Oklahoma Venture Forum Podcast

In this episode of Oklahoma Venture Forum , host Lindsey Miller, founder of My Marketing Assistant, interviews Joseph Meyers, founder of Bay Block and creator of ZAC, a groundbreaking fall-detection device for individuals using fall protection equipment. He shares the personal and powerful journey behind this life-saving innovation. Joseph Meyers opens up about the meaningful story behind the prod...

In this episode ofOklahoma Venture Forum, Lindsey Miller, founder of My Marketing Assistant, sits down with Trevor Fogleman and Joel Quarnstrom, the visionary founders of Jotero, an AI-powered robotic nail care system transforming the future of foot care. Trevor and Joel share how Jotero’s innovative technology was born from Trevor’s family’s personal experiences and a deep desire to bring safety,...

In this episode of the Oklahoma Venture Forum Podcast, host Lindsey Miller, founder of My Marketing Assistant, speaks with Kemi Olunloyo, co-founder of ProBound, who shares her inspiring journey from job loss to launching one of the first managed intelligence providers powered by AI.Kemi Olunyolo shares how Pro Bound’s voice AI agents are transforming customer support and streamlining communicatio...

In this episode of the Oklahoma Venture Forum Podcast, host Lindsey Miller, founder of My Marketing Assistant, speaks with Ben Schons, founder of Deacon Tech, a pioneering company transforming industries with luxurious, high-performance graphene. Ben Schons shares how Deacon Tech’s innovative graphene solutions enhance everything from batteries to concrete, creating stronger, more efficient, and s...

In this episode of the Oklahoma Venture Forum Podcast, host Lindsey Miller, founder of My Marketing Assistant, speaks with Crystal Glass and Erin Ogee, co-founders of Sober Sally, a luxurious and life-saving rideshare service that helps patrons get home safely in their own cars after a night out. Crystal Glass and Erin Ogee share how Sober Sally’s innovative two-driver method ensures safety and co...

In this episode of the Oklahoma Adventure Forum podcast, host Lindsey Miller speaks with Sheila Harding, founder of ARPath, a company pioneering augmented reality (AR) experiences to boost tourism and community storytelling. Sheila discusses how Our Path uses AR to create immersive, educational experiences at locations like museums and historical sites. She shares her background in film and entert...

In this Oklahoma Venture Forum podcast episode, host Lindsey Miller interviews co-founders Daniel Marques, CEO and Julian Abhari CTO, about Skin Check. Skin Check is a digital dermatology platform focused on improving skin cancer detection and treatment. They discuss the platform's features, including telehealth services, and emphasize the importance of early detection. Julian and Dani share t...

In this episode of the Oklahoma Venture Forum podcast, host Lindsey Miller converses with Annette Klosowski from Future Point of View, a technology-strategy firm with corporate offices in Oklahoma City, OK, and resources across the United States. For over 20 years, they have helped organizations become world-class at leveraging technology to create competitive advantage. Annette shares her experti...

In this Oklahoma Venture Forum podcast episode, host Lindsey Miller interviews Darcy Wilborn, Vice President of Operations at i2e, about the Oklahoma Commercialization Network (OCN). They discuss OCN’s mission to support entrepreneurs at various stages, from early ideas to established businesses, by connecting them with essential resources like funding, mentorship, and educational programs. Darcy...

In this Oklahoma Venture Forum podcast episode, host Lindsey Miller interviews Randy Wall, president of Xoma Health. They discuss Xoma Health's innovative solution for xerostomia, a condition commonly known as dry mouth. Randy explains xerostomia's significant impact on millions of individuals, particularly affecting their sleep quality. Xoma Health has developed a mouthguard-like device w...

In this Oklahoma Adventure Forum podcast episode, host Lindsey Miller converses with Tom Evans from Encompass Financial, who will speak at the December OVF luncheon in Oklahoma City. Tom shares his journey from running a furniture and carpet store in college to a 40-year career in business valuation. He emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, mentorship, and community support for entrepre...

In this episode of the Oklahoma Venture Forum podcast, host Lindsey Miller interviews Marten Hillen from Weaver Labs, a company focused on innovative water technologies to combat PFAS contamination.  Marten discusses the significance of PFAS, their environmental and health impacts, and Weaver Labs' selective filtration solutions. He shares his background in civil engineering and the supportive com...

