Innovate Fort Worth

After 150 episodes covering all aspects of innovation in Fort Worth, the Innovate Fort Worth podcast is coming to an end. Thank you to all of our listeners, guests and supporters who have made this podcast possible over the last five years. Thank you to PNC Bank for serving as our faithful sponsor the last two years. And thank you to all of the HSC folks who made it happen: Kendel Rogers, Jamie Barnhart, Dr. Rob McClain, Alex Branch and Matt Havlik. Thank you also to Rob Upchurch from RobMakesPods Productions for making the show look and sound great for all 150 episodes. To learn more about HSC Next and Innovation in Fort Worth, visit https://www.hscnext.com

Meet The Honorable Mattie Parker, the Mayor of Fort Worth, a staunch advocate for innovation in our city. Mayor Parker is one of the most innovative mayors in the country and is currently seeking her third term as the Mayor of Funkytown, having served as the 45th Mayor of Fort Worth since 2021. She has been successful in implementing key efforts and community partnerships to bolster Fort Worth's development, improve public safety, expand access to education and workforce opportunities, and advance the overall quality of life for all residents. Mayor Parker is a licensed attorney, with more than twenty years of experience in national, state and local public affairs, including her service as the chief of staff for Mayor and the Fort Worth City Council where she helped shape major policy decisions on a variety of complex issues. She was the founding CEO of Fort Worth Cradle to Career and the Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership. Mayor Parker provides and update on some of the recent progress in innovation in Fort Worth and provides a glimpse into the future about where she thinks our city is headed. To learn more about the City of Fort Worth, visit https://www.fortworthtexas.gov To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com

Meet Lourdes Ramboa, an expert in entrepreneurial mindset education and design thinking principles that is bringing a new course to healthcare professionals in Fort Worth. Lourdes is a Senior Program Manager at HSC Next, where she works with students to help them think more like innovators and entrepreneurs that can solve real world problems and advance solutions for a healthier community. Originally from Panama, Lourdes most recently taught business and entrepreneurship at Tarrant County College and worked at buy.com, Elevate and with clients such as YUM brands, The Dannon Company, and the US National Guard. She shares about her experience in training all of us, yes, all of us, about how we can think and act like an entrepreneur, no matter what our background or experience level may be. To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com

Meet Bobby Ahdieh, the game changing Dean who is bringing innovation from around the state to downtown Fort Worth. In this episode, we are talking about academic innovation from the flagship institution of the state, the Texas A&M System. He has been the driving force behind the new Texas A&M Campus in downtown Fort Worth that will not only bring five new buildings to the southeast corner of downtown, but will also bring a focus on innovation and research from the Texas A&M System to Fort Worth. In addition to his role as Dean, Ahdieh is also the VP of Professional schools and Programs and the COO of the Texas A&M Fort Worth campus. Before starting his career in law, Ahdieh also spent extensive time in Cold War Russia and speaks fluent Russian. To learn more about Texas A&M Fort Worth, visit: https://Fort-Worth.TAMUS.edu To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Meet Kelly Baggett, the Innovation Coordinator for the City of Fort Worth's Economic Development Department. She drives innovation in the city by helping foster policy recommendations to help innovation-led companies, assists companies in filling financing gaps through tax incentives and connects innovation districts around the city. A former librarian, Kelly is driving research and development tax credits for qualified companies to spur innovation and economic growth in Cowtown. Kelly also shares where she thinks innovation is headed in the future and shares a glimpse of some exciting projects on the horizon in Fort Worth. Kelly is also a published author of a children's book of fables that help explain technology in the connected age. To learn more about the City of Fort Worth's Department of Economic Development, visit https://fortworthtexas.gov/econdev To purchase Fables for the Connected Age by Kelly Baggett, visit Monkey and Dog Books or https://a.co/d/8ONO811 To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Meet Ned Carroll, who is taking the latest technology to the banking industry. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of PNC's data strategy that includes PNCs efforts to promote intelligent automation and artificial intelligence throughout their nationwide organization. He shares his views on what he thinks the future will look like for innovation and includes his assessment of AI, machine learning and the future of brick and mortar bank braches. Ned has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on data, analytics and risk management. Before joining PNC, he held high level roles at Azimuth, TIAA and Bank of America. To learn more about PNC Bank, visit https://www.pnc.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com

