Innovate Fort Worth
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsInnovation 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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#118 Kelly Cloud: Convergence of Life Sciences Companies in DFW
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 47.2 MBWhen it comes to life science innovation in DFW, Kelly Cloud has a front row seat to it all. Kelly is the vice president of life sciences at the Dallas Regional Chamber, the organization that champions economic growth and development in the North Texas region. She shares the innovation happening with biotech companies, the future vision of the region’s economic growth, and what they are doing to foster and recruit companies in life sciences and biotechnology ecosystems. Please visit the D...
#117 Mark Lambright: Flying Freight via Airships
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MBThe future of transportation is taking to the skies. Meet Mark Lambright, the CEO of Trident Airships, the cargo transportation company that is innovating how we move products efficiently. Utilizing a hybrid lift system, Trident can enter remote locations using unseen maneuverability capabilities. Not only showcasing cutting-edge technology, Trident is reducing operating costs and carbon emissions in comparison to other cargo logistics options on the market. To learn more about Trident Air...
#116 Maëlle Gavet: The Big Picture: The Global Investor
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 32.2 MBMaëlle Gavet, CEO of Techstars, shares insights into the world of entrepreneurship and startup investing. Techstars has invested in over 4,000 startups globally, making them the largest seed investor in the world for the second year in a row. She was recently named as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance in 2024 by Barron’s. Maëlle discusses the diverse industries ripe for disruption and Techstars' ethos of "give first." Reflecting on her entrepreneurial journey and the global...
#115 David Aspinall: Unlocking Opportunities for Autistic Professionals
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWhen it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workforce, auticon US is doing just that. David Aspinall, CEO of auticon US, shares how autistic individuals are thinking differently about solving their clients most challenging technological issues. By restructuring their hiring process, supportive job coaching and client management, autistic individuals are finding valuable careers in the workforce that fit their strengths. Learn more about auticon US here: www.auticon.com/us/ Learn more...
#114 Lisa Ferrand: Capping the Side Effects of Cancer
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 37.5 MBFor cancer patients going through chemotherapy, hair loss can be a heartbreaking reality. Lisa Ferrand, CEO of Warrior Caps, is preserving hair from chemotherapy hair loss through her cold cap technology. Her cold caps are sub-zero gel-lined “beanies” that freeze the hair follicle and increases retention of hair during chemotherapy. As a cancer survivor herself, she understands the delicate relationship that people have with their hair and how helping them preserve this sense of normalcy can...
#113 Brendan McGuire: Funding Tomorrow's Innovators
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBWhen it comes to local community impact, banks play a big role. Meet Brendan McGuire, Regional President of PNC Bank in North Texas. Brendan oversees PNC's lines of business, sponsorship, philanthropy, and branding efforts that are crucial to PNC's national main street banking model. With active roles in various local community organizations, McGuire is recognized as one of the most influential leaders in North Texas. He sheds light on PNC's national footprint, small town feel and its longst...
#112 Jason Mastoris and Hardik Patel: Making Room for New Biotech Startups
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBPanthera BioSolutions is a company that's reshaping the landscape of pharmaceutical and biotech innovation. Founded in 2021 by visionaries Hardik Patel and Jason Mastoris, Panthera stands at the forefront of addressing long-standing unmet needs in the industry. Their approach to include the introduction of first-to-market, ready-to-use, leasable cleanrooms in North Texas. Learn how these spaces empower local companies to seamlessly scale up to GMP standards, supporting clinical trial executi...
#111 The Big Picture: John Dearie: Washington D.C.'s Policy-preneur
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.8 MBMost 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” is working to bring the message that entrepreneurship is critical to the future of the American economy to our lawmakers and policymakers in Washington, DC. Meet John Dearie, the Founder and CEO of the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a non-profit research, policy and advocacy organization ...
#110 Kendel Rogers and Rob Upchurch: Year in Review, 2023
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 50.1 MBThe 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 experiences of making Innovate Fort Worth and growing it to over 100 episodes. They also share stories of their favorite guests that stood out throughout the year. Kendel, Rob and Cameron discuss some trends in innovation that they saw this year and they reveal the top five episodes of all time. They...
#109 Anette Landeros: Hecho en Fort Worth
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBOne 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 innovation and intentional community programs is Anette Landeros. The FWHCC has developed new programs to better serve their membership and the Historic Northside with revitalization and activation planning. With the announcement of the Main Street America pilot program, accessible pitch competitions, ...
#108 Victoria Wise: Made Worthy Media in Fort Worth
November 15, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBWhat 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 launch the media publication Madeworthy that shares original content for family audiences in Fort Worth. Her publications have created a new source for local information that are contributing to the growing culture of Fort Worth. To learn more about Made Worthy and Tangelwood Moms, visit them at...
