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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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