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Episode 43: Dr. Michael Williams

Despite being an accomplished MD, DO and MBA, the President of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is an entrepreneur at heart. Michael Williams is using his background and position to transform Fort Worth into a hub of entrepreneurial activity, not only through the work of HSC, but also through his work in the community to solve complex problems and bring new innovations to market. He is not only creating solutions for healthier communities, but is also creating economic opportunity for our region.

Episode 42: Devan Peplow and Mavis Tang

Helping the World Hear Better

Only 25% of Americans with hearing loss use hearing aids. But three TCU students are working to solve this problem through technology that is changing the way people with hearing loss can hear the world around them. Devan Peplow and Mavis Tang are co-founders of Sounde LLC, a phone application that utilizes the built-in microphone to amplify specific sounds and frequencies. Through cutting edge AI within the app, Sounde transforms how people with hearing loss manage their ear health.

Episode 41: Gary Davis

Serving Customers with AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is re-making how we do just about everything. One local company, Smart Action, is trying to improve the quality of the customer experience every time you have to call a support line for help. After moving the company from Los Angeles to Fort Worth, Gary Davis, the President and CEO, shares how he is interpreting human language using machine learning for better customer experiences. Davis also discusses how he is plugging into the Fort Worth community and how he plans to help the local tech industry grow.

Episode 40: Chris Cobler

Fourth Estate in Fort Worth

Local journalism is changing. The explosion of social media and declining print advertising have hurt the industry that traditional created fair and factual reporting at the local level. That is where Chris Cobler, Publisher of the new Fort Worth Report comes in. Chris discusses the importance of serving the community by providing high quality, objective local journalism through a nonprofit. He also dives into the need of a free and independent press and why the Fourth Estate is critical to our democracy.

Episode 39: Chuck Bouligny

Juggling Your Friends

It can be difficult to stay in touch with family, friends, and other important relationships in your life. Chuck Bouligny talks about the latest app hitting the tech scene in Fort Worth. Juggle helps people balance their relationships and build authentic connections. Through gamification, Juggle makes connecting with people easier than ever in the city "where relationships matter."