The Innovate That podcast is hosted by Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and highlights the innovative people and companies that make up Oklahoma’s thriving science and technology sectors. From aerospace, bioscience, and energy diversification to augmented reality, cybersecurity, and the metaverse, Oklahoma is at the forefront of technology growth in the United States.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
In this latest episode of Innovate That, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell talks with Steve Cole, Director of the WindShape Test Facility in Tulsa, OK.
Founded by five engineers in Switzerland, WindShape is redefining drone testing by recreating real-world weather conditions like wind, rain, and lightning in a controlled environment—helping validate performance and safety like never before.
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell sat down with Shoaib Shaikh, Co-Founder|CEO and Michael Teicheira, Chief of Operations at XPLOSafe, an Oklahoma company developing cutting-edge chemical safety and air monitoring tech — tools that are protecting lives on Earth and contributing to NASA’s mission in space.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Join Oklahoma Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell and Jenny Cochran of Zeeco, Inc. You will learn how Zeeco is innovating with its Advanced Research Complex (ARC), prioritizing sustainability, and benefiting from OCAST's Industry Innovation funding to lead in global impact and efficiency.
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Listen to the latest Innovate That podcast with Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and Kraettli L. Epperson, CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems, about the future of drones, aerospace innovation, and Oklahoma’s leadership in advanced air mobility.
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell is back with another episode of Innovate That! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Pinkey Patel, founder and CEO of Myri Health—a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing maternal health with cutting-edge technology and personalized care.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
In the latest episode of the Innovate That Podcast, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell sits down with Ron Mercer, President of Bedrock Ventures, to discuss their groundbreaking work in energy diversification.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
In this SPECIAL STAFF edition of Innovate That!, your host Makeba Griffin and co-host Mark Ballard take you behind the scenes to meet the incredible OCAST staff.—both proud members of the OCAST staff—take you behind the scenes to meet the incredible team driving innovation across Oklahoma. Learn about their roles, hear fun facts about what inspires them, and discover the passion and dedication behind OCAST’s mission to advance science and technology in our state.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
In this episode of Innovate That, hosted by Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, we talk with Alison Watkins, founder of Watkins-Conti Products. Alison shares the story behind Yoni Fit®, an innovative solution transforming pelvic health care, and the challenges she faced bringing it to market. Tune in to hear how she's partnering with healthcare institutions and making a difference right here in Oklahoma.
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
In this episode, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell talks with the co-founders of Cadenza Bio, Dr. Carol Curtis and Dr. Elaine Hamm. Cadenza Bio is a biotech company developing new treatments for diseases that damage nerves and cause inflammation. Their mission is to stop disease progression, support healing, and improve patients' lives.
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Join us as Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell talks with Johnathan Burgess, Founder & Chief Executive Officer with Burgess Aerospace Innovation (BAI). In this episode you will hear how BAI is revolutionizing livestock management through aerial surveillance using drones.