Podcasts about synapse innovation summit

This week, Steph & Ash sit down with Dr Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski from Synapse FL, an organization that fuels innovation by bringing together the brightest minds, organizations, and technologies in Tampa Bay. More than just a conference, Synapse Innovation Summit is a celebration of the region's thriving ecosystem, providing a space for collaboration, […] The post Creating Purposeful Collisions of Innovation – with Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski appeared first on Radio Influence.

This week, Steph & Ash sit down with Dr Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski from Synapse FL, an organization that fuels innovation by bringing together the brightest minds, organizations, and technologies in Tampa Bay. More than just a conference, Synapse Innovation Summit is a celebration of the region's thriving ecosystem, providing a space for collaboration, […] The post Creating Purposeful Collisions of Innovation – with Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski appeared first on Radio Influence.

This week, Steph & Ash sit down with Dr Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski from Synapse FL, an organization that fuels innovation by bringing together the brightest minds, organizations, and technologies in Tampa Bay. More than just a conference, Synapse Innovation Summit is a celebration of the region's thriving ecosystem, providing a space for collaboration, […] The post Creating Purposeful Collisions of Innovation – with Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski appeared first on Radio Influence.

On this episode of SPx, Joe welcomes Marc Blumenthal, founder of Synapse and partner at Florida Funders. In this acumen-packed episode, Blumenthal shares his thoughts on the Tampa Bay startup community and the tipping point that brought him to found Synapse. He reflects on the inaugural Synapse Innovation Summit in March 2018, and how "scaling serendipity" through Synapse can cause high-value collisions that change the trajectory of a business. Get the low-down on the eight personas that propel entrepreneurial ecosystems forward, and two factors he looks for in founders when investing through Florida Funders.

The Executive Director of the Foundation for Community Driven Innovation, Terri Willingham, stopped by our booth to help us wrap up our coverage of the Synapse Innovation Summit. The FCDI team organized the STEM Pavilion here at the Summit today. They worked with USF and UT for what they thought were going to be about 20 exhibits, which quickly and unexpectedly turned into 30 booths. But they found a way to accommodate everybody, as they always do because showcasing these wonderful inventions and achievements in education and technology is what is truly important. The FCDI invited Dr. Byron Clayton of the ARM Institute as their guest at the Innovation Summit. He not only participated in a workshop but also came to meet the AMRoC and EMS teams. It was a great way to further their connection with him and the Institute. We at PLuGHiTz Live were also fortunate to get a chance to meet Dr. Clayton and have him as a guest on the show. It was truly inspirational to discuss the Institute's initiative to enhance and expand STEM and manufacturing in our country and how supporting the small to midsize manufacturers that do the bulk of the work and also invest back into their communities. It's no secret that we have a great relationship with the Willingham's and have Terri on our show whenever we get the chance. One of the things that we love about our relationship with them is that we literally have a front row seat to witness all of the great things that they are doing for local students and the community as a whole. Their efforts are now turning into a full-blown educational arena with an emphasis on skills-based learning. We get to hear about their visions and watch how it all evolves, every step of the way, as well as offer our assistance from time to time. We are there for the triumphs as well as the challenges and we are proud to be a part of their extended team. Check out Terri's interview to learn more and discover how they have, through the years, developed a tight team of great and enthusiastic people. You can also keep up with everything that AMRoC has going on by following them on Twitter, click here for direct access to their page. Sponsored by: Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. Enjoy your favorite books while you work or travel. Get a free book and a 30 day trial with promo code Try70.

