The Great State of Innovation

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in executive retained search? Join us for a conversation with Jen Sudduth of Sudduth Search, a leading executive retained search firm in Houston, Texas.

We dig into the characteristics of transformational leaders, working with private equity or venture-backed companies, and the process behind executive retained search.

Did you listen to episode 29? If not, head over there to get the groundwork for TFA Houston's Dream Lab.

In this episode, Cole sits down again with Sarah Essama, Director of Social Innovation at Teach For America Houston, to further discuss the Dream Lab and the event hosted at The Ion in Houston.

Things discussed:

- The design challenges students experienced

- Takeaways from a full-day experience with 9th-grade students

- What a program like the Dream Lab means for the future of education


To inquire about providing financial support, volunteering your time, or simply learning more, you can reach Sarah by email.

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In this episode, Cole converses with Sarah Essama, Director of Social Innovation at Teach For America Houston, to discuss the next iteration in fighting against education inequality - TFA Houston's Dream Lab.

The Dream Lab is an innovation incubator focused on fostering the imagination and creativity of students to solve problems affecting their community. The program will inspire and nurture the development of innovative frames of mind and skillsets for young people growing up in low-income communities.

The ultimate goal for the Dream Lab is to ensure they are adequately prepared for the world of tomorrow and facilitate economic mobility.

To inquire about providing financial support, volunteering your time, or simply learning more, you can reach Sarah by email.

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Cole has something to hash out. This episode is about going beyond the hype in crypto and Web3. Cole reflects on some of his experiences after eight years in Bitcoin and crypto. Furthermore, he discusses Web3IsGoingJustGreat, a website created by Molly White that documents the “flops, scams, hacks, and scandals rife within Web3.”

Cole's Crypto Corner Selections:

Checking In on Bitcoin (Latest)

Bitcoin 2022

Get in touch with Cole:

LinkedIn

 

Word of the day:

Grift - to obtain (money or property) illicitly (as in a confidence game)

Remember folks: not your keys, not your coins.

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Ep. 26: EnergyFunders - Investing in Oil & Gas and Off-Grid Bitcoin Mines with Laura Pommer

Ep. 21: Texas Medical Cannabis with Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation

Ep. 16: FreeWater - The Future is Free with Josh Cliffords

Thanks for listening and coming along for the ride as we continue to build a community around Texas innovation.

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In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Laura Pommer, CEO and Chief Geologist of EnergyFunders, a platform that brings together investing in oil & gas exploration and off-grid bitcoin mining. In short, EnergyFunders is the future of energy investing.

Click here for the written piece on EnergyFunders.

Topics discussed:

• Laura's path to becoming a geologist, and later, CEO of EnergyFunders
  
• The lifecycle of an oil & gas well
  
• Oil & gas in times of geopolitical instability.
  
• How Laura got into Bitcoin and how she later "orange-pilled" her principals
  
• Details behind EnergyFunders first off-grid, immersion-cooled Bitcoin mine
  
• EnergyFunders and Bitcoin education?
  
• The investor lifecycle at EnergyFunders
  
• Retail access to EnergyFunders?

For more information on Bitcoin and Bitcoin Mining, check out the articles below:

What is Bitcoin?

What is Money, and Why Does Bitcoin Matter?

The Value of Energy, Proof-of-Work (PoW), and Bitcoin Mining

Synergy: Bitcoin Mining and Texas' Power Grid

ERCOT CEO is Pro-Bitcoin, Ted Cruz Sees Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between Energy Grid and BTC


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In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Tara Storch, co-founder of Taylor's Gift Foundation, a non-profit organization working to build awareness around organ donation and provide support to organ, eye, and tissue donor families.

Things discussed:

• The Storch's journey of finding the light in the darkness of the loss of their daughter, Taylor
• Taylor's Gift, the book
• Current stats behind organ donation in the US
• The Kindred Hearts Program - support program for donor families
• How to get involved with Taylor's Gift Foundation

Interested in the Nike socks or the book Taylor's Gift? Click here. 

Be sure to keep up with the work of Taylors Gift Foundation by following their social profiles linked below:

Facebook

LinkedIn

Twitter

Instagram

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In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Dr. Greg Dutson to talk about his work as an upper cervical chiropractor and his San Antonio-based practice, Thrive Head & Spinal Care (Thrive). 

Things discussed:

• Dr. Dutson's personal experience with chiropractics
• Innovations in upper cervical care and chiropractics
• The power of upper cervical care
• The biggest misconceptions around upper cervical and chiropractic care

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In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Jennifer Lehman, President, and CEO of Mission Advancement to discuss her decades-long career in non-profits, the fundraising landscape, and how innovations have changed the way non-profits engage with donors.

