Houston Innovators Podcast
From wildcatting to putting a man on the moon, Houston has a history of innovation, and the Bayou City is booming with tech startups and ambitious entrepreneurs. As Houston's innovation ecosystem comes into its own, it's time to shine a spotlight on the people leading the charge. Join Natalie Harms, editor of InnovationMap, for the Houston Innovators Podcast, a weekly discussion with these movers and shakers. Each episode introduces you to a featured innovator who is making a difference — and disrupting the status quo — in his or her industry. From energy and tech to health care, social impact, and beyond, these innovators are taking Houston to new heights. Head to http://innovationmap.com for our latest news, and subscribe to the podcast now so you don’t miss any of these enlightening conversations.
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Samantha Lewis, partner Mercury, joins the show today for a record fourth time to discuss some of the venture capital trends in Houston and beyond — from fintech exits to GenAI and blockchain. We also take a moment to reflect on Houston’s innovation ecosystem and its progress over the past several years.
Phillip Yates is the CEO of Equiliberty and chairman of Impact Hub Houston. Phillip, who also is a practicing lawyer, shares a bit on his background and how he evolved his career in law into an entrepreneur in the tech and startup space to create his fintech platform, which is expected to launch in early 2025. Phillip
Episode 268 - Improving sleep apnea diagnostics - Meagan Pitcher of Bairitone Health
This week, Meagan Pitcher, CEO and co-founder of Bairitone Health, shares her journey into health tech entrepreneurship and the bright future for her company.
Episode 267 - Driving a circular economy in the automotive industry - Vibhu Sharma of InnoVent Renewables
Vibhu Sharma is the CEO of InnoVent Renewables LLC, a Houston company that has the potential to revolutionize the automotive industry and make a huge impact on sustainability. InnoVent has created a proprietary technology that converts waste tires, into valuable fuels, steel and chemicals. Vibhu joins the show to share
On this episode, host Natalie Harms is looking back at some of her favorite episodes of 2024 — featuring guests from across the Houston innovation landscape.
Anwar Sadek is the CEO and founder at CORROLYTICS, a tech company that has designed a way to better detect microbial corrosion. Anwar joins the show today to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, how he’s bootstrapped his company, and relocated to Houston to make the most of the energy and tech communities here.
