The Launchpad Innovators Podcast with Bill Kalivas

The Launchpad Innovators Podcast is a show about bold ideas and the people turning them into reality. Hosted by tech veteran Bill Kalivas, each episode features founders, creators, and business leaders from across the Inland Northwest region and the country who are building unique companies, solving real problems, and reshaping their industries. Whether you’re launching your first startup or scaling your next big idea, this podcast will inspire and equip you for the journey ahead.

The Launchpad Innovators Podcast with Bill Kalivas is a business podcast hosted by Launchpad INW, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Launchpad INW hosts The Launchpad Innovators Podcast with Bill Kalivas, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Mark Norton: Connecting the I-90 Innovation Corridor

  Mar 30, 202625 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Launchpad Innovators Podcast, Bill Kalivas sits down with Mark Norton, Executive Director of the Northwest I-90 Manufacturing Alliance (NIMA)—an organization helping connect and strengthen one of the most important manufacturing and innovation corridors in the Northwest.</p><p><br></p><p>Mark shares how the region spanning Eastern Washington, North Idaho, and into Montana has quietly become a hub for advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and medical device innovation. The conversation dives into workforce development, the role of universities and community colleges, and why collaboration across industries is critical to the region’s continued growth.</p><p...

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  Wayne Williams on Grabbing Another Gear and Embracing Change

  Feb 9, 20261h 7mS0

  <p>Welcome to this special edition of the LaunchPad Innovators Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Today, I’m joined by my lifelong friend Wayne Williams—a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, innovator, and outdoor enthusiast whose journey spans everything from tech start-up to restorative work on a ranch in Montana.</p><p><br></p><p>Wayne’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and forward-thinking leadership. We’ll discuss his early days in business, lessons from the dot-com era, building a culture of innovation, and what it means to live your legacy every day.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll also dive...

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  From Downtown Spokane to STCU: Marty Dickinson’s Blueprint for Collaboration

  Nov 24, 20251h 11mS0

  <p>Marty Dickinson is one of Spokane’s most trusted voices when it comes to community building, civic leadership, and collaboration that drives real change.</p><p>From her early days working in telecom to becoming CEO of the Downtown Spokane Partnership—and now leading community and marketing efforts at STCU—Marty has spent her career at the intersection of business, government, and grassroots impact.</p><p>In this episode of the Launchpad Innovators Podcast, Marty shares how her family’s move from British Columbia to Spokane shaped her path, and how she’s remained focused on creating opportunities for others eve...

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  Pete Chase on Building, Scaling, and Starting Again

  Nov 11, 20251 hourS0

  <p>Today’s guest is Pete Chase — a veteran entrepreneur whose name is synonymous with innovation and impact in the Inland Northwest.</p><p><br /></p><p>Pete is best known for founding Purcell Systems, a company he scaled from a scrappy Spokane startup into a global telecom force, serving major clients like T-Mobile. Now, he’s back at it with Easy Street — his latest venture focused on deploying telecom towers faster and more efficiently to meet the skyrocketing demands of modern connectivity.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this conversation, Pete opens up about his entrepreneurial journey — from his early days...

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  The Path of Brand Strategy: Insights from Kevin Keohane

  Oct 23, 202521 minS0

  <p>On this episode of the LaunchPad Innovators Podcast, host Bill Kalivas sits down with global brand strategist Kevin Keohane, Managing Partner at Brandpie. Kevin shares his journey from the U.S. to Australia and London, where he worked with top-tier firms such as WPP, Capgemini, and Coca-Cola, before landing in Spokane.</p><p>With wisdom shaped by decades of international experience, Kevin unpacks what startups often get wrong about branding, how established companies should evolve, and why Spokane has untapped potential as a creative and business hub. From narrowing your target to aligning internal culture with brand promise, this...

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