The Hatch Podcast

The Hatch Podcast Network

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. Turning Personal Pain Into Innovation: Hannah Keel & Brayden Gibson on Southern Rooted | Building Biotech

    1d ago

    Turning Personal Pain Into Innovation: Hannah Keel & Brayden Gibson on Southern Rooted | Building Biotech

    What happens when a personal health challenge sparks a biotech startup? In this episode of Building Biotech in Lower Alabama, Stephanie Glines sits down with Hannah Keel and Brayden Gibson, co-founders of Southern Rooted, to discuss It's Better, an over-the-counter topical pain cream inspired by Hannah's own experience living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. The conversation explores how the pair transformed a personal need into a growing business, what differentiates their product from traditional pain creams, and how the Hatch Biotech Accelerator helped shape their entrepreneurial journey. Hannah and Brayden also share the realities of launching a healthcare startup, from finding the right market to navigating the emotional challenges of building a company from the ground up.  In this episode: How a personal health journey inspired Southern RootedThe story behind It's Better topical pain creamWhy today's consumers are looking for alternatives to traditional pain relief productsWhat makes their formulation differentLessons learned through the Hatch Biotech AcceleratorThe importance of mentorship and community connectionsBringing a healthcare product from concept to marketAdvice for aspiring biotech foundersLearn More Southern Rooted: https://southernrooted.care 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.

    9 min
  2. AI Accelerating Medical Innovation: Vipul Kashyap on Medhive.ai | Building Biotech

    Jun 22

    AI Accelerating Medical Innovation: Vipul Kashyap on Medhive.ai | Building Biotech

    Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, but not in the way most people think. In this episode of Building Biotech, Stephanie Glines sits down with Vipul Kashyap, founder of Medhive.ai, to explore how AI can dramatically speed up the development of medical devices by reducing years of manual documentation and streamlining the path from research to patient care. Vipul shares his unique perspective after decades in artificial intelligence, dating back to the early days of AI research in the 1980s, and explains why he believes AI should enhance human expertise rather than replace it. They also discuss his experience in the Hatch Biotech Accelerator and what’s next for Medhive.ai. In this episode: • Why medical devices can take 5 to 7 years to reach patients • How AI can reduce development time and costs • Why documentation is one of healthcare’s biggest bottlenecks • What artificial intelligence looked like decades before ChatGPT • Why AI should support physicians instead of replacing them • The future of medical innovation and regulated industries Learn more about Medhive.ai: Website: https://medhive.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medhive-ai About Building Biotech Building Biotech is a special series from the Hatch Podcast highlighting founders, researchers, and entrepreneurs building the future of healthcare, biotechnology, and innovation across the Gulf Coast. 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
  3. Building a Safer Future for Medical Device Sterilization: Michelle Scott on Gulf Sterilization | Building Biotech

    Jun 11

    Building a Safer Future for Medical Device Sterilization: Michelle Scott on Gulf Sterilization | Building Biotech

    This week on Building Biotech, Stephanie Glines sits down with Michelle Scott, founder of Gulf Sterilization, to discuss how her company is transforming one of the most overlooked parts of medical device manufacturing. For decades, much of the medical device industry has relied on ethylene oxide sterilization, a process facing growing regulatory pressure and capacity constraints. Gulf Sterilization is developing an alternative approach using chlorine dioxide, offering manufacturers a safer, more sustainable, and potentially faster path to sterilizing medical devices. Michelle shares how the company identified a critical industry bottleneck, the challenges of bringing a new sterilization technology to market, and how participation in the Hatch Biotech Accelerator helped prepare Gulf Sterilization for growth and investment. She also discusses the company's work toward regulatory milestones, the role of AI in streamlining operations, and what's next as Gulf Sterilization continues to scale. In this episode: - Why sterilization is a critical step in medical device manufacturing - The challenges facing ethylene oxide sterilization - How chlorine dioxide offers a safer alternative - Lessons learned from the Hatch Biotech Accelerator - Raising capital as a first-time founder - Using AI to improve operational efficiency - What's next for Gulf Sterilization Learn More About Gulf Sterilization Website: https://gulfsterilization.com  Phone: (251) 375-4836 About Building Biotech Building Biotech is a special series from Hatch highlighting founders, innovators, and companies advancing health, science, biotech, and technology across the Gulf Coast and beyond. Produced by Tim Scott Have a guest suggestion, story idea, or feedback for the Hatch Podcast? Email Tim at tim@timscott.me. Interested in how podcasting can help share your company's story? I'd be glad to point you in the right direction. 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.

