In this episode, Adam sits down with Nathan Ryan, an entrepreneur, civic leader, and Managing Director at Goff Policy. From his roots as a pastor’s kid to touring with a Christian rock band, Nathan’s journey has been one of reinvention: moving from the stage to the world of design and business, where he worked with Disney, and ultimately into leadership roles shaping Austin’s civic and business landscape. Along the way, he’s launched and scaled companies, chaired the Austin Monitor (now part of the Texas Tribune), and advised on energy, infrastructure, and innovation. At the core of it all, Nathan has stayed guided by one constant: harnessing creativity to strengthen community. But as you’ll hear, his story isn’t just about career pivots, it’s about finding purpose at every turn.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🏙 Austin’s rapid transformation and challenges ahead

⚡ Innovation and energy policy shaping the city

🌉 Building bridges between business, policy, and community

🎤 Lessons from being on stage that translate into business leadership

🍻 Creating casual spaces where politics meets community

🎨 Creativity as a lifelong driver of business and civic impact

Get in Touch with Nathan:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanryan/

Personal Instagram: @nthnryn

Personal Website: www.nthnryn.com

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goffpolicy/

Company Website: www.goffpolicy.com

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