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38: Mike Finnern, Leading the Charge on Electric Public Transportation
Of Note - February 27, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsNearly a third of all U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are produced by transportation GHG emissions. Today, industries across the board are actively working to improve their sustainability practices and thanks to early adopters like Proterra, the technology now exists to support the mission. T...
37: James Townsend, 3D Visualization and the Future of Product Marketing
Of Note - February 13, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWorkplace burnout and quiet quitting have become major concerns for companies of all scales. Employers across the nation are seeking solutions to remedy these issues as they navigate the modern challenges that arise with remote and hybrid business models. An innovative 3D product experience start...
36: Vernita Brown, A Human-Centered Approach to Product Design
Of Note - January 16, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMany women who have tried to conceive or have been pregnant are aware of the stigmas and frustrations that existing reproductive care products impose. Despite the variety of natal tools and resources available today, most haven’t adapted to the needs of their modern users. Sterile-feeling product...
35: Thomas Crawford, Experimenting with Entrepreneurism
Of Note - December 19, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWith so many diverse uses for data in the modern world, there’s a growing need to store that valuable information somewhere reliable and readily accessible. Thanks to innovators in the technology and science industries, the software continues to adapt to our evolving and expanding needs. Professo...
34: Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce, Calculating Risk and Chasing A Dream
Of Note - November 15, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMost travelers are familiar with the frustration that comes with the packing and hauling portion of taking a trip. Two entrepreneurs decided it was time for a product that freed vacationers from the inconvenience of juggling and toting all of their equipment and belongings from their doorstep to ...
33: Jeff DiMaio, The Humble Process of Learning to Lead
Of Note - October 17, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIs leadership innate—or learned? As CEO at Tetramer, Jeff DiMaio has learned that leadership takes both natural aptitude and purposeful practice. Tetramer’s work in the research and development of advanced materials requires a collaborative process, trust between company and client. Those clients...
32: Andrew Lee, The Sweet Science of Biotech
Of Note - September 19, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsProteins and peptides have unique characteristics which can help with the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic prediction of diseases. The study of these indicators, called proteomics, hinges on accuracy, which is why a lab in South Carolina is working to make the process of identification more ...
31: Bob Brown, Creating a Culture of Innovation
Of Note - August 15, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsToday, there are two jobs available per every unemployed person. With many of those open positions falling in the skilled labor industry, how is anything getting made? That’s where global automation innovator, Integrated Systems, Inc. comes in. If the job is dull, dirty or dangerous, ISI sees opp...
Becoming the Origin Story: The Tricks Behind the Kicks
Of Note - June 27, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMany people have experienced the wrath of middle school bullies and reacted instinctively. For one young entrepreneur, the momentary embarrassment built more than character; it inspired him to take the first step in building an innovative business, grossing roughly $350,000 each year. The then-se...
Becoming the Origin Story: A Relief from Resumes
Of Note - June 20, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsJob seekers are given a test before even interviewing for the role they’re hoping to land. They’re challenged to lay out their achievements, career history and professional ambitions on a single page, in a way that stands out–but is organized–and communicates their personality, passion and potent...
Becoming the Origin Story: An Innovation to Seal the Deal
Of Note - June 13, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn the medical field, timing is everything. An experienced radiologist assistant performed emergency procedures in 20 minutes, until one patient took twice as long. Concerned and frustrated with the increased risk resulting from the instrument, the doctor began conducting extensive research to fi...
Becoming the Origin Story: Solutions from a Sommelier
Of Note - June 06, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsEvery year, the beverage industry suffers a $126 billion loss from product damage. Dealing with such a fragile product has greater opportunities for error than standard products, and that risk is heightened during the transportation phase. When sommelier, Eric Cooperman, got a taste of the proble...
30: Jonathan Desrochers, Innovative Technology and Teamwork at the Forefront of Growth
Of Note - April 18, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsReviews and recommendations are crucial to everyone from modern consumers to brands interested in discovering new partnerships and business ventures. Red Ventures is a global technology company, helping customers make the best decisions by simplifying the search process. Corporate leader Jonathan...
29: Don Taylor, Growing a Sustainable Process in the Future of Farming
Of Note - March 15, 2022 12:45 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsConsumers today care about the freshness of their food—and where it came from. Don Taylor, CEO of AmplifiedAg, developed an innovative, sustainable solution to improve agriculture processes and products. Research, visits to multiple large greenhouses and software expertise led him to discover how...
28: Elizabeth Rhue, Achieving Sustainability Through Innovation
Of Note - February 14, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAs packaging and production continue to contribute to the growing waste generated worldwide, a global packaging company develops sustainable solutions. Vice President of Global Sustainability at Sonoco, Elizabeth Rhue works with customers and international partners to combat the environmental iss...
27: Naren Vyavahare, Passion Driving a Solution to Congenital Heart Disease
Of Note - January 18, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsPediatric patients suffering from heart issues are treated with the existing adult surgical solutions, requiring repeated surgeries as the child grows. To understand the problems with current technologies, bioengineer Naren Vyavahare consults with clinicians and applies this knowledge to innovati...
