Midwest Momentum

Justine Blank, Vice President and co-founder of Engineered Product Innovations (EPI), shares her remarkable journey and how she, alongside her husband Brian, has revolutionized the world of RFID. Learn about the fascinating applications of RFID tags in sectors like defense, manufacturing, medical, and retail. These tiny devices are making significant impacts in automated inventory

Ready to explore the future of food? Join Michelle Gatchell as she catches the momentum of an innovative company moving to Ohio called Nexture Bio. She sits down with Heidi Coia, Director of Product Development and Tissue Engineering at Nexture Bio, to unravel the science and potential of cultured meat. Heidi guides us through the fascinating process of creating structured meat pro

This week on Midwest Momentum, Jon Snyder, the Managing Director of Investor Relations at Ohio Life Sciences, sheds light on the significant achievements and trends within Ohio's life sciences sector. This episode promises to reveal how Ohio's cost-efficiency and innovative capacity attract substantial investments from large out-of-state investors. We'll discuss the unique advantag

Can you imagine a world where humans have continuously lived in space for over two decades? That's the reality for anyone under the age of 23, thanks to NASA's unwavering commitment to exploration. In this episode, we reflect on this monumental achievement and dive into the insights shared by James Free, NASA's Associate Administrator. He highlights Ohio's pivotal contributions, pa

You will be inspired by Howard (Lee) Mosbacker IV, PhD, Founder Cyrannus's journey from Ohio State University to pioneering multiple groundbreaking ventures, providing a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs. Lee Mosbacker is on a mission to transform the venture capital experience. Learn about Cyrannus' new app, which will soon launch in Alpha. This platform is designed to redefine t

Ever wondered how AI can revolutionize entrepreneurship? As we chat with Tushar Kulkarni from Big Kitty Labs about their groundbreaking dual focus on software and physical product development, prepare to be inspired. Tushar shares a new projet that is an "AI Playground" for entreprenuers. This new initiative promises to democratize AI experimentation, breaking down financial barrie

Ever wonder how a tech visionary turns innovative ideas into practical tools used by the military? Join us on this exciting episode of Midwest Momentum as we sit down with Eric Wagner, a key figure in the Midwest Ohio tech community. Eric shares his journey from the early days of computer science to today when he is helping to create an ecosystem for AI startups in Hilliard, Ohio,

How can academia, industry, and government collaborate to inspire the next generation of space explorers? Join us at the Ohio Space Forum in Cleveland, where we sit down with Marla Perez-Davis, former director of the NASA Glenn Research Center and current director at Kent State University's Division of Aeronautics and Engineering. Marla provides a wealth of knowledge on the importa

Embark on an inspiring quest with Elizabeth McClain from Ohio Pet Charities as she narrates her evolution from a hands-on animal advocate to the helm of an organization providing for pet rescues. This heartwarming session unpacks how a collaborative approach has been a game-changer for pet-related nonprofits, with strategic alliances like the Cohatch Gives Scholarship and Hollywood

Could your neighborhood be the next hunting ground for child traffickers? Vicki Thompson from Grace Haven joins us to peel back the curtain on a harrowing reality that's closer to home than many of us would like to believe. Our powerful exchange delves into the quintessential services Grace Haven extends to the young victims of sex trafficking, from therapeutic residential care to