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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 th
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn 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.
Big Ideas Welcome is hosted by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. The show has published 108 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Money Isn’t Everything, but It Helps" (1 July 2025, 45 minutes), "Hands-On STEM, Real-World Impact" (17 June 2025, 30 minutes), and "How to Make a Living Doing What You Love (or at Least Not Die Trying)" (3 June 2025, 43 minutes).
Big Ideas Welcome publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 108 episodes.
Booking probability for Big Ideas Welcome is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Big Ideas Welcome requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Big Ideas Welcome's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Big Ideas Welcome are Business & Management Consulting. Big Ideas Welcome has a business audience and around 2,800 subscribers on YouTube.
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center hosts Big Ideas Welcome, a business podcast with 108 episodes published.
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Episode #9
Sue Malone is a recognized advocate for small businesses, having helped fund over 30,000 companies since 2010. As the founder of Strategies For Small Business , Sue has authored several loan and equity programs and has...
Episode #8
About the Guests Jonathan Clark is a multidisciplinary artist, activist, and CEO/Founder of ART.Official Intelligence, a creative agency focused on social impact through the arts and technology. As a member of the...
Episode #7
About the Guests David Harman is the founder of Native Maps, where art and place intersect. His hand-screen-printed neighborhood maps are more than just designs, they are stories—capturing the communities, coffee shops...
Episode #6
About our Guests AV Verekar is the founder and CEO of Avero Advisors, a nationally recognized consulting firm helping local governments modernize through technology and strategic innovation. Under AV’s leadership, Avero...
Episode #5
Deahna Moore, founder of Budgets by Joi A seasoned entrepreneur and financial literacy advocate, Diana has built her reputation on transforming the way we think about money. With a background in business and a deep...
Episode #4
About the Guests Drew Holcomb is a true pioneer in the independent music world. As the frontman of Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, he has not only earned over 500 million global streams and sold more than 400,000 albums...
Episode #3
Hard tech isn’t flashy. It’s not fast. And it definitely isn’t easy. But for the founders who choose this path, the payoff isn’t just financial—it’s deeply transformational. It’s about reshaping entire industries, one...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #1
Meet Our Guests Randy 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...
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...
Episode #7
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...
Episode #6
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...
Episode #11
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...
Episode #10
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...
Episode #9
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...
Episode #8
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...
Episode #3
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...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #4
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...
Episode #5
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...
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President of the University of Tennessee system, University of Tennessee Systems
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