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Fast Forward STL

Keith Alper
St. Louis
Artificial Intelligence
St. Louis, United States
Business
Capacity
Tech STL
St. Louis Comptroller Office
Clementine's Ice Cream
St. Louis Magazine
Community
Data Centers
Real Estate Development
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Philanthropy
Oracle ERP
Leads In Municipal Governance
Nine PBS
Franchising
Biostl
Life Sciences

Fast Forward STL is a business and innovation podcast hosted by entrepreneur, investor, producer, and CEO of The Nitrous Effect companies, Keith Alper. Each episode features leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators doing remarkable work connected to St. Louis and the greater region. Together, they explore ideas, stories, and strategies that shape growth, spark curiosity, and occasionally make you sa... more

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In this episode of Fast Forward STL, host Keith Alper speaks with Missouri State Senator Brian Williams. Since first being elected in 2018 to represent Missouri’s 14th Senate District, which covers portions of St. Louis County, Williams has champione... more

In this episode of Fast Forward STL, The Muny’s artistic director and executive producer, Mike Isaacson, joins host Keith Alper. Isaacson discusses his career journey from Broadway and The Fox to leading The Muny’s transformation, now in the midst of... more

In this episode of Fast Forward STL, host Keith Alper is joined by Donn Rubin, founding president and CEO of BioSTL. They go deep on the partnerships and leadership that’s helping position St. Louis as a leader in the biosciences. Rubin also shares h... more

In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Clementine’s Creamery owner Tamara Keefe comes on the show. Hear how she turned a childhood family tradition into a multi-state brand that’s now in 30 Schnucks stores, launched selective Midwest-first franchising,... more

In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Keith Alper sits down with Amy Shaw, the president and CEO of Nine PBS who’s helping shape the future of public media in St. Louis and beyond, while leading her organization through a period of significant change ... more

In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Keith Alper speaks with St. Louis City Comptroller Donna Baringer about about leadership, public service, and the challenges of modernizing city government. Baringer shares her journey finding her way into public ... more

In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Keith Alper speaks with Tarlton Corporation executive chair and CEO Tracy Hart—a trailblazing corporate leader who has tripled the company’s growth, all while helping shape St. Louis through both construction and ... more

In this episode of Fast Forward STL, Keith Alper sits down Marie-Hélène Bernard, president and CEO of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. She shares how one of the nation’s oldest orchestras continues to break barriers and redefine its role in the comm... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Isaacson
Artistic director and executive producer of the Muny
Muny (Muny Theatre, Saint Louis)
Episode: The Business Behind The Muny’s Modern Renaissance
Donn Rubin
Founding president and CEO of BioSTL
BioSTL
Episode: BioSTL’s Vision for St. Louis Innovation
Tamara Keefe
Founder and CEO of Clementine's Ice Cream
Clementine's Creamery
Episode: Clementine’s Creamery’s Recipe for Midwest Growth
Amy Shaw
President & CEO of Nine PBS
Nine PBS
Episode: How Nine PBS Is Shaping St. Louis
Donna Baringer
St. Louis City Comptroller
City of St. Louis
Episode: St. Louis Comptroller on City Hall Modernization
Tracy Hart
CEO of Tarlton Corporation
Tarlton Corporation
Episode: Tarlton’s Role in Building Modern St. Louis
Marie-Hélène Bernard
President and CEO of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Marie-Hélène Bernard on Music Shaping St. Louis’ Future
Emily Hemingway
Tech founder and ecosystem architect; founding CEO of Tech STL
Tech STL
Episode: Emily Hemingway on St. Louis’ Tech Future
Steve O'Loughlin
President and COO of Lodging Hospitality Management
Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM)
Episode: Steve O’Loughlin’s Optimistic Vision for St. Louis

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Keith Alper
Host of the program, entrepreneur, investor, and producer guiding conversations with regional leaders and innovators.

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BioSTL’s Vision for St. Louis Innovation
Q: What should we be doing looking forward, as leaders in St. Louis?
We need to accelerate downtown vitality and connectivity, recruit larger corporations with industry-specific domain expertise, and ensure St. Louis remains competitive by being capital efficient and attractive to talent. This includes targeted outreach to site selectors, sustaining private philanthropy alongside federal and foundation funding, and continuing to build a globally connected innovation ecosystem that anchors jobs here.
BioSTL’s Vision for St. Louis Innovation
Q: Do you do that with Wash U? I mean, so you're in concert with that?
Yes, WashU is a key partner; the Neuro360 brand is a collaboration with WashU to promote neuroscience and neuro-health initiatives. We promote our joint programs and secure federal support together, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to advance research translation and regional economic impact.
BioSTL’s Vision for St. Louis Innovation
Q: Tell our listeners, what is BioSTL?
BioSTL is the backbone organization that convenes the region to build an innovation economy, connecting universities, industry, investors, and public sectors to translate research into practical economic growth and global impact. It started by standing up and shaping the local ecosystem—creating entities like Cortex and BioGenerator—and now operates as a regional convener that can attract federal grants and international partners while fostering locally grown startups.
WashU Olin and St. Louis’ Future ft. Mike Mazzeo
Q: What draws new students to WashU Olin, especially at the undergraduate level?
A strong undergraduate business program, a size that creates a tight-knit community, and the location in St. Louis that offers pathways to engage with local firms and industry, which makes the school an attractive place to start a business career.
WashU Olin and St. Louis’ Future ft. Mike Mazzeo
Q: What is the strategic aim of Olin under your leadership?
To strengthen Olin's connection with the St. Louis business community, advance a health and biotech focus, and create a pipeline that keeps talented graduates in the region while enabling collaboration with local firms.

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What is Fast Forward STL about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The collection of recent episodes centers on growth, leadership, and regional momentum in and around St. Louis. Conversations span from entrepreneurship and brand-building in regional businesses to public-sector governance, urban redevelopment, and the role of technology in shaping workforce and economic opportunity. Guests include founders, CEOs, university leaders, and civic executives who share practical lessons on scaling responsibly, driving community impact, and leveraging collaboration across business, government, and nonprofits. A notable throughline is the emphasis on intentional growth that preserves core values and local identity while accelerating regional innovation, whether through franchising, AI-enabled services, or culture-... more

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2. Donn Rubin
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5. Donna Baringer
6. Tracy Hart
7. Marie-Hélène Bernard
8. Emily Hemingway

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