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In each episode we introduce our listeners to new and innovative companies which are creating new technologies in Oklahoma. The purpose of the show is to highlight companies that you may have never heard of but absolutely need to know about. Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell hosts an interview style show that is sure to inform you in surprising ways. Innovate That is produced by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, otherwise known as OCAST.

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    XploSafe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 26:11


    Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell sat down with Shoaib Shaikh, Co-Founder|CEO and Michael Teicheira, Chief of Operations at XPLOSafe, an Oklahoma company developing cutting-edge chemical safety and air monitoring tech — tools that are protecting lives on Earth and contributing to NASA's mission in space.

    Zeeco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 18:48


    Join Oklahoma Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell and Jenny Cochran of Zeeco, Inc. You will learn how Zeeco is innovating with its Advanced Research Complex (ARC), prioritizing sustainability, and benefiting from OCAST's Industry Innovation funding to lead in global impact and efficiency. 

    Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 18:02


    Listen to the latest Innovate That podcast with Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and Kraettli L. Epperson, CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems, about the future of drones, aerospace innovation, and Oklahoma's leadership in advanced air mobility.

    Myri Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 17:37


    Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell is back with another episode of Innovate That! Today, we're joined by Dr. Pinkey Patel, founder and CEO of Myri Health—a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing maternal health with cutting-edge technology and personalized care.

    Bedrock Ventures, LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 15:16


    In the latest episode of the Innovate That Podcast, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell sits down with Ron Mercer, President of Bedrock Ventures, to discuss their groundbreaking work in energy diversification.

    Inside OCAST: The Team Behind the Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 12:15


    In this SPECIAL STAFF edition of Innovate That!, your host Makeba Griffin and co-host Mark Ballard take you behind the scenes to meet the incredible OCAST staff.—both proud members of the OCAST staff—take you behind the scenes to meet the incredible team driving innovation across Oklahoma. Learn about their roles, hear fun facts about what inspires them, and discover the passion and dedication behind OCAST's mission to advance science and technology in our state.

    Yoni Fit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 18:11


    In this episode of Innovate That, hosted by Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, we talk with Alison Watkins, founder of Watkins-Conti Products. Alison shares the story behind Yoni Fit®, an innovative solution transforming pelvic health care, and the challenges she faced bringing it to market. Tune in to hear how she's partnering with healthcare institutions and making a difference right here in Oklahoma.

    Cadenza Bio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 18:21


    In this episode, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell talks with the co-founders of Cadenza Bio, Dr. Carol Curtis and Dr. Elaine Hamm. Cadenza Bio is a biotech company developing new treatments for diseases that damage nerves and cause inflammation. Their mission is to stop disease progression, support healing, and improve patients' lives.

    Burgess Aerospace Innovation (BAI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 24:50


    Join us as Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell talks with Johnathan Burgess, Founder & Chief Executive Officer with Burgess Aerospace Innovation (BAI). In this episode you will hear how BAI is revolutionizing livestock management through aerial surveillance using drones.

    OCAST Innovation Conference & Expo RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 15:02


    Join Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell and "guests" for an insightful recap of the OCAST Innovation Conference and Expo! In this episode, you will hear from the event sponsors, guest speakers, lenders, founders and exhibitors highlighting their most impactful takeaways from the event.

    Human Mode Robotics, LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 18:45


    In this special episode of Innovate That, join us as Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell sits down with representatives from Human Mode Robotics, LLC to discuss their innovative work in advancing capabilities in general purpose and mixed collaborative robots. Together, they delve into the company's role as presenting sponsor of the OCAST 2024 Innovation Conference and Expo, exploring the intersection of technology, robotics, and economic development in Oklahoma.

    ParaNano Wound Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 19:37


    Welcome to our podcast spotlighting groundbreaking innovations in healthcare. Today, we're diving into the world of wound care with ParaNano, Co-Founder Chelsea Luxen. ParaNano Wound Care, LLC pioneers smart bandages designed to detect infections, revolutionizing wound management.

    Mid-America Industrial Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 22:21


     We have an exciting lineup that explores deep into the world of innovation, workforce development, and the dynamic intersection of STEM education in Oklahoma. 

    Cortado Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 18:53


    Join us as Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell talks with Nathaniel Harding, Managing Partner with Cortado Ventures. In this episode you will hear how Cortado Ventures focuses on fostering innovation, partnerships, and initiatives like the U.S. Treasury SSBCI. Cortado plays a crucial role in shaping a prosperous future in Oklahoma. 

    Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 30:01


    This episode, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and three amazing leaders kick-off Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW 2023). Discover the global impact of GEW, featuring insights from industry leaders, upcoming events, and inspiring entrepreneurial stories. Get ready for this amazing episode exploring cutting-edge ideas and the entrepreneurial spirit.

    It's Manufacturing Month highlighting AAON, Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 17:49


    In this episode, we focus on AAON, Inc. in celebration of Manufacturing Month. We will explore how they are making a significant impact on the future of HVAC technology right here in Oklahoma.

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    TEDC Creative Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 22:45


    TEDC Creative Capital, is at the forefront of driving economic growth in Oklahoma. Through partnerships, innovation support, and initiatives like the U.S. Treasury State Small Business Credit Initiative, TEDC is a catalyst for entrepreneurship and community development, shaping a prosperous future for the region. 

    gener8tor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 24:14


    Step into Season 2 of the Innovate That podcast! In this episode, the Lt. Governor engages in a conversation with Anita Ly from gener8tor, delving into the realm of Oklahoma's Accelerator initiatives. Accompanying them are two participants from gener8tor's cohort, Jenae Goodin and Shawn Gaetano. Tune in to gain more insights on the accelerator programs offered in Oklahoma's ecosystem.

    Oklahoma Aerospace Company Skydweller Has Worldwide Reach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 21:49


    Join Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell as he talks aerospace in Oklahoma and its innovative future with Dr. Robert Miller, CEO of Skydweller, Inc. After listening to the podcast, you can learn more about this innovative Oklahoma company at www.skydweller.aero

    Innovative Oklahoma Kids Leading WristWorld to Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 19:57


    In this episode of Innovate That, Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell interviews Katy and Aria, the founders of WristWorld, an augmented reality puzzle RPG using wristbands.  WristWorld is an innovative Oklahoma company, but it just happens to have been created, founded and run by high school students.  With young Oklahomans like Katy, Arya and their team leading the way, innovation in Oklahoma has a very bright future.  Learn more at http://wrist.world

    General Genomics Brings BioInformatics to Oklahoma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 17:49


    What happens when two engineers who love data come together with an idea to be able to determine a person's susceptibility to disease and how certain treatments might affect their body based on their genetic makeup?  AJ Rosenthal joins Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell to discuss how a question from his young son led to he and business partner Warren Gieck pursuing bioInformatics and launching their company General Genomics, Inc.   

    Oklahomans Solving the Global Water Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 23:05


    The global water crisis claims about 3.4 million people every single year. That's because 2.1 billion people lack access to clean water and on top of that 34% of the world's population lack improved sanitation facilities.   However, Water4, an Oklahoma nonprofit has made it its mission to make those statistics a thing of the past. Water 4 believes that this crisis cannot be solved with charity alone, but rather action, education, and implementation of clean water standards on the ground in these affected areas. That's why they take the solution to the communities affected and partner with them to maintain their own clean water systems which helps to create a water infrastructure that is sustainable. And they do this with parts manufactured in Oklahoma City.  Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell talks with CEO and President of Water 4, Matt Hangen to learn more.  Its quite a story of how a local nonprofit is using innovation to change the world and give people in other countries a chance at entrepreneurship. 

    Workforce OMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 27:02


    In this episode, the Lt. Governor talks with Sharon Harrison and Michael Grant about workforce development in Oklahoma. Their Workforce OMA committee was created to identify and drive initiatives for manufacturer's workforce challenges in the state of Oklahoma. Listen in to learn about the program and hear how it is helping out this important Oklahoma industry. 

    Moleculera Labs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 25:03


    In this episode, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell talks with Craig Shimasaki of Moleculera Labs. Dr. Shimasaki is an author, entrepreneur, and great spokesman for the Oklahoma Innovation Model. Learn about what precision medicine is, how his company is researching possible future COVID treatments and listen to his advice to fellow biotech entrepreneurs. The biotech industry benefits the State of Oklahoma because of companies like Moleculera Labs. 

    The Oklahoma City Innovation District

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 24:19


    Welcome to 2022! In this episode Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell sits down with Katy Boren, the CEO of the Oklahoma City Innovation District. They discuss the past, present and future of the district and highlight the game changing vision of this area just east of downtown OKC. Learn more at https://okcinnovation.com/.  

    Podchaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 27:14


    In this installment the Lt. Governor talks with Bradley Davis, the founder and CEO of Podchaser. Bradley discusses his company, the path of a startup business and the differences between states and their process for investing in early stage businesses. Listen to learn why Bradley chooses to call Oklahoma his home and to find out what advice he would offer to any up and coming entrepreneur. 

