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When it comes to testing an idea and taking it to market in 30 days, Charlie Lass is the entrepreneur leading the charge. He is the CEO of Dallas.Inc and Fort Worth.Inc, companies that guide entrepreneurs finding product-market fit. Recently he launched Humble.Inc, a platform designed to support the mental health of entrepreneurs by creating a space of transparency and community. Hear how he uses his past entrepreneurial experience to make change, why Fort Worth is primed for disruption, and how he was once nominated for a BAFTA. To learn more about Dallas.Inc, visit their website at https://www.dallas.inc/ To learn more about Humble.Inc, visit their website at https://www.humble.inc/ To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/

Listen to our continued conversation with Danguole Altman, CEO of Cx Precision Medicine and be sure to check out part one in episode 90. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and even more with Dementia and Parkinson’s. Cx Precision Medicine’s CEO, Danguole Altman, is focused on tackling this big problem for an aging population. Based on Dr. Sid O’Bryant’s revolutionary research at HSC, Cx Precision Medicine is bringing this important diagnostic technology to help people all over the world. Through a clinical diagnostic, Cx Precision Medicine is conducting screening tests to detect Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases based on blood biomarkers, AI and machine learning. Cx aims to “Change eXpectations” around how doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s and dementia. Want to learn more? Listen to episodes 20 and 21 with Dr. Sid O’Bryant to learn more about his research. To learn more about Cx Precision Medicine, visit their website at https://cxprecisionm.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease, and even more with Dementia and Parkinson’s. Cx Precision Medicine’s CEO, Danguole Altman, is focused on tackling this big problem for an aging population. Based on Dr. Sid O’Bryant’s revolutionary research at HSC, Cx Precision Medicine is bringing this important diagnostic technology to help people all over the world. Through a clinical diagnostic, Cx Precision Medicine is conducting screening tests to detect Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases based on blood biomarkers, AI and machine learning. Cx aims to “Change eXpectations” around how doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s and dementia. Want to learn more? Listen to episodes 20 and 21 with Dr. Sid O’Bryant to learn more about his research. To learn more about Cx Precision Medicine, visit their website at https://cxprecisionm.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com

Data is the new oil, and people are more invested in their data than ever before. Nick Goggans is the entrepreneur making sense of it all. Nick is the CEO of Pumpjack Dataworks, and he is guiding the sports and entertainment industry to better understand their audience. He supports sports teams on how to ethically organize and understand their audiences to better serve their fans. The DFW metroplex is home to over 20 professional sports teams, and is quickly becoming the sports center of the world. This foundation is propelling Pumpjack Dataworks into work on a global scale.  Learn more about Pumpjack Dataworks here: https://pumpjackdataworks.com/ Learn more about HSC Next here: https://www.hscnext.com/   Innovate Fort Worth is powered by PNC Bank. 

From a back-of-the-napkin idea to a functioning prototype, DesignPlex Bio is the full-service development company helping entrepreneurs take their idea to the next step. Robert Benkowski is the CEO of DesignPlex, and he is just as innovative as the innovators he serves. Building medical devices and prototyping is essential for healthcare innovators who have to meet strict requirements from regulators. His team supports researchers and entrepreneurs by guiding them through the regulatory process to take their ideas from the napkin to the patient. Learn more about DesignPlex at https://designplexbio.com Learn more about HSC Next at https://www.hscnext.com

The future of electric, self-driving delivery vehicles has arrived. Meet Meelis Anton, the COO of Clevon. Clevon is the Estonian company bringing autonomous delivery vehicles to Fort Worth from their US headquarters at Alliance Texas. They aim to meet the delivery driver labor shortage by operating self-driving cars to deliver groceries and food in local neighborhoods, even in bad weather. The vehicles are fully electric, and while driverless, they can also be driven through teleoperation. This means a driver, located at the headquarters can see through cameras and control the vehicle using a remote steering wheel. Currently, they are focusing on the logistic and warehouse industries, but see applications in other areas. To learn more about Clevon, visit: https://clevon.com To learn more about Innovate Fort Worth, visit: www.hscnext.com

Scotty Scott has a story that many entrepreneurs share. He started with aspirations in politics, though his passion was in his hobbies like hosting dinner parties and telling stories. CookDrankEat is Scotty’s food journey from a hobbyist to an influencer, author, and entrepreneur. He shares how influencers are innovating, his inspiration for writing his cookbook “Fix Me A Plate”, and how Fort Worth supported Scotty Scott and other creatives entrepreneurs become successful. Follow Scotty Scott at @ CookDrankEat Follow Innovate Fort Worth at @ InnovateFortWorth

From Shark Tank to successful exit, hear the story of how Supply sold from the cofounder himself, Patrick Coddou. We brought back our guest from episode 66 to share what happened since he was on the show and how and why he decided to sell the company. Founded in 2015, Coddou shares stories of the highs and lows of building the ecommerce company throughout the years. He explains why it’s his employees that make the company great, what to expect when a company is getting acquired, and some lessons learned as an entrepreneur building the company.

