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  • Techstars: Dolma Tsundu CEO of Flutter Care
    May 30 2024

    Welcome back to Big Ideas Welcome with Chris McAdoo! Today, we're diving into a topic that touches the heart of family health with Dolma Tsundu, the innovative founder of Flutter Care. Dolma's personal journey and engineering expertise led her to create a non-invasive wearable device that's transforming how expectant parents monitor fetal health, especially for high-risk pregnancies. Tune in as Dolma shares the passion behind Flutter Care and how this device helps families stay connected to their health from the comfort of home. Discover how innovation and care are changing the future of maternal health with the help of this big idea.

    Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com.

    This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC chief of strategy Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    17 min
  • Techstars: Brandon Bruce Managing Director
    May 30 2024

    On this episode of Big Ideas Welcome, host Chris McAdoo sits down with Brandon Bruce, the managing director of TechStars Industries of the Future in Knoxville, TN. Brandon has been a driving force in the local startup scene, leading this transformative accelerator and working with Market Square Ventures to invest in the brightest ideas in East Tennessee and beyond. Join in to get the inside scoop on Market Square Ventures and how they're fostering groundbreaking startups, fueling Knoxville's entrepreneurial spirit. You do not want to miss this!

    Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com.

    This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC chief of strategy Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    29 min
  • Techstars: Jonathan Huffman CEO of Orbital Arc
    May 30 2024

    It's time for Big Ideas Welcome with Chris McAdoo! Today, you will meet Jonathan Huffman, the visionary founder of Orbital Arc. From board games and consulting to pioneering space technology, Jonathan's journey is a testament to how unexpected paths can lead to groundbreaking innovations. At Orbital Arc, they're developing advanced ion thrusters that promise a tenfold increase in fuel efficiency and a 99% reduction in fuel costs for space missions. Jonathan breaks down the complex world of orbital mechanics and fuel consumption, sharing his ambitious vision for making interplanetary space more accessible. Whether you're a space enthusiast or just love big ideas, you're gonna love this episode.

    Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com.

    This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC chief of strategy Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    19 min
  • Techstars: Max Dordevic CEO of NeuroX1
    May 30 2024

    Join Chris McAdoo in exploring the intersection of AI and healthcare with Max Dordevic, CEO and founder of NeuroX1. Discover how Max's team uses AI to design therapies for complex neurological disorders, pushing the boundaries of modern medicine. Max shares insights into their drug discovery platform, focus on rare diseases, and his journey from economics and biotech research to leading an AI startup. Plus, learn about NeuroX1’s progress in Knoxville through the TechStars program. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about this big idea!

    Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com.

    This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC chief of strategy Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    24 min
  • Techstars: Daniel Clark CEO of 3D Solar
    May 30 2024

    This episode shines a spotlight on a breakthrough in renewable energy with Techstars Industries of the Future cohort member Daniel Clark, Founder of 3D Solar. Discover how his team uses ancient glass manufacturing techniques to create micro 3D solar cell substrates that double power output and outperform flat panels. Learn about the technology behind these innovative structures and their potential to revolutionize solar energy.

    Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com.

    This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC chief of strategy Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    13 min
  • Techstars: Ranjith Antony CEO of Perleybrook Labs
    May 30 2024

    We’re tackling a crucial topic in the industrial world: workplace safety. Introducing TechStar Industries of the Future cohort member Ranjith Antony, CEO and founder of Perleybrook Labs, who's leading the charge in developing AI-driven safety solutions for Industry 4.0 environments. Ranjit has steered his company through multiple pivots, each time honing in on cutting-edge safety technologies.

    Perleybrook Labs' innovative AI platform is making factories safer by detecting hidden risks and automating safety protocols. This is a conversation packed with insights on the fusion of machine learning and industrial safety.



    Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com.

    This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC chief of strategy Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    14 min
  • Techstars: Jose Luis Nuño and Alejandro Nuño CEO and CPO of Narval
    May 23 2024

    On this episode of Big Ideas Welcome, host Chris McAdoo dives into the frontier of biotechnology with Jose and Alejandro Nuno from Narval. These visionary brothers are leveraging marine biotechnology and AI to develop synthetic Antibody Mimetic Proteins (AMPs), creating novel antibody drugs. Discover how they’re engineering antibodies using proteins from sharks and sea snails, and learn about their pioneering project targeting diabetic retinopathy. Join in to explore the future of next-generation therapies and what it means for patients worldwide.

    Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com.

    This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC chief of strategy Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    19 min
  • Techstars: Lewis Hibbs COO of NKA Bio
    May 23 2024

    It's time for Big Ideas Welcome with Chris McAdoo! On this episode, we're delving into a groundbreaking advancement in emergency medicine with Lewis Hibbs, co-founder of NKA Bio. Discover how their innovative antibody treatment aims to "press pause on death," extending critical time for trauma patients and potentially saving thousands of lives annually. Hear about Lewis’s journey, inspired by his grandfather, a pioneering trauma surgeon, and learn about the challenges and breakthroughs that could revolutionize emergency response systems worldwide. Tune in for an inspiring and impactful conversation about this big idea!

    Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms and at bigideaswelcome.com.

    This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC chief of strategy Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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    9 min