Beating Venture Capital’s Diversity Problem, with Herbert Drayton III
Of Note - December 20, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMost large, public companies today, including Bank of America, have been increasingly vocal about their efforts to improve minority representation, diversity and equity in their businesses. As minority entrepreneurs initially try to launch their businesses, they’re facing a disproportionate numbe...
Proximity Matters: Tapping Local Capital with Josh Rollins & John Crawford
Of Note - December 13, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsInvesting locally has major benefits for investors, giving them a voice and stake in the businesses that shape their communities, and for the local companies themselves by providing them with the money to grow and succeed to serve the surrounding community. Today, it is easier than ever to get in...
Public Funds for Tech Development with Kyle Salazar and Matt Bell
Of Note - December 06, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIt seems like today more than ever researchers, entrepreneurs and academics are jumping at the opportunity to launch startups. The component stopping most from transforming their idea into a business boils down to funding. In the second episode of our four-part mini series where we sit down with ...
Whom Should You Pitch To: Venture Capitalists or Angel Investors? With Paul Clark and Amy Salzhauer
Of Note - November 29, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAs emerging technology presents more opportunities for innovation, many entrepreneurs encounter the obstacle of acquiring the funding they need to make their idea a reality. In the first of our four-part mini series of candid conversations with leaders and investors of South Carolina, we explore ...
26: Rick Oppedisano, Ushering in Industry 4.0 with Delta Bravo
Of Note - November 16, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAs manufacturing companies continue to seek greater efficiency, many turn to predictive technology to manage data. With so many uses for AI, Delta Bravo, CEO Rick Oppedisano zeroed in on the ways that his technology platform could change the game in manufacturing. Delta Bravo brings innovations i...
26: Of Note: Ushering in Industry 4.0 with Delta Bravo
Of Note - November 16, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAs manufacturing companies continue to seek greater efficiency, many turn to predictive technology to manage data. With so many uses for AI, Delta Bravo, CEO Rick Oppedisano zeroed in on the ways that his technology platform could change the game in manufacturing. Delta Bravo brings innovations i...
25: A.J. Richichi, A Problem-Solving Mindset Yields AI Breakthroughs in Hiring
Of Note - October 19, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWith businesses struggling to find, train and retain the right employees, applicant screening is crucial. AJ Richichi’s Charleston-based company, Sprockets, uses cutting-edge AI and predictive technology both to make hiring more equitable and diverse and to identify the applicants most likely to ...
24: Heather Flanagan-Steet, The Greenwood Geneticist
Of Note - September 14, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAlmost two decades after the completion of the map of the human genome, geneticist Heather Flanagan-Steet pushes the boundaries of that knowledge to help children with rare genetic disorders. At Greenwood Genetic Center, Heather leads an interdisciplinary team of scientists in cutting-edge resear...
23: Jennifer Randall-Collins, PROOF for a New Market Category
Of Note - August 17, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsJennifer Randall-Collins brought lessons learned from work, school and sports to disrupt both the food and alcohol industries—and accomplish some cutting-edge molecular science along the way. Jenn is originally from Kentucky, but a basketball scholarship to the University of South Carolina gave h...
22: 22: Jerry Barber, Freefall Ride to Wind Turbines
Of Note - April 19, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHosts Joseph and Laura step inside the home of the inventor of the freefall ride, Jerry Barber. Jerry is a renaissance man — a master sailor, a photographer, a racecar driver — and his storied career in the amusement industry has led to travels across the globe and countless professional highligh...
22: Jerry Barber, Freefall Ride to Wind Turbines
Of Note - April 19, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHosts Joseph and Laura step inside the home of the inventor of the freefall ride, Jerry Barber. Jerry is a renaissance man — a master sailor, a photographer, a racecar driver — and his storied career in the amusement industry has led to travels across the globe and countless professional highligh...
21: Morgan Brady, Autosports Competitions and Aerospace Composites
Of Note - March 10, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHosts Joseph Nother and Laura Corder join Morgan Brady, Managing Partner of Composite Resources, at his Rock Hill, SC office to talk about the ever-changing and highly-adaptable world of composites. Composite Resources is supporting and supplying the aerospace and defense industries with forward-...
20: Mary Mason, Making Magic Happen at Milliken
Of Note - February 11, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsWhen you hear the name Milliken, what comes to mind? Perhaps it's carpets, rugs, and flooring, or maybe its dedicated commitment to sustainability and responsibility? Regardless, as a global, multi-market company, magic is happening behind the scenes—and Principal Scientist, Mary Mason, is the ma...
19: Ramy Harik, Combating Corruption Through Manufacturing
Of Note - January 19, 2021 07:45 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsRamy Harik has lived, studied, and traveled worldwide, teaching students from France to Lebanon. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina, and researcher at McNair Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research — Ramy's work focuses o...
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