This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

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In this episode, Cole and Judge sat down with Ed Vincent, founder, and CEO of festivalPass, the world's first live event subscription marketplace. 

Things discussed:

• Ed's entrepreneurial journey and the path to founding festivalPass
• What is festivalPass?
• How does festivalPass work?
• festivalPass and Web3 (NFTs)

This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

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In this episode, Cole, and Judge sit down with Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original Compassion Cultivation, the only Texas-built and owned medical cannabis operator licensed under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.

We discuss:

• The founding of Texas Original
• The history behind the Texas Compassionate Use Act and recent legislative action regarding cannabis in Texas
• Texas cannabis policy and how Texans feel about medical cannabis
• Are you curious about whether you qualify for medical cannabis in Texas?
• What are the types of medical cannabis?
• The patient experience under current Texas medical cannabis regulations

Interested in learning more? Check out TXi's previous coverage of Texas Original below:

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivate: Pushing Innovation in Texas Medical Cannabis

Bastrop as the Epicenter for Texas Medical Cannabis

This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

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In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Mike Watts, founder, and CEO of LoveHandle. The conversation dives into Mike's family-centric entrepreneurial journey where he shares his stories and his insight as a serial entrepreneur. 

If you want to snag a LoveHandle for yourself, or for the whole family, use discount code "innovators15" for 15% off your order at lovehandle.com through September 2022.

Topics Discussed:

• The beginning of Mike Watts' entrepreneurial journey and his "why"
• Founding of LoveHandle - A Family Affair
• Innovating personal device accessories
• Mike's 3-time recognition in the Aggie 100 and his proud Aggie legacy
• Mike's crazy Shark Tank story with Shark Daymond John
• Ideas that have shaped Mike's entrepreneurial journey 

This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

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In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Andrea Thomaz, co-founder, and CEO of Diligent Robotics. Thomaz is an MIT Ph.D. and was an Associate Professor and senior researcher leading the robotics lab in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Austin before founding Diligent Robotics.

Diligent Robotics' flagship product, Moxi, is a healthcare robot designed to help hospital nursing staff spend more time caring for patients. In the first eight weeks of being on the floor, Moxi saved nurses over 700,000 steps (300 miles), equating to roughly 100 hours of additional time nurses got to spend with their patients. 

Topics discussed:

• Commercialization of concepts researched in UT's Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab
• The current state of healthcare in Texas and around the country
• The story behind the name Moxi
• Patient and Nurse interactions and feedback on Moxi
• Insight into fundraising rounds and Diligent's $30 million Series B
• Diligent's Co-Founders recognition as "Technology Pioneers" by the World Economic Forum

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In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Don Shelly, Managing Director of StormGeo Houston to discuss hurricane season and the value of innovative weather intelligence.

Topics discussed include:

• The value of a weather intelligence provider
• The winter storm of 2021
• Hurricane Season
• Insight into the thought process behind cost mitigation strategies related to severe weather events
• Personal preparedness
  

Click here for more insight into the solutions that StormGeo provides here in Texas.

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In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Martín Martinez, Executive Director & Entrepreneur-in-Residence of Founder Institute (FI) Texas, and the team behind FI Texas' Dallas Cohort, Javy Martinez and Holly Burrow.

The conversation dives into the experience of going through a pre-seed startup accelerator and the lifecycle of a startup. If you are a founder or looking to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is for you. 

Martín Martinez - Executive Director, Founder Institute Texas

Javy Martinez - Venture Partner & Director, Founder Institute Dallas

Holly Burrow - FI Texas Advisor and Founder, eqall.co

The Founder Institute (FI), the world's largest pre-seed accelerator, uses its presence in Texas to provide resources to early-stage founders. FI helps entrepreneurs build businesses that last through constant feedback from global startup experts and a structured process that sharpens focus to reduce time and cost.

Click here for more information on the 2022 FI Texas - Dallas Virtual Cohort and Super Cohort.

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In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Josh Cliffords, founder and CEO of FreeWater, an innovative company and advertising platform working to make virtually everything we consume free.

We dive into:

• The power of TikTok
• Tesla, Elon Musk, and FreeWater's reservation of 25 Cybertrucks
• Insight into the mind of the innovator that is Josh Cliffords
• Advertising and the value of FreeWater's platform
• Hemp
• Localized economies and Industry 4.0
  

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In this special edition, Cole was live from the Texas Innovator's Showcase in San Antonio, Texas. This episode features insight from some of our panelists who operate in the fields of marketing, cybersecurity, and non-profits. 

