Innovate That Podcast

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell and "guests" for an insightful recap of the OCAST Innovation Conference and Expo! In this episode, you will hear from the event sponsors, guest speakers, lenders, founders and exhibitors highlighting their most impactful takeaways from the event.