Meet Dylan Jones, a serial entrepreneur who wants to make sure your pets are heavy drinkers. His new company, called LYX is providing care for animals by making sure they stay well-hydrated, particularly during those hot Texas summers. LYX provides essential hydration for dogs and will be on the market in the next few months, just in time for summer. The pet nutrition market saw over $700 million in sales last year and Dylan thinks LYX is poised for a big year in 2025.  To learn more about LYX, visit https://www.lyxhydration.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com

Meet Rob Lalka, Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University. An expert in entrepreneurship and innovation, Lalka authored The Venture Alchemists: How Big Tech Turned Profits into Power. He has held positions in the U.S. Department of State and organizations like Village Capital and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. To learn more about Rob, visit https://roblalka.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Meet Sasko Cuklev, Head of On-Road Solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. He oversees Volvo's autonomous freight trucks operating in Fort Worth, serving destinations in El Paso and Houston. Volvo's new office in Fort Worth's South Main Street is driving innovation and advancing driverless technology. To learn more about Volvo Autonomous Solutions, visit https://volvoautonomoussolutions.com  To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Join us for a year-end review as we reflect on the highlights of 2024. Our producers, Kendel Rogers and Rob Upchurch, discuss favorite episodes, notable guests, and emerging trends in Fort Worth's entrepreneurial landscape.  To learn more about Innovate Fort Worth, vitist https://InnovateFortWorthPodcast.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://HSCNext.com To learn more about RobMakesPods Productions, visit https://RobMakesPods.com

Meet Danny Bush, CEO and founder of Fun on the Run Plus One, an app connecting people seeking social activities. Inspired by her experiences as a Hurricane Katrina survivor, Bush created an app to foster lasting connections and turn strangers into friends. To learn more about Fun on the Run Plus One, visit https://funontherun.co To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Meet Tom Chapman, founder of Chapman & Company, CEO of Peeq Industries, and a seasoned venture capitalist. He is a leading expert on measuring the health and performance of entrepreneurial ecosystems, having studied ecosystems across the nation and conducted extensive research on Fort Worth's entrepreneurial landscape.  To learn more about Chapman & Company, visit https://chapmanandcompany.co To learn more about Peeq Pro, visit https://peeqpro.com and use code FTWORTH10 to save on your purchase. To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Meet Paulo Gregory, an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder in Baltimore, Maryland. A designer, inventor, consultant, artist, and performer, Gregory is also the developer of Cohado, a game that embodies community development and cooperation. He founded The Black Butterfly Network to support entrepreneurs of color in Baltimore and is an active member of the Startup Champions Network.  To learn more about Coahdo, visit https://cohado.com To learn more about the Black Butterfly Network, visit https://blkbtrfly.network To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com  

