From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators

Carter Wells
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From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators is a podcast that highlights the people who are driving Alabama forward. We aim to showcase and connect the deep network of innovators, entrepreneurs, policy leaders, and advocates working to make Alabama an even better place. From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators is powered by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the human condition.

  1. 11/07/2023

    Episode 19: Bill Poole and Cynthia Crutchfield

    This episode features Bill Poole, Finance Director for the State of Alabama, and Cynthia Crutchfield, CEO of Innovate Alabama. These two Alabama leaders discuss how the State and Innovate Alabama support entrepreneurs, businesses, and commercialization. They share about the history of the Innovation Commission that kicked off new resources for Alabama citizens, what the future looks like for Alabama businesses, and the opportunities for support that lay ahead.  Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release. https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action

  2. 10/24/2023

    Episode 18: Todd Greer with Innovation Portal in Mobile, AL

    In this episode, we sit down with Todd Greer, Executive Director of Innovation Portal, a nonprofit incubator and innovation hub accelerating startup growth in the Gulf Coast Region. We discuss how to support small businesses and what it takes to nurture economic growth and draw similarities between Mobile and the other major cities across Alabama. Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release. https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action

  3. 10/10/2023

    Episode 17: Sean Powers with The University of South Alabama

    Description: In this episode, we sit down to talk with Sean Powers, PhD, Angelia and Steven Stokes Endowed Professor in Environmental Resiliency and Director, Stokes School of Marine Sciences, University of South Alabama. Over the course of this episode, we talk about his journey to Alabama and how Gulf Coast research and global fishery research inform conservation decisions and help our water systems thrive. Dig into more information: Dr. Sean Powers https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/marinesciences/drseanpowers.html University of South Alabama https://www.southalabama.edu/ Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/marinesciences/ Coastal Fisheries Research https://www.disl.edu/who-we-are/spowers/ Dauphin Island Sea Lab https://www.disl.edu/ President Bonner, University of South Alabama https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/presidentsoffice/ HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach (Neil Lamb, PhD & Kelly Easy, PhD) https://www.hudsonalpha.org/education/ Mobile Tensaw Delta https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/mobile-tensaw-delta/ Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release. https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action

  4. 09/26/2023

    Episode 16: President Jo Bonner with The University of South Alabama

    In this episode, we sit down to talk with Jo Bonner, President of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. We discuss President Bonner’s unique background and his goal to leverage South Alabama’s unique environment to attract talent, carve out a unique space in the academic landscape, and make a profound impact on the state and beyond. Dig into more information: Jo Bonner https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/presidentsoffice/biography.html University of South Alabama (USA) https://www.southalabama.edu/ University of South Alabama School of Nursing https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/con/dnp/ City of Mobile https://www.cityofmobile.org/ Port of Mobile | Alabama Port Authority https://www.alports.com/ Stokes School of Marine & Environmental Sciences https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/marinesciences/ USA Health https://www.southalabama.edu/aboutusa/usahealth.html Mitchell Cancer Institute https://www.usahealthsystem.com/locations/mitchell-cancer-institute University of South Alabama Tech Park https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/research/tech-park/whytechpark.html Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release. https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action

  5. 09/12/2023

    Episode 15: Joe Kirgues with Gener8tor

    In this episode, we sit down to talk with Joe Kirgues, co-founder of gener8tor, a venture capital firm out of Wisconsin. Even though he isn’t from Alabama, Joe and gener8tor are invested in success in the “flyover states” that are often overlooked in investment discussions. Take a listen to this episode as we discuss his background and what it means to start something new and invest in your backyard. Dig into more information: Joe Kirgues https://www.linkedin.com/in/joekirgues/ Troy Vosseller https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyvosseller/ gener8t0r https://www.gener8tor.com/ University Wisconsin Law School https://law.wisc.edu Sconnie https://sconnie.com/ Gener8tor programs around Alabama: https://www.gener8tor.com/gbeta/huntsville https://www.gener8tor.com/investment-accelerators/prosper-healthtech https://www.gener8tor.com/gener8tor-bronze-valley-accelerator https://www.hudsonalpha.org/innovate/agtech-accelerator/ https://www.gener8tor.com/skills/alabama Growing Alabama Tax Credit / Innovate Alabama Tax Credit https://innovatealabama.org/innovate-alabama-tax-credit/ gener8tor Healthcare Conference https://www.gener8tor.com/conferences/healthcare Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release. https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action

