Houston Innovators Podcast InnovationMap

Tim Latimer is the CEO and co-founder of Fervo Energy, a fast-growing geothermal energy company that raised $244 million earlier this year to scale its 24/7 clean energy model. Tim shares about his mission-driven path to entrepreneurship and the momentum Fervo is seeing with its ongoing projects. Tim also weighs in on the history and hype of geothermal energy, along with the challenges and opportunities it’s come with.

Zach Ellis is the founder and managing partner of South Loop Ventures, a Houston-based venture capital firm that’s investing in diverse founders from Houston and beyond and leveraging the city’s resources to grow and scale its portfolio companies. Zach shares more about the investment thesis and mission of the firm, as well as why Houston is the best place for this business opportunity.

Jon Lambert is the CEO of The Cannon, which just announced its ninth location in the greater Houston area. Jon shares a bit about the history of The Cannon as well as the future growth opportunities — both in and outside of the Bayou City. 

Rushi Patel is the co-founder and COO of Homebase, a software company providing HR tech tools to small businesses across the country. Rushi joins me on the podcast during National Small Business Week to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities of small businesses, as well as how key the city of Houston has been to Homebase’s growth. 

Mitra Miller is the vice president and board member of the Houston Angel Network, the oldest angel network in Texas and one of the most active angel networks in the country. Mitra shares a bit about the organization and how interested investors can get involved, as well as her experience as a judge for this year’s Rice Business Plan Competition.

Jessica Traver Ingram is the co-founder and CEO of IntuiTap, a company that was founded out of the Texas Medical Center’s Biodesign Fellowship Program. Jessica describes the device as a stud finder for the spine, improving upon the way health care providers administer spinal taps. IntuiTap received FDA clearance earlier this year, and Jessica explains what that means for the company’s commercialization journey.