The Great State of Innovation

Nov 02 2022
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Tune in to The Great State of Innovation, the podcast of Texas Innovators with your host Cole Carpenter every other week. Texas Innovators is a media outlet and news platform that celebrates the achievements of our neighbors. Across Texas, people are working every day to make our lives better. The social worker who identifies a unique way to affect the lives of children, the researcher working on a cure for cancer, or the business owner who has identified a niche in a growing market. We are proud to showcase the people in Texas who are innovating, trailblazing, and making us better as a whole.

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Ep. 31: A Conversation with A Headhunter - Executive Retained Search | Sudduth Search

Nov 02 2022 29 mins  
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.

Ep. 30: TFA Houston's Dream Lab - A Recap

Oct 05 2022 24 mins  
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

Ep. 29: Teach For America Houston's Dream Lab - Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators in Texas

Sep 14 2022 19 mins  
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

Ep. 28: Going Beyond the Crypto & Web3 Hype - Hashing It Out with Cole

Aug 24 2022 15 mins  
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

Ep. 27: The Great State of Innovation Announcement & Future Plans

Aug 03 2022 11 mins  
In this episode, Cole announces the bitter-sweet news of Judge no longer acting as co-host for the podcast. Judge has entered a new chapter in his career, and we wish him all the best! Cole takes this time to re-introduce himself, lay out what listeners can expect moving forward, and reflect on the episodes that will prove foundational for future topics. Topics: Energy Hemp/Can

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

Jul 22 2022 54 mins  
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, CE

Ep. 25: Taylor's Gift Foundation & Organ Donation with Tara Storch

Jul 15 2022 35 mins  
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

Ep. 24: Thrive Head & Spine Care - Upper Cervical Chiropractic Practice with Dr. Greg Dutson

Jul 08 2022 56 mins  
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 misconceptio

Ep. 23: Mission Advancement | Non - Profits & Fundraising with Jennifer Lehman

Jul 05 2022 34 mins  
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 Mana

Ep. 22: festivalPass - The World's First Live Event Subscription Marketplace with Ed Vincent

Jun 24 2022 42 mins  
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 pod