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
#111 The Big Picture: John Dearie: Washington D.C.'s Policy-preneur
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”…
#110 Kendel Rogers and Rob Upchurch: Year in Review, 2023
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 expe…
#109 Anette Landeros: Hecho en Fort Worth
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 innova…
#108 Victoria Wise: Made Worthy Media in Fort Worth
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 l…
#107 Micah Stateson: One Man's Waste Removal
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 …
#106 James Simpkins, PhD: Delivering Genes to the Brain
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 seekin…
#105 Techstars 2023, Part 5: Pulse Charter Connect and Maya AI
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 …
#104 Techstars 2023, Part 4: Somos and Xplosion
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 …
#103 Techstars 2023, Part 3: Hera Fertility and LUBU
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 …
#102 Techstars 2023, Part 2: Brilliantly and Comma
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 …
#101 Techstars 2023, Part 1: Sydney Robinson & Lisa Voronkova
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 …
#100 John Goff: Fort Worth's Bright Future
No one has done more to drive innovation in Fort Worth than the guest featured on our 100th episode... Meet John Goff, the real estate tycoon of Fort Worth. As a true visionary in Fort Worth, he's be…
#99 Joe Skraba & Oriana Hawkins, Ph. D: Creating a Diagnostic Advantage
Everyone has had the common cold. Often, the cause of the cold is a viral infection, but antibiotics only work on bacterial infections. But people are prescribed antibiotics for their viral infection…
#98 Meilin Howard, D.D.S.: Reflecting on Innovations in Dentistry
Local dentist, Meilin Howard, was experiencing a problem. When it came to her dental mirror, it was hard for her to keep it clean during dentist appointments. She decided to solve her own problem and…
#97 DJ Perera: Teaching Innovation in the Arts
Innovation and art share something in common: creativity. That is why DJ Perera is teaching students the value of utilizing innovation not just in the classroom, but for their future. As an immigrant…
#96 Allison Silveus: Converging AI & HR
Hiring the right person for the right job can be difficult. And sometimes, our unconscious biases can unknowingly keep us from hiring the right candidate. Dr. Allison Silveus is leveling the playing …
#95 Jessica Essl: Reimagining Old Spaces for New Businesses
When it comes to reinventing old spaces in Fort Worth, look no further than the twins who are revitalizing Fort Worth through real estate. Jessica Miller Essl is co-president of M2G Ventures with her…
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#94 Tre Welch: A Big Heart for Tiny Patients
When Dr. Tre Welch watched a traditional heart stent placed in a child with congenital heart disease, he knew there had to be a better way. He invented a bioresorbable heart stent made with materials…
#93 Spencer Traver: The Future of Digital Advertising
In the heart of Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards is a fast-growing, homegrown media tech company that is changing the digital advertising industry. Simpli.fi is disrupting traditional media buying by…