The Hatch Podcast

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At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Produced at Hatch Fairhope, it’s where bold ideas take flight. The Founders Series dives into the journeys of startup founders building the future of business, technology, and innovation across the Gulf South. The Music Accelerator combines professional music industry guidance with spiritual mentorship, creating a unique environment where artists can grow both creatively and personally. Hosted by music industry veteran Chris Estes, this series features conversations with artists and insiders who’ve spent years shaping the sounds and stories of modern music. The Bioscience Innovation Series explores breakthroughs in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science — with founders and researchers driving life-changing discoveries in labs across the region. Around the Table features conversations with Alabama’s most forward-thinking companies and creators, from startups re-imagining industry to leaders building stronger communities. And throughout the year, The Hatch Podcast Network introduces new limited series spotlighting the people and ideas transforming the Gulf Coast economy — one story at a time.   Find out more at hatchfairhope.com  Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com

  1. Structure Creates Freedom: Forrest Derr on EOS, Accountability, and Scaling Together | Founders Series

    5D AGO

    Structure Creates Freedom: Forrest Derr on EOS, Accountability, and Scaling Together | Founders Series

    What happens when a founder hits the point where hustle alone isn’t enough? For Forrest Derr, it starts with a simple shift: structure doesn’t slow a company down—it helps it run further and faster. In this episode of The Hatch Podcast: Founders Series, Forrest shares how nearly three decades inside growing companies led him to become a fractional COO and EOS® Integrator, working alongside founders at critical inflection points. Through Derr Consulting, Forrest helps visionary leaders move from chaos to clarity—installing structure, defining accountability, and building the foundation required to scale. He also leads ENRG (Entrepreneurial Networking Resource Group) in partnership with Hatch, bringing founders and operators together to collaborate and grow with intention. This episode explores what founders often miss, why accountability is misunderstood, and how the right operational guardrails create real freedom inside a business. 💡 In this episode: The inflection point when founders realize they need operational leadershipWhy accountability—not effort—is the most common blind spotThe difference between an organizational chart and an accountability chartHow EOS® helps founders think long-term instead of surviving short-termWhy building in community accelerates growthThe dynamic between visionary founders and operational “fixers”About the Guest Forrest Derr is the founder of Derr Consulting, where he serves as a fractional Chief Operating Officer and EOS® Integrator for growing companies. He works alongside visionary founders to install structure, clarify ownership, and position businesses for sustainable scale. He also co-hosts the podcast Fixers & Founders, exploring the relationship between entrepreneurs and the operational leaders who help them execute. Derr Consulting: https://derrconsulting.com Fixers & Founders Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@fixersandfounders ENRG Fairhope: https://hatchfairhope.com/events/enrg-fairhope-chapter About The Hatch Podcast At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform and share an episode to help us grow. 🔗 Learn more: hatchfairhope.com 📩 Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com Produced by Tim Scott for The Hatch Podcast Network.

    20 min
  2. Building the Future of Baldwin County: Lee Lawson | Hatch Podcast

    FEB 11

    Building the Future of Baldwin County: Lee Lawson | Hatch Podcast

    What does it take to guide economic development in Baldwin County, Alabama — one of the fastest-growing regions in the country? Baldwin County is experiencing record population growth, business expansion, and infrastructure investment. But long-term economic development doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode of The Hatch Podcast, we hear from Lee Lawson, President and CEO of the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, about what intentional growth looks like across Baldwin County, Alabama. From workforce development and healthcare infrastructure to entrepreneurship and regional planning, Lee shares how economic development leaders are shaping the future of Fairhope, Foley, Daphne, Gulf Shores, and the broader Gulf Coast of South Alabama. This conversation explores how Baldwin County balances opportunity with responsibility — attracting business investment while preserving quality of life for residents who call the Gulf Coast home. 💡 In this episode: What economic development in Baldwin County actually looks like behind the scenesWhy Baldwin County’s recent population growth didn’t happen overnightThe role of healthcare infrastructure in attracting businesses and familiesHow workforce development impacts long-term economic success in AlabamaThe strategy behind the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance rebrandWhy Hatch Fairhope became a key part of Baldwin County’s innovation ecosystemWhat’s ahead for business growth on the Gulf CoastLee Lawson has spent more than a decade working at the intersection of public leadership, private investment, and regional strategy in South Alabama. As a Baldwin County resident, he approaches economic development with a focus on sustainability, long-term planning, and raising the bar for what growth should look like. For founders, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and families considering Baldwin County, Alabama, this episode offers insight into how one of the Gulf Coast’s fastest-growing communities is building its future. Learn more about the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance: https://baldwinalliance.com About The Hatch Podcast At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform and share an episode to help us grow. 🔗 Learn more: hatchfairhope.com 📩 Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com Produced by Tim Scott for The Hatch Podcast Network.