    Cosmetic Specialty Labs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 23:48


    In this episode the Lt. Governor welcomes Jennifer Ellis to the show. Jennifer is the CEO of Cosmetic Specialty Labs which is located in Lawton, Oklahoma. This company offers turnkey manufacturing for cosmetics and over the counter drugs. Listen in to learn about their history, what it is like producing products for clients and about some of the benefits the State of Oklahoma can offer new and existing businesses.  

    Martin Bionics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 26:09


    In this episode, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell talks to Jay Martin, founder of Martin Bionics. Together they discuss his latest innovation which was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2020. They also discuss the impact OCAST and the innovation model has had on his company and industry and the importance of utilizing resources that are offered to innovators in the State of Oklahoma. We are also happy to announce our new sponsor, The Oklahoma Business Roundtable. This great organization has partnered with OCAST to bring you this episode. Thank you for listening!  

    OCAST, NPDC and OMA Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 23:45


    Part 2 of our conversation with with Heather McDowell of OCAST, Jenny Cothran of The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance and Jessica Stewart of the New Product Development Center. This episode talks about the future of industry in Oklahoma, the growing role of women in manufacturing and how the innovation model benefits the people of our state.    

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    OCAST, NPDC and OMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 24:24


    In this episode we continue our exploration of the Oklahoma Innovation Model. This time, the Lt. Governor sits down with Heather McDowell of OCAST, Jenny Cothran of The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance and Jessica Stewart of the New Product Development Center. This discussion talks about what support the State of Oklahoma offers those who are inventors or manufactures committed to doing business in the state.   

    Spiers New Technologies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 24:10


    The growing market share of electric vehicles is rising at a staggering pace, and Oklahoma City is lucky to have a company located here that has positioned itself as a key stakeholder in the supply chain. In this episode, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell welcomes Dirk Spiers, President of Spiers New Technologies. SNT specializes in the battery packs located in electric vehicles. Listen in to hear Dirk talk about their process, the different ways they utilize battery packs and his vision for the future of this rapidly growing industry.  

    Utopia Plastix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 23:42


    In this episode, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell interviews Sharina Perry, creator of Utopia Plastix. Utopia has created a way to use plants in the manufacturing of plastics. This method helps the plastics to become more eco-friendly and has the potential to change how plastic is created. Learn about Sharina's mission and how it helps guide her through the trials of being an entrepreneur. 

    The Oklahoma Innovation Model, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 19:44


    This episode is part 2 of the Lt. Governor's conversation with OCAST, i2E and OK Catalyst. The discussion of how the innovation model works is continued with great information about how the programs work, what steps can be taken by potential clients and what to expect throughout the process once projects are chosen to be funded. 

    The Oklahoma Innovation Model, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 22:39


    In this installment Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell begins a four part discussion on the Oklahoma Innovation Model (OIM), also known as "The Pipeline". The OIM is the backbone of tech-based economic development in Oklahoma and there are 5 total companies that make it work. In this roundtable discussion we hear from Connor Cox from OCAST, Stacey Brandhorst from i2E and Daniel Moses from OK Catalyst about how these companies work together to help businesses grow in Oklahoma. 

    The Ram Jack Sign Dart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 24:09


    In this episode, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell discusses the product "Sign Dart" with Justin Presley of Ram Jack. This project has the potential to save the government millions in costs to repair damaged or eradicated signs along the many roads across the country. They talk about the importance of relationships, the value of research and development, the importance of resources and why this manufacturing giant chooses to call Oklahoma home.  

    GasTech

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 17:32


    In this episode we visit the Oil and Gas industry to learn about how one company is testing a product which would lower noise and pollution levels for manufacturing companies. Ron Key discusses the project and the potential of this technology to help over a multitude of industries. 

    XploSafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 26:09


    Lt. Governor Pinnell is joined by Shoaib and Michael of Xplosafe, a company located in Stillwater Oklahoma that specializes in the manufacturing of explosive detection products. The conversation revolves around why they chose Oklahoma as a global headquarters and how the business climate in Oklahoma is friendly enough for any company to prosper. 

    Hough Ear Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 22:21


    In this episode the Lieutenant Governor sits down with Dr. Richard Kopke from the Hough Ear Institute in Oklahoma City. This company has been a worldwide leader in the search for the cure to hearing loss. Dr. Kpoke discusses their revolutionary new pill which is currently being referred to as HNPN-1010. This product is a pill that in lab testing has shown to help restore hearing loss by re-growing hairs within the inner ear. If this product is proven successful, it could be a cure for hearing loss associated with age and environmental factors.    

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