#135 Kirby Smith: Harnessing the Power of Hydrogen
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Meet Kirby Smith, the CEO of Harnyss, a startup that aims to revolutionize the energy storage industry by offering innovative, sustainable, and reliable solutions. Their products and services are designed to address the growing demand for clean energy and grid stability. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies like solid-state hydrides and supercapacitors, Harnyss is positioned to become a leader in the energy storage market. Their focus on energy density and operational reliability help various industries reach scale with their hydrogen supply. To learn more about Harnyss, visit To learn...
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#134 Techstars 2024, Part 5: ElectroKare, ReviMo & Proton Health
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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 Mitchell Leshchiner from ElectroKare, Aleksandr Malashchenko from ReviMo, and Haroon Ahmad, M.D., from Proton Health. To learn more about ElectroKare, visit To learn more about ReviMo visit To learn more about Proton Health, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit
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#133 Techstars 2024, Part 4: Revella & FluteSpace
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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 Daniel Yeboah from Revella Health and Nikhil Madan from FluteSpace. To learn more about Revella Health, visit To learn more about FluteSpace, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit
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#132 Techstars 2024, Part 3: Athlete & Gale Payments
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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 Alex Heaton from Athlete and Tom Griffiths from Gale Payments. To learn more about Athlete, visit To learn more about Gale Payments, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit
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#131 Techstars 2024, Part 2: Syndicate Bio & Gisens Biotech
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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 Abasi Ene-Obong from Syndicate Bio and Luis Pierpauli from Gisens Biotech. To learn more about Syndicate Bio, visit To learn more about Gisens Biotech, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit
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#130 Techstars 2024, Part 1: Nerveli & Peeq
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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 Leon Jacobson from Nerveli and Tom Chapman from Peeq Pro. To learn more about Nerveli, visit To learn more about Peeq Pro, visit To learn more about HSC Next, visit
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#129 Mark Melson: Fostering the Future of Adoption
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The adoption space isn’t known for innovation. But Mark Melson is changing that. The Gladney Center is an adoption center, connecting families and children to education, resources, cutting edge tools. For over 135 years, they have been a pioneer in the field of adoption. Committed to finding loving homes for children, Gladney offers a range of services to birth parents, adoptive families, and children. Through the use of technology, Gladney has facilitated connections between birth parents and adoptive families, ensuring a more efficient and supportive adoption process. After going through a...
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#128 Demetrie King: Making Markets Match
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Meet Demetrie King, the local app builder who is working to connect customers with local merchants so they can make sure and stock their favorite brands. Pivoting from a company that stocked vending machines based on consumer preferences, Market Match gives customers the opportunity to customize their experience at smoke shops, wedding venues, travel destinations, concerts, and more. He is also using and innovative giveaway program to incentivize users to keep sharing their preferences. Similar to the swiping functionality of apps like Tinder, Market Match gives the power to the consumer to...
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#127 Jason McCann: Standing Up for Innovation
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Nobody knows change like Jason McCann. CEO of Vari, the DFW based company revolutionizing office furniture, Jason discusses Vari's journey. From a simple sit-stand desk converter to a full-fledged office furniture leader, Vari is disrupting the industry with its direct-to-consumer model and focus on speed, simplicity, and flexibility. Jason shares his vision for the future of workspaces and wellness and Vari's role in shaping it, along with insights into his serial entrepreneur background and advice for aspiring innovators. Learn more about Vari at Learn more...
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#126 Victor Hwang: The Big Picture: Your Right to Start
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Victor Hwang is empowering entrepreneurs by improving state and local policy. As the CEO of Right to Start, he and his team are advocating for entrepreneurs in governments around the country to ensure their voices are heard. By initiating round tables and cross-country road trips, Victor is meeting and teaching entrepreneurs across the nation how to work with their local governments to inform change. Right to Start is leveling the playing field for starters, makers, doers and dreamers that are building our country. Learn more about Right to Start: Learn more about HSC...
info_outlineNo 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 shares about the Aggieland North project and the vision behind it, shedding light on its significance for Fort Worth. He also shares about his exciting commercial development project in the cultural district, The Crescent, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2023. John shares his aspirations for Fort Worth and what he sees as the Fort Worth of the future.
To learn more about John Goff, visit them at https://crescent.com
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