#107 Micah Stateson: One Man's Waste Removal
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 40 MBWhen 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 own boss. When he dove into research around multi-family trash collection, he saw an opportunity and decided to change how it was done. Through intentionality and quality service, Micah started Optimized Waste Removal and brought back the business operations and services that are lost in today’s ...
#106 James Simpkins, PhD: Delivering Genes to the Brain
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 37.7 MBHealthcare 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 seeking to rebuild brain circuits and stimulate neurological activity in people with mild cognitive impairment. This therapy method can be utilized for delivering drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), sporadic AD (sAD), Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury. To learn more a...
#105 Techstars 2023, Part 5: Pulse Charter Connect and Maya AI
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 35 MBThe 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 innovative startup companies. This episode features Laura Epstein from Pulse Charter Connect and Shivam Ramphal from Maya AI. To learn more about Pulse Charter Connect, visit https://pulsecharterconnect.com/ To learn more about Maya AI, visit https://meetmaya.world To learn more about the T...
#104 Techstars 2023, Part 4: Somos and Xplosion
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MBThe 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 innovative startup companies. This episode features Federico Casas from Somos and Isis Ashford-Swain from Xplosion. To learn more about Somos, visit https://www.somos.me To learn more about Xplosion, visit https://www.xplosionlive.com To learn more about the Techstars physical health accele...
#103 Techstars 2023, Part 3: Hera Fertility and LUBU
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34.6 MBThe 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 innovative startup companies. This episode features Thiv Paramsothy from Hera Fertility and Luca Buratto from LUBU. To learn more about Hera Fertility, visit https://www.herafertility.co To learn more about lubu, visit https://www.lubu.ai To learn more about the Techstars physical health ...
#102 Techstars 2023, Part 2: Brilliantly and Comma
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBThe 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 innovative startup companies. This episode features Kristen Carbone from Brilliantly and Miller Morris from Comma. To learn more about Brilliantly, visit https://brilliantly.co To learn more about Comma, visit https://yourcomma.com To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerat...
#101 Techstars 2023, Part 1: Sydney Robinson & Lisa Voronkova
October 03, 2023 15:56 - 20 minutes - 29.4 MBThe 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 innovative startup companies. This episode features Sydney Robinson from Vessl Prosthetics and Lisa Voronkova from ComeBack Mobility. To learn more about Vessl Prosthetics, visit https://vesslpro.com/ To learn more about ComeBack Mobility, visit https://comebackmobility.com/ To learn more a...
#100 John Goff: Fort Worth's Bright Future
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 59.8 MBNo 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 been a driving force for innovation in the city, and on this episode, we dive deep into his incredible journey. John's role to increase innovation started with the Fort Worth Now initiative, initiated by former Mayor Betsy Price in spring 2021. He delves into the charge from Mayor Price and the str...
#99 Joe Skraba & Oriana Hawkins, Ph. D: Creating a Diagnostic Advantage
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 39.1 MBEveryone 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 infections 80% of the time. ENTVantage is working to change that. By creating a device that can diagnose if cold symptoms are bacterial or a viral, doctors are now able to prescribe the right medicine to their patients. Dr. Oriana Hawkins and Joe Skraba share how they aim to reduce the abuse of antibiotic...
#98 Meilin Howard, D.D.S.: Reflecting on Innovations in Dentistry
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBLocal 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 began looking into innovating her traditional dental tools. What she discovered was a larger problem than she suspected. Now she is looking for ways to fix the problems she and many other dentists face in the dental industry. Listen to how she is maximizing local resources to support her innovat...
#97 DJ Perera: Teaching Innovation in the Arts
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MBInnovation 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 and art student at Texas Christian University, Perera’s world widened from the opportunity education provided him. But he also learned the necessity of using creativity to be innovative in art, but also in life. Now, after recieiving many awards and honors, he is teaching his students about usin...
#96 Allison Silveus: Converging AI & HR
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.9 MBHiring 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 field by using technology to make better hiring decisions, without human interference. Her startup, Unbent, is focusing on improving the hiring process through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to remove unconscious bias and improve hiring outcomes. Allison also shares how anybody can be an...
#95 Jessica Essl: Reimagining Old Spaces for New Businesses
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 39.5 MBWhen 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 sister, Susan Miller Gruppi, and they are creating innovative spaces through human-centric design. They focus on commercial real estate, but also foster investment opportunities to bring in cool businesses that represent Fort Worth’s funky flair. Spaces like The Foundry District, Mule Alley in t...
