Midcon Markup Cortado Ventures

With expertise in AI, nuclear power, cybersecurity efforts, and risk mitigation, Hart Brown offers a unique perspective on geopolitics. Informed by 20 years of experience in both government and private sectors, Hart now consults with top global entities to future proof their operations and security. You won't want to miss his insight on incorporating AI on personal and organizational levels!

Born, raised, and educated in Tulsa, Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell had a limited perspective but a strong passion for broadening his perspective. In his college years and early career, he learned to prioritize discussion with people of diverse perspectives and life experiences. This habit led him to a career in politics where he is now tasked with maximizing our local resources and governing equally on behalf of all Oklahomans, whether old or young, rural or urban, rich or poor.

Renzi Stone grew up in Tulsa and has built a career in Oklahoma City where he solidified his reputation as a fierce competitor on the court and in the business world. When a short-lived professional basketball career finished, Renzi pivoted - and applied the same lessons learned from the hardwood to the boardroom. Tune in to hear how this seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the professional services sector is leaving an indelible mark on the Oklahoma City community and skyline!

Tune in to the 8th episode of #MidconMarkup, where host Cody Merrill has an eye-opening conversation about the good, the bad, & the ugly of the postpartum experience with special guest Dr. Pinkey Patel, CEO and founder of Myri Health. Dr. Patel’s healthcare career as a pharmacist and pre/postnatal trainer has allowed her to see firsthand how the system was failing women. Myri was born out of her passion and the feedback of thousands of moms - but getting male-dominated VCs to buy in? That's been a whole other challenge. Join us as Dr. Patel talks about the startup hustle and how she is on a mission to drive systemic change and make sure no new mom ever feels alone again.

Tune in to hear Cortado portco CEO Martin Lien share about realizing his lifelong dream of being a venture-backed tech founder in the United States and how he leverages his unique background to create sustained organizational success.

It's not every day that you get to hear from a core management team member behind a $2B transaction. Tune in to hear how Cortado Portco CEO Blake Bixler helped drive meteoric growth in midstream energy and why he chose to invest and become the CEO of an AI analytics company poised to disrupt the energy industry and numerous other legacy sectors with a footprint in the Midcontinent.