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.
Show episodes
Episode 272 - Innovators Revisited - Cranking up AC tech - Josh Teekell of SmartAC.com
In this episode, listeners get a chance to revisit an episode from 2023 with Josh Teekell, founder and CE of SmartAC.com. A lot has happened with SmartAC.com since Josh joined the show, and the most recent milestone the company has reached is an additional funding round closed last month with support from Houston-based
Episode 271 - Innovators Revisited - Geothermal’s hot streak - Tim Latimer of Fervo Energy
In this episode, listeners get a chance to revisit an episode from last year with Tim Latimer. 2024 was an incredible year for Tim and his company Fervo Energy, which raised a cumulative $600M in multiple rounds of investment, financing, and federal support. Fervo wrapped up the year announcing $255 million dollars of
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.