  6. 08/29/2023

    Episode 14: Jason Greene with The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

    In this episode, we talk with Jason Green, PhD, Dean of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business Administration. We talk about how UAH supports the next generation of the workforce, engages students with the mentality of “practice makes a professional,” and the value of engaging your local community. Dig into more information: Jason Greene, PhD https://www.uah.edu/business/faculty-staff/jason-greene University of Alabama at Huntsville https://www.uah.edu/ UAH College of Business https://catalog.uah.edu/undergrad/colleges-departments/business/ UAH Business Student Programs https://www.uah.edu/business/orgs/business-student-organizations UAH Finance lab https://www.uah.edu/news/news/college-of-business-launches-new-finance-lab-to-give-students-hands-on-experience https://uah.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/fma DJ Hovermale, PhD https://www.uah.edu/business/faculty-staff/dj-hovermale UAH Cybersecurity Lab https://www.uah.edu/news/news/uah-college-of-business-unveils-new-cybersecurity-lab-to-meet-challenge-of-cyber-threats  https://www.uah.edu/ccre UAH Invention to Innovation Center https://www.uah.edu/i2c Core Prototyping (Core 3D) https://www.coreprototyping.xyz/ https://www.uah.edu/business/news/17002-uah-students-grow-3d-modeling-business-at-the-bridge UAH Career and Internship Advisory https://www.uah.edu/ahs/students/careers-internships Discovery Life Sciences (formerly Conversant Bio) https://www.dls.com/ The University of Alabama System https://uasystem.edu/ Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release. https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action

  7. 08/15/2023

    Episode 13: Charisse Stokes with TechMGM

    In this episode, we sit down with Charisse Stokes, Executive Director at TECHMGM: an initiative to coordinate the efforts of many diverse partners around developing the tech and innovation ecosystem in Montgomery. We discuss what it means to plant roots in a new community, be comfortable with the uncomfortable, and how progress involves looking to those who came before you, opening doors for those behind you, and collaborating with diverse ideas. Dig into more information: Charisse Stokes https://www.techmgm.com/about-techmgm/leadership-team/  TechMGM https://www.techmgm.com/  Alabama Innovation Commission https://innovatealabama.org/ Tidal IT Solutions https://www.tidalits.com/ Montgomery, Alabama https://www.montgomeryal.gov/live/about-montgomery Tech Birmingham, Deon Gordon, President & CEO https://techbirmingham.com/about/ Lab on Dexter https://thelabondexter.com/ https://www.nps.gov/places/alabama-dexter-avenue-baptist-church-montgomery.htm Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Tedx Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/charisse_stokes_getting_comfortable_being_uncomfortable Alabama Power https://www.alabamapower.com/company/about-us.html Techstars https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/alabama-power The Alabama Collective https://thealabamacollective.com/ Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release. https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action

  8. 08/01/2023

    Episode 12: Jeff Helms and Russ Durrance with the Alabama Farmers Federation

    In this episode, we sit down to talk with Jeff Helms and Russ Durrance of the Alabama Farmers Federation. We discuss the history of the Farmers Federation, how ALFA supports agriculture, farmers, and farming innovation in Alabama, and how a combination of grassroots and public-policy work supports farmers. Dig into more information: Jeff Helms https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-helms-8700939/ https://alfafarmers.org/contact/media-relations/ Russ Durrance https://yellowhammernews.com/alabama-farmers-federation-names-russ-durrance-state-legislative-programs-director/ Alabama Farmers Federation https://alfafarmers.org/federation/history/ https://alfafarmers.org/ Alabama AgCast https://alfafarmers.org/news/alabama-agcast/ Young Farmers Division https://alfafarmers.org/federation/young-farmers/ Women's Leadership Division https://alfafarmers.org/federation/womens-leadership-committee/ ALFA Commodities / Commodity Directors https://alfafarmers.org/federation/commodities/ Sweet Grown Alabama https://www.sweetgrownalabama.org/ Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation https://alfafarmers.org/resources/foundation/ Follow From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators wherever you get your podcasts, or bookmark our website to catch new episodes as they release. https://twitter.com/FromIdea2Action

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From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators is a podcast that highlights the people who are driving Alabama forward. We aim to showcase and connect the deep network of innovators, entrepreneurs, policy leaders, and advocates working to make Alabama an even better place. From Idea to Action: Stories from Alabama Innovators is powered by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the human condition.

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