Join us on this inspiring episode as we talk with Jorge Cardenas, the forward-thinking CIO of the City of Brownsville, Texas. With a background in the Marine Corps, Department of Defense, and private sector, Jorge brings a unique and powerful perspective to public sector technology leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Jorge’s journey from the military to CIO and smart city strategist

• The role of technology in modernizing city services

• Why automation, fiber optics, and AI are reshaping local government

• How networking and continuous learning fuel Jorge’s leadership

• His thoughts on investing in yourself and creating multiple revenue streams

• Insightful lessons from Jim Rohn and building a resilient mindset

Jorge also shares exciting upcoming initiatives—including international speaking engagements—and tips for anyone looking to level up in their business or career.

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In this episode of The Flex Forward Podcast, Nic Espanet sits down with Kimberly Denney, Senior VP and GM of MediMaps, to talk about the revolutionary advances in osteoporosis detection and bone health. Kimberly reveals how MediMaps' AI-driven technology helps assess bone quality—not just density—providing critical insight into fracture risk that traditional DEXA scans miss.

The conversation explores:

• Why osteoporosis is a silent epidemic affecting nearly half of all women

• The science behind trabecular bone scoring and how MediMaps' software works

• Why so many patients at risk never get screened

• Kimberly’s personal motivation and professional journey in medtech

• Exercise snacks, Dr. Peter Attia, and building your muscle bank before it's too late

Kimberly also opens up about personal experiences with aging parents, and how bone fractures often trigger a sharp decline in quality of life. She highlights the urgent need for earlier, more proactive screening and how their newest FDA-cleared AI product aims to fill that gap.

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In this inspiring episode, Nic Espanet sits down with Danny Bush, founder and CEO of Fun on the Run Plus One, a mobile app revolutionizing how people connect in real life. Danny shares how his platform uses predictive AI to assess mental health and combat loneliness by instantly linking users over shared interests. From anime to networking, Fun on the Run Plus One helps people find community and joy outside their screens.

Danny dives into how his app uses patented push alert tech to create instant, interest-based meetups, and how it stands apart from social and dating apps. He also opens up about the challenges of fundraising, building with integrity, and what it takes to be a persistent founder in the tech world.

You’ll also hear about exciting upcoming partnerships with the Dallas Mavericks, TCU, Amazon, and a South by Southwest appearance that has us all watching his journey

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