Meet Robert Litan, an attorney at Berger Montague and a distinguished economist, author, and public policy expert. With nearly four decades of experience, Litan has held significant roles in the U.S. government, including at the Office of Management and Budget and the Justice Department. He also served as Vice President for Research and Policy at the Kauffman Foundation and is currently a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. Litan has authored over 30 books, including Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism, Trillion Dollar Economists, and Better Capitalism.  Find Robert's book, RESOLVED: Debate Can Revolutionize Education and Help Save Our Democracy — and 30 other publications — wherever you purchase books. To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Meet Maria Meyers, founder of Sourcelink, a resource navigator assisting entrepreneurs and innovators. She also serves as Vice Chancellor for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Maria is a leading authority on building entrepreneurial communities, particularly for main street businesses and first-time founders. Her work emphasizes the importance of data-driven insights for understanding the health of entrepreneurial ecosystems.  To learn more about Sourcelink, visit https://joinsourcelink.com To learn more about Sparkyard, visit https://sparkyard.co To learn more about Startup Grind, visit https://startupgrind.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Meet Mark Lawrence, founder and managing partner of Inncuvate. This entrepreneurship-led economic development enterprise specializes in creating innovative hubs that transform communities. Mark is an advisor, investor, and active member of management teams for several promising Mid-Atlantic startups. He serves on the boards of organizations like the Startup Champions Network and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs.  To learn more about Inncuvate, visit https://inncuvate.com To learn more about Startup Champions Network, visit https://startupchampions.co To learn more about Startup Grind, visit https://startupgrind.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Meet Kirby Smith, the CEO of Harnyss, a startup that aims to revolutionize the energy storage industry by offering innovative, sustainable, and reliable solutions. Their products and services are designed to address the growing demand for clean energy and grid stability. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies like solid-state hydrides and supercapacitors, Harnyss is positioned to become a leader in the energy storage market. Their focus on energy density and operational reliability help various industries reach scale with their hydrogen supply. To learn more about Harnyss, visit https://harnyss.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Mitchell Leshchiner from ElectroKare, Aleksandr Malashchenko from ReviMo, and Haroon Ahmad, M.D., from Proton Health. To learn more about ElectroKare, visit https://electrokare.com To learn more about ReviMo visit https://revimo.co To learn more about Proton Health, visit https://proton-health.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Daniel Yeboah from Revella Health and Nikhil Madan from FluteSpace. To learn more about Revella Health, visit https://revellahealth.com To learn more about FluteSpace, visit https://flutespace.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Alex Heaton from Athlete and Tom Griffiths from Gale Payments. To learn more about Athlete, visit https://lifeathlete.co To learn more about Gale Payments, visit https://withgale.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Abasi Ene-Obong from Syndicate Bio and Luis Pierpauli from Gisens Biotech. To learn more about Syndicate Bio, visit https://syndicate.bio To learn more about Gisens Biotech, visit https://gisensbiotech.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Leon Jacobson from Nerveli and Tom Chapman from Peeq Pro. To learn more about Nerveli, visit https://getnerveli.com To learn more about Peeq Pro, visit https://peeqpro.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

The adoption space isn't known for innovation. But Mark Melson is changing that. The Gladney Center is an adoption center, connecting families and children to education, resources, cutting edge tools. For over 135 years, they have been a pioneer in the field of adoption. Committed to finding loving homes for children, Gladney offers a range of services to birth parents, adoptive families, and children. Through the use of technology, Gladney has facilitated connections between birth parents and adoptive families, ensuring a more efficient and supportive adoption process. After going through a recent acquisition, they now offer services outside of Fort Worth and have offices in Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania, just to name a few. To learn more about the Gladney Center for Adoption, visit: https://adoptionsbygladney.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit: https://hscnext.com

Meet Demetrie King, the local app builder who is working to connect customers with local merchants so they can make sure and stock their favorite brands. Pivoting from a company that stocked vending machines based on consumer preferences, Market Match gives customers the opportunity to customize their experience at smoke shops, wedding venues, travel destinations, concerts, and more. He is also using and innovative giveaway program to incentivize users to keep sharing their preferences. Similar to the swiping functionality of apps like Tinder, Market Match gives the power to the consumer to get when what they want, where they want it. To learn more about Market Match, visit https://marketmatch.app To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Nobody knows change like Jason McCann. CEO of Vari, the DFW based company revolutionizing office furniture, Jason discusses Vari's journey. From a simple sit-stand desk converter to a full-fledged office furniture leader, Vari is disrupting the industry with its direct-to-consumer model and focus on speed, simplicity, and flexibility. Jason shares his vision for the future of workspaces and wellness and Vari's role in shaping it, along with insights into his serial entrepreneur background and advice for aspiring innovators. Learn more about Vari at https://www.vari.com/ Learn more about HSC Next at https://www.hscnext.com/

Victor Hwang is empowering entrepreneurs by improving state and local policy. As the CEO of Right to Start, he and his team are advocating for entrepreneurs in governments around the country to ensure their voices are heard. By initiating round tables and cross-country road trips, Victor is meeting and teaching entrepreneurs across the nation how to work with their local governments to inform change. Right to Start is leveling the playing field for starters,  makers, doers and dreamers that are building our country.     Learn more about Right to Start: https://www.righttostart.org Learn more about HSC Next: https://www.hscnext.com

Jenny McDonald is tackling policy on behalf of entrepreneurs across the country. She is the Assistant Director of Activism and Special Projects at The Institute for Justice (IJ) and IJ's Cities Works program, where she is meeting entrepreneurs, getting to the root of business struggles, and helping local government find solutions to those problems. Jenny shares the discoveries from the 2023 IJ report for Fort Worth around local entrepreneur's biggest hurdles and recommendations for the city on how to overcome those challenges. Find the IJ Fort Worth report here: https://ij.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-Fort-Worth-Insights-Week-Report_web.pdf Learn more about Institute for Justice here: IJ.org Learn more about HSC Next here: hscnext.com

