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It’s time for Big Ideas Welcome! A podcast from the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, a business accelerator located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, dedicated to changing lives through entrepreneurship. Join artist, entrepreneur, creative pro, and strategist Chris McAdoo as he and his guests discuss how creativity and big ideas can change the world. Join us weekly as we introduce you to founders, makers, and change-makers - we’re going to hear the stories behind the big breaks, big challenges, and big ideas that connect us all. But we won't stop there! We will dig a little deeper with all our guests - learning why they do what they do and HOW they keep doing it so well. Join us on this little adventure as we make some messes, tell some stories,
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Welcome back to Big Ideas Welcome with Chris McAdoo! Today, we're diving into a topic that touches the heart of family health with Dolma Tsundu, the innovative founder of Flutter Care. Dolma's personal journey and engineering expertise led her to create a non-invasive wearable device that's transforming how expectant parents monitor fetal health, especially for high-risk pregnancies. Tune in as Dolma shares the passion behind Flutter Care and how this device helps families stay connected to t...
On this episode of Big Ideas Welcome, host Chris McAdoo sits down with Brandon Bruce, the managing director of TechStars Industries of the Future in Knoxville, TN. Brandon has been a driving force in the local startup scene, leading this transformative accelerator and working with Market Square Ventures to invest in the brightest ideas in East Tennessee and beyond. Join in to get the inside scoop on Market Square Ventures and how they're fostering groundbreaking startups, fueling Knoxville's ...
It's time for Big Ideas Welcome with Chris McAdoo! Today, you will meet Jonathan Huffman, the visionary founder of Orbital Arc. From board games and consulting to pioneering space technology, Jonathan's journey is a testament to how unexpected paths can lead to groundbreaking innovations. At Orbital Arc, they're developing advanced ion thrusters that promise a tenfold increase in fuel efficiency and a 99% reduction in fuel costs for space missions. Jonathan breaks down the complex world of or...
Join Chris McAdoo in exploring the intersection of AI and healthcare with Max Dordevic, CEO and founder of NeuroX1. Discover how Max's team uses AI to design therapies for complex neurological disorders, pushing the boundaries of modern medicine. Max shares insights into their drug discovery platform, focus on rare diseases, and his journey from economics and biotech research to leading an AI startup. Plus, learn about NeuroX1’s progress in Knoxville through the TechStars program. Tune in for...
This episode shines a spotlight on a breakthrough in renewable energy with Techstars Industries of the Future cohort member Daniel Clark, Founder of 3D Solar. Discover how his team uses ancient glass manufacturing techniques to create micro 3D solar cell substrates that double power output and outperform flat panels. Learn about the technology behind these innovative structures and their potential to revolutionize solar energy.Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available...
We’re tackling a crucial topic in the industrial world: workplace safety. Introducing TechStar Industries of the Future cohort member Ranjith Antony, CEO and founder of Perleybrook Labs, who's leading the charge in developing AI-driven safety solutions for Industry 4.0 environments. Ranjit has steered his company through multiple pivots, each time honing in on cutting-edge safety technologies.Perleybrook Labs' innovative AI platform is making factories safer by detecting hidden risks and auto...
On this episode of Big Ideas Welcome, host Chris McAdoo dives into the frontier of biotechnology with Jose and Alejandro Nuno from Narval. These visionary brothers are leveraging marine biotechnology and AI to develop synthetic Antibody Mimetic Proteins (AMPs), creating novel antibody drugs. Discover how they’re engineering antibodies using proteins from sharks and sea snails, and learn about their pioneering project targeting diabetic retinopathy. Join in to explore the future of next-genera...
It's time for Big Ideas Welcome with Chris McAdoo! On this episode, we're delving into a groundbreaking advancement in emergency medicine with Lewis Hibbs, co-founder of NKA Bio. Discover how their innovative antibody treatment aims to "press pause on death," extending critical time for trauma patients and potentially saving thousands of lives annually. Hear about Lewis’s journey, inspired by his grandfather, a pioneering trauma surgeon, and learn about the challenges and breakthroughs that c...
On this episode of Big Ideas Welcome, host Chris McAdoo explores the future of manufacturing with Mike Mohseni, founder of AutoMetrics. Discover how their predictive quality monitoring system revolutionizes welding, cutting, and machining by identifying defects in real-time. Hear about Mike’s journey from Ontario to Knoxville and how AutoMetrics is enhancing efficiency and quality in manufacturing with advanced sensors and machine learning. Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome...