We get to see Chris Willingham at many of the events that we attend, and he's always serving multiple capacities based upon the numerous projects that he is involved with. Today at Synapse Innovation Summit, he is with Prograde Laboratories. And how fun for us that he's showing off rockets!! And he brought one to show off in the interview. They are known to experiment with all kinds of cool and crazy things when they are creating. So their projects get a lot of second looks and questions from observers. That's why they named this particular rocket, Don't Ask. To make it even better, it's a high powered rocket, so it goes higher than regular model rockets. Oh, and did we mention that the majority of it was 3D printed? For their purposes at Prograde Laboratories, high powered rocketry is both a hobby and used for education. There is a competition called NASA Student Launch Initiative that has inspired them. Whereas most of the rockets are made out of wood and commonly available materials. For theirs, they wanted to take it a step further see how far they could go using 3D printing. They basically chose the standards and just started designing on that scale. Everything except the body tubes is 3D printed. The payload includes a camera mount for a go pro as well as a phone mount to be used for the avionics. This type of rocket can usually go anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000 feet, depending upon the exact specs. Their goal here at this event is to not only estimate overall interest in their projects but also to figure out where they go from here. So far, they have had a lot of interesting people stop by the booth with all kinds of ideas. There has been some educational interest in it and also questions as to how to possibly use them in competition. The really cool thing is that rocketry is a craft that is perfect for schools and workshops because it actually uses all aspects of STEM. From the obvious applications in science and technology to engineering and math with the design and 3D modeling/printing. We can't wait to see how they progress and look forward to their next projects. Sponsored by: Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. Enjoy your favorite books while you work or travel. Get a free book and a 30 day trial with promo code Try70.

One of the coolest trends in the startup space is incubators: facilities specifically designed to help a startup go from concept to market. Especially for first-time entrepreneurs, there are a lot of pieces of starting a business that are completely unknown and unexpected. These incubators can help with those challenges, as well as help these new companies find customers and partners to enhance their corporate journeys. One of the great incubators in the Tampa Area is run through the University of South Florida as part of the USF Connect program. The Tampa Bay Technology Incubator is a process which allows students, faculty, and the community to get involved and receive assistance. While the majority of the companies in the program are USF students and faculty, the TBTI has begun accepting non-school related companies to join and receive the benefits of the program. Unlike many incubators, the companies that participate in TBTI are not always required to be technology in focus. In fact, one of the companies that exhibited at the Synapse Innovation Summit had designed a product to make frosting cakes easier. The product was so easy to use that the owner could speak to an audience about the product while using it. Another non-technology companies involved in the TBTI is a company that produces a consumer skateboard that has built-in storage. Other companies involved in the incubator, however, are technology-based. For example, several of the companies are working on technologies to prevent, diagnose and treat various types of cancers. Other companies are working to improve cybersecurity problems, including providing 24/7 security services. The Tampa Bay Technology Incubator through USF Connect is always looking for new companies to assist. If you have an idea you would like to pitch, you can reach out through their website. Sponsored by: Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. Enjoy your favorite books while you work or travel. Get a free book and a 30 day trial with promo code Try70.

