Innovate Fort Worth
Innovation is changing Fort Worth. Start-ups and a spirit of entrepreneurship are transforming the city known for Cowboys and Culture into a hub for innovative ideas and businesses. Innovate Fort Worth shares the stories of the city’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs and investors —and highlights the resources available to bring ideas to market.
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- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 155
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
End-ovate 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 p…
#150 Mattie Parker: Public-Private Partnerships in Panther City
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…
#149 Lourdes Ramboa: Microcredentials, Macro Lessons
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…
#148 Robert Ahdieh: How Many Aggies Does it Take to Innovate?
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 institut…
#147 Kelly Baggett: How Fort Worth Innovates
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 innovat…
#146 Ned Carroll: Taking Tech to Banking
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 au…
#145 Dylan Jones: Hydrating Hard Working Hounds
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, particul…
#144 Rob Lalka: How Big Tech Turned Profits into Power
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 …
#143 Sasko Cuklev: Seeking Safety in Self-Driving Trucks
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…
#142 Kendel Rogers and Rob Upchurch: Year in Review, 2024
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 en…
#141 Danny Bush: Real World Friends, Online Connection
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 fo…
#140 Tom Chapman: The Big Picture: Entrepreneurship, Ecosystems and Eyelids
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…
#139 Paulo Gregory: The Big Picture: Building Networks in Baltimore
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…
#138 Bob Litan: The Big Picture: An Economist Walks Into a Bar
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.…
#137 Maria Meyers: The Big Picture: Sourcing Resources for Startups
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 Universi…
#136 Mark Lawrence: The Big Picture: Building the Future for Innovators
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…
#135 Kirby Smith: Harnessing the Power of Hydrogen
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 des…
#134 Techstars 2024, Part 5: ElectroKare, ReviMo & Proton Health
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 …
#133 Techstars 2024, Part 4: Revella & FluteSpace
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 …
#132 Techstars 2024, Part 3: Athlete & Gale Payments
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 …