    24 min
  3. Inside Hatch-a-thon Demo Night | Hatch Podcast

    FEB 3

    Inside Hatch-a-thon Demo Night | Hatch Podcast

    What happens when real community problems meet builders willing to jump in and try? Hatch-a-thon brings together founders, students, technologists, and community members for a two-week build focused on solving real challenges submitted by local organizations. Demo Night is where those ideas come to life. In this episode of The Hatch Podcast, we take you inside Hatch-a-thon Demo Night. Recorded live at The University of South Alabama in Fairhope, you’ll hear directly from judges and builders as they share what they built, why they chose their challenge, and what surprised them along the way. From automation and AI tools to nonprofit solutions and first-time builds, this episode captures the energy of a room full of people learning, experimenting, and building together. You’ll also hear from Explorer Track award-winning teams, including two mother-daughter teams and an individual builder whose project stood out among a strong field. This episode is a snapshot of what Hatch-a-thon is really about: real problems, real people, and ideas moving from concept to prototype. 💡 In this episode: What Hatch is and how Hatch-a-thon worksWhat judges look for on Demo NightHow builders chose their challengesThe role of AI and automation in many projectsNonprofit problems and people-first solutionsWhat it’s like to build for the first timeExplorer Track award-winning projectsAbout Hatch-a-thon Hatch-a-thon is a two-week build event hosted by Hatch Fairhope, where teams select real challenges submitted by community organizations and develop solutions to present on Demo Night. The event brings together builders of all experience levels to learn, collaborate, and create in a supportive environment. About The Hatch Podcast At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform and share an episode to help us grow. 🔗 Learn more: hatchfairhope.com 📩 Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com Produced by Tim Scott for The Hatch Podcast Network.

    19 min
  4. Before the Red Light: Why Pre-Production Makes or Breaks Your Record | Music Accelerator

    JAN 28

    Before the Red Light: Why Pre-Production Makes or Breaks Your Record | Music Accelerator

    What if the most important creative decisions on your record are made before you ever hit record? In this episode of The Hatch Podcast: Music Accelerator, host Chris Estes breaks down the often-overlooked but critical role of pre-production in the recording process. From refining arrangements and locking in tempo to clarifying creative direction before studio time begins, pre-production is where strong demos turn into confident, efficient sessions. Drawing from real studio experiences with Music Accelerator artists Josh Lindsay and Jerica Nicole, Chris explains how intentional preparation saves time, protects your budget, and leads to better performances once the red light turns on. “You don’t want to be making production calls after a song is already tracked. That costs time, money, and energy — and all of that can be worked out in pre-production.” — Chris Estes 🎧 Pre-Production Essentials Every Independent Artist Should Know: Preparing with Purpose: Why pre-production brings clarity and creative focus. Arrangement & Tempo: Making key musical decisions before studio time starts. Modern Tools & Workflows: Using home studios and AI tools to explore direction early. Studio Efficiency: How preparation leads to faster sessions and stronger performances. Avoiding Costly Re-Tracks: Why decisions made early save money later. Album-Level Thinking: Using pre-production to shape a cohesive body of work. Whether you’re recording a single, an EP, or a full album, this episode offers practical guidance for artists who want to work smarter, protect their budget, and bring their best ideas into the studio fully formed. About The Hatch Podcast At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform and share an episode to help us grow. 🔗 Learn more: hatchfairhope.com 📩 Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com Produced by Tim Scott for The Hatch Podcast Network.

