

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Executive Education Series: Managing Disruptions with Will Matthews
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 17 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Visit Austin Foundation Executive Education Series
in collaboration with the University of Texas Speakers BureauAbout this EventOn Thursday, July 17, join the Visit Austin Foundation in collaboration with the University of Texas Speakers Bureau as we kickoff the 2025 Executive Education Series, a leadership training series designed for the Austin hospitality and business community to develop and grow leadership skills, gain insightful tips and tools to use in everyday business, and dive further into industry related topics and conversations with your peers.Managing Disruptions: Full Back to Finance - Turning Setbacks into SetupsWill Matthews’ journey is one of grit, reinvention, and purpose. From being a fullback in the NFL to building a successful career in commercial banking, Will’s story is anything but conventional. After a knee injury cut short his time with the Detroit Lions, Will pivoted into brand-building, music, real estate, and eventually finance — proving that setbacks are often just setups for something greater. Today, he serves as a commercial banker with Truist and a sideline analyst for Texas Longhorn football, while raising three boys and staying active in the community. As a speaker, Will brings powerful life lessons with humor, humility, and high energy. His talks resonate with athletes, business leaders, students, and anyone navigating reinvention, pressure, or purpose.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bbd10af0-4e1e-11f0-a75f-ad90100ea0f1-rimg-w1200-h300-dcffffff-gmir.jpg About The SpeakerWill MatthewsFormer NFL Athlete | Commercial Banker | Sideline Analyst | Keynote Speaker &amp; PhilanthropistWill Matthews’ journey is one of reinvention and grit. From the high-energy world of NFL sports to the calculated strategy of commercial banking, he’s never taken the easy route. A leader on the Texas Longhorns, Will helped lead his team to a 2004 Rose Bowl victory, but it was after playing for the Detroit Lions that his path took an unexpected turn. When a knee injury cut his NFL career short, he found himself at a crossroads with no clear path ahead. But Will’s never been one to shy away from a challenge. He carved out a new path in commercial banking and real estate, becoming a trusted commercial banker with Truist, all while staying connected to the game he loves as a sideline analyst for the Texas Longhorns. Will’s story proves that no matter the setback, a determined mindset can turn any situation into a comeback.Will mentors ex-pro athletes, student-athletes, and students at McCombs School of Business. He serves on the boards of the Seton Fund, the Master of Science in Finance program at McCombs, and hosts an annual awards ceremony for the Neighborhood Longhorns Program. A songwriter, husband, dad, and self-professed horrible golfer, Will’s journey proves that with determination, passion, and hard work, you can always reinvent yourself and succeed.Additional Event InformationParticipants with verified attendance will receive .15 CEUs for each session. Digital certificates will be provided following each event.If you have questions or are interested in purchasing tickets for the entire series, please contact events@visitaustin.org.For more information about the Visit Austin Foundation, go to www.visitaustinfoundation.orgThank You to Our Presenting Sponsor  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bc24d040-4e1e-11f0-ab4a-950260302324-rimg-w1200-h300-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Thank You to Our Event Partners  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bc509b30-4e1e-11f0-ba59-7d7a7f1edfd7-rimg-w1200-h300-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMCheck In?: 04:30 AM - 06:00 PMProgram/Session?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMNetworking Happy Hour
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/executive-education-series-managing-disruptions-with-will-matthews/100001273101674379
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, football
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.88, max: 81.88, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Austin
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Springdale Station
- **lat**: 30.262408
- **long**: -97.6965304
- **full address**: Springdale Station, 979 Springdale Road, Austin, United States

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- **organizer**: Visit Austin Foundation (https://allevents.in/org/visit-austin-foundation/23869590)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 17 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Springdale Station, 979 Springdale Road, Austin, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 81.88 up to 81.88 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Visit Austin Foundation
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, football
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Executive Education Series: Managing Disruptions with Will Matthews ?
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