Anas Al Kassas is the founder and CEO of INOVUES, a Houston-based company that has developed a process to retrofit commercial buildings with energy efficient window treatments. Anas joins the show today to discuss how he’s scaling and expanding the company — both to provide his customers with easy-to-install energy efficiency as well as move the needle on the energy transition within the built environment.

Devin Dunn is the head of TMC’s HealthTech Accelerator. Devin joins the show today to pull back the curtain a little bit about how TMC Innovation selects its accelerator cohort and the unique bootcamp opportunity the program has for its startups. Devin also discusses a new international program recently announced at TMC and how the greater ecosystem has evolved over the past decade.

Zimri Hinshaw is the CEO of BUCHA BIO, a Houston-based materials company that is manufacturing a plant-based alternative to plastic and leather for a handful of industries. Zimri joins the show today to talk about how Bucha Bio is scaling following its $1.1 million dollar raise earlier this fall and how the company is moving into its new facility later this month.

Stuart Corr is the executive director of Pumps and Pipes, a Houston organization that promotes collaboration and innovation across aerospace, energy, and medicine. Stuart, who is also the Director of Innovation Systems Engineering at Houston Methodist and associate professor of biomedical engineering research, shares what all to expect at the magical pumps and pipes event on December 5 that will feature thought leadership across industries and technologies.

Betsy Furler is the CEO of For All Abilities, a Houston-based software-as-a-service company providing tools for employers to support their neurodiverse workforce. Betsy shares on the show today how she’s grown and scaled her tech platform — including introducing her new co-founder — as well as how she balances being both a mission-driven and for-profit company.

Natara Branch is the newly named CEO of Houston Exponential. Today on the show, Natara discusses her background and passion for Houston, and also explains how she sees this new era for HX. Natara also shares what all she's excited about for the Houston Innovation Awards Gala, next week on November 9.

Juliana Garaizer is the head of the Houston incubator and vice president of innovation at Greentown Labs, an energy tech startup incubator. Juliana joins the show today to discuss some of the recent goings on at Greentown Houston — as well as what people can expect from the Greentown Climatetech Summit in Houston on Nov. 2

Dr. Katie Eick is the founder and CEO Rockin' Pets, Rollin’ Vets, an innovative mobile vet care company that’s expanded from Houston to The Woodlands and Austin. After raising $5 million last year, Katie explains how she’s growing her company at a fast pace during a challenging time for veterinary health care.

Tatiana Fofanova is the co-founder and CEO of Koda Health, a B2B Enterprise SaaS solution that guides patients through the process of proactive healthcare planning and document authentication. Koda is currently expanding nationwide following a $3.5 million seed round earlier this year. Tatiana joins me today to discuss how she’s growing her team and tackling the challenges of expansion.

Sarah Essama is the founder of The Dream Lab and director of social innovation at Teach For America Houston. Sarah joins the show today to discuss how she’s both innovating within TFA and allowing the organization’s students the ability to tap into their imagination to dream up ways to innovate in the future. A couple weeks ago, The Dream Lab held a mini accelerator at the Ion and Sarah shares what’s next with the initiative.