What to expect:

• Cole's live take in the beginning hours of the TXi Showcase
• Discussing the future of marketing and the value of customer engagement with JR Reichl.
• A discussion on the value of recruiting and cybersecurity with Rob Dodson of Cyber Ops Training Academy.
• Insight into the value of leadership and community impact with Manny Diotte, founder, CEO, and Chief Memory Maker of The Ferrari Kid.
• Finally, Cole's reflections on the event and insight on the San Antonio ecosystem, recording live in the closing hours of the TXi Showcase

This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

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In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Dr. Tenesha Wards, founder of Infinity Wellness Center in Austin, Texas. You can learn more about Dr. Wards' practice by checking out the about page.

If you suffer from chronic fatigue, depression & anxiety, and other disorders or are simply interested in functional medicine, this episode is for you. 

We discuss:

• The faults of traditional medicine
• "What is functional medicine?"
• The body as a connected system
• Dr. Wards' The Infinity Way™
• COVID and mental health
• The gut-brain connection
• Treating long-COVID
• The Endocannabinoid System
• Electro-Magnetic Frequencies (EMF) and the body

If you want to keep up with Dr. Wards, holistic health in Austin, and Infinity Wellness Center, follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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David provides great insight into the value of the ecosystem in Amarillo in this episode, which you can hear more about in Jason Boyett's "Hey Amarillo" podcast featuring David.

Other Topics Discussed:

• The lifecycle of an environmental project.
• The importance of groundwater and groundwater remediation.
• The process of soil shredding and remediation. 
• David's thoughts on the energy transition.

This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization of Texas.

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This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, is brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization of Texas.

In this episode, Judge and Cole break down the Texas Innovators Showcase, a trade show and job fair in San Antonio, Texas. This free and public event, sponsored by Staffing Solutions, will feature workshops, speaker panels, and a variety of companies looking for hungry talent.

Some companies hiring:

• Modern Managed IT
• Def-Logix
• Cyber Ops Training Academy
• Vari
• Rojo 032
• New Era Wellness Center

Click here to register for Texas Innovators Showcase.

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Calling all DFW founders and early-stage startups!

In this special edition of The Great State of Innovation, Cole and Judge sit down with Kamp founder Phil Castro and Javy Martinez to discuss their "startup event made dope," Day Kamp - Dallas.

The event will take place from 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, April 9 at Common Desk - Continental Gin (3309 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75226).  Click here for tickets and use code "TXI" for 20% off.

Kamp has a variety of other things to look forward to, including their next event in Miami on April 23rd covering The Future: Web3, Crypto, and NFTs.

Be sure to check out their series Wine Down Wednesdays on Callin, where they will be having a casual chat with Howard Lindzon (Founder & GP at Social Leverage) on May 4th at 6 PM CDT.

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In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Caryn Werner, Co-founder, and CCO of KOYA, a Capital Factory portfolio company. KOYA is a platform integrating the future with personalized e-gifts, allowing family, friends, companies, and consumers to connect and express gratitude in new ways. With an abundance of use cases, KOYA is poised to change the way companies and brands connect with both customers and their internal teams. 

"Send kindness & kudos to anyone, anywhere."

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In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with TFA Houston's Executive Director Tiffany Cuellar Needham and TFA Houston's Director of Innovation, Carla Chambers. The discussion is centered around the problems facing educators today and TFA Houston's work to end educational inequality in the seventh-largest school district in the nation.

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In this episode, Cole sits down with Shawn Ullman of Blockchain Creative Labs (BCL) after BCL's event at SXSW to discuss the future of Web3 and NFTs, the value these innovations provide for creators, and his role as Brand Partnerships and Artist Relations at BCL.

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In this episode, Judge and Cole preview their SXSW coverage and all that SXSW has to offer not only for the city of Austin and Texas innovation but for the future of global innovation.

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Innovation is alive and well at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. Judge and Cole recap their experience providing coverage for the rodeo and being on the ground for the Junior Agricultural Mechanics show.

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*Disclosure: The contents of this episode are strictly for educational purposes. This does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Opinions discussed are that of Cole Carpenter and do not represent the views of Texas Innovators.

*Cole HODLs Bitcoin (BTC), Tezos (XTZ), Ethereum (ETH).

In this episode, Judge conducts a fireside chat with Cole about his experience and knowledge of Bitcoin and crypto. Cole has been involved with and learning about Bitcoin and crypto for the past 8 years. 

Some of the topics discussed include:

• Reflections on the "Crypto Bowl"
• Ways to purchase Bitcoin and crypto
  • Exchanges
    • Coinbase
    • Gemini
    • Kraken
• Ways to earn Bitcoin through the money you are going to already spend
  • Fold
  • Lolli
• Crypto retirement account
  • Choice 
• Risks associated with Bitcoin and crypto
  • "Not your keys, not your coin."

Tune in to Cole's Crypto Corner, a written series covering Bitcoin and the adoption of crypto and digital assets. The first post in this series is "What is Bitcoin?"

