Built in Ohio

Built in Ohio
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Welcome to Built in Ohio - an Ohio tech podcast. We talk with, and about, the people, companies and ideas building the future. From startup founders building the next unicorn to someone leading innovation at a Fortune 500 company. Experts in emerging technologies or people creating the cities of the tomorrow. In each episode we talk with innovators and creators to learn what they're working on and how they're doing it. The one thing they all have one thing in common is they're building in Ohio. Built in Ohio is brought to you by OhioX - a statewide nonprofit working to build Ohio into a tech hub.

  1. 9月10日

    Connecting Labs to Communities: Anthony Gillespie of Parallax Advanced Research (No. 098)

    On this episode of Built in Ohio we’re joined by Anthony Gillespie, Director of Strategic and Technology-Based Partnerships and the Technology Transfer Office at Parallax Advanced Research.  Anthony brings more than 30 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, government, university tech transfer, and consulting—all focused on advancing innovation and economic impact. At Parallax, Anthony helps connect groundbreaking research with real-world application. One of the programs he leads is the Precision Urban Agriculture Initiative, a NIST-funded effort that’s transforming underused urban spaces in Cuyahoga County into productive farming hubs powered by aerospace technology.  This work is directly tackling food security, sustainability, and workforce development—while serving as a model for how technology transfer can solve real community challenges. In our conversation, we explored Anthony’s career journey, the critical role of tech transfer in Ohio’s innovation ecosystem, and how initiatives like Precision Urban Agriculture are reimagining what’s possible for the state’s future. Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn Learn more about Parallax Advanced Research: www.parallaxresearch.org Learn more about the Ohio Aerospace Institute: www.oai.org

    38 分钟

  2. 9月4日

    Inside VC Fest: Lorne Novick on Building Ohio’s Startup Future (No. 097)

    On this episode of Built in Ohio we’re joined by Novick, the Interim CEO of JumpStart Inc.  Lorne has spent his career at the intersection of law, startups, sports, and venture—always with a focus on driving innovation and impact. At JumpStart, he’s held senior leadership roles overseeing services, deal flow, and strategy, helping to build one of Ohio’s most influential entrepreneurial organizations. Now as Interim CEO, he’s steering JumpStart through a pivotal moment, working to accelerate the launch and growth of high-potential companies while expanding the state’s innovation ecosystem. One of the biggest ways JumpStart does this is through VC Fest, the annual gathering coming back to Cleveland on September 16th and 17th that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders from across Ohio and beyond. This year’s event introduces new elements, fresh conversations, and opportunities for collaboration that could shape the next wave of Ohio startups. In this episode, we dig dug what makes VC Fest unique, the impact it’s already had, and where Lorne sees Ohio’s innovation ecosystem heading. Connect with Lorne on LinkedIn. Learn more about JumpStart at www.jumpstartinc.org Learn more about Ohio VC Fest at www.ohiovcfest.com

    39 分钟

  3. 8月27日

    From Facebook to Factory Floor: How Alexandra Scheiman Is Building the Fourth Industrial Revolution at Path Robotics (No. 96)

    On this episode of Built in Ohio we’re joined by Alexandra Scheiman, Vice President of People at Path Robotics. Alexandra brings over 15 years of experience in scaling teams, leading people strategy, and driving culture in high-growth environments—from Spotify and Facebook in New York to one of Ohio’s most innovative AI companies. At Path Robotics, Alexandra has built the people function from the ground up, helping grow a team that's powering the next wave of manufacturing. Founded by brothers Andy and Alex Lonsberry, Path Robotics is tackling one of the industry’s biggest challenges: doing more with less.  With reshoring, rising demand, and a shrinking talent pool, manufacturers are under pressure—and Path’s AI-powered welding robots are designed to help. Their technology absorbs repetitive, high-volume work and puts humans in safer, more impactful roles. In this episode, we talk about building values-driven teams, attracting top tech talent to Ohio, and how Alexandra’s experience at global tech companies is shaping the future of workforce strategy right here in the Midwest. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrascheiman/ Learn more about Path Robotics: www.path-robotics.com

    33 分钟

  4. 8月20日

    Smart Parks and Strategic Tech: How Anthony Joy is digitally transforming Cleveland Metroparks (No. 95)

    In this episode of Built in Ohio our guest is Anthony Joy, Chief Information Officer of Cleveland Metroparks. Most people hear “parks” and think of hiking trails and picnic tables. But Anthony, who's the first-ever CIO for Cleveland Metroparks, sees something much more complex: a 25,000-acre network spanning six counties, 18 park reservations, a nationally acclaimed zoo, nine golf courses, marinas, restaurants, retail operations, and a fully commissioned law enforcement agency. Anthony’s job? Make sure all of it runs securely, efficiently, and increasingly smartly. With a background that started in law enforcement and evolved into higher education IT leadership roles, Joy brings a rare mix of public-sector insight, academic discipline, and creative energy to one of Ohio’s most innovative civic organizations. This is an incredible conversation where we talk technologies like cybersecurity, AI, drones, and more. And the next time you go to a Zoo, you're probably going to think about all you see a bit differently. Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-joy-6682581/ Learn more about the Cleveland Metroparks at: www.clevelandmetroparks.com/