Subscribe to Social Business Engine Apple Podcasts |Stitcher |Google Play Innovation and Florida are in the same sentence at Synapse, a company that’s deploying a ground-breaking methodology to connect all business personas within a multifaceted ecosystem. Brian Kornfeld, co-founder and Head of Operations at Synapse, is featured on this episode of Social Business Engine and shares the inspiring story behind this breakout company’s impact on innovation in a region that isn’t widely recognized for innovation. Brian explains the 3 key elements to Synapse and shares why the timing has never been better for innovation and entrepreneurial ventures to flourish in the Tampa Bay area. He also offers insights into the 2019 Synapse Innovation Summit and what’s to come for the company’s future. This conversation includes examples of innovative companies in Tampa Bay and is key to understanding why Florida is a hotspot for entrepreneurship and innovation. The 8 different personas found in business and entrepreneurship are all united under the Synapse ecosystem. Brian and Bernie’s conversation provides insights into the value of this ecosystem in the Tampa Bay Area and throughout the state of Florida, so be sure to listen. This episode is sponsored by SAP. Download the ungated case study titled, “Savvy Social Selling the SAP Way.” You’ll learn how SAP sales reps fill their sales pipeline with deals that are 560% larger on average when using social selling techniques. Download the case study without a form to fill out. It’s ungated. Synapse: 3 Platforms Uniting the 8 Business Personas Synapse was born out of a desire to create a connected business community in the Tampa Bay area to accelerate innovation. It’s improving the brand of the city by joining innovation and entrepreneurship while boosting the economy. Synapse has 3 main platforms: publishing, web platforms, and live events. These 3 platforms cohesively focus on the 8 personas Brian and his team believe are critical to business growth: Entrepreneurs Investors Government Agencies Service Providers Large Scale Corporations Talent (people) Educational Institutions Entrepreneurial Incubators The Tampa Bay business community has been energized over the past decade and its growth shows no signs of slowing. Synapse is helping to overcome the stigmas of “no money, no talent, no customers” that has plagued the area. Brian shares his passion for Synapse and its goals in a way that may convince you to relocate to Tampa Bay, or expand your business footprint in the area, so be sure to listen. Using Live Events and a Powerful Digital Platform to Achieve the Synapse Vision Synapse’s two largest platforms, web and live events, seek to achieve two main goals: enabling connections in the local community and attracting people to the Tampa Bay innovation ecosystem. The web platform is an online community that spans the geographical distance that separates businesses across the state of Florida, not just in Tampa Bay. The platform is free to join and offers members multiple ways to connect with other members including: 1 to 1 connections, innovation challenges sponsored by local businesses, articles and videos, local events, jobs and internships, topical discussions and more. The idea behind the Synapse web platform is to make it easy for anyone in the local business community to thrive by providing an ecosystem that encourages collaboration and innovation whether you’re starting a new business or you want to expand your current business in the area. The second annual Synapse Innovation Summit was held in March 2018 and brought over 3,200 attendees to Tampa Bay and injected an unprecedented level of energy and buzz into the local entrepreneurial sphere. Brian explains that “It made a dent in the universe” in Tampa Bay and his team is already planning the Synapse Innovation Summit 2019. Future Goals for Synapse and the Innovation Ecosystems in Tampa Bay Brian’s biggest goal for Synapse in the coming years is to accelerate the community feel of the innovation ecosystem that exists in Tampa Bay. He wants to engage “The other 90%” of the community that’s not currently connected to Synapse. Hosting corporate innovation challenges, bringing in world class speakers for the Synapse Innovation Summit, and producing better research results on smaller budgets are all goals the Synapse team is focusing on. If you’re interested in learning how you can harness the energy Synapse is creating in Tampa Bay to inspire and accelerate innovation, give this episode your full attention. Featured on This Episode Video conversation on YouTube Connect with Brian on Linkedin Follow Synapse on Twitter: @SynapseFL Synapse website and platform Synapse’s 2018 Innovation Summit Tech Data company Publix stores ConnectWise company ARTICLE: “5 Insights for Entrepreneurs” USSOCOM agency University of South Florida College of Engineering Gasparilla Parade of Pirates Outline of This Episode [0:31] Bernie introduces his guest for this episode, Brian Kornfeld of Synapse [1:46] What is Synapse? [3:02] The 3 major platforms of Synapse [5:24] Why the timing’s right for Synapse to grow and accelerate in Tampa Bay [8:44] The brilliant idea behind Synapse’s web platform [12:35] Injecting creative energy into Tampa Bay through the Innovation Summit events [14:46] Brian looks toward the future of Synapse Resources & People Mentioned Be sure to download the case study - Social Business Journal Volume 11. It weaves together the narrative of social selling success factors at SAP, our sponsor for this episode. It’s available for download, ungated here. Grab your copy of “Savvy Social Selling the SAP Way” In Social Business Journal Volume 10, Lithium’s SVP of Marketing Dayle Hall, drops a ton of wisdom around the top 5 most influential topics in B2B marketing. The Selling With Social Podcast with Vengreso CEO, Mario Martinez, Jr Connect With Bernie and Social Business Engine https://www.facebook.com/socialbusinessengine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernieborges/ https://twitter.com/bernieborges https://twitter.com/sbengine Subscribe to Social Business Engine Apple Podcasts |Stitcher |Google Play

