60 http://podcast.softwarewithsoul.com en (c) 2007, PointClear Solutions, Inc. Conversations with Technology Innovators and Entrepreneurs David Karabinos Innovation Conversations is a podcast series sponsored by PointClear featuring entrepreneurs and executives who successfully use technology to innovate their business models, give them competitive advantage, and create exceptional value for their customers and shareholders. The series host is David Karabinos, a successful entrepreneur who has built several high-tech and business services companies over the last twenty-five years. The conversations are intended to illuminate for the listener the vision, strategies and challenges these intrepid executives face daily--selling the vision, raising capital, crafting technology strategies, acquiring customers and ultimately 'crossing the chasm' to new markets. Innovation Conversations is a podcast series sponsored by PointClear featuring entrepreneurs and executives who successfully use technology to innovate their business models, give them competitive advantage, and create exceptional value for their customers and shareholders. The series host is David Karabinos, a successful entrepreneur who has built several high-tech and business services companies over the last twenty-five years. The conversations are intended to illuminate for the listener the vision, strategies and challenges these intrepid executives face daily--selling the vision, raising capital, crafting technology strategies, acquiring customers and ultimately 'crossing the chasm' to new markets. David Karabinos david.karabinos@harvestbusinessadvisors.com no David Karabinos Jim Hudson of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Jim Hudson is the founder and president of the newly opened HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology located in Huntsville, Al. Jim founded a company in 1987 known as Research Genetics where he served as its CEO until 2000. The company merged that year with Invitrogen in a deal valued at $138 million. Prior to the merger, Research Genetics had become the world's leader in genetic linkage products and was a critical partner in the Human Genome Project coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health. Jim has advised and incubated multiple companies in industries ranging from internet services to genetics research. In his role as President of the biotech institute he is focused on building groundbreaking research and companies that can apply it for the benefit of society. Jim is very well known in the biotech community and is often quoted by national, state and local media. This podcast is your opportunity to hear Jim in his own words talk about his life’s work and his newest and greatest venture. no no Jim Hudson is the founder and president of the newly opened HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology located in Huntsville, Al. Jim founded a company in 1987 known as Research Genetics where he served as its CEO until 2000. The company merged that year with Invitrogen in a deal valued at $138 million. Prior to the merger, Research Genetics had become the world's leader in genetic linkage products and was a critical partner in the Human Genome Project coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health. Jim has advised and incubated multiple companies in industries ranging from internet services to genetics research. In his role as President of the biotech institute he is focused on building groundbreaking research and companies that can apply it for the benefit of society. Jim is very well known in the biotech community and is often quoted by national, state and local media. This podcast is your opportunity to hear Jim in his own words talk about his life's work and his newest and greatest venture. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations27_jim_hudson2.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:10:14 GMT 00:28:55 Jim Hudson of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, pointclear solutions, david karabinos, clearcast David Karabinos Larry Greer of Greer Capital Advisors Larry is a venture capitalist as the Sr. Managing Partner for Greer Capital Advisors. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of many of the Fund’s portfolio companies in addition to the Biotechnology Association of Alabama and several start-up companies. He was an early contributor to the program design of the Alabama Launchpad competition and was a judge during the inaugural 2007 season. Listen to this podcast for a Venture Capitalist’s perspective on the competitors and the program. no no Larry is a venture capitalist as the Sr. Managing Partner for Greer Capital Advisors. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of many of the Fund's portfolio companies in addition to the Biotechnology Association of Alabama and several start-up companies. He was an early contributor to the program design of the Alabama Launchpad competition and was a judge during the inaugural 2007 season. Listen to this podcast for a Venture Capitalist's perspective on the competitors and the program. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations26_larry_greer.