered. Their first product is a lab-tested, maximum strength, holographic pepper spray. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network . About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This week on Hello Longhorn , meet Greg Friedman, CEO of Peachtree Group. Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures. They focus on real estate acquisition, development, and lending and manage billions in equity, augmented by services designed to protect, support, and grow their investments. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network . About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

This week on Hello Longhorn , Kelly Love, BS '08, and Allison Evans, BSPR '08, share how they built a non-toxic, plant-based cleaning brand to help people create healthier homes Branch Basics is on a mission to help people heal. They provide information on how to identify and replace toxins in your home, body care products and diet. The company offers non-toxic and plant-based cleaning products that replace every cleaner in your home. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network . About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.

A pink armadillo and a pastel snake for a holiday ornament? A Longhorn did that! Listen to how Texan Christmas founder Laura Ainsworth, BS '08, took a classic product and disrupted the industry with marketing and unique color choices. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network . About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. The show is produced by the Texas Exes and Sara Light, BS '02, Life Member, from the second floor of the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Music produced by Sharon Dastur, BBA '92, and Revelation Beats.