Big Ideas Welcome
In season three of ‘Big Ideas Welcome’ host Chris McAdoo brings together visionary thinkers and doers to explore the monumental power of big ideas in shaping our world. Tune in for riveting conversations that challenge the status quo and inspire you to think bigger, act bolder, and make your mark.
Listen to all episodes of the Big Ideas Welcome podcast, available now on your favorite streaming platforms, YouTube, and at bigideaswelcome.com.
This Big Ideas Welcome podcast is brought to you by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, hosted and curated by KEC Chief Experience Officer Chris McAdoo, and produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.
A special thanks to K BREW .
Original theme music “Thinking of You” courtesy of and copyright Kelsi Walker.
Episodes
101 episodes
Why a Strong Brand Matters When Everyone’s Fighting for Attention
This is Big Ideas Welcome—season three—where we pair business legends and ambitious founders to dig into big ideas, successes, failures, and lessons learned. I’m Chris McAdoo, and today we’re talking about Why a Strong Brand Matters...
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Episode 2
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Making Space/Finding Place with Randy Boyd and Jaleria Rivera
Meet Our GuestsRandy Boyd is the President of the University of Tennessee and a lifelong entrepreneur. He’s best known for founding Radio Systems Corporation (the company behind PetSafe, Invisible Fence, and other brands), growing...
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Episode 1
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Welcome to Season 3 of Big Ideas Welcome!
Welcome to season THREE of the Big Ideas Welcome Podcast, where we’re diving deeper than ever before into the world of big ideas. This season, host Chris McAdoo pairs business legends with ambitious up-and-comers to explore the full spectrum of...
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Techstars: Dolma Tsundu CEO of Flutter Care
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 ...
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Episode 10
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16:38
Techstars: Brandon Bruce Managing Director
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 transf...
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Episode 11
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28:35
Techstars: Jonathan Huffman CEO of Orbital Arc
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 ...
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Episode 9
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19:14
Techstars: Max Dordevic CEO of NeuroX1
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 medicin...
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Episode 8
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23:39
Techstars: Daniel Clark CEO of 3D Solar
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 ...
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Episode 7
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13:25
Techstars: Ranjith Antony CEO of Perleybrook Labs
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 s...
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Episode 6
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13:33
Techstars: Jose Luis Nuño and Alejandro Nuño CEO and CPO of Narval
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...
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Episode 5
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18:53
Techstars: Lewis Hibbs COO of NKA Bio
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 p...
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Episode 4
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9:14
Techstars: Mike Mohseni CEO of AutoMetrics
On this episode of Big Ideas Welcome, host Chris McAdoo explores the future of manufacturing with Mike Mohseni, founder of AutoMetrics. Discover how their predictive quality monitoring system revolutionizes welding, cutting, and machining by id...
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Episode 3
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10:34
Techstars: Noam Rotem CEO of Dig Robotics
Join Chris McAdoo on this episode of Big Ideas Welcome as he explores construction tech with Noam Rotem, CEO and co-founder of Dig Robotics. Learn how their advanced guidance and control systems are boosting excavation efficiency by 40% while c...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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15:34
Techstars: Lance Adler CEO of Witching Hour
Join host Chris McAdoo on this episode of Big Ideas Welcome as he chats with Lance Adler, the visionary behind Witching Hour. Discover how Lance’s team is transforming wildfire prevention with cutting-edge robotics and innovative insulation mat...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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11:17
100Knoxville: Celebrating Small Business Wins with Oslo Cole
“I think the real “American Dream” is being a small business owner and being able to tap into your full potential.” - Oslo ColeOn this week's episode, guest host Jalynn Baker is joined by entrepreneur, management exper...
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Episode 31
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100Knoxville: Building On a Legacy with Deidra Harper
“I just want to be an example of being tied to community and really valuing people.” - Deidra HarperOn this week's episode, guest host Jalynn Baker is joined by Deidra Harper of Elite Facility Maintenance and Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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100Knoxville: Buying Black with Damon Rawls
“I think one way to fix the challenges in the Black community is to have more business owners. . . . Businesses end up stabilizing communities.” Damon RawlsOn this week's episode, guest host Jalynn Baker is joined by D...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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23:22
100Knoxville: Serving the Community with Ryan McGrew
“Having different options better enables us to serve a lot more people.” - Ryan McGrewOn this week's episode, guest host Jalynn Baker is joined by Ryan McGrew, founder of Rightway Insurance. You'll hear about Ryan’s pi...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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Building a Life on Your Terms: Wes & Jes Breitenbach of Crown Upholstery
“If I can help someone else succeed in this craft or another craft, it helps the craft as an entirety” - Wes Breitenbach“I don't know anybody who's like: I hope they fail. Nobody's like that, and if they are...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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25:48
100Knoxville: Dressing Sustainably with Khasia Abdu
“Once I read up on it and did my own research, I was like ‘Woah. I need to change some of my shopping patterns’.”- Khasia AbduOn this week's episode, guest host Jalynn Baker is joined by Khasia Abdu, founder of Donde. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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100Knoxville: Knowing Your Value with Tonya Hairston
On this week's episode, guest host Jalynn Baker is joined by the founder of Hairston's Naturals, Tonya Hairston. Jalynn and Tonya dig into her background in dermatology and herbalism, her family’s impact on her creative process, ...
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Episode 25
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100Knoxville: Making the Best Tomorrow with John Jordan
“Knoxville is growing to a point where innovation and big ideas are happening right now today. Ahieros is going to grow with that.” On this week's episode, Jalynn is joined by the founder of Aherios IT, John Jordan. Ahiero...
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Episode 24
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100Knoxville: Growing Steady with Jade Adams
“I’m learning to take the craziness with the steadiness. . . . Taking a step back and just letting Oglewood run as she is, without trying to ‘keep up with the Joneses’ of my mind.”On this week's episode, Jalynn is joined by the owner...
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Episode 23
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Producer's Pick - Never Sideline Your Joy with Michael Galyean
This week on Big Ideas Welcome we bring you an episode originally shared in March of 2023.In celebration of the release of his new podcast, Shoulda. Woulda. Coulda. we are releasing a conversation between host Chris McAdo...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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33:57
100Knoxville: Applying a Winner’s Mindset with Tavis Bailey
“It doesn’t matter what the medium is. I’m just applying my mindset, figuring something out, and hoping to find success.”On this week's episode, Jalynn is joined by Olympian and owner of Printing Image, Tavis Bailey. ...
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Episode 21
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