    10 min
  5. Inside Patifina: Hospital-Grade Imaging Anywhere | Bioscience Innovation

    JAN 20

    Inside Patifina: Hospital-Grade Imaging Anywhere | Bioscience Innovation

    What if the most advanced medical imaging could go anywhere it’s needed, without sacrificing quality?  In this episode of The Hatch Podcast, we explore how Patifina is redefining how healthcare is delivered by bringing hospital-grade imaging and diagnostics to hospitals, rural communities, disaster response settings, and beyond. Hosted by Stephanie Glines, the conversation features Damon Burrows, CEO of Patifina, and Chris St. Pierre, who is helping lead commercialization of the platform. Together, they discuss how Patifina combines flexible integrated systems, modular mobile imaging, intelligent networks, AI powered workflows, and secure data platforms to deliver diagnostics that can outperform traditional hospital equipment while expanding access everywhere.  The episode also highlights how Patifina’s platform unites imaging, diagnostics, artificial intelligence, and financial access into one connected ecosystem designed to strengthen healthcare resilience and equity worldwide.  💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode How Patifina delivers hospital-grade imaging in mobile and modular settingsWhy distributed diagnostics can outperform traditional hospital imagingWhat this flexibility means for hospitals, rural clinics, disaster zones, and global careHow AI and secure data platforms empower patient access and precision workflowsWhy Patifina’s integrated ecosystem is reshaping how care is delivered and financedFeatured Guests Damon Burrows CEO, Patifina Chris St. Pierre Commercialization Lead, Patifina Learn More To learn more about Patifina and its advanced imaging ecosystem, visit patifina.com. About The Hatch Podcast At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform and share an episode to help us grow. 🔗 Learn more: hatchfairhope.com 📩 Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com Produced by Tim Scott for The Hatch Podcast Network.

    27 min

  6. JAN 13

    The Hatch Podcast — Official Trailer

    The Hatch Podcast is a show about people building things. Each episode features honest conversations with founders, creators, and builders working on ideas that are still taking shape — from startups and bioscience to technology and music. The podcast is connected to Hatch, an innovation hub on the Gulf Coast supporting founders and creators across Lower Alabama, but the stories go beyond any one place. These are real conversations, with people in the middle of the work. New episodes weekly. About The Hatch Podcast At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform and share an episode to help us grow. 🔗 Learn more: hatchfairhope.com 📩 Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com Produced by Tim Scott for The Hatch Podcast Network.

    1 min
  7. What Alabama Put in the Music: Four Voices, One Foundation | Music Accelerator

    JAN 6

    What Alabama Put in the Music: Four Voices, One Foundation | Music Accelerator

    What do Randy Owen, Jamey Johnson, Jimmy Buffett, and Lionel Richie have in common? They all trace their story back to Alabama. In this episode of the Hatch Podcast Music Accelerator, Hatch producer Tim Scott reaches back into his radio archives to curate rare audio and conversations with artists from different generations and genres, all shaped by the same place and the same foundation. From northeast Alabama, Randy Owen reflects on growing up in Fort Payne, working the land, and learning early lessons about character and humility that helped shape one of the most successful bands in country music history. From Montgomery, Jamey Johnson talks candidly about success, pressure, and refocusing on who he was really writing songs for. Jamey scored his own breakthrough hit with “In Color” and wrote major songs recorded by other artists, including “Give It Away,” which became a number-one hit for George Strait. From Mobile, Jimmy Buffett shares the story behind his duet with Alan Jackson, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” The song went on to spend eight weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and became Alan Jackson’s first pop crossover hit. Jimmy, who passed away in 2023, explains how the collaboration came together not in a studio or a boardroom, but through boats, fishing, and time spent together far from Nashville. And from Tuskegee, Lionel Richie reflects on longevity, connection, and what it means to stay human across decades in music. Drawing from his experience as a judge on American Idol, Lionel talks about personality, self-awareness, and why talent lasts longer when you don’t lose yourself along the way. Different eras. Different sounds. One foundation. This episode isn’t about a genre. It’s about perspective, humility, and stories that travel far beyond Alabama. That’s what Alabama put in the music. About The Hatch Podcast At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform and share an episode to help us grow. 🔗 Learn more: hatchfairhope.com 📩 Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com Produced by Tim Scott for The Hatch Podcast Network.