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In this episode, we dive into the following:

• Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company
• ARound AR for live events.
• VariSpace Coppell
• San Antonio Museum of Art's new exhibit.

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In this episode, we recap Texas Innovators' coverage of CES 2022 in Las Vegas. We sit down with the co-creator of TXi, Jason Halsey to talk about the innovations unveiled at CES, Texas companies showcased at the event, and how those innovations can benefit Texans.

Here are links to the companies and developments we discussed:

• Overview of Consumer Electronics with Steve Koenig, VP of Market Research at Consumer Technology Association
• Interview with Jason Tupper, SVP at NBC Sports and GolfPass
• TXi Tireside Chat: A Look at Autonomous Farming in Texas with John Deere
• EVerybody In: GM Unveils Electric Silverado at CES 2022
• Clear Drop's Soft Plastic Compactor (SPC) Drives Innovation in Recycling at CES 2022
• Bring your Plastics to Life with iSmell
• Samsung's Semiconductor Fab Facility in Taylor, Texas - Texas' Largest FDI on Record

Other Coverage from CES 2022:

• Texas-based BuySTARcase.com Named CES 2022 Innovation Award Honoree
• TXi Catches up with ExportTek at CES 2022
• Texas Innovators CES 2022 Recap

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In this episode, we dive into Olera and the platform's solution for simplifying the overwhelming nature of finding end-of-life care for our loved ones. We sit down for a conversation with Olera Inc's CEO, TJ Falohun, to discuss his journey of building Olera, his experience with Texas A&M's Sling Health, as well as the company's $2.3 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant.

TJ also introduces his other venture Ai-Ris, where he acts as the COO. Ai-Ris provides low-cost retina imaging for diabetic retinopathy screening.

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In this episode, we sat down for a conversation with Dr. Peter Hotez (@PeterHotez) to talk about the past, present, and future of Covid-19.

Dr. Peter Hotez is the Co-Director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital and Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

In part one, Judge and I discuss what's new for the week with Texas Innovators, along with introducing Dr. Peter Hotez.

The video and articles we discussed:

• United Way and SAVA Enhance the San Antonio Community by Providing a System for Volunteer Management
• Olera Aims to Modernize Eldercare for Caregivers through its Innovative Platform
• ReWorks SA Helps Companies Create Strategies for Workplace Recycling to Reduce Carbon Footprint

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In this episode, we dive into esports and gaming, highlighting the innovations happening in Texas with our special guest, Collin McCann. Collin is a graduate of TCU's Neeley School of Business and recently completed SMU's Esports Business Management Certificate Program. 

In part one, we provide some of our insights into the esports movement in Texas, our experience as gamers, and lay the groundwork for our conversation with Collin.

Part two is the main event with Collin where we talk about:

• Collin's experience at SMU's Esports Business Management Certificate Program
• Esports Stadium Arlington
• Grass-roots and community aspect of gaming
• Esports investments in Texas
• The beginnings of esports
• PCs vs. Consoles
• How to go about building a PC
• Youtube Gaming

Follow Collin on Twitter @CeeMacTTV.

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In this episode, we talk about many things. Still, the main event is our interview with Audrey, the creator of LoveMySkin.app, a community and resource-based platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for skin conditions and promoting skin positivity. 

In part one (recorded before Thanksgiving), we discuss:

• Cole's experience presenting a panel on hemp at Fort Worth's Global Entrepreneurship Week. 
• Elon Musk's and Tesla's entrance into the Texas energy market. 
• Texas Innovators video featuring Desi Martinez and his law firm in San Antonio.
• Finally, we introduce Audrey and her LoveMySkin app with our takes.

The second part of the episode is the main event; our conversation with Audrey about the LoveMySkin.app and her journey as a young innovator in Texas.

Visit txinnovators.com for Judge's blog post on Audrey and her LoveMySkinn app.

Be sure to check out Audrey's podcast, Mind the Skin.

In this episode, we cover the video series of Texas Innovators. We outline the videos we have up on txinnovators.com and discuss videos we have in the pipeline. 

Our series include:

• Business Coaching - Featuring SummitTrek Coaching
• Community Impact - Featuring Providence Place
• Driving Innovation - Featuring Rounder's Card Club and Wave Healthcare
• Research Series

If our video series sounds like something you want to be a part of, please reach out by emailing contact@txinnovators.com.

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In this episode, we give insight into Texas Innovators and The Great State of Innovation podcast. We discuss the value we hope to provide, what to expect from Texas Innovator's digital publication, and lay the groundwork for future podcast episodes. 

• Part 1: Exploring Texas Innovators and the podcast from the perspective of hosts Cole Carpenter and Judge Gwyn.
• Part 2: Cole and Judge sit down with Jason Halsey, co-creator of Texas Innovators, to provide insight on the founding of the platform and future expectations. 

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