When it comes to governments and founders working together, what is the key to success? We talked to Tight Loop Solutions Founder and former CO.LAB CEO Kirk Burton about his perspective as someone who worked in both spaces. 

Plus hear about a startup known as 'Guided Light:' a team working to help with the race to net zero. 

And all Harry Potter fans, we have a spot by Chattanooga we know you'll love. 

Finally, we play another round of Founded or Fake!

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What should founders prioritize in the legal field when starting a business? Rick Hitchcock, founder of Chambliss Startup Group, sat down with us to share some wisdom.

Plus hear about one founder in our Sustainable Mobility Accelerator cohort who is making big waves in city infrastructure.

We also talk about the Cornbread Capital of the World... right by Chattanooga!

Finally, play Founded or Fake with us! (link: https://glidrail.com/)

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What does it mean to lead a city through the mindset of public entrepreneurship? Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly sat down with us and explained his strategies. 

Plus too much technology following the pandemic? 

And we highlight a special home in Chattanooga that has some serious soda lovers.

Finally, come play Founded or Fake with us!

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When it comes to someone who lives and breathes Tennessee's entrepreneurial ecosystem, there is no better person than LaunchTN CEO Lindsey Cox. 

Plus we're talking all about sustainable fashion.

And we're revealing a unique food spot in Chattanooga... but you'd better come hungry.

Finally, it's time to play Founded or Fake!

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Evan Shelley took a look at the supply chain industry one day and realized there was a problem. A big one. So what did he do? He founded Truck Parking Club. Hear his incredible journey as a founder on this episode of Startup Station!

Plus how are robots affecting manufacturing warehouses? We've got the answer.

And Angela shares her favorite secret spot in Chattanooga to go see a sunset at. 

Finally, it's time to start out 2024 with another Founded or Fake game... can you guess the correct answer?

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What do ballet, electric vehicles, and podcasting have in common?

If you ask Elena Ciccotelli, it all added up to make her an EV expert and podcast host.

Plus hear all about a new study about traffic safety and autonomous technology.

And we're chatting all about what Chattanooga is known for: trains! Hear how you can take a ride yourself this holiday season.

Finally, it's time for our favorite game, Founded or Fake!

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When it comes to leading the future generation of leaders, innovators, and thinkers, how do you inspire and teach them?

We spoke to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Steve Angle about his perspective and experience.

Plus hear more details about the United Auto Workers strike.

And we're diving deep into the history of how Chattanooga was once called "the dirtiest city in America" and how Chattanooga responded.

Finally, it's time to play Founded or Fake!

(***NOTE: This episode was filmed while the strike was ongoing. Read more about the strike ending here***)

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How do you empower women in a male-dominated space? A shining example is Kristina Montague, co-founder of The JumpFund. Hear how she decided to help women take a step forward in the investing space.

We also chat about some potential clean solutions for the increased need with delivery orders nowadays. 

Plus we're back with another fun fact about Chattanooga... and how this city could get a new title recognized across the world. 

Finally, it's once again time to play Founded or Fake!

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A literature degree, goat cheese, and sustainable mobility. Three unique things combined? Well, The Company Lab CEO Tasia Malakasis certainly has a unique background as a founder.

Plus hear all about a town in the Southeast where the primary mode of transportation is through electric golf carts!

And we talk all about a haunted room in Chattanooga... if you dare to stay there...

Finally, come play Founded or Fake with us!

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This week on Startup Station, we're welcoming freight expert Eric Fuller to the podcast! Hear all about his start in the freight industry and how that transformed into a love for startups. 

Plus hear all about Daimler and Volvo's ambitious goals for the race to net zero carbon.

We're also talking all about Chattanooga's gem known as the Tivoli Theatre.

Finally, it's time for our favorite game, Founded or Fake!

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