McKinney Momentum

A multi-channel video and audio podcast featuring local community leaders , entrepreneurs, economic developers, and more to highlight our amazing community from an economic development standpoint in McKinney, Texas

McKinney Momentum is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts McKinney Momentum, a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  The Grocery Giant Following McKinney’s Growth

  Jun 4, 202637 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of McKinney Momentum, Luke sits down with Rudy DiPietro, President of Kroger Texas, for a conversation about growth, grocery, leadership, local investment, and why Collin County continues to be one of the most exciting places in Texas.<br/><br/>Rudy shares his journey from growing up in Maine and starting in the grocery industry as a dishwasher and prep cook to now leading Kroger’s Texas division, which includes more than 200 stores across Texas and Louisiana. The conversation covers Kroger’s expanding presence in North Texas, the company’s focus on val...

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  Episode #2

  From 10% to 47%: Inside McKinney's 4-Minute City Mission

  Apr 27, 202633 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>When cardiac arrest hits, every minute without help drops survival by 10%. <br/><br/>In this episode, Battalion Chief Ben Jones of the McKinney Fire Department sits down with Luke Gajary to share how the city is becoming a "4-Minute City," where an AED can reach anyone in town within four minutes. Ben walks through the journey from a 10% cardiac survival rate to nearly 47% in 2025, the technology that makes today's AEDs nearly impossible to misuse, and the bold goal of training 400 Neighborhood Heroes to carry life-saving devices into their homes, cars, and communities.<br/><b...

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  Episode #1

  Beyond the Check: Building a Startup Ecosystem That Actually Works

  Apr 10, 202626 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What does it take to move from writing checks to actually building a thriving innovation ecosystem?<br/><br/>In this SZN2 Premiere episode of the McKinney Momentum Podcast, Luke Gajary sits down with Troy Billett to unpack the evolution of McKinney’s Innovation Fund into something much bigger. What started as a grant program has grown into a multi-layered ecosystem designed to support founders at every stage, not just financially, but relationally.<br/><br/>Troy shares his journey from university in Switzerland, to  launching a company, to working in venture capital and ultimately tak...

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  Episode #22

  Solutions for the homeless epidemic in Collin County with the Samaritan Inn

  Dec 10, 202435 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This week on McKinney Momentum we feature Dana Riley and Jill Scigliano from the Samaritan Inn right here in McKinney. The Samaritan Inn was founded in 1984 as a 10-bed single men’s homeless shelter. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest shelters for our unhoused neighbors in North Texas. They serve single men, women, and families and have the capacity to serve up to 226 residents.<br/><br/>Funded by private donors, city grants, and the InnStyle Resale Shop, YOUR giving and volunteering go a long way. Learn more about ho...

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  Episode #21

  Be a Maverick and disrupt industries - Tom Currier with Maverick Power

  Nov 13, 202435 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This week, our own Madison Clark Interviews Tom Currier, founder and CEO of Maverick Power. Tom has been the driving force behind the company's strategic growth and innovation since January 2020.<br/><br/>In his role at Maverick Power, Tom leads the organization with a clear vision, ensuring operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Maverick Power has solidified its position as a leader in the energy sector, known for its cutting-edge solutions and exceptional service and was just named as the number 1 on the Dallas Business Journal’s 50 fastest-growing companies in Da...

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