    36 分钟

  5. 8月13日

    Driving Government Innovation: How Shane Bigelow and CHAMP Titles are transforming public sector tech (No. 94)

    In this epsiode of Built in Ohio we welcome Shane Bigelow, CEO of Cleveland-headquartered CHAMP Titles. Modernizing government systems is a challenge few startups dare to tackle. But Shane and the CHAMP team, is proving it can be done, and done from Ohio. Shane, whose background spans finance, capital markets, and emerging technologies, launched CHAMP to digitize one of the most outdated government processes: vehicle titling.  The company helps state governments replace paper-based systems with fully digital solutions that make buying, selling, and managing vehicle titles faster, more secure, and far less bureaucratic. Bigelow’s inspiration for CHAMP came from recognizing just how inefficient and antiquated title processing was, and how it impacted millions of consumers, dealerships, lenders, and government agencies.  This was an incredible conversation and Shane is leading one of Ohio's most exciting tech companies. Connect with Shane on LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/in/shanemcrannbigelow/ Learn more about CHAMP's work at: www.champtitles.com

    35 分钟

  6. 8月7日

    Rewriting the Dress Code: How Becca Wenning is Using AI to Transform Bridal Retail (No. 093)

    In this episode of Built in Ohio, our guest is Becca Wenning—the founder and CEO of Dressit, a smart technology platform that uses artificial intelligence to power designer websites and guide brides—confidently and effortlessly—to the right dress and the right boutique.  Think of it as a digital matchmaker for the most important outfit a person may ever wear. In 2010, Becca stepped into bridal retail just as Pinterest and Instagram were being born. She didn’t know it then, but the digital revolution was about to turn the wedding industry—and her career—inside out. Becca ran her own boutique for over a decade, building a successful business that guided thousands of brides to their perfect dress. But behind the romance and ribbons, she saw chaos: brides overwhelmed by options, boutiques buried under manual processes, and designer brands unable to adapt to modern e-commerce expectations.  By the time she sold her boutique in 2020, she had cataloged every inefficiency the industry refused to fix. Now, she’s fixing them. And building it from Coldwater, Ohio. Connect with Becca on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/becca-wenning/ Check out Dressit at: www.dressit.ai

    34 分钟

  7. 6月19日

    From telecom to family streaming: Robert Marks’ mission to bring home videos to the big screen (No. 092)

    In this episode of the Built in Ohio podcast, we sit down with Robert Marks, a serial entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Projector.  Robert is no stranger to building big ideas—he founded Fidelity Voice and Data with just $600 and grew it into a $30 million business, delivering internet and cloud services across the Midwest. After successfully exiting that company, he turned his focus to new ventures and giving back to the community. Now with Projector, Robert is reimagining how families can enjoy their home videos—making it as easy as streaming your favorite show.  We talk about: How Robert grew Fidelity Voice and Data from a $600 startup to a $30 million businessThe inspiration behind Projector and how it’s making family videos as easy to stream as your favorite showsWhy Ohio is the perfect place to build — and fund — the next wave of tech companiesLessons from a founder on scaling, selling, and starting againConnect with Robert on LinkedIn Learn more about Projector at www.projectorstream.com

    38 分钟

  8. 6月12日

    91. Tony Pietrocola on putting Ohio on the cybersecurity map

    In this episode of Built in Ohio, we sit down with Tony Pietrocola, President of AgileBlue, a Cleveland-based cybersecurity company using AI to detect and respond to threats faster than ever before. Tony’s journey is anything but ordinary. With no formal background in cybersecurity, he co-founded AgileBlue to solve a real market need—and scaled it into one of Ohio’s fastest-growing tech startups. Today, AgileBlue’s platform monitors organizations 24/7 using autonomous technology to protect against evolving cyber threats. We talk about: • How Tony transitioned from serial entrepreneur to cybersecurity founder • Why AI is now essential to defending against modern threats • The unique challenges and advantages of building in Ohio • What it means to launch and grow a tech company during a global pandemic Connect with Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonypietrocola/ Learn more about AgileBlue: https://agileblue.com/

    34 分钟
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Welcome to Built in Ohio - an Ohio tech podcast. We talk with, and about, the people, companies and ideas building the future. From startup founders building the next unicorn to someone leading innovation at a Fortune 500 company. Experts in emerging technologies or people creating the cities of the tomorrow. In each episode we talk with innovators and creators to learn what they're working on and how they're doing it. The one thing they all have one thing in common is they're building in Ohio. Built in Ohio is brought to you by OhioX - a statewide nonprofit working to build Ohio into a tech hub.

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  • 创作者
    Built in Ohio
  • 活跃年份
    2020年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    100
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2025 Built in Ohio
  • 节目网站
    Built in Ohio

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