Big Ideas Welcome Podcast
It’s time for Big Ideas Welcome! A podcast from the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, a business accelerator located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, dedicated to changing lives through entrepreneurship. Join artist, entrepreneur, creative pro, and strategist Chris McAdoo as he and his guests discuss how creativity and big ideas can change the world. Join us weekly as we introduce you to founders, makers, and change-makers - you'll hear the stories behind the big breaks, big challenges, and big ideas that connect us all. But we won't stop there! We will dig a little deeper with all our guests - learning why they do what they do and HOW they keep doing it so well.
Episodes
98 episodes
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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 3
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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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Season 1
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Episode 31
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23:11
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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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15:40
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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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14:34
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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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19:58
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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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Season 1
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Episode 25
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13:07
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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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Season 1
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Episode 24
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17:53
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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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Season 1
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Episode 23
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22:03
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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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Season 1
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Episode 21
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19:10
Producer's Pick: "The Power of Yes, And" with Chris McAdoo
This week on Big Ideas Welcome we bring you an episode originally shared in November of 2022. On this Producer's Pick we are highlighting a solo episode with host Chris McAdoo sharing his big idea, "the power of yes, and."<...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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16:18
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100Knoxville: Investing in Black Artists with Jackie Holloway
Big Ideas Welcome guest host Jalynn Baker returns to the mic with a series of special #100Knoxville season two episodes! On this week’s episode, guest host Jalynn is joined by founder of Canvas Can Do Miracles, Jackie Holl...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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15:00
Eller Kelliher has a big idea: To excel and succeed as a community, we HAVE to collaborate
Eller Kelliher is the incoming Chief Investment Office of Launch Tennessee leading capital programs and investments in early-stage companies and venture funds. Eller is a native Tennessean and has been based in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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19:14
