#91 Danguole Altman: Changing Expectations for People with Dementia, Part 2
Release Date: 05/09/2023
#109 Anette Landeros: Hecho en Fort Worth
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One 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, Lanzar Fort Worth featuring the Kauffman Foundation’s Fast Trac program, the Hecho en Fort Worth...
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#108 Victoria Wise: Made Worthy Media in Fort Worth
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What 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 To learn more about Innovate Fort Worth, visit
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#107 Micah Stateson: One Man's Waste Removal
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When 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 world. He shares how he eventually took the plunge into entrepreneurship, the lessons he has learned...
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#106 James Simpkins, PhD: Delivering Genes to the Brain
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Healthcare 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 about AmritaGen, vist them at To learn more about Innovate Fort Worth, visit
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#105 Techstars 2023, Part 5: Pulse Charter Connect and Maya AI
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The 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 To learn more about Maya AI, visit To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit
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#104 Techstars 2023, Part 4: Somos and Xplosion
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The 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 To learn more about Xplosion, visit To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/
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#103 Techstars 2023, Part 3: Hera Fertility and LUBU
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The 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 To learn more about lubu, visit To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/
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#102 Techstars 2023, Part 2: Brilliantly and Comma
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The 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 To learn more about Comma, visit To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/
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#101 Techstars 2023, Part 1: Sydney Robinson & Lisa Voronkova
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The 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 To learn more about ComeBack Mobility, visit To learn more about the Techstars physical health accelerator in Fort Worth, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com/en/
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#100 John Goff: Fort Worth's Bright Future
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No 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 strategies he employed to make Fort Worth economically stronger in the wake in the COVID-19 pandemic. He...
info_outlineListen 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 help people all over the world. Through a clinical diagnostic, Cx Precision Medicine is conducting screening tests to detect Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases based on blood biomarkers, AI and machine learning. Cx aims to “Change eXpectations” around how doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Want to learn more? Listen to episodes 20 and 21 with Dr. Sid O’Bryant to learn more about his research.
To learn more about Cx Precision Medicine, visit their website at https://cxprecisionm.com
To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com