Explore the future of cancer care with Dr. Kartik Krishnan, CEO of OncoNano Medicine, a biotech company revolutionizing treatment with a new technology targeting solid tumors with high precision. Dr. Krishnan will discuss their innovative approach, leveraging the immune system and CPRIT grants to fast-track impactful therapies, while highlighting the supportive role of the Fort Worth entrepreneurial ecosystem. Learn more about OncoNano here: https://www.onconano.com Learn more about HSC Next at https://www.hscnext.com

Wade Myers is looking for entrepreneurs who are solving some of the world's toughest challenges. He is the CEO of Eagle Venture Fund, a venture studio and investment firm, and they focus on opportunities that will positively impact other people. He sees innovation to tackle tough problems, like creating economic opportunities for entrepreneurs, fighting against human trafficking, and broadening healthcare access. Eagle Ventures is also innovating tools to support founders, through their Pro Forma pitch competition which allows founders to use their proprietary software to help entreprneurs and investors alike. Learn more about Eagle Ventures at https://www.eagleventurefund.com/ Learn more about HSC Next at https://www.hscnext.com

Remember that baby gorilla that was born at the Fort Worth Zoo earlier this year? Meet Dr. Ja#122 mie Erwin, the human OB/GYN that performed the rare procedure to birth a gorilla, alongside a team of experts, that made national news. Dr. Erwin shares the story of her work at the Fort Worth Zoo consulting on several different medical issues that need assistance at the zoo, and she talks about her all-female obstetrics and gynecology practice called Vivi Women's Health. Her practice is exploring an idea to develop one of the first birthing centers that is connected to a hospital in the state. To learn more about Dr. Erwin and Vivi Women's Health, visit: https://www.vivifw.com To learn more about HSC Next visit: https://www.hscnext.com

Peter de Silva is sharing his secrets on business and community leadership. After an extensive career in the banking and finance industry, Peter shares his experience on how he served his local community and helped establish Kansas City as “America's Most Entrepreneurial City.” He also overcome the effects of a debilitating disease that he is now working to treat and raise money for research that can lead to a cure. Peter shares advice and observations in his latest book “Taking Stock: 10 Life and Leadership Lessons From My Seat at the Table” for business leaders investing in their companies, employees, and community. Learn more about Peter de Silva at https://peterjdesilva.com Learn more about HSC Next at https://www.hscnext.com/  

When it comes to innovating the future for nurses, Dr. Cindy Weston is on the front lines. She is the dean of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth's new College of Nursing, launching in the fall of 2024. She shares her experience as a nurse and what it takes to build out a new nursing program to meet the statewide nursing shortage. Weston also shares how the nursing profession has changed in the past years as well as how she plans to support nurses in identifying problems in healthcare and thinking innovatively to find solutions.  Learn more about the HSC College of Nursing at https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-nursing/ Learn more about HSC Next at https://www.hscnext.com/

Chris Rawley is finding innovative ways to invest in local farmers. Through Harvest Returns, people can micro invest to support farmers buying new equipment or services to grow and scale their farms. With Rawley's unique background in the military and witnessing how the agricultural industry can be improved, he is introducing new ways to invest in securing our food supplies and getting involved in their local agricultural communities. To learn more about Harvest Returns, visit: https://www.harvestreturns.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit: https://www.hscnext.com/

When it comes to life science innovation in DFW, Kelly Cloud has a front row seat to it all. Kelly is the vice president of life sciences at the Dallas Regional Chamber, the organization that champions economic growth and development in the North Texas region. She shares the innovation happening with biotech companies, the future vision of the region's economic growth, and what they are doing to foster and recruit companies in life sciences and biotechnology ecosystems.  Please visit the Dallas Regional Chamber at https://www.dallaschamber.org Please visit the DFW Economic Development Guide at https://lifesciencedfw.com/ Please visit Innovate Fort Worth at https://www.hscnext.com/

