
CATALYST SERIES: PARTNERSHIPS FOR GROWTH AUGUST 19 2025
We returned to Austin to explore how brands are scaling smarter through one of the most powerful growth levers — partnerships. From retail collabs to platform integrations and brand-to-brand moments, this edition celebrated the creative relationships driving real business impact.
The evening spotlighted local catalysts building with intention and showed how collaboration fuels innovation, expands reach, and strengthens community.













GUEST SPEAKERS
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NILL MURPHY
CEO | WILLPOWER
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NAMITA GUPTA
DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS | SOULCYCLE
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RICK E. WITTENBRAKER
VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | HOWLER BROTHERS
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MEGAN LINDON
SR. DIRECTOR, BRAND & MERCHANDISE | AUSTIN FC
WILLPOWER BRANDS