Oct 20, 202634 minS1
What does innovation look like when the goal is to help an entire community thrive? In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down with Shon Dorsey, Executive Vice President and Chief Impact...
About this Podcast:
Fort Worth Innovates , a podcast powered by the Fort Worth–Tarrant County Innovation Partnership, shines a light on the entrepreneurs, researchers, and leaders shaping the future of Fort Worth. Each episode shares the stories of the innovators that are driving bold ideas and breakthrough solutions across industries, showcasing how Cowtown is becoming a hub for creativity, collaboration, and growth. Learn more about the Fort Worth-Tarrant County Innovation Partnership at https://fwtc-innovate.com/ Email us at fwinnovates@gmail.com for an idea on a guest or innovation to feature. Follow us on social media @FortWorthInnovates to stay up-to-date on the latest episodes.
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What is Fort Worth Innovates about?
Fort Worth Innovates, a podcast powered by the Fort Worth, Tarrant County Innovation Partnership, shines a light on the entrepreneurs, researchers, and leaders shaping the future of Fort Worth. Each episode shares the stories of the innovators that are driving bold ideas and breakthrough solutions across industries, showcasing how Cowtown is becoming a hub for creativity, collaboration, and growth.
What has Fort Worth Innovates covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From Ideas to Impact: How United Way Tarrant County Is Driving Social Innovation" (20 October 2026, 34 minutes), "Reimagining Foster Care: Why Fort Worth is the National Model for Social Innovation" (6 October 2026, 31 minutes), and "How Texas A&M Fort Worth Is Building the Future of Virtual Production & Creative Technology" (22 September 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does Fort Worth Innovates publish?
Fort Worth Innovates publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 26 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Fort Worth Innovates?
Booking probability for Fort Worth Innovates is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fort Worth Innovates requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fort Worth Innovates's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 6, 202631 minS1What does innovation look like when the problem isn’t a new technology or product, but a system that affects the lives of children and families? In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down...
Episode #23
How Texas A&M Fort Worth Is Building the Future of Virtual Production & Creative Technology
Sep 22, 202647 minS1What happens when visual effects, video games, performing arts, immersive technology, and higher education come together in the heart of downtown Fort Worth? On this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , Cameron Cushman...
Fort Worth Innovates
How Texas A&M Fort Worth Is Transforming Health Research Through Innovation
Aug 18, 202631 minWhat if the future of healthcare isn't just about treating disease—but preventing it before it starts? On this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , Cameron Cushman sits down with Erica Bender , Program Director for the...
Jul 23, 202622 minS1How Texas A&M Fort Worth Plans to Transform the City's Innovation Economy What does it take to build an innovation economy that benefits an entire region? In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman...
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Jun 30, 202636 minS1What does it take to build an innovation economy that attracts talent, creates jobs, and transforms a city for generations to come? In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down with Dean...
Jun 16, 202639 minS1What does it take to build an innovation district that transforms a city? In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , Cameron Cushman sits down with Michael Bennett and Alex Feldman to explore the vision behind the...
Jun 2, 202628 minS1How is one of the world’s busiest airports using AI, automation, and advanced mobility to shape the future of travel? In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down with Paul Puopolo, Chief...
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The Future of Innovation Districts in Texas | Pegasus Park & Fort Worth
May 20, 202638 minS1What does it actually take to build an innovation district that transforms a city? In our newest episode of Fort Worth Innovates , Cameron Cushman sits down with Dr. David Snow, Executive Director of Pegasus Park, to...
Apr 28, 202629 minS1In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down with Raanan Horowitz, former President and CEO of Elbit America, to explore how a small startup evolved into a $1.6 billion leader in aerospace...
Apr 14, 202635 minS1In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down with Rich Andreski, President & CEO of Trinity Metro , and Annette Landeros, Chief Strategy Officer , to discuss how public transportation is...
Episode #12
AI in Healthcare & National Security: How General Genomics Is Solving the World’s Hardest Problems
Mar 31, 202631 minS1In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down with Dr. Chris Naler , COO and Vice President of Growth and EdTech at General Genomics , a Fort Worth–based AI and biotech company transforming...
Mar 3, 202640 minS1In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , Cameron Cushman sits down with Andrew Coppin, Co-Founder and CEO of Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions, to explore how IoT, satellite connectivity, and edge computing are...
Episode #10
John Goff on Building Texas A&M Fort Worth and the Future of the Fort Worth Innovation District
Feb 18, 202629 minS1In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , Cameron Cushman sits down with John Goff , Chairman of the Fort Worth-Tarrant County Innovation Partnership, to discuss the bold vision behind Texas A&M University Fort Worth...
Jan 27, 202624 minS1In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down with Demetrie King , founder of Market Match , a Fort Worth–based startup revolutionizing market research through swipe-based technology. Inspired...
Jan 13, 202623 minS1In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down with Dr. Ivett Leyva , Associate Dean for Research at Texas A&M–Fort Worth and professor of aerospace engineering, to explore how Fort Worth is...
Dec 16, 202534 minS1As 2025 comes to a close, host Cameron Cushman is joined by producer Kendall Rogers for a special year-end recap episode of Fort Worth Innovates . Together, they reflect on how the podcast began, highlight the most...
Dec 2, 202541 minS1In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates , host Cameron Cushman sits down with Brett Bowden — founder of Printed Threads , co-founder of MadeLab , musician-turned-entrepreneur, community-builder, and one of the most...
Episode #5
Hydrating Dogs for Their Health
Nov 18, 202526 minS1Air Force veteran and TCU alum Dylan Jones, founder and CEO of Lix Hydration for Dogs, shares how military research inspired a breakthrough in pet hydration. Dylan shares how working dogs’ struggles with drinking enough...
Episode #4
A Promise for Pediatrics
Nov 4, 202547 minS1In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates, Dr. William Stigall, the Chief Research Officer at Cook Children's Hospital, discusses the hospital's mission, integrated healthcare system, and the significant research...
Recent guests
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Dan Vogel
Founder & CEO, Flourish Fund
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Tim McLaughlin
Dean of Texas A&M University’s College of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts, Blink Advertising
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Michael Bennett
associate vice chancellor for data science and artificial intelligence strategy at University of Illinois Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago
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Erica Bender
Texas A&M AgriLife's Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture
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