HSC is harnessing the power of simulation to teach medicine in a different way. Karen Meadows is the director of HSC’s Simulation Center  an interactive, immersive space that offers virtual reality, augmented reality, robotic mannequins, hololens, and 3D simulated experiences. Students use this space of the future to confidently train for different healthcare situations in a safe atmosphere. The Sim Center also focuses on supporting public health by offering additional  trainings around emergencies, natural disasters and new technologies to existing healthcare providers. 

Where community development meets economic development, you will find Co.Starters. Jose Alfaro, CEO of Co.Starters, has a passion for artists, creative entrepreneurs, and small business owners. He says that entrepreneurs who are a part of a supportive community have a higher success rate, and through Co.Starters, a 90% success rate. Co.Starters aims to supply the education, resources, tools, but especially a community, to the entrepreneurs and business owners that are the bedrock of unique and vibrant communities in various cities. 

Every entrepreneur knows that finding funding is difficult. And sometimes, investors want you to give away tons of equity in exchange for their capital. That’s where “America’s Seed Fund” or SBIR grants, come in! In this episode, Dr. Robert McClain, Assistant Vice President of Research and Innovation at HSC, explains his findings around the lack of SBIR grants awarded in Tarrant County. He dives into the details around why Tarrant County is not winning more of these awards, and what can be done to change this. He believes that assisting entrepreneurs to tap into these grant awards will catalyze innovation in Fort Worth.

The producers who work behind the scenes of the podcast join our host to look back on 2022. Kendel Rogers from HSC Next and Rob Upchurch of RobMakesPods share their experiences of making Innovate Fort Worth and growing it to 80+ episodes. They also share stories of their favorite guests that stood out throughout the year. Cameron, Kendel, and Rob discuss what Innovate Fort Worth has grown into and what it means for the community. They will also share a sneak peek of what is to come in 2023!

Cam Sadler, an Innovate Fort Worth alum and founder of NewCraft, is back in the hot seat to answer questions around his exit experience. Cam shares what he has been up to since his move back to Fort Worth from San Francisco, what trends he has seen in the startup space from coast to coast, and what he plans to do next.

It takes a big heart to tackle a big problem. Meet Munatsi Manyande, the executive director of the DASH Network, an organization with an innovative approach to helping asylum seekers. People seeking asylum arrive with nothing and aren’t eligible for government benefits, and this is where the DASH Network steps in. They provide housing, food, language training and more in one of the largest program serving asylum seekers in the country. Munatsi explains the difference between asylum seekers and refugees, how the DASH Network is holistically serving people who are often overlooked, and what is next for the nonprofit.  

When it comes to making Fort Worth a world class city, Carlo Capua has some ideas. He is the Chief of Strategy and Innovation at The City of Fort Worth, and has already found ways to infuse innovation into the culture of Cowtown. He discusses how the bitcoin mining operation that has opened Fort Worth to be a “living laboratory” by trying new things and not being afraid to fail. Carlo is also exploring how to innovate current infrastructure and processes to strengthen and improve various communities in Fort Worth. He also shares how Fort Worth is embracing and changing for the better by taking on new opportunities in media, education, sports, technology, and global relations.

How do you scale our food supply for the future? Eddy Badrina from Eden Green Technology is doing just that. Redefining how produce is traditionally grown, Eden Green uses greenhouses, powered by the Texas sun and tons of technology, to provide local, nutritious, and sustainable leafy greens. Using their patented hydroponic system to ensure quality, flavor and freshness, Eden Green lettuce is grown with no pesticides or preservatives in their controlled environment. Eden Green is innovating how to grow food for the masses faster, healthier and more efficiently than ever before.

The first class of the Techstars physical health accelerator program 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 Brendan Sullivan from Zama Health and Alex Theodorou from Neurofit.

The first class of the Techstars physical health accelerator program 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 Dave Sekowski from Wellest, Stefan Weiss from Straffr, and Hamza Shaikh from Stabl.

The first class of the Techstars physical health accelerator program 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 Josh Rabinowitz from Articulate Labs and Anna Shuford from BOOMROOM.

The first class of the Techstars physical health accelerator program has arrived in Fort Worth! Meet three of the companies that are improving the physical therapy industry, mental and whole health of patients through their innovative startup companies. This episode features Dr. Celeste Austin from GoManda, Peter Weisz from Pulsewave and Jonathan Truong from Recovr Health.