    15 min
  8. Inside Hatch: Conversations from 2025 — Innovation, Health, Business, and Culture on the Gulf Coast

    12/30/2025

    Inside Hatch: Conversations from 2025 — Innovation, Health, Business, and Culture on the Gulf Coast

    What does innovation actually look like on the Gulf Coast and across lower Alabama? In this episode of the Hatch Podcast, we’re taking a look back at some of the conversations that shaped 2025. Rather than a highlight reel, this episode offers a snapshot of the kinds of discussions we’ve been having on the show, across business, bioscience, healthcare, development, and the creative economy. These conversations come from different industries and perspectives, but they share a common thread: people doing thoughtful, often difficult work in the places they’ve chosen to build. Featured conversations include: Michael Lynch — CHONEX Michael shares how CHONEX is using biology and process to turn agricultural waste into something useful, with implications for soil health and sustainable systems. His conversation offers a grounded look at what innovation actually looks like when it’s hands-on and operational. 🔗 https://www.chonex.ag Chris Harber — Simparo Surgical Chris talks about identifying inefficiencies in common surgical procedures and rethinking how those procedures can be done more reliably and consistently. The conversation focuses on practical medtech innovation and improving outcomes through better design. 🔗 https://simparosurgical.com Dr. Grant Zarzour — Sperity Health Grant discusses prevention, longevity, and why healthcare needs to start long before someone becomes a patient. His perspective reframes health around risk, time, and quality of life rather than reactive treatment. 🔗 https://www.sperityhealth.com 68 Ventures — Around the Table In a wide-ranging conversation, the team at 68 Ventures reflects on failure, resilience, and what it actually takes to build teams and organizations over the long term. The discussion emphasizes patience, perspective, and learning through experience. 🔗 https://www.68ventures.com Susan Godwin — Music Accelerator (119 Collective at Hatch) Susan breaks down music publishing, licensing, and ownership, explaining why so many artists misunderstand how publishing works and why education is critical. Her conversation highlights the importance of protecting creative work and building sustainable careers in the music industry. 🔗 https://119collective.hatchfairhope.com This episode is designed as an entry point, a way to understand what kinds of conversations happen on the Hatch Podcast and why they matter. There’s a lot more coming in 2026, and we’re glad you’re here. About The Hatch Podcast At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform and share an episode to help us grow. 🔗 Learn more: hatchfairhope.com 📩 Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com Produced by Tim Scott for The Hatch Podcast Network.

    17 min
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At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Produced at Hatch Fairhope, it’s where bold ideas take flight. The Founders Series dives into the journeys of startup founders building the future of business, technology, and innovation across the Gulf South. The Music Accelerator combines professional music industry guidance with spiritual mentorship, creating a unique environment where artists can grow both creatively and personally. Hosted by music industry veteran Chris Estes, this series features conversations with artists and insiders who’ve spent years shaping the sounds and stories of modern music. The Bioscience Innovation Series explores breakthroughs in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science — with founders and researchers driving life-changing discoveries in labs across the region. Around the Table features conversations with Alabama’s most forward-thinking companies and creators, from startups re-imagining industry to leaders building stronger communities. And throughout the year, The Hatch Podcast Network introduces new limited series spotlighting the people and ideas transforming the Gulf Coast economy — one story at a time.   Find out more at hatchfairhope.com  Contact: team@hatchfairhope.com

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  • Creator
    The Hatch Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Hatch Podcast
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