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:06:26 GMT 00:32:11 Larry Greer of Greer Capital Advisors, pointclear solutions, david karabinos, clearcast David Karabinos Lisa Williams of Alabama Launchpad Lisa was an Alabama Launchpad judge this past season. The Launchpad competition looked at over 60 business plans from the state’s top universities. Lisa was a phase III judge which means she reviewed the 12 semi-finalist companies for merit being placed into the final group. Lisa is qualified to be a Launchpad judge due to her experience as a founder and entrepreneur of a highly successful engineering services firm known as 3D Research. Also interesting in this podcast is Lisa’s perspective on the spirit of entrepreneurism in America. What you’ll learn is that she was an immigrant from Vietnam who loves this country and the opportunities it provides all of us. Listen to this great story! no no Lisa was an Alabama Launchpad judge this past season. The Launchpad competition looked at over 60 business plans from the state's top universities. Lisa was a phase III judge which means she reviewed the 12 semi-finalist companies for merit being placed into the final group. Lisa is qualified to be a Launchpad judge due to her experience as a founder and entrepreneur of a highly successful engineering services firm known as 3D Research. Also interesting in this podcast is Lisa's perspective on the spirit of entrepreneurism in America. What you'll learn is that she was an immigrant from Vietnam who loves this country and the opportunities it provides all of us. Listen to this great story! http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations25_lisa_williams.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:20:11 GMT 00:24:33 Lisa Williams of Alabama Launchpad, pointclear solutions, clearcast, david karabinos David Karabinos Steve Stice of Aruna Biomedical Dr. Stice is the co-founder and CEO of Aruna Biomedical. He is also a Professor at the University of Georgia and is the director of the University’s Bioscience Center. He is considered a pioneer in cloning and stem cell research. Steve’s resume is crowded with firsts: He was the first to clone a rabbit; to clone bovine embryos from embryonic stem cell lines; to clone a transgenic calf; to clone the first human embryonic stem cells derived from discarded embryos; to clone the first calf from a dead cow; to clone the first motor neurons derived from human embryonic stem cells; and to create the first human embryonic stem cell product to be commercialized. In this podcast Steve talks to us about stem cell research and where it is going. We also learn about how his company has developed a toolkit which is designed to accelerate the pace of neurological research for scientists working on treatments for spinal cord injuries and neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, and even depression. no no Dr. Stice is the co-founder and CEO of Aruna Biomedical. He is also a Professor at the University of Georgia and is the director of the University's Bioscience Center. He is considered a pioneer in cloning and stem cell research. Steve's resume is crowded with firsts: He was the first to clone a rabbit; to clone bovine embryos from embryonic stem cell lines; to clone a transgenic calf; to clone the first human embryonic stem cells derived from discarded embryos; to clone the first calf from a dead cow; to clone the first motor neurons derived from human embryonic stem cells; and to create the first human embryonic stem cell product to be commercialized. In this podcast Steve talks to us about stem cell research and where it is going. We also learn about how his company has developed a toolkit which is designed to accelerate the pace of neurological research for scientists working on treatments for spinal cord injuries and neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, Alzheimer's, and even depression. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations24_steve_stice.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:08:40 GMT 00:41:33 Steve Stice of Aruna Biomedical, cloning, pointclear solutions, clearcast, david karabinos David Karabinos Aaron Hammons of IntelCell Aaron is part of a team sponsored by the University of Alabama in Huntsville that is focused creating technologies that enable breakthroughs in pharmaceutical and biotech research. The team founded a private company in 2006 to create a solution for neurological researchers who needed better lab equipment for their experiments – initially its focus is in developing cell culture technology. Their first commercial product will be a revolutionary lab Petri dish that will dramatically shorten research and test time while lowering costs. Listen to the IntelCell story here. no no Aaron is part of a team sponsored by the University of Alabama in Huntsville that is focused creating technologies that enable breakthroughs in pharmaceutical and biotech research. The team founded a private company in 2006 to create a solution for neurological researchers who needed better lab equipment for their experiments – initially its focus is in developing cell culture technology. Their first commercial product will be a revolutionary lab Petri dish that will dramatically shorten research and test time while lowering costs. Listen to the IntelCell story here. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations23_aaron_hammons.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:56:44 GMT 00:19:53 Aaron Hammons of IntelCell, pointclear solutions, clearcast, david karabinos David Karabinos Chris Otto of Halo Research Chris co-founded Halo Research which won the $50,000 inaugural Alabama Launchpad competition’s second prize award. Halo is a startup developing products to improve the quality of care giving for the senior population. Using innovative technology, Chris and his team have developed a wearable device and monitoring applications that allow caregivers to remotely monitor key vital signs and detect serious events, such as an elderly person, falling real time. Listen to this story if you or someone you know has an elderly parent living alone. no no Chris co-founded Halo Research which won the $50,000 inaugural Alabama Launchpad competition's second prize award. Halo is a startup developing products to improve the quality of care giving for the senior population. Using innovative technology, Chris and his team have developed a wearable device and monitoring applications that allow caregivers to remotely monitor key vital signs and detect serious events, such as an elderly person, falling real time. Listen to this story if you or someone you know has an elderly parent living alone. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations22_chris_otto.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:41:28 GMT 00:25:08 Chris Otto of Halo Research, pointclear solutions, clearcast, david karabinos David Karabinos Dr. Mark Byrne of OcuMedic Dr. Byrne is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of OcuMedic which won $100,000 for first place in the Alabama Launchpad business plan competition ending May 2008. Incubated at Auburn University, the company has developed ground-breaking technology that allows for medicines to be taken via a person’s eye contacts instead of old-fashion eye drops. The medicines typically help with eye comfort, allergies, infections and inflammation. This is an exciting development that could revolutionize eye care for humans and animals in the not too distant future. no no Dr. Byrne is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of OcuMedic which won $100,000 for first place in the Alabama Launchpad business plan competition ending May 2008. Incubated at Auburn University, the company has developed ground-breaking technology that allows for medicines to be taken via a person's eye contacts instead of old-fashion eye drops. The medicines typically help with eye comfort, allergies, infections and inflammation. This is an exciting development that could revolutionize eye care for humans and animals in the not too distant future. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations21_mark_byrne.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:26:24 GMT 00:42:10 Mark Byrne of OcuMedic, pointclear solutions, clearcast, david karabinos David Karabinos Innovation Conversations 2008 Introduction David Karabinos is the host of ClearCast. Listen to this podcast where he describes his vision for ClearCast and gives a preview of the exciting slate of conversations coming up. no no David Karabinos is the host of ClearCast. Listen to this podcast where he describes his vision for ClearCast and gives a preview of the exciting slate of conversations coming up. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovation_conversations_2008_intro.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:18:41 GMT 00:02:10 pointclear solutions, clearcast, david karabinos David Karabinos Jim Hayes of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama Jim is the President of EDPA, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama. If you want to know more about how private and public groups in Alabama come together to grow jobs and the economy, this is your podcast. The organization is 17 years old and hase been instrumental in bringing state and local governments, academia, Alabama’s greatest corporations and entrepreneurs together for the benefit of our citizens. It has been highly successful but oddly is still one-of-a-kind in our nation. Listen to Jim’s perspective. no no Jim is the President of EDPA, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama. If you want to know more about how private and public groups in Alabama come together to grow jobs and the economy, this is your podcast. The organization is 17 years old and hase been instrumental in bringing state and local governments, academia, Alabama's greatest corporations and entrepreneurs together for the benefit of our citizens. It has been highly successful but oddly is still one-of-a-kind in our nation. Listen to Jim's perspective. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations20_jim_hayes.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:44:50 GMT 00:21:40 Jim Hayes of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, david karabinos David Karabinos Angela Wier and Glenn Kinstler of Alabama Launchpad Angela is the President of Alabama Launchpad and Glenn is the program’s Director. Together, they have designed the program along with the six universities sponsoring the program. Listen to this podcast to get a feel for why the program was developed, last’s year inaugural season and what’s coming down the pike. no no Angela is the President of Alabama Launchpad and Glenn is the program's Director. Together, they have designed the program along with the six universities sponsoring the program. Listen to this podcast to get a feel for why the program was developed, last's year inaugural season and what's coming down the pike. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations19_kinstler_weir.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:41:36 GMT 00:40:34 Angela Wier and Glenn Kinstler of Alabama Launchpad, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, david karabinos David Karabinos Susan Matlock of Innovation Depot Birmingham This is another great incubator story. Susan Matlock is the CEO of Innovation Depot in Birmingham. Innovation Depot launches startups and early-stage companies in the high-technology, life sciences and business services industries. Susan has been in the business incubation business for more than 20 years. She was the chairman of the National Business Incubation Association in the 1993-1994 and as a leading authority on incubators she is a prominent speaker in the industry. Susan is also a contributing author to two books on the topic. no no This is another great incubator story. Susan Matlock is the CEO of Innovation Depot in Birmingham. Innovation Depot launches startups and early-stage companies in the high-technology, life sciences and business services industries. Susan has been in the business incubation business for more than 20 years. She was the chairman of the National Business Incubation Association in the 1993-1994 and as a leading authority on incubators she is a prominent speaker in the industry. Susan is also a contributing author to two books on the topic. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations18_susan_matlock.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:37:46 GMT 00:52:07 Susan Matlock of Innovation Depot Birmingham, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, david karabinos David Karabinos Dick Reeves of BizTech Interested in Business Incubators and how they work? Listen in on this conversation with Dick Reeves, the Executive Director Huntsville’s only business incubator called BizTech. Biztech helps startup and early-stage companies in the high-technology, life sciences and energy industries. Learn about the challenges of starting an incubator and creating value for its clients and community. no no Interested in Business Incubators and how they work? Listen in on this conversation with Dick Reeves, the Executive Director Huntsville's only business incubator called BizTech. Biztech helps startup and early-stage companies in the high-technology, life sciences and energy industries. Learn about the challenges of starting an incubator and creating value for its clients and community. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations17_dick_reeves.mp3 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:38:41 GMT 00:49:28 dick reeves, biztech, huntsville, pointclear solutions, clearcast, david karabinos David Karabinos Steve Goldsby of Integrated Computer Solutions Interested in Information Security post 9/11? Listen in on this podcast with the President and CEO of Integrated Computer Solutions. Steve is a popular and featured speaker at national and state conferences as an Information Security subject matter expert. His Information Security articles and papers have been featured in national trade magazines and journals. Steve shares with our listeners his views, which range from the impact 9/11 has had on information security, to looming threats and risks and common misconceptions. no no Interested in Information Security post 9/11? Listen in on this podcast with the President and CEO of Integrated Computer Solutions. Steve is a popular and featured speaker at national and state conferences as an Information Security subject matter expert. His Information Security articles and papers have been featured in national trade magazines and journals. Steve shares with our listeners his views, which range from the impact 9/11 has had on information security, to looming threats and risks and common misconceptions. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations16_steve_goldsby.mp3 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:02:00 GMT 00:41:27 steve goldsby, integrated computer solutions, pointclear solutions, clearcast, david karabinos David Karabinos David Gray of DAXKO David Gray is the President and CEO of DAXKO which develops on-demand software services to nonprofits like the YMCA. What’s unique about David’s story is that he and his shareholders are not interested in a big hit exit strategy. They actually want to build a company for the long-haul that will serve the not only the interests of its customers, but the Birmingham community and it’s employees overall. no no David Gray is the President and CEO of DAXKO which develops on-demand software services to nonprofits like the YMCA. What's unique about David's story is that he and his shareholders are not interested in a big hit exit strategy. They actually want to build a company for the long-haul that will serve the not only the interests of its customers, but the Birmingham community and it's employees overall. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations15_david_gray_daxko.mp3 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:30:01 GMT 00:39:20 David Gray of DAXKO, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, david karabinos David Karabinos Mark Spencer of Digium The founder and CTO of Digium, Mark Spencer, wants to shake up the telecommunications industry, specifically telephony solutions for small businesses and mid-market enterprises. Digium is using open source software development to radically lower PBX costs and enhance features, functions and customization. Mark and his team are at the forefront of a major change in their industry, and the industry is taking notice. Listen to Mark’s story to learn more. no no The founder and CTO of Digium, Mark Spencer, wants to shake up the telecommunications industry, specifically telephony solutions for small businesses and mid-market enterprises. Digium is using open source software development to radically lower PBX costs and enhance features, functions and customization. Mark and his team are at the forefront of a major change in their industry, and the industry is taking notice. Listen to Mark's story to learn more. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations14_mark_spencer.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:57:00 GMT 00:34:30 Mark Spencer, Digium, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Kris Simmons This is a great Michael Dell story in the making. Maybe not as largesse as Dell but with more than a few similar characteristics. Kris Simmons graduated from college and decided to avoid corporate America to follow his passion. The result is a successful entrepreneur who is building an exciting and different type of media company. The backstory is that while he was strong on technical skills early on, in less than 10 years he has successfully become a savvy CEO. Every would-be entrepreneur should listen to Kris’ story. no no This is a great Michael Dell story in the making. Maybe not as largesse as Dell but with more than a few similar characteristics. Kris Simmons graduated from college and decided to avoid corporate America to follow his passion. The result is a successful entrepreneur who is building an exciting and different type of media company. The backstory is that while he was strong on technical skills early on, in less than 10 years he has successfully become a savvy CEO. Every would-be entrepreneur should listen to Kris' story. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations13_kris_simmons.mp3 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:46:00 GMT 00:28:32 kris simmons, fireeye productions, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Jay Weatherly Want to learn about what makes a hospital stay healthy? Listen to this podcast with Jay Weatherly of Salient Health Ventures. Jay has been an executive in the Hospital Management industry for 25 years. His perspective on the history and current trends of healthcare from a hospital, physician and patent perspective is insightful and likely to be different than what you think or have been told. no no Want to learn about what makes a hospital stay healthy? Listen to this podcast with Jay Weatherly of Salient Health Ventures. Jay has been an executive in the Hospital Management industry for 25 years. His perspective on the history and current trends of healthcare from a hospital, physician and patent perspective is insightful and likely to be different than what you think or have been told. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations12_jay_weatherly.mp3 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:04:00 GMT 00:54:28 jay weatherly, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Neal Evans of PointClear Solutions Dr. Neal Evans is PointClear’s Chief Technology Officer. Neal has deep knowledge of enterprise-class architectures with more than 15 years devoted to designing creative software solutions. He is an evangelist for the concept that software should be developed to help those who will use it, not for the gratification of the people who build it. no no Dr. Neal Evans is PointClear's Chief Technology Officer. Neal has deep knowledge of enterprise-class architectures with more than 15 years devoted to designing creative software solutions. He is an evangelist for the concept that software should be developed to help those who will use it, not for the gratification of the people who build it. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations11_neal_evans.mp3 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT 00:38:57 neal evans, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Preetha Pulusani of AdeptMedia Preetha Pulusani is the CEO of AdeptMedia which designs and develops intelligent marketing programs and marketing automation software. Prior to AdeptMedia Preetha was a 25 year veteran of Integraph where she was the President of a $400m business unit known as the Security, Government and Infrastructure Division. Here is a great story of a retired Fortune 500 executive being lured into the world of entrepreneurship. no no Preetha Pulusani is the CEO of AdeptMedia which designs and develops intelligent marketing programs and marketing automation software. Prior to AdeptMedia Preetha was a 25 year veteran of Integraph where she was the President of a $400m business unit known as the Security, Government and Infrastructure Division. Here is a great story of a retired Fortune 500 executive being lured into the world of entrepreneurship. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations10_preetha_pulusani.mp3 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:59:00 GMT 00:35:30 preetha pulusani, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos David Karabinos David Karabinos is the host of ClearCast. In this podcast, he describes his vision for ClearCast, talks about the current line-up of ClearCast interviews, and gives a preview of the exciting slate of interviews you will be able to eavesdrop on in the first half of 2007. no no David Karabinos is the host of ClearCast. In this podcast, he describes his vision for ClearCast, talks about the current line-up of ClearCast interviews, and gives a preview of the exciting slate of interviews you will be able to eavesdrop on in the first half of 2007. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/ClearCast%20Introduction.mp3 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:13:00 GMT 00:02:59 david karaninos, introduction, clearcast, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Tanveer Patel Tanveer Patel is the founder of CircleSource. She has a rich history in information technology development and outsourcing but she knew she did not have the necessary CEO experience the company needed to grow quickly. This is a story about a founder building a team around her, a lesson every entrepreneur should heed. no no Tanveer Patel is the founder of CircleSource. She has a rich history in information technology development and outsourcing but she knew she did not have the necessary CEO experience the company needed to grow quickly. This is a story about a founder building a team around her, a lesson every entrepreneur should heed. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations9_tanveer_patel.mp3 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:08:00 GMT 00:18:28 tanveer patel, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Everett Brooks Everett Brooks is the Vice President of Corporate Strategy for Avocent, a leading global provider of IT infrastructure management solutions for enterprise data centers and small to medium size businesses. Everett wears a number of hats including mergers and acquisitions. This includes developing and maturing the M&A strategy, identifying targets, negotiating transactions and supporting implementation and operational integration. Avocent is product of a merger in 2000 and has since acquired eight other companies. Listen to Everett’s podcast for the details and lessons learned. no no Everett Brooks is the Vice President of Corporate Strategy for Avocent, a leading global provider of IT infrastructure management solutions for enterprise data centers and small to medium size businesses. Everett wears a number of hats including mergers and acquisitions. This includes developing and maturing the M&A strategy, identifying targets, negotiating transactions and supporting implementation and operational integration. Avocent is product of a merger in 2000 and has since acquired eight other companies. Listen to Everett's podcast for the details and lessons learned. