The 1911 Group
The 1911 Group is the leading networking organization for SMU alumni. Tune in to our SMU Stories podcast for inspiring conversations with alumni making a mark in the business world. Don't miss QB Chronicles, where former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron provide in-depth analysis of each week's SMU football games.
Episodes
42 episodes
SMU Stories: Jerad Romo
This week on SMU Stories we sit down with Jerad Romo, former Mustang quarterback and proud member of the class of 2006. Jerad currently serves as Vice President of Sales for Sewell Automotive Companies, where he leads with a commitment to excel...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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37:45
SMU Stories: The Sack Club
This week on SMU Stories, Bill Rowe sits down with Stephen Benotti and Matt Ayres from the SMU Sack Club.The Sack Club is a fantastic way to support Mustang Football. What began as a grassroots donor program has now raised over $750,000...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:53
SMU Stories: Jordan Miller
On this week’s upcoming SMU Stories episode, we sit down with SMU alumnus Jordan Miller, Co-founder and CEO of Yendo, a fintech company redefining access to credit by leveraging vehicle equity. Yendo’s mission is rooted in the belief that equit...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:58
SMU Stories: Haynes Strader
On this episode of SMU Stories, we sit down with Haynes Strader.Haynes is a proud SMU alumnus from the Class of 2011 and currently serves as Chief Development Officer at Skybox Datacenters.With over 11 years of experience in the d...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:22
SMU Stories: Drew Buckley
This week on SMU Stories, we sit down with Drew Buckley.A proud Mustang, Drew earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Latin American Studies from Southern Methodist University in 1993. He now serves as Group Presiden...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:52
SMU Stories: AJ Krow
This week on SMU Stories, we sit down with AJ Krow, owner of OPW Commercial Services LLC.AJ is a proud SMU alumnus with a strong background in small business acquisitions and facilities management. He currently owns and operates OPW Com...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:30
SMU Stories: Lisa Rawlins
This week on SMU Stories, we sit down with Lisa Rawlins. Lisa Rawlins was promoted to Associate A.D. for Student-Athlete Success in 2023 after serving in various roles in academic support and football, including Director of Player Development a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:00
SMU Stories: Esteban Mariel & Manuel Mariel
This week on SMU Stories, we sit down with twin brothers Esteban and Manuel Mariel ('09), former SMU soccer players who turned their passion into purpose by launching City Futsal in 2011. After their father, Federico, encouraged th...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:05
SMU Stories: Bill Rowe, Buddy Ozanne, David Hudnall, and Jim Johnston
On this week’s SMU Stories episode, Bill Rowe, Buddy ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:36
SMU Stories: Drew Langford
This week on SMU Stories, we sit down with Drew Langford. Drew is a managing partner at Trailhead Partners, an M&A advisory firm that helps business owners sell their companies. Drew holds an M.B.A. in Energy Finance from the SMU Cox School...
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33:32
SMU Stories: Jordan Carter, Founding Partner SIG Partners
In this episode of SMU Stories, we sit down with Jordan Carter, SMU Class of 2009. As Founding Partner of SIG Partners and CEO of B&A Group—a government grant services and software company acquired through a self-funded search in 2020—Jorda...
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45:54
SMU Stories Lauren Harper
Join us for an inspiring episode of SMU Stories, where we highlight exceptional alumni making waves in their industries. This week, we talk with Lauren Harper, an SMU alumna, SAG-AFTRA actress, and now Chief of Staff at Kodiak Robotics, a leade...
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34:36
SMU Stories Austin Federer
In this episode of SMU Stories, we sit down with Austin Federer, an alumnus who has carved a niche in the tax consulting industry. Austin shares his journey to SMU, detailing how the university's vibrant campus life and rigorous academic enviro...
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35:53
QB Chronicles: SMU vs. Clemson, ACC Championship Recap | Analysis by Garrett Gilbert & Kyle Padron
In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron break down the SMU's loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship game. Plus, the guys give their thoughts on their College Footba...
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29:55
SMU Stories: Brendon Marks
In this episode of the SMU Stories podcast, we sit down with Brendon Marks, a proud SMU Class of 2010 alumnus. Brendon shares his journey to SMU, the experiences that shaped him on campus, and the career path that led to his search fund acquisi...
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30:46
Pony Hoops Insight Podcast: SMU Basketball's Holiday Hoops breakdown
Pony Hoops Insight is in partnership with The 1911 Group and On The Pony Express. The 1911 Group was founded by Lindsey Brown (Dedman Law ’13) and Mitchell Brown (Dedman College ’10 & Cox MBA ’20) after realizing that there was no efficient...
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32:06
QB Chronicles Podcast: SMU vs. Cal Game Recap | Analysis by Garrett Gilbert & Kyle Padron
In this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron break down the SMU win over Cal as the Mustangs dominated on Senior Day ahead of the ACC Championship against Clemson! Join t...
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28:42
SMU Stories: Ish Simpson
Join us as we sit down with Ish Simpson, a remarkable SMU MBA alumnus whose journey spans from the football fields of Stanford to Silicon Valley's high-stakes banking world. Ish shares insights from his pre-MBA career with industry leaders like...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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44:40
Pony Hoops Insight | SMU at Butler breakdown with Jarrey Foster, Nic Moore and Shawn Williams
Introducing the first episode of Pony Hoops Insight with SMU Basketball greats Jarrey Foster, Nic Moore and Shawn Williams. The guys introduce the podcast, break down SMU's loss to Butler and share what they're doing now after their playing day...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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34:05
The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast SMU vs. BC Recap
The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast with Garrett Gilbert and Kyle PadronIn this episode of The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast, former SMU quarterbacks Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron break down the SMU win over Pitt as th...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:47
SMU Stories: Andy Patel
In this episode of SMU Stories, we sit down with Andy Patel, co-founder of Journey Capital and proud SMU alumnus. Andy earned his BBA from SMU in 2012 and later returned to complete his MBA in 2016. As the driving force behind Journey Capital, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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35:24
SMU Stories: Heather Gilker
In this SMU Stories interview, we sit down with Heather Gilker, founder and principal of Tokalon Advisors LLC and Managing Director of Pickwick Capital, to discuss her influential career and the pivotal role SMU has played in her journey. Heath...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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33:51
SMU Stories: A Journey in Aviation with Suresh Narayanan
In this episode of SMU Stories, we sit down with Suresh Narayanan, a visionary leader whose career spans entrepreneurship, investment, and deep-rooted dedication to the aviation industry. A pilot himself, Suresh’s aviation journey began as a ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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33:20
The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast Week 9 SMU vs. Duke
Welcome to The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast with Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron! Join former SMU quarterbacks Garrett and Kyle as they break down each week's game, offering insights from their own experiences on the field. In additio...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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26:37
The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast Week 8 SMU vs. Stanford
Welcome to The QB Chronicles: An SMU Football Podcast with Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Padron! Join former SMU quarterbacks Garrett and Kyle as they break down each week's game, offering insights from their own experiences on the field. In additio...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:44