In this episode of the Oklahoma Venture Forum podcast, host Lindsey Miller and guest Oliver Shafaat, CEO of Sci-Lume Labs, explore sustainability in the fashion industry. Oliver shares his journey from a chemist working with spider silk in Japan to founding Sci-Lume Labs, which focuses on creating sustainable apparel fibers from protein-rich agricultural waste. They discuss the environmental impac...

In this episode of the Oklahoma Adventure podcast, host Lindsey Miller talks with Matt Stansberry and Jerad Lovett, co-founders of Banded Together. They discuss how an experience in Savannah, Georgia inspired Matt and Jerad to create a tech platform that facilitates direct giving to unhoused individuals in Oklahoma City. The platform allows users to provide specific assistance, such as funds for f...

In this episode of the OVF podcast, Lindsey Miller, the new host, engages with Kyle Golding, the long-time host since 2018. Kyle shares his journey from the music industry to consulting and his new role as Director of Corporate Relations at Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business. They discuss the evolution of the OVF podcast, emphasizing its role in promoting entrepreneurship and i...

At our April 10th, 2024 Power Lunch in Oklahoma City, five local area startups will pitch to OVF members and guests. One of those startup presenters will be Natarianto Indrawan, Co-Founder of FlexiH. Let's learn more about the company and its amazing technological breakthroughs in hydrogen fuels. "FlexiH designs, develops and deploys zero-carbon technologies, which are essential to meetin...

At our April 10th, 2024 Power Lunch in Oklahoma City, five local area startups will pitch to OVF members and guests. One of those startup presenters will be Danielle Melton, Founder of MOTHERboard. Let's learn more about the company and how it provides support for working mothers. "We’ve looked at the data on working moms, and let's just say it's not great. Burnout is the primary...

At our April 10th, 2024 Power Lunch in Oklahoma City, five local area startups will pitch to OVF members and guests. One of those startup presenters will be Robert Washington, Founder of ShelterShare. Let's learn more about the company and its recent pivot. "ShelterShare is committed to bridging the gap between the unhoused population and vital resources within their communities. Our inno...

At our April 10th, 2024 Power Lunch in Oklahoma City, five local area startups will pitch to OVF members and guests. One of those startup presenters will be Sam DuRegger, Founder of Barista Bot. Let's learn more about the company and the people involved. Text your coffee order like you text a friend. For Coffee Shops - Barista Bot automates orders and payments so Baristas can focus on quality...

At our April 10th, 2024 Power Lunch in Oklahoma City, five local area startups will pitch to OVF members and guests. One of those startup presenters will be Logan Evans, CEO of Sugar Security. Let's learn more about the company and the people involved. "Sugar Security is working to provide small businesses the same cybersecurity technology and support that the Big Guys get. More than ever...

At our March 13th, 2024 Power Lunch in Tulsa, we will have 6 local area startups pitching to OVF members and guests. One of those presenters will be Alex Lobodiak, CRO and Justin Carpenter, CEO of Core Scribe. Core Scribe is for anyone who wants to be fully present during a conversation but is distracted by note-taking or documentation. Professionals in healthcare, legal, and sales find it particu...

At our March 13th, 2024 Power Lunch in Tulsa, we will have 6 local area startups pitching to OVF members and guests. One of those presenters will be Bryon Pierson, JR the CEO of EDUrain. EDUrain was designed to solve a core problem that affects nearly 80% of all college students - it's hard to find housing. The housing search process is daunting. Between scams, overpriced properties and shady...

At our March 13th, 2024 Power Lunch in Tulsa, we will have 6 local area startups pitching to OVF members and guests. One of those presenters will be Rachel Brown, CRO of Titan Intake automated patient intake SaaS. Titan Intake captures 100% of incoming specialty medical referrals, automatically extracts all relevant PHI and integrates directly into a medical practice EMR, all without asking the re...

On December 13th, Nathaniel Harding, Managing Partners at Cortado Ventures and James Spann, Managing Partners at Boyd Street Ventures will speak to members of the Oklahoma Venture Forum about venture capital in Oklahoma. The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a longstanding program, received increased funding through the CARES Act, with allocations directed to each state based on guid...

Our November 2023 Power Presenter is Barry Day, Founder and Managing Director of the Oklahoma Clean Technology Association, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of precisely what cleantech is, as well as how entrepreneurs can drive the advancement of clean technology via the private sector. "We’ve seen this in the economy, where most of our clean energ...