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations8_everett_brooks.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 22:54:00 GMT 00:00:00 everett brooks, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Tim Taylor Tim has a fascinating career that spans two stints with NASA, running a venture capital fund, being an entrepreneur himself and authoring a best selling book on launching startups. He is the Chairman and co-founder of the Alabama Information Technology Association (AITA) and was a past President of the Birmingham Venture Club. Tim serves on numerous private company and association boards. He has appeared on National Public TV, Alabama Public TV, radio and Fox News. This is a must listen if you aspire being a renaissance man. no no Tim has a fascinating career that spans two stints with NASA, running a venture capital fund, being an entrepreneur himself and authoring a best selling book on launching startups. He is the Chairman and co-founder of the Alabama Information Technology Association (AITA) and was a past President of the Birmingham Venture Club. Tim serves on numerous private company and association boards. He has appeared on National Public TV, Alabama Public TV, radio and Fox News. This is a must listen if you aspire being a renaissance man. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations7_tim_taylor.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 22:31:00 GMT 00:00:00 tim taylor, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Lee Farabaugh of PointClear Solutions, Inc. Lee Farabaugh is PointClear’s Director of User Experience. She focuses on user research and user-centered design to create software products that solve real problems easily and intuitively. Lee has a Masters in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Tech and has contributed her expertise on usability and information architecture projects for Delta Airlines, Mercedes AMG, Toyota, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. no no Lee Farabaugh is PointClear's Director of User Experience. She focuses on user research and user-centered design to create software products that solve real problems easily and intuitively. Lee has a Masters in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Tech and has contributed her expertise on usability and information architecture projects for Delta Airlines, Mercedes AMG, Toyota, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/softwareusability1_lee_farabaugh.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:29:00 GMT 00:00:00 lee farabaugh, pointclear solutions, software usability, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Mike Strong Mike Strong has been an entrepreneur and innovator for many years in the automotive retail marketing world. He has built several companies that focus on helping car dealers with marketing and sales. Mike is considered a pioneer and industry leader in the automotive advertising industry and is once again shaping his world by applying geodemographic technology and techniques to an old line automotive industry. no no Mike Strong has been an entrepreneur and innovator for many years in the automotive retail marketing world. He has built several companies that focus on helping car dealers with marketing and sales. Mike is considered a pioneer and industry leader in the automotive advertising industry and is once again shaping his world by applying geodemographic technology and techniques to an old line automotive industry. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations6_mike_strong.mp3 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:45:00 GMT 00:00:00 mike strong, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos David Cook of EquityDepot Dave Cook is the founder and CEO of EquityDepot. EquityDepot is an example of an innovation in the real estate marketplace, particularly as it relates to foreclosures and investment opportunities. Dave’s background as an executive with Equifax and Choicepoint positioned him perfectly to once again turn what is essentially a manual and laborious process into a technology enabled automated process. no no Dave Cook is the founder and CEO of EquityDepot. EquityDepot is an example of an innovation in the real estate marketplace, particularly as it relates to foreclosures and investment opportunities. Dave's background as an executive with Equifax and Choicepoint positioned him perfectly to once again turn what is essentially a manual and laborious process into a technology enabled automated process. