The Great State of Innovation

The Great State of Innovation

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The Great State of Innovation episodes

  • Ep. 30: TFA Houston's Dream Lab - A Recap

    Did you listen to episode 29? If not, head over there to get the groundwork for TFA Houston's Dream Lab.


    In this episode, Cole sits down again with Sarah Essama, Director of Social Innovation at Teach For America Houston, to further discuss the Dream Lab and the event hosted at The Ion in Houston.

    Things discussed:

    - The design challenges students experienced

    - Takeaways from a full-day experience with 9th-grade students

    - What a program like the Dream Lab means for the future of education



    To inquire about providing financial support, volunteering your time, or simply learning more, you can reach Sarah by email.

    This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you require HR services, contact Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

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    25 min
  • Ep. 29: Teach For America Houston's Dream Lab - Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators in Texas

    In this episode, Cole converses with Sarah Essama, Director of Social Innovation at Teach For America Houston, to discuss the next iteration in fighting against education inequality - TFA Houston's Dream Lab.

    The Dream Lab is an innovation incubator focused on fostering the imagination and creativity of students to solve problems affecting their community. The program will inspire and nurture the development of innovative frames of mind and skillsets for young people growing up in low-income communities.

    The ultimate goal for the Dream Lab is to ensure they are adequately prepared for the world of tomorrow and facilitate economic mobility.

    To inquire about providing financial support, volunteering your time, or simply learning more, you can reach Sarah by email.


    This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you require HR services, contact Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

    To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook and LinkedIn.

    20 min
  • Ep. 28: Going Beyond the Crypto & Web3 Hype - Hashing It Out with Cole

    Cole has something to hash out. This episode is about going beyond the hype in crypto and Web3. Cole reflects on some of his experiences after eight years in Bitcoin and crypto. Furthermore, he discusses Web3IsGoingJustGreat, a website created by Molly White that documents the “flops, scams, hacks, and scandals rife within Web3.”

    Cole's Crypto Corner Selections:

    Checking In on Bitcoin (Latest)

    Bitcoin 2022


    Get in touch with Cole:


    LinkedIn

     

    Word of the day:


    Grift - to obtain (money or property) illicitly (as in a confidence game)


    Remember folks: not your keys, not your coins.

    This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you require HR services, contact Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

    To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.

    16 min
  • Ep. 27: The Great State of Innovation Announcement & Future Plans

    In this episode, Cole announces the bitter-sweet news of Judge no longer acting as co-host for the podcast. Judge has entered a new chapter in his career, and we wish him all the best!


    Cole takes this time to re-introduce himself, lay out what listeners can expect moving forward, and reflect on the episodes that will prove foundational for future topics.

    Topics:

    • Energy
    • Hemp/Cannabis
    • The Future of Health
    • Industry 4.0
    • Space Innovation
    • Esports
    • Advertising
    • International trade
    • Bitcoin and Bitcoin Mining

    • Ep. 26: EnergyFunders - Investing in Oil & Gas and Off-Grid Bitcoin Mines with Laura Pommer

      Ep. 21: Texas Medical Cannabis with Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation

      Ep. 16: FreeWater - The Future is Free with Josh Cliffords

      Thanks for listening and coming along for the ride as we continue to build a community around Texas innovation.

      To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.

      12 min
    • Ep. 26: EnergyFunders - Investing in Oil & Gas and Off-Grid Bitcoin Mines with Laura Pommer

      In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Laura Pommer, CEO and Chief Geologist of EnergyFunders, a platform that brings together investing in oil & gas exploration and off-grid bitcoin mining. In short, EnergyFunders is the future of energy investing.


      Click here for the written piece on EnergyFunders.

      Topics discussed:

      • Laura's path to becoming a geologist, and later, CEO of EnergyFunders
      • The lifecycle of an oil & gas well
      • Oil & gas in times of geopolitical instability.
      • How Laura got into Bitcoin and how she later "orange-pilled" her principals
      • Details behind EnergyFunders first off-grid, immersion-cooled Bitcoin mine
      • EnergyFunders and Bitcoin education?
      • The investor lifecycle at EnergyFunders
      • Retail access to EnergyFunders?

      • For more information on Bitcoin and Bitcoin Mining, check out the articles below:


        What is Bitcoin?

        What is Money, and Why Does Bitcoin Matter?

        The Value of Energy, Proof-of-Work (PoW), and Bitcoin Mining

        Synergy: Bitcoin Mining and Texas' Power Grid


        ERCOT CEO is Pro-Bitcoin, Ted Cruz Sees Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between Energy Grid and BTC


        This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you require HR services, contact Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

        To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.

        55 min
      • Ep. 25: Taylor's Gift Foundation & Organ Donation with Tara Storch

        In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Tara Storch, co-founder of Taylor's Gift Foundation, a non-profit organization working to build awareness around organ donation and provide support to organ, eye, and tissue donor families.

        Things discussed:

        • The Storch's journey of finding the light in the darkness of the loss of their daughter, Taylor
        • Taylor's Gift, the book
        • Current stats behind organ donation in the US
        • The Kindred Hearts Program - support program for donor families
        • How to get involved with Taylor's Gift Foundation

        • Interested in the Nike socks or the book Taylor's Gift? Click here. 

          Be sure to keep up with the work of Taylors Gift Foundation by following their social profiles linked below:


          Facebook

          LinkedIn

          Twitter

          Instagram


          This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

          To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.

          36 min
        • Ep. 24: Thrive Head & Spine Care - Upper Cervical Chiropractic Practice with Dr. Greg Dutson

          In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Dr. Greg Dutson to talk about his work as an upper cervical chiropractor and his San Antonio-based practice, Thrive Head & Spinal Care (Thrive). 


          Things discussed:

          • Dr. Dutson's personal experience with chiropractics
          • Innovations in upper cervical care and chiropractics
          • The power of upper cervical care
          • The biggest misconceptions around upper cervical and chiropractic care

          • This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

            To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.


            57 min
          • Ep. 23: Mission Advancement | Non - Profits & Fundraising with Jennifer Lehman

            In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Jennifer Lehman, President, and CEO of Mission Advancement to discuss her decades-long career in non-profits, the fundraising landscape, and how innovations have changed the way non-profits engage with donors.


            This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

            To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.

            35 min
          • Ep. 22: festivalPass - The World's First Live Event Subscription Marketplace with Ed Vincent

            In this episode, Cole and Judge sat down with Ed Vincent, founder, and CEO of festivalPass, the world's first live event subscription marketplace. 

            Things discussed:


            • Ed's entrepreneurial journey and the path to founding festivalPass
            • What is festivalPass?
            • How does festivalPass work?
            • festivalPass and Web3 (NFTs)

            • This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you are in need of HR services, reach out to Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

              To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.

              43 min

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