Key Takeaways
🧭Nhat’s journey from Vietnam to Austin and how it shaped his civic values
🏞️The complexity and community impact of Colony Park
🌆Austin’s rapid-growth challenges- affordability, zoning, water, and infrastructure
💼Why Nhat founded Boot Civil
🤝Nhat’s vision for belonging, culture, and legacy in a growing Austin
Meet the Guest – Nhat Ho
Nhat lead a highly successful local civil firm for 15 years, grew it from its humble beginning to an award-winning team of 30 people and was recognized by the City of Austin as the Prime Firm of the Year.
He recently exited his former role and launched Boot Civil to refocus the business on community minded and complex projects.
The name itself signals roots—Boot Civil is grounded, purpose-built for Central Texas, and about standing firm in core civil work that serves real people and real places.
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Show Notes
In this episode, Boot Civil Founder & CEO Nhat Ho joins us to talk about growth, leadership, and what it means to shape a community with intention. We explore how personal experiences, professional passions, and a deep connection to place influence the way someone shows up in their work. The conversation reminds us that people who care enough to guide a city thoughtfully ultimately build its future.