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations5_david_cook.mp3 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:06:00 GMT 00:30:58 david cook, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Stuart Obermann Stuart Obermann is the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur. He has built and led several innovative software technology and services companies. He was the CEO of Revnet, an early leader in the Internet direct e-mail marketing space. Stuart later became the CEO of Mobular Technologies which provides Internet software and services related to e-document delivery and presentation. He was a co-founder of the Alabama Information Technology Association and currently serves as a Director of the Huntsville Angel Network. To top it off, Stuart is currently a Director at BizTech, the Huntsville-based high-technology business incubator. no no Stuart Obermann is the entrepreneur's entrepreneur. He has built and led several innovative software technology and services companies. He was the CEO of Revnet, an early leader in the Internet direct e-mail marketing space. Stuart later became the CEO of Mobular Technologies which provides Internet software and services related to e-document delivery and presentation. He was a co-founder of the Alabama Information Technology Association and currently serves as a Director of the Huntsville Angel Network. To top it off, Stuart is currently a Director at BizTech, the Huntsville-based high-technology business incubator. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations4_stuart_obermann.mp3 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:33:00 GMT 00:47:46 stuart obermann, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Blaine Anderson of PointClear Solutions Blaine Anderson is the founder and CEO of PointClear Solutions. Blaine’s background as a NASA engineer combined with several entrepreneurial stints has him in the right place at the right time to help PointClear’s clients solve thorny and unique challenges in the use of technology to innovate a business. Blaine’s passion is to have a team of incredible talent, backed by intellectual capital, which has the experience to help client’s innovate faster and more effectively. Bedrock PointClear practices and methods are focused on end customer usability of technology and commercialization of technology. no no Blaine Anderson is the founder and CEO of PointClear Solutions. Blaine's background as a NASA engineer combined with several entrepreneurial stints has him in the right place at the right time to help PointClear's clients solve thorny and unique challenges in the use of technology to innovate a business. Blaine's passion is to have a team of incredible talent, backed by intellectual capital, which has the experience to help client's innovate faster and more effectively. Bedrock PointClear practices and methods are focused on end customer usability of technology and commercialization of technology. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations3_blaine_anderson.mp3 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:14:00 GMT 00:31:01 blaine anderson, pointclear solutions, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Brian Pollock of Open Biosystems Brian Pollock is the Chief Executive Officer of Open Biosystems. Open Biosystems offers products to the gene research community that span Genomics, RNAi and Antibodies. It collaborates with the biotech and pharma industries as well as academic research groups to develop and bring new products to market. At Open Biosystems Brian and his team are innovating the production and distribution of products and tools to the gene research market by leveraging technology and by using a new business model anchored on the transparency of scientific research. Brian calls this Open Source Research akin to Open Source Systems Development well known in the high tech industry. no no Brian Pollock is the Chief Executive Officer of Open Biosystems. Open Biosystems offers products to the gene research community that span Genomics, RNAi and Antibodies. It collaborates with the biotech and pharma industries as well as academic research groups to develop and bring new products to market. At Open Biosystems Brian and his team are innovating the production and distribution of products and tools to the gene research market by leveraging technology and by using a new business model anchored on the transparency of scientific research. Brian calls this Open Source Research akin to Open Source Systems Development well known in the high tech industry. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations2_brian_pollock.mp3 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 13:47:00 GMT 00:28:47 brian pollock, open biosystems, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos David Karabinos Gary York is the founder and Chairman of Awarix. Gary York is the founder and Chairman of Awarix. Awarix provides patient care solutions to hospitals to improve the efficiency of their patient management. Gary received his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon and served as a research fellow at the University of California at Berkeley. He is a popular speaker and author in the areas of entrepreneurship and technology. Gary not only holds impressive academic credentials; he has been to the "entrepreneur’s mountain-top" not once, but three times. Previous to Awarix, he founded and led two other highly successful companies: Comframe Software, an IT Consultancy and Emageon, a medical imaging provider for the healthcare industry. no no Gary York is the founder and Chairman of Awarix. Awarix provides patient care solutions to hospitals to improve the efficiency of their patient management. Gary received his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon and served as a research fellow at the University of California at Berkeley. He is a popular speaker and author in the areas of entrepreneurship and technology. Gary not only holds impressive academic credentials; he has been to the "entrepreneur's mountain-top" not once, but three times. Previous to Awarix, he founded and led two other highly successful companies: Comframe Software, an IT Consultancy and Emageon, a medical imaging provider for the healthcare industry. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/48761-80718/Media/innovationconversations1_gary_york.mp3 Fri, 03 Nov 2006 15:23:00 GMT 00:37:45 gary york, awarix, innovation conversations, pointclear, karabinos