The future of transportation is taking to the skies. Meet Mark Lambright, the CEO of Trident Airships, the cargo transportation company that is innovating how we move products efficiently. Utilizing a hybrid lift system, Trident can enter remote locations using unseen maneuverability capabilities. Not only showcasing cutting-edge technology, Trident is reducing operating costs and carbon emissions in comparison to other cargo logistics options on the market. To learn more about Trident Airships, visit: https://www.tridentairships.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit: https://www.hscnext.com

Maëlle Gavet, CEO of Techstars, shares insights into the world of entrepreneurship and startup investing. Techstars has invested in over 3,700 startups globally, making them the largest seed investor in the world for the second year in a row. She was recently named as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance in 2024 by Barron's. Maëlle discusses the diverse industries ripe for disruption and Techstars' ethos of "give first." Reflecting on her entrepreneurial journey and the global economic landscape, she offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights the role of startups in addressing healthcare challenges and shaping the future. Learn more about Techstars here: https://www.techstars.com Learn more about the Techstars Physical Health Accelerator in Fort Worth here: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/physical-health-fort-worth Learn more about HSC Next here: https://www.hscnext.com

When it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workforce, auticon US is doing just that. David Aspinall, CEO of auticon US, shares how autistic individuals are thinking differently about solving their clients most challenging technological issues. By restructuring their hiring process, supportive job coaching and client management, autistic individuals are finding valuable careers in the workforce that fit their strengths. Learn more about auticon US here: www.auticon.com/us/ Learn more about Innovate Fort Worth here: www.innovatefortworthpodcast.com

For cancer patients going through chemotherapy, hair loss can be a heartbreaking reality. Lisa Ferrand, CEO of Warrior Caps, is preserving hair from chemotherapy hair loss through her cold cap technology. Her cold caps are sub-zero gel-lined “beanies” that freeze the hair follicle and increases retention of hair during chemotherapy. As a cancer survivor herself, she understands the delicate relationship that people have with their hair and how helping them preserve this sense of normalcy can help them navigate this difficult disease. Learn more about Warrior Caps here: https://warriorcaps.com Learn more about HSC Next here: https://www.hscnext.com

When it comes to local community impact, banks play a big role. Meet Brendan McGuire, Regional President of PNC Bank in North Texas. Brendan oversees PNC's lines of business, sponsorship, philanthropy, and branding efforts that are crucial to PNC's national main street banking model. With active roles in various local community organizations, McGuire is recognized as one of the most influential leaders in North Texas. He sheds light on PNC's national footprint, small town feel and its longstanding commitment to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. McGuire shares insights on where he thinks the North Texas economy is headed, shares advice for entrepreneurs with crazy ideas, and provides valuable banking insights for startups. Learn more about PNC Bank at www.pnc.com Learn more about HSC Next at www.hscnext.com

Panthera BioSolutions is a company that's reshaping the landscape of pharmaceutical and biotech innovation. Founded in 2021 by visionaries Hardik Patel and Jason Mastoris, Panthera stands at the forefront of addressing long-standing unmet needs in the industry. Their approach to include the introduction of first-to-market, ready-to-use, leasable cleanrooms in North Texas. Learn how these spaces empower local companies to seamlessly scale up to GMP standards, supporting clinical trial execution, and optimizing costs, as well as educating the future of biotech work force. Learn more about Panthera BioSolutions at https://www.pantherabiosolutions.com Learn more about Innovate Fort Worth at www.innovatefortworthpodcast.com Learn more about HSC Next at www.hscnext.com

Most entrepreneurs are too busy innovating and growing their companies to advocate for themselves in our nation's capital. But our guest on this first edition of a new series called “The Big Picture” is working to bring the message that entrepreneurship is critical to the future of the American economy to our lawmakers and policymakers in Washington, DC. Meet John Dearie, the Founder and CEO of the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a non-profit research, policy and advocacy organization that works to achieve a policy environment that promotes new business formation, survival and growth. John shares his work at the national level with our audience and sheds light on some local issues that startups and innovators face around the country. To learn more about the Center for American Entrepreneurship, visit: https://www.startupsusa.org/ To learn more about the Innovate Fort Worth podcast, visit: https://www.innovatefortworthpodcast.com/ To learn more about HSC Next, visit: https://www.hscnext.com/

