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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in executive retained search? Join us for a conversation with Jen Sudduth of Sudduth Search, a leading executive retained search firm in Houston, Texas.

We dig into the characteristics of transformational leaders, working with private equity or venture-backed companies, and the process behind executive retained search.

Did you listen to episode 29? If not, head over there to get the groundwork for TFA Houston's Dream Lab.

In this episode, Cole sits down again with Sarah Essama, Director of Social Innovation at Teach For America Houston, to further discuss the Dream Lab and the event hosted at The Ion in Houston.

Things discussed:

- The design challenges students experienced

- Takeaways from a full-day experience with 9th-grade students

- What a program like the Dream Lab means for the future of education


To inquire about providing financial support, volunteering your time, or simply learning more, you can reach Sarah by email.

This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you require HR services, contact Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

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In this episode, Cole converses with Sarah Essama, Director of Social Innovation at Teach For America Houston, to discuss the next iteration in fighting against education inequality - TFA Houston's Dream Lab.

The Dream Lab is an innovation incubator focused on fostering the imagination and creativity of students to solve problems affecting their community. The program will inspire and nurture the development of innovative frames of mind and skillsets for young people growing up in low-income communities.

The ultimate goal for the Dream Lab is to ensure they are adequately prepared for the world of tomorrow and facilitate economic mobility.

To inquire about providing financial support, volunteering your time, or simply learning more, you can reach Sarah by email.



This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you require HR services, contact Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Cole has something to hash out. This episode is about going beyond the hype in crypto and Web3. Cole reflects on some of his experiences after eight years in Bitcoin and crypto. Furthermore, he discusses Web3IsGoingJustGreat, a website created by Molly White that documents the “flops, scams, hacks, and scandals rife within Web3.”

Cole's Crypto Corner Selections:


Checking In on Bitcoin (Latest)

Bitcoin 2022

Get in touch with Cole:


LinkedIn

 

Word of the day:

Grift - to obtain (money or property) illicitly (as in a confidence game)



Remember folks: not your keys, not your coins.

This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you require HR services, contact Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.

In this episode, Cole announces the bitter-sweet news of Judge no longer acting as co-host for the podcast. Judge has entered a new chapter in his career, and we wish him all the best!

Cole takes this time to re-introduce himself, lay out what listeners can expect moving forward, and reflect on the episodes that will prove foundational for future topics.

Topics:


Energy
Hemp/Cannabis
The Future of Health
Industry 4.0
Space Innovation
Esports
Advertising
International trade
Bitcoin and Bitcoin Mining


Ep. 26: EnergyFunders - Investing in Oil & Gas and Off-Grid Bitcoin Mines with Laura Pommer

Ep. 21: Texas Medical Cannabis with Morris Denton, CEO of Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation

Ep. 16: FreeWater - The Future is Free with Josh Cliffords

Thanks for listening and coming along for the ride as we continue to build a community around Texas innovation.

To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.

In this episode, Cole and Judge sit down with Laura Pommer, CEO and Chief Geologist of EnergyFunders, a platform that brings together investing in oil & gas exploration and off-grid bitcoin mining. In short, EnergyFunders is the future of energy investing.


Click here for the written piece on EnergyFunders.


Topics discussed:


Laura's path to becoming a geologist, and later, CEO of EnergyFunders

The lifecycle of an oil & gas well

Oil & gas in times of geopolitical instability.

How Laura got into Bitcoin and how she later "orange-pilled" her principals

Details behind EnergyFunders first off-grid, immersion-cooled Bitcoin mine

EnergyFunders and Bitcoin education?

The investor lifecycle at EnergyFunders

Retail access to EnergyFunders?



For more information on Bitcoin and Bitcoin Mining, check out the articles below:

What is Bitcoin?

What is Money, and Why Does Bitcoin Matter?

The Value of Energy, Proof-of-Work (PoW), and Bitcoin Mining

Synergy: Bitcoin Mining and Texas' Power Grid

ERCOT CEO is Pro-Bitcoin, Ted Cruz Sees Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between Energy Grid and BTC


This episode of The Great State of Innovation Podcast, the podcast of Texas Innovators, was brought to you by Integrity HR Management. If you require HR services, contact Integrity HR Management, the premier Professional Employer Organization in Texas.

To stay up to date with innovation happening in Texas, like and follow Texas Innovators on Facebook.