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Fast Forward STL

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

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, the tables turn on host Keith Alper as St. Louis Magazine business editor Eric Schmid, who writes the daily St. Louis Business newsletter, steps behind the mic to ask the questions. Get to know Alper as he reflect... more

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This special episode of Fast Forward STL Live was recorded before a live audience at St. Louis CITY SC’s corporate headquarters. Presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc., CEO Ron Kitchens kicked off the discussion, and host Keith Alper interviewed an all... more

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In this episode of Fast Forward STL, host Keith Alper speaks with Brad Dean, president and CEO of Explore St. Louis. From leading tourism growth in Puerto Rico to now driving conventions, meetings, concerts, and major events in St. Louis, Brad is hel... more

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In this episode of Fast Forward STL, host Keith Alper speaks with St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer. A St. Louis native and first-generation college graduate, Spencer has built her career in public service, with a focus on transparency, public safety, nei... more

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In this episode of Fast Forward STL, host Keith Alper speaks with Ed Glotzbach, Tournament Chairperson of the 2026 BMW Championship, coming to Bellerive Country Club August 18–23. Glotzbach shares lessons from a career that includes leadership roles ... 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

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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

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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

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Recent Guests

Brad Dean
CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Episode: Live: The Business of Sports in St. Louis
Marc Schreiber
Leader of the St. Louis Sports Commission
St. Louis Sports Commission
Episode: Live: The Business of Sports in St. Louis
Carolyn Kindle
CEO and owner of St. Louis City SC
St. Louis City SC
Episode: Live: The Business of Sports in St. Louis
Anuk Karunaratne
President of Business Operations, St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
Episode: Live: The Business of Sports in St. Louis
Chris Zimmerman
Leader in Blues' business operations
St. Louis Blues
Episode: Live: The Business of Sports in St. Louis
Cara Spencer
St. Louis City Mayor
Mayor of the City of St. Louis
Episode: The Business of Running St. Louis Government
Ed Glotzbach
Chairman of the BMW Championship at Bellerive; former executive at AT&T / Spire Energy
Spire Energy; BMW Championship; AT&T
Episode: The BMW Championship’s Impact on St. Louis
Brian Williams
Missouri Senator and candidate for St. Louis County Executive
Missouri State Senate; candidate for St. Louis County Executive
Episode: Inside Brian Williams Bid for St. Louis County Executive
Mike Isaacson
Artistic director and executive producer of the Muny
Muny (Muny Theatre, Saint Louis)
Episode: The Business Behind The Muny’s Modern Renaissance

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Keith Alper
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Live: The Business of Sports in St. Louis
Q: How do you build and sustain fan growth across generations in St. Louis sports?
Strategies focus on deepening generational ties to baseball and soccer, expanding youth participation programs, school partnerships, and family-oriented events like Kids Sundays to cultivate lifelong fans.
Live: The Business of Sports in St. Louis
Q: What is the inside ball game right now for securing the Rugby World Cup bid, and who do we need to call to win?
The group emphasizes rallying public funding and political support, with calls to the governor and legislators for assistance, while leveraging regional partnerships and showcasing infrastructure advantages to differentiate St. Louis from other finalist cities.
Explore St. Louis and the Business of Tourism
Q: What are the top three things Brad Preaches daily at Explore St. Louis?
Brad emphasizes representing St. Louis on regional and international stages, selling aggressively within budget constraints, and going beyond iconic attractions to highlight neighborhood experiences using data-driven marketing.
Inside Brian Williams Bid for St. Louis County Executive
Q: How will you leverage technology and AI in county government?
Use AI to provide unbiased, data-driven guidance, improve customer service, and streamline processes, ensuring residents save time and government operates more efficiently.
Inside Brian Williams Bid for St. Louis County Executive
Q: What concrete achievements in the legislature support your bid for county executive?
Delivered $23 million back to St. Louis County for a major police complex, helped demolish Jamestown Mall with matching funds, and secured funding for the UMSL engineering program to address regional workforce needs.

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Fast Forward STL showcases leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators driving growth and tangible change across St. Louis and the surrounding region. Episodes typically center on economic development, public leadership, and the convergence of business, technology, and culture—covering topics from destination marketing and civic governance to biotech ecosystems, arts leadership, and large-scale events. The show often features high-profile regional players and executives who share practical insights, strategic perspectives, and personal anecdotes about building momentum in a growing Midwest metro. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want real-world examples of regional collaboration, leadership during transformation, and the intersection of pu... more

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1. Brad Dean
2. Marc Schreiber
3. Carolyn Kindle
4. Anuk Karunaratne
5. Chris Zimmerman
6. Cara Spencer
7. Ed Glotzbach
8. Brian Williams

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