Discussions with local business leaders. MEMBER FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER
AskAlliance
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Discussions with local business leaders. MEMBER FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER
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July 1, 2026
Why the Future Will Belong to Builders | Jon Mark Buckner | Ask Alliance
<p><strong>Building the Future Starts Before Everyone Else Sees It.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What happens when entrepreneurs, investors, higher education, government, and the military begin working together to solve tomorrow's challenges?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Ask Alliance</strong>, Todd Moore sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and developer <strong>Jon Mark Buckner</strong> for a conversation about leadership, innovation, and why Central Texas is becoming an increasingly important center for American growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded following Baylor University's <strong>Space × Demand Signal Forum</strong>, the discussion explores how organizations like the U.S. Space Force, private industry, universities, and entrepreneurs are working together in entirely new ways—and what business leaders can learn from that shift.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss:</p><p>• Why innovation increasingly depends on collaboration</p><p>• The changing relationship between government and private industry</p><p>• Firefly Aerospace and the future of commercial space</p><p>• Leadership in rapidly changing industries</p><p>• Why Central Texas is uniquely positioned for long-term growth</p><p>• The mindset required to prepare for what's next</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, community leader, or simply curious about the future, this conversation offers practical leadership lessons far beyond the aerospace industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by Todd Moore</strong></p><p>Executive Chairman of the Board</p><p>Alliance Bank Central Texas</p><p><br></p>
June 6, 2026
Why People Keep Showing Up | Mark Garza, Flatwater Foundation | Ask Alliance
<p><strong>Why do some people keep showing up for their community year after year?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Ask Alliance, Alliance Bank Central Texas leaders <strong>Kevin Pitts (Senior Vice President, Georgetown)</strong> and <strong>Jesica Garza (Senior Vice President)</strong> sit down with <strong>Mark Garza, Founder of Flatwater Foundation</strong>, for a conversation about leadership, service, mental health, and the power of community.</p><p><br></p><p>What starts as a discussion about Flatwater's mission becomes something much bigger:</p><p>• Why relationships matter</p><p>• Why people choose to give back</p><p>• How communities grow stronger</p><p>• The importance of mental health conversations</p><p>• What real leadership looks like when no one is watching</p><p>• Why purpose often grows from life's most difficult moments</p><p><br></p><p>Mark shares the story behind Flatwater Foundation, the impact of the Dam That Cancer event, and why helping people navigate the emotional side of cancer remains at the heart of the organization's mission.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn't a conversation about banking.</p><p>It's a conversation about people.</p><p>About showing up.</p><p>About building something bigger than yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>If you care about leadership, community, service, or the future of Central Texas, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE GUEST</strong></p><p>Mark Garza is the Founder of Flatwater Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to mental health therapy for individuals and families facing the emotional impact of cancer.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT ASK ALLIANCE</strong></p><p>Ask Alliance is a conversation series from Alliance Bank Central Texas featuring community leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and changemakers helping shape the future of Central Texas.</p><p><br></p><p>Alliance Bank Central Texas</p><p>Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender</p><p><br></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p><strong>00:00 — Why People Keep Showing Up</strong></p><p><strong>03:15 — The Origin of Flatwater Foundation</strong></p><p><strong>07:42 — Why Mental Health Matters</strong></p><p><strong>11:20 — Community and Leadership</strong></p><p><strong>15:45 — The Power of Service</strong></p><p><strong>20:10 — Dam That Cancer and Impact</strong></p><p><strong>24:30 — Building Stronger Communities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
April 23, 2026
Worth the Risk? Opening a Restaurant in Today’s Economy | Ask Alliance (Alliance Bank Central Texas)
<p>Opening a restaurant today isn’t just about food.<br>It’s a bet — on timing, market, capital, and execution.</p><p>This is Ask Alliance — a podcast from Alliance Bank Central Texas focused on real conversations with business owners, operators, and community builders across Central Texas.</p><p>Recorded in Georgetown, Texas, this conversation features:</p><p>Chef/Owner Vera Chudasma (Sovian Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge)<br>Todd Moore (Executive Chairman, Alliance Bank Central Texas)<br>Kevin Pitts (SVP, Commercial Relationship Manager - Georgetown, Alliance Bank Central Texas)</p><p>Sovian just opened in Georgetown — and like every business, it started with a decision.</p><p>We get into:<br>• Why now?<br>• What made this opportunity worth pursuing?<br>• What actually happens behind the scenes when you build something like this?</p><p>This conversation breaks down:<br>• What entrepreneurs underestimate<br>• Where the real pressure shows up<br>• How operators think about risk, capital, and growth</p><p>This isn’t just about a restaurant.<br>It’s about what it actually takes to build something real.</p>
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