The City Playbook, brought to you by the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP), is a first-of-its-kind podcast, hosted by Tim Giuliani, president and CEO of the OEP, now available on all major platforms. The series takes you behind the ideas, innovation, and initiatives shaping the future of Orlando.

In The City Playbook, Giuliani sits down with the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers driving Central Florida’s growth — from CEOs and policymakers to educators, innovators, and civic champions. Each episode explores the data, strategies, and decisions that define how Orlando continues to evolve as one of the most dynamic regions in the country.

Episode 00: The Pilot is available now. In this introductory episode, Giuliani shares why the podcast was created, what listeners can expect, and how intentional growth is key to ensuring that Orlando remains a place where everyone can live, work, and belong.

Now live episodes 1-3:

Rob Starkman, Founder of Rock ’Em Socks
- Episode 1: UCF Student Built a Global Brand from a Kitchen Sink in Orlando

Brooke Myers, Founder and President of VelocityRED
- Episode 2: Inside Orlando’s Creative Village | Brooke Myers on Building a Walkable, Vibrant Downtown

Sal Rehmetullah, Founder and CEO of Worth
- Episode 3: From Startup to $1 Billion: How Sal Rehmatullah Built Stax and Worth AI in Orlando

Listen or watch as Tim explores Orlando as a launchpad for entrepreneurs with leaders who’ve built and scaled companies. The conversations highlight why Orlando is fertile ground for startups, the unique benefits of growing here, and the challenges founders face as they scale.

New episodes of The City Playbook will be released every Wednesday after October 15, 2025. Each episode runs about 20–30 minutes and is designed to give listeners an inside look at the people and projects defining Orlando’s future.

Watch The Pilot on Youtube or listen wherever you get your podcasts to join the conversation about how we’re building the city together.

The City Playbook is officially LIVE! on your favorite platform:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-city-playbook/id1846258202

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xp3r9qx0oph7hM96OiVcw

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ORLPartnership

Also note that the show is also available on the following platforms for a wider global reach: Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, and JioSaavn