Join Chris McAdoo on this episode of Big Ideas Welcome as he explores construction tech with Noam Rotem, CEO and co-founder of Dig Robotics. Learn how their advanced guidance and control systems are boosting excavation efficiency by 40% while cutting time and emissions. Hear Noam’s entrepreneurial journey and discover how Dig Robotics is revolutionizing the construction industry. Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms a...
Join host Chris McAdoo on this episode of Big Ideas Welcome as he chats with Lance Adler, the visionary behind Witching Hour. Discover how Lance’s team is transforming wildfire prevention with cutting-edge robotics and innovative insulation materials. Learn about the journey, the technology, and the impact on community safety with this big idea. Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com. This Big...
Eller Kelliher is the incoming Chief Investment Office of Launch Tennessee leading capital programs and investments in early-stage companies and venture funds. Eller is a native Tennessean and has been based in Nashville since 2015. Eller spent almost seven years with Nashville-based early-stage healthcare fund, Jumpstart Health Investors. She served as Managing Director of Jumpstart Foundry from 2018-2021 and in that capacity invested in over 120 pre-seed stage healthcare technology com...
Big Ideas Welcome guest host Jalynn Baker returns to the mic with the first of our special #100Knoxville season two episodes! Every Thursday you’ll get an ALL NEW episode featuring members and mentors from Knoxville Entrepreneur Center’s 100Knoxville business accelerator. “It’s not a ‘you problem,’ it’s an ‘us problem’.” - Hannah HumphreyOn this week's episode, Jalynn is joined by founder of Net’s Nest Shelter, Hannah Humphrey. The mission of Net’s Nest Shelter is to be a voice for ...
Big Ideas Welcome host Chris McAdoo is joined by our favorite guest host, Jalynn Baker, to talk about the power of creating space for all kinds of people, making work that matters, and of course, her powerful conversations with #100Knoxville entrepreneurs. Jalynn Baker is the Coordinator of Storytelling Initiatives for Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, the Inclusion & Community Outreach Coordinator for Dogwood Arts, and a founding member of Open Arts Knoxville. She is a photographer and...
Serial entrepreneur Brian Elrod joins Big Ideas Welcome host Chris McAdoo on this episode of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast to talk about the “little things”. Brian is all about developing the small, everyday habits that lead to consistent success - for himself, his business, and his employees. A lifelong East Tennessean, Brian Elrod is co-founder and CEO at Text Request, a bootstrapped business texting solution based in Chattanooga, TN, that has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for three s...
Patrick Hunt has a big idea: SHOW UP! Patrick Hunt joins Big Ideas Welcome host Chris McAdoo to dig into what it means for technology-focused founders to “show up” in their entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the incredible impact they can have on their companies, their people, and their communities. Patrick Hunt just can’t help but show up. A successful entrepreneur with over 30 years’ experience as a founder, mentor, and now serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Lirio, Patrick serves as...
Tanika joins Big Ideas Welcome host Chris McAdoo to talk about what matters most to her as an entrepreneur and community leader. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tanika Harper has always been driven by a spirit of innovation and a desire to make a positive impact. As a serial entrepreneur, she has successfully launched and managed four small businesses, each one a testament to her unwavering dedication and entrepreneurial prowess. One of Tanika's primary passions lies in champion...
Ed Rottmann has a big idea: Entrepreneurs should be empowering their teams to accomplish their work without them. "Your job is to empower your team to be the best it can be."...Ed RottmannRottmann is the founder and CEO of Chroma Energy Group. Prior to forming Chroma, Ed served as the COO for Stowers Machinery Corporation, East Tennessee’s only Caterpillar Distributor. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Vanderbilt Univers...
Paris Woodhull shares her incredible journey in her #madeforknoxville talk, entitled "No Turning Back", where she literally takes the keys to her future in her hands. Odds are you’ll recognize Paris Woodhull’s artwork – it’s featured all over Knoxville! Paris was born to create, and to share that creativity with others, backed by a fierce determination to reject the “starving artist” model for a life that is fed by artful curiosity, business savvy, and what has now become one of the strongest...
“There’s so much we could design if we honestly just asked each other what we wanted.” - Jaleria RiveraJaleria founded the soon-to-be artists studio co-op, SpaceCraft, because like herself, artists need space to practice, play, and connect without the worries of perfection or production. Above all, Jaleria has an infectious energy, and a desire to bring people together to accomplish…big ideas. She believes that by coming together, sharing our unique perspectives without judgment, and collecti...
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