Episode 100

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14th Nov 2025

David McInnis on Innovation, AI, and Quietly Building Texas

Episode 100: From Lollipops to AI — The Entrepreneurial Journey of David McInnis

In this milestone 100th episode of The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Texas entrepreneur David McInnis, founder of PRWeb and co-founder of Newsworthy.ai. From selling lollipops in middle school to pioneering one of the first online press release platforms, McInnis’ story captures the spirit of innovation that fuels Texas business.

Justin and David explore:

  • How a teenage lollipop hustle became a national enterprise.
  • The founding and exit of PRWeb — and the lessons that shaped his next venture.
  • How AI is transforming visibility and news marketing through Newsworthy.ai.
  • The quiet but powerful impact of remote entrepreneurs on local Texas economies.
  • Why every business — even small-town operations — should master the 28-day news cycle.

Justin also shares insights from The Building Texas Show’s own partnership with Newsworthy.ai, revealing a 20x increase in web traffic after integrating Texas-focused news feeds and SEO-driven content.

“This show started as a radio experiment,” Justin reflects. “Now, 100 episodes later, we’re telling stories that help define the future of Texas — one entrepreneur at a time.”

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The Building Texas Show with host, Justin McKenzie, about the balance of business and governance. Each week, we’ll interview the local leaders affecting the issues and uncover the power you have to forge the future.

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Justin McKenzie

Based in Boerne, Texas, Justin also hosts The Building Texas Show—a podcast spotlighting the bold minds shaping the future of the Lone Star State. When he’s not building teams or building momentum, he’s out exploring, discovering new ideas, or connecting with the people who make it all worthwhile.

As Chief Operating Officer at Charity Ace, Justin helps shape the engine behind the mission—bringing sharp strategy and innovative structure to fuel long-term growth. He believes in business as a force for good, and shows up every day to prove what’s possible when purpose meets execution.