Synapse Innovation Podcast

Synapse Florida

The Synapse Podcast brings you conversations with leaders in Florida's innovation community, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, entrepreneurial support organizations, innovation enablers, talent, government, educational institutions, and corporations. The rising tide lifts all boats. That's the Synapse mantra and our innovative community is strong because we truly support each other. We celebrate wins, inspire collaboration, and help create meaningful connections. #InnovationLivesHere SynapseFL.com

  1. Ep. 22 - Innovation Beyond Words: The Evolution of Communication with Yac and Backtrack

    02/08/2024

    Ep. 22 - Innovation Beyond Words: The Evolution of Communication with Yac and Backtrack

    Join us on the Synapse Podcast as we dive into the fascinating journey of Jordan Walker and Hunter McKinley, the innovative minds behind Yac and Backtrack! In this episode, we explore how these entrepreneurs revolutionized communication and connectivity in the workplace and beyond. From the inception of Yac, designed to foster more personal interactions among teams, to the impromptu creation of Backtrack after a Yac pitch meeting, Jordan and Hunter share their insights into finding innovation in areas ripe for improvement. Discover how Yac's platform transcends geographical barriers, enabling hybrid and remote teams to forge deeper connections through voice communication, while Backtrack provides a unique solution for revisiting and capturing essential moments in conversations and meetings. Plus, hear how people are using this technology outside of work in their personal lives, including a father recording his daughter's first words. Throughout the episode, Jordan and Hunter reflect on their entrepreneurial journey and discuss the pivotal role of Florida's vibrant startup ecosystem, with shoutouts to organizations like PS27 Ventures in Jacksonville, StarterStudio in Orlando, and Florida Funders in Tampa. From securing $10 million in funding to navigating the challenges of timing and preparation on the path to success, their story exemplifies the power of perseverance and innovation in driving meaningful change. Don't miss this captivating conversation with the masterminds behind Yac and Backtrack! #InnovationLivesHere Enjoying this episode? Subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Connect with Synapse! • SynapseFL.com • Newsletter • LinkedIn • Twitter • Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Podcast Connect with our guests! • Yac Website • Backtrack Website • Jordan on LinkedIn • Hunter on LinkedIn

    33 min
  2. Ep. 019 - Using Personal Experience to Inspire Innovation with Orlando Health & ArthurApp

    01/11/2024

    Ep. 019 - Using Personal Experience to Inspire Innovation with Orlando Health & ArthurApp

    Tune into the Synapse Podcast for a captivating episode featuring Orlando Health and ArthurApp, where innovation meets healthcare evolution. Orlando Health's VP of Strategic Innovations, Michael Schmidt, details how they foster breakthrough innovations within a 105-year-old healthcare organization. With the Orlando Health Strategic Innovations division, they bridge the gap between healthcare startups and providers, empowering their network to drive meaningful innovations for patient care. Discover how this culture of innovation yields more than 60 product ideas per year from team members and how they decide which solutions to implement in practice within the Orlando Health system before offering them to other healthcare providers. Then, Orlando Health's Brand Manager, Jennifer T. Foley, unveils the remarkable story behind her idea for ArthurApp — a game-changing solution born from personal experience. She details a heartfelt story of her father's struggle post-surgery, sparking the creation of an app that enables non-verbal patients to communicate effectively with their care providers. ArthurApp is just the first innovation to graduate from the Orlando Health Strategic Innovations division, which attracted CEO Patrick de la Roza to join the new startup born out of the hospital's innovative team. Listen in as these visionary minds redefine patient care through innovation, showcasing how they use creativity and empathy to empower their community to revolutionize healthcare! #InnovationLivesHere Enjoying this episode? Subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Connect with Synapse! • SynapseFL.com • Newsletter • LinkedIn • Twitter • Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Podcast Connect with our guests! • Orlando Health • ArthurApp

    20 min

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The Synapse Podcast brings you conversations with leaders in Florida's innovation community, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, entrepreneurial support organizations, innovation enablers, talent, government, educational institutions, and corporations. The rising tide lifts all boats. That's the Synapse mantra and our innovative community is strong because we truly support each other. We celebrate wins, inspire collaboration, and help create meaningful connections. #InnovationLivesHere SynapseFL.com