Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in executive retained search? Join us for a conversation with Jen Sudduth of Sudduth Search, a leading executive retained search firm in Houston, Texas. We dig into the characteristics of transformational leaders, working with private equity or venture-backed companies, and the process behind executive retained search.

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

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.

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.

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: EnergyHemp/CannabisThe Future of HealthIndustry 4.0Space InnovationEsportsAdvertisingInternational tradeBitcoin 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.

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.

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, TaylorTaylor's Gift, the bookCurrent stats behind organ donation in the USThe Kindred Hearts Program - support program for donor familiesHow 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.

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 chiropracticsInnovations in upper cervical care and chiropracticsThe power of upper cervical careThe 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.

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.

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 festivalPassWhat 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.

In this episode, Cole, and Judge sit down with Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original Compassion Cultivation, the only Texas-built and owned medical cannabis operator licensed under the Texas Compassionate Use Act. We discuss: The founding of Texas OriginalThe history behind the Texas Compassionate Use Act and recent legislative action regarding cannabis in TexasTexas cannabis policy and how Texans feel about medical cannabisAre you curious about whether you qualify for medical cannabis in Texas?What are the types of medical cannabis?The patient experience under current Texas medical cannabis regulations Interested in learning more? Check out TXi's previous coverage of Texas Original below: Texas Original Compassionate Cultivate: Pushing Innovation in Texas Medical Cannabis Bastrop as the Epicenter for Texas Medical Cannabis 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.

In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Mike Watts, founder, and CEO of LoveHandle. The conversation dives into Mike's family-centric entrepreneurial journey where he shares his stories and his insight as a serial entrepreneur.  If you want to snag a LoveHandle for yourself, or for the whole family, use discount code "innovators15" for 15% off your order at lovehandle.com through September 2022. Topics Discussed: The beginning of Mike Watts' entrepreneurial journey and his "why"Founding of LoveHandle - A Family AffairInnovating personal device accessoriesMike's 3-time recognition in the Aggie 100 and his proud Aggie legacyMike's crazy Shark Tank story with Shark Daymond JohnIdeas that have shaped Mike's entrepreneurial journey  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.

In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Andrea Thomaz, co-founder, and CEO of Diligent Robotics. Thomaz is an MIT Ph.D. and was an Associate Professor and senior researcher leading the robotics lab in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Austin before founding Diligent Robotics. Diligent Robotics' flagship product, Moxi, is a healthcare robot designed to help hospital nursing staff spend more time caring for patients. In the first eight weeks of being on the floor, Moxi saved nurses over 700,000 steps (300 miles), equating to roughly 100 hours of additional time nurses got to spend with their patients.  Topics discussed: Commercialization of concepts researched in UT's Electrical and Computer Engineering LabThe current state of healthcare in Texas and around the countryThe story behind the name MoxiPatient and Nurse interactions and feedback on MoxiInsight into fundraising rounds and Diligent's $30 million Series BDiligent's Co-Founders recognition as "Technology Pioneers" by the World Economic Forum 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.

In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Don Shelly, Managing Director of StormGeo Houston to discuss hurricane season and the value of innovative weather intelligence. Topics discussed include: The value of a weather intelligence providerThe winter storm of 2021Hurricane SeasonInsight into the thought process behind cost mitigation strategies related to severe weather eventsPersonal preparedness Click here for more insight into the solutions that StormGeo provides here in Texas. 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.

In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Martín Martinez, Executive Director & Entrepreneur-in-Residence of Founder Institute (FI) Texas, and the team behind FI Texas' Dallas Cohort, Javy Martinez and Holly Burrow. The conversation dives into the experience of going through a pre-seed startup accelerator and the lifecycle of a startup. If you are a founder or looking to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is for you.  Martín Martinez - Executive Director, Founder Institute Texas Javy Martinez - Venture Partner & Director, Founder Institute Dallas Holly Burrow - FI Texas Advisor and Founder, eqall.co The Founder Institute (FI), the world's largest pre-seed accelerator, uses its presence in Texas to provide resources to early-stage founders. FI helps entrepreneurs build businesses that last through constant feedback from global startup experts and a structured process that sharpens focus to reduce time and cost. Click here for more information on the 2022 FI Texas - Dallas Virtual Cohort and Super Cohort. 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. Be sure to download the Texas Innovators app on the App Store and Google Play.

In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Josh Cliffords, founder and CEO of FreeWater, an innovative company and advertising platform working to make virtually everything we consume free. We dive into: The power of TikTokTesla, Elon Musk, and FreeWater's reservation of 25 CybertrucksInsight into the mind of the innovator that is Josh CliffordsAdvertising and the value of FreeWater's platformHempLocalized economies and Industry 4.0 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 of Texas. To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook. Be sure to download the Texas Innovators app on the App Store and Google Play.

In this special edition, Cole was live from the Texas Innovator's Showcase in San Antonio, Texas. This episode features insight from some of our panelists who operate in the fields of marketing, cybersecurity, and non-profits.  What to expect: Cole's live take in the beginning hours of the TXi ShowcaseDiscussing the future of marketing and the value of customer engagement with JR Reichl.A discussion on the value of recruiting and cybersecurity with Rob Dodson of Cyber Ops Training Academy.Insight into the value of leadership and community impact with Manny Diotte, founder, CEO, and Chief Memory Maker of The Ferrari Kid.Finally, Cole's reflections on the event and insight on the San Antonio ecosystem, recording live in the closing hours of the TXi Showcase 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. Be sure to download the Texas Innovators app on the App Store and Google Play.

In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with Dr. Tenesha Wards, founder of Infinity Wellness Center in Austin, Texas. You can learn more about Dr. Wards' practice by checking out the about page. If you suffer from chronic fatigue, depression & anxiety, and other disorders or are simply interested in functional medicine, this episode is for you.  We discuss: The faults of traditional medicine"What is functional medicine?"The body as a connected systemDr. Wards' The Infinity Way™COVID and mental healthThe gut-brain connectionTreating long-COVIDThe Endocannabinoid SystemElectro-Magnetic Frequencies (EMF) and the body If you want to keep up with Dr. Wards, holistic health in Austin, and Infinity Wellness Center, follow them on Instagram and Facebook. 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, reach out to Integrity HR Management, Texas's premier Professional Employer Organization. To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook. Be sure to download the Texas Innovators app on the App Store and Google Play.

In this episode, Judge and Cole sit down with W. David Prescott, Founder, and President of Talon/LPE. Talon/LPE is a values-based full-service environmental firm working to ensure the safekeeping of groundwater and soil by providing remediation services in the inevitable scenario of contamination through chemical spills.  Talon/LPE is headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, and services a variety of clients including federal and state agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), the Texas Railroad Commission, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). David provides great insight into the value of the ecosystem in Amarillo in this episode, which you can hear more about in Jason Boyett's "Hey Amarillo" podcast featuring David. Other Topics Discussed: The lifecycle of an environmental project.The importance of groundwater and groundwater remediation.The process of soil shredding and remediation. David's thoughts on the energy transition. 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 of Texas. To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook. Be sure to download the Texas Innovators app on the App Store and Google Play.

This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, is 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 of Texas. In this episode, Judge and Cole break down the Texas Innovators Showcase, a trade show and job fair in San Antonio, Texas. This free and public event, sponsored by Staffing Solutions, will feature workshops, speaker panels, and a variety of companies looking for hungry talent. Some companies hiring: Modern Managed ITDef-LogixCyber Ops Training AcademyVariRojo 032New Era Wellness Center Click here to register for Texas Innovators Showcase. To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook and LinkedIn. Be sure to download the Texas Innovators app on the App Store and Google Play.