The producers who work behind the scenes of the podcast join our host to look back on the year that was 2023. Kendel Rogers from HSC Next and Rob Upchurch of RobMakesPods Productions share their experiences of making Innovate Fort Worth and growing it to over 100 episodes. They also share stories of their favorite guests that stood out throughout the year. Kendel, Rob and Cameron discuss some trends in innovation that they saw this year and they reveal the top five episodes of all time. They also share a sneak peek of what is to come in 2024! To learn more about the Innovate Fort Worth podcast, visit: https://www.innovatefortworthpodcast.com/   To learn more about HSC Next, visit: https://www.hscnext.com/   To learn more about RobMakesPods Productions, visit: https://www.robmakespods.com/

One of the most impactful business organizations in Fort Worth in the past 50 years is the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FWHCC). And the president who is leading that charge through innovation and intentional community programs is Anette Landeros. The FWHCC has developed new programs to better serve their membership and the Historic Northside with revitalization and activation planning. With the announcement of the Main Street America pilot program, accessible pitch competitions, Lanzar Fort Worth featuring the Kauffman Foundation's Fast Trac program, the Hecho en Fort Worth initiative, and much more, Anette is rapidly improving Hispanic business community in Fort Worth.   To learn more about the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, visit them at https://fwhcc.org To learn more about Innovate Fort Worth, visit https://innovatefortworthpodcast.com

What started as a digital community space for women in her community, Victoria Wise realized she was on to something that could have much bigger impact. Tanglewood Moms was the platform that helped launch the media publication Madeworthy that shares original content for family audiences in Fort Worth. Her publications have created a new source for local information that are contributing to the growing culture of Fort Worth. To learn more about Made Worthy and Tangelwood Moms, visit them at https://tanglewoodmoms.com/madeworthy-magazine/ To learn more about Innovate Fort Worth, visit https://innovatefortworthpodcast.com

When it comes to trash collection, Micah Stateson wouldn't say it is his dream job. But owning his own business was. While working at a local defense contractor he dreamed of the day he could be his own boss. When he dove into research around multi-family trash collection, he saw an opportunity and decided to change how it was done. Through intentionality and quality service, Micah started Optimized Waste Removal and brought back the business operations and services that are lost in today's world. He shares how he eventually took the plunge into entrepreneurship, the lessons he has learned he hard way, and how future entrepreneurs can follow in his footsteps.  To learn more about Optimized Waste Removal,  visit them at https://www.optimizedwasteremoval.com To learn more about Innovate Fort Worth, visit https://www.innovatefortworthpodcast.com

Healthcare is changing every day, and AmritaGen is pioneering the discovery of a new gene therapy for treating neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. James Simpkins is the CEO of AmritaGen, a company seeking to rebuild brain circuits and stimulate neurological activity in people with mild cognitive impairment. This therapy method can be utilized for delivering drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD), sporadic AD (sAD), Parkinson's disease, stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury.  To learn more about AmritaGen, vist them at https://amritagen.com To learn more about Innovate Fort Worth, visit https://innovatefortworthpodcast.com

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Laura Epstein from Pulse Charter Connect and Shivam Ramphal from Maya AI. To learn more about Pulse Charter Connect, visit https://pulsecharterconnect.com/ To learn more about Maya AI, visit https://meetmaya.world To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/physical-health-fort-worth To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Federico Casas from Somos and Isis Ashford-Swain from Xplosion. To learn more about Somos, visit https://www.somos.me To learn more about Xplosion, visit https://www.xplosionlive.com To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/physical-health-fort-worth To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Thiv Paramsothy from Hera Fertility and Luca Buratto from LUBU. To learn more about Hera Fertility, visit https://www.herafertility.co To learn more about lubu, visit https://www.lubu.ai To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/physical-health-fort-worth To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Kristen Carbone from Brilliantly and Miller Morris from Comma. To learn more about Brilliantly, visit https://brilliantly.co To learn more about Comma, visit https://yourcomma.com To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/physical-health-fort-worth To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/

The newest cohort of the Techstars physical health accelerator has arrived in Fort Worth. Meet two of the companies that are improving the physical, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Sydney Robinson from Vessl Prosthetics and Lisa Voronkova from ComeBack Mobility. To learn more about Vessl Prosthetics, visit https://vesslpro.com/ To learn more about ComeBack Mobility, visit https://comebackmobility.com/ To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/physical-health-fort-worth To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/