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July 04, 2023 09:00 - 49 seconds - 1.9 MBInnovate Fort Worth is proud to announce their new website, www.innovatefortworth.com. Check out our current featured innovator, as well as all past podcast guests. While you’re there, fill out our podcast listener survey. Be the first 50 survey participants to win an exclusive Innovate Fort Worth Stanley travel tumbler.
#94 Tre Welch: A Big Heart for Tiny Patients
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBWhen 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 that flex and grow with children, which results in fewer heart surgeries over time. Welch shares his experience pitching his idea and how he used Fort Worth’s biotech resources to support his startup, like the HSC Next SBIR Phase 0 program, Tech Fort Worth, and DesignPlex Biomedical. To learn ...
#93 Spencer Traver: The Future of Digital Advertising
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.8 MBIn 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 utilizing AI automation, machine learning, and integrated software to serve their clients. By providing cutting edge technology like mobile ad geofencing, strategic localized ad buying campaigns, and a platform to connect business owners and advertisers, Simpli.fi has made reaching customers eas...
#92 Charlie Lass: The Humble Entrepreneur
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBWhen 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...
#91 Danguole Altman: Changing Expectations for People with Dementia, Part 2
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBListen 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 h...
#90 Danguole Altman: Changing Expectations for People with Dementia, Part 1
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBMore 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...
#89 Nick Goggans: Drilling for Data
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MBData 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 th...
#88 Bob Benkowski: The Professional Prototypist
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 40.3 MBFrom 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 proc...
#87 Meelis Anton: Designing for Driverless Delivery
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBThe 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. T...
#86 Scotty Scott: The Fort Worth Foodie
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MBScotty 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 Sc...
#85 Patrick Coddou: Exit Interview — Supply Razor
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBFrom 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 le...
#84 Karen Meadows: Simulated Patients, Real Experience
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 36.3 MBHSC 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 emer...
#83 Jose Alfaro: Creating Opportunities for Creatives
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBWhere 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 a...
#82 Rob McClain, PhD: Free Money for Small Businesses
January 03, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBEvery 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 d...
#81 Kendel Rogers and Rob Upchurch: Year in Review, 2022
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MBThe 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!
#80 Cam Sadler: Exit Interview – Live from GEW 2022
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MBCam 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.
#79 Munatsi Manyande: A DASH of Help for Asylum Seekers
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.9 MBIt 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 a...
#78 Carlo Capua: The Future of Fort Worth
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 29.1 MBWhen 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 com...
#77 Eddy Badrina: Eatin' Greens with Eden Green
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBHow 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 ...
#76 Techstars Fort Worth Part 4: Zama Health and Neurofit
November 08, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 39 MBThe 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.
#75 Techstars Fort Worth Part 3: Wellest, Straffr, and Stabl
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 46.4 MBThe 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.
#74 Techstars Fort Worth Part 2: Articulate Labs and BOOMROOM
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe 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.
#73 Techstars Fort Worth Part 1: GoManda, Pulsewave, and Recovr Health
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBThe 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.
The FoundHers Club: The Empire BuildHER - Sarah Castillo (FoundHER of Taco Heads)
October 04, 2022 15:10 - 49 minutes - 79.1 MBFort Worth Native, Sarah Castillo, is a serial entrepreneur who has built an empire across North Texas. It all started with making breakfast tacos for golfers at Marine Creek Golf Course, which led into literally having a dream that she owned a food truck. How wild is that!?! After gaining restaurant experience working at Eddie V’s(shout out) - she ventured out (with her mama) selling delicious tacos out of a trailer in the West 7th area of Fort Worth. Over the last decade, her trailer evolv...
#72 Cameron Fowler: Putting Fort Worth in the Hot Seat
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThe memories made at a football game or a concert are special. And Cameron Fowler is finding ways to personalize the experience to the audience. Cameron is CEO of Digital Seat Media, a tech startup putting QR codes in stadiums and venues to enhance the fan experience by customizing features specific to each seat. Whether it is ordering food or merchandise, accessing exclusive behind the scenes content, or playing interactive games, Digital Seat Media is enhancing the live entertainment exper...
#71 Quentin Crawford: The Snack with a Catch
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIn the pursuit to find a healthier, but still tasty snack, Quentin Crawford is making jerky out of fish. The Good Jerky is providing meat lovers a chewy, smoky fish-based jerky that tastes like more traditional beef jerky. Stemming from Quentin’s interest of eating more health-conscious snacks, The Good Jerky has now opened new doors for Quentin in the startup space. Recently, The Good Jerky was accepted into MassChallenge, a global, zero-equity startup accelerator. Before that, The Good Jer...