    12 min
  4. Building Better Drug Testing with Lab-Grown Human Tissue: Yuan Tian on Vivosphere | Building Biotech

    Jun 4

    Building Better Drug Testing with Lab-Grown Human Tissue: Yuan Tian on Vivosphere | Building Biotech

    What if researchers could test new medicines on lab-grown human tissue before they ever reached clinical trials? In this episode of our Building Biotech in Lower Alabama series, Stephanie Glines sits down with Yuan Tian, founder of Vivosphere, to discuss how his company is developing artificial human tissue models designed to improve drug discovery and regenerative medicine. Yuan shares his journey from arriving in the United States with two suitcases to earning a Ph.D. at Auburn University and transforming his research into a biotech startup. He explains how Vivosphere’s technology creates 3D human tissue models that mimic how cells behave inside the body, helping researchers evaluate potential therapies more accurately before they reach patients. The conversation explores the challenges of drug development, the potential of regenerative medicine, the role of artificial intelligence in biotech, and how the Hatch Biotech Accelerator helped prepare Vivosphere for future growth. In This Episode: • Yuan’s journey from graduate student to biotech founder • How Vivosphere creates lab-grown human tissue models • Improving drug discovery and reducing clinical trial failures • Potential applications in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies • The role of AI in biotech research and drug development • Auburn University’s role in commercializing the technology • Lessons learned through the Hatch Biotech Accelerator • Advice for founders building science-based companies Notable Quotes: “Innovation shouldn’t stop at the end of the publication. It should be the beginning of something bigger.” “We’re trying to bridge the gap between preclinical research and clinical success.” Learn More Yuan Tian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuantianauburn/ Vivosphere: https://vivospheres.com About the Building Biotech Series Building Biotech in Lower Alabama is a special series from the Hatch Podcast featuring founders, researchers, and innovators developing new technologies and companies across the Gulf Coast region. 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.

    12 min
  5. From Air Force Research to a Medical Breakthrough: David Nelson on Spectratherm | Building Biotech

    May 28

    From Air Force Research to a Medical Breakthrough: David Nelson on Spectratherm | Building Biotech

    What started as research at an Air Force laboratory eventually led David Nelson and his team to develop a new way to measure blood flow without needles, probes, or invasive procedures. In this episode of our Building Biotech in Lower Alabama series, Stephanie Glines sits down with David Nelson, founder of Spectratherm, to discuss REFLO, a technology designed to measure microcirculation using low-power radio frequency signals and temperature response. David shares the surprising origin story behind the technology, how it could help vascular surgeons evaluate blood flow during critical procedures, and why one surgeon described the approach as “the holy grail” of vascular surgery. He also talks about the journey from university research to startup founder, lessons learned through the Hatch Biotech Accelerator, and what’s next as Spectratherm moves toward clinical testing and FDA approval.   In This Episode: David’s 40-year career in engineering and academiaThe Air Force research project that inspired SpectroThermHow REFLO measures blood flow without penetrating the skinPotential applications in vascular surgery and patient careMoving from research and patents to commercializationLessons from the Hatch Biotech AcceleratorAdvice for first-time foundersLearn More David Nelson:  LinkedIn ProfileAbout the Building Biotech Series Building Biotech in Lower Alabama is a special series from the Hatch Podcast featuring founders, researchers, and innovators developing new technologies and companies across the Gulf Coast region. 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.

    11 min
  6. Turning Mental Health Awareness Into Action: Marlo Young on Mentalocity | Building Biotech

    May 21

    Turning Mental Health Awareness Into Action: Marlo Young on Mentalocity | Building Biotech