Welcome to the first episode of the Bionic Bug podcast! My name is Natasha Bajema. I’m a fiction author, national security expert and your host for this podcast. I’m so thrilled that you’re tuning in. I started this podcast in part to get my first novel into audio format, but I also wanted to share some of my insights behind the book as well as my perspective on where we’re headed in the future. Each week, I’ll kick the episode off with a technology news headline or two that has caught my attention that week. Then I’ll read a chapter from my book. Each episode will conclude with behind-the-scenes technical information. So, if you’re interested in technology, in reading fiction or want to write fiction based on future technology, you’re in the right place. Before we get started, I need to offer two caveats: The views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect the official policy or position of the National Defense University, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government. I am not a professional narrator. Please note that I will not attempt to read in an Australian or Indian accent because I’ll be terrible and you’ll hate it. In this episode, I kick things off with a technology news headline: AI Cardiologist Aces its First Medical Exam. During the last week of March, I attended Synapse: Innovation Summit 2018 in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Bernard Meyerson, IBM’s Chief Innovation Officer took the stage to talk about IBM Watson machine learning tools being used across the country in the field of medicine to assist doctors with complex diagnoses. A machine learning tool is a series of algorithms programmed to analyze input data and predict specific outcomes. Today’s machine learning tools are designed to mimic the way the brain works called deep neural network. As a result, computers can often do specific tasks better than humans. Computers are better at digesting vast amounts of data and discovering complex correlations among them. In a matter of minutes, a machine learning tool can analyze hundreds of thousands of medical research articles to provide doctors with a possible diagnosis and treatment plans. Machine learning tools are especially effective for complex or rare cases. Whereas a machine learning tool can instantly peruse everything that exists on a topic, doctors may only be able to read several new journal articles per month. In this episode, I read “Wicked Bloom” chapter 1 of Bionic Bug which takes place in Washington D.C. in 2027. To conclude the episode, I discuss behind-the-scenes information about the book. In Chapter 1, Sully mentions that the kidnapper in his case threatened to kill his hostage with ricin, a toxin produced from the pulp of castor beans. Ricin is a biological agent and a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). In the U.S., the FBI is the lead agency for dealing with WMD. If you’re writing a novel with a domestic WMD incident, you should definitely bring in the FBI. In 2006, the FBI stood up the WMD Directorate, which works to prevent and prepare for WMD attacks. Prevention is carried out at each of the FBI’s 56 field offices through special agents who serve as WMD Coordinators. These WMD Coordinators conduct outreach with the local community and law enforcement and are on the frontlines of any case related to WMD. In Bionic Bug, Special Agent Robert Martin, Lara’s ex-boyfriend, is a WMD Coordinator at the Washington Field Office. In Chapter 1, I introduce the concept of driverless cabs and self-driving cars. In Bionic Bug, the D.C. Council has passed an autonomy mandate requiring all drivers to operate their vehicles in autonomous mode. Motorcycles are exempt because of severe objections by the motorcyclist lobby, which claimed it would be the end of the biking industry. Recently, I’ve had several discussions about the dawn of self-driving vehicles and have several thoughts. First, the technology is not there yet as evidenced by recen...

This week, we're at the Synapse Innovation Summit Tampa Bay 2018. We are located in the STEM Pavilion at Amalie Arena where we get the opportunity to speak to a variety of makers, ranging from renewable streetlights to 3D printed rockets.

Welcome to the sixth edition of the 813area podcast with your co-hosts Collin Sherwin and Brock Bjorn! The guys bring you all there is to do in an action pack weekend that says sayonara to February and ahoy to March and the Spring Break Season. The guys start off by introducing Tampa Bay Beer Week which kicks off with the Florida Brewers Guild Craft Beer Festival and has an entire week long of events filled with beer and fun, the opening of the Florida Strawberry Festival where we find out Brock's favorite band that's performing, the Creative Loafing & Tampa Museum of Art present GASP! and the continuation of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival! With so much to do this weekend including the continuation of #Gasparilla SZN it's definitely a good idea to tune into your local pod guides to everything in your area. The guys also talk about such events coming up like the Synapse Innovation Summit at the end of the month, an event bridging multiple disciplines in business, technology and innovation under one roof (or Arena!) including a special deal only available to those subscribed to 813area; and the Irish 31's Cheers To Pub-Lic Service which honors 20 influential teachers in our area with a $1000 cash prize. Collin also invites Bill Sutton, the Founding Director of the Vinik Sports MBA Program at the University of South Florida. Collin and Bill talk about the importance of the program and the opportunities that students have being involved in such a high impact sports town locally, nationally and around the globe. Collin and Bill also briefly discuss the transit issue in the city and how it affects sporting event attendance. Collin and Brock have expanded on a ton of events in our area so far this year, so if you like what you hear be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or your favorite podcast provider. If you subscribe, you will see the most recent upload of the 813area Podcast so it pays to subscribe! Also, be sure to sign up for the website to stay up to date on the things to do, the places to be and where to eat locally!