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INNOVATE FORT WORTH


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Innovation is changing Fort Worth. Start-ups and a spirit of entrepreneurship are transforming the city known for Cowboys and Culture into a hub for innovative ideas and businesses. Innovate Fort Worth shares the stories of the city's leading innovators, entrepreneurs and investors -- and highlights the resources available to bring ideas to market.

Episode 116: Maëlle Gavet, CEO of Techstars

The Big Picture: The Global Investor

Maëlle Gavet, CEO of Techstars, shares insights into the world of entrepreneurship and startup investing. Techstars has invested in over 4,000 startups globally, making them the largest seed investor in the world for the second year in a row. She was recently named as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance in 2024 by Barron’s. Maëlle discusses the diverse industries ripe for disruption and Techstars' ethos of "give first." Reflecting on her entrepreneurial journey and the global economic landscape, she offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights the role of startups in addressing healthcare challenges and shaping the future..

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Kendel Rogers

THE STORYTELLER

IInput, Restorative,
Responsibility, Intellection,
Connectedness



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Cameron Cushman

THE BUILDER

Arranger, Connectedness,
Positivity, Woo, Maximizert



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Jamie Barnhart

The connector