    In this episode of the Hatch Podcast: Building Biotech, Stephanie Glines sits down with Marlo Young, founder and CEO of New Mindset Consulting and creator of Mentalocity, a platform designed to help people turn mental health awareness into daily action. Drawing from her background in counseling, psychology, education, and mental health advocacy, Marlo shares how she created Mentalocity to help people build healthier routines through self-paced modules, daily mindset check-ins, journaling, coaching support, and community. Stephanie and Marlo discuss: Why mental health literacy mattersThe difference between mental health and mental disordersHow Mentalocity helps bridge the gap between awareness and actionUsing AI tools to build a user-friendly wellness platformMarlo’s four-phase model: awareness, action, resilience, and growthHow the Innovation Portal Tech Academy helped shape the appWhat Marlo gained from the Hatch Biotech AcceleratorAdvice for founders without a traditional technology backgroundLearn more about New Mindset Consulting: New Mindset Consulting Website https://newmindsetllc.com/ Connect with Marlo Young: Marlo Young LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrs-marlo-young-m-s-0a333a101/ Building Biotech is a special series from the Hatch Podcast featuring founders and innovators from the latest Hatch Biotech Accelerator cohort. To learn more about Hatch, upcoming programs, and future accelerator opportunities, visit: Hatch Fairhope https://hatchfairhope.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.

    10 min
  7. Smarter NICU Care: Shiva Sharareh on AI-Driven Neonatal Monitoring | Building Biotech

    May 12

    Smarter NICU Care: Shiva Sharareh on AI-Driven Neonatal Monitoring | Building Biotech

    In this episode of the Hatch Podcast: Building Biotech, Stephanie Glines sits down with Dr. Shiva Sharareh, founder and CEO of Rekovar, a company developing AI-driven technology designed to improve neonatal and maternal care. After witnessing the devastating effects of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) on a close friend’s family, Shiva became determined to improve how fragile newborns are monitored inside NICUs. Rekovar is building a platform that combines wearable devices, video/audio monitoring, and multimodal AI analytics to continuously assess infant wellness in real time. Drawing from decades of experience in biomedical engineering and leadership roles with companies including Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, and Halyard Health, Shiva shares how her background in healthcare innovation led her to launch a mission-driven startup focused on helping clinicians make faster, more informed decisions for vulnerable newborns. Stephanie and Shiva discuss: Why NICU care still relies heavily on subjective scoring systemsHow AI and multimodal monitoring could improve neonatal outcomesThe challenge of continuously monitoring infant behavior and wellnessRekovar’s wearable and non-invasive monitoring technologyThe emotional story that inspired the companyWhat comes next as Rekovar prepares for expanded clinical trials and commercializationShiva’s experience inside the Hatch accelerator programLearn more about Rekovar: Rekovar Website Connect with Rekovar on LinkedIn: Rekovar LinkedIn Connect with Shiva Sharareh: Shiva Sharareh LinkedIn Building Biotech is a special series from the Hatch Podcast featuring founders and innovators from the latest Hatch Biotech Accelerator cohort. To learn more about Hatch, upcoming programs, and future accelerator opportunities, visit: Hatch Fairhope 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.

    11 min
  8. Builder Mindset: Jeff Butler on Systems, AI, and Why Most Projects Break | Hatch Podcast

    May 6

    Builder Mindset: Jeff Butler on Systems, AI, and Why Most Projects Break | Hatch Podcast

    What separates systems that scale from systems that fall apart? For Jeff Butler, it starts with understanding the problem before writing a single line of code. In this episode of The Hatch Podcast, Jeff shares how a self-taught path from building simple websites in the ‘90s turned into a 30-year career working with large-scale systems, infrastructure, machine learning, and AI. Along the way, the conversation covers everything from early web development and massive business data sets to weather satellites, usability, infrastructure, and the hidden problems most companies don’t realize they have. Jeff also explains why many businesses rushing into AI are building on top of messy, disconnected data—and why that creates bigger problems down the line. This episode is a look at how a longtime builder thinks about systems, problem solving, and creating technology that actually works in the real world. 💡 In this episode: How Jeff taught himself web development in the early days of the internetWhy “data is data” across industries and systemsThe satellite project that started with watching the ISS with his sonWhy usability and infrastructure matter more than most people thinkThe danger of relying too heavily on third-party toolsWhat businesses are getting wrong about AI and dirty dataLessons learned from 30 years of building systemsAbout the Guest Jeff Butler is a senior DevOps and systems engineer with more than 25 years of experience building cloud infrastructure, large-scale data systems, automation workflows, and AI-powered applications. His work spans industries including e-commerce, aerospace, biotech, machine learning, and real-time satellite data systems. Jeff Butler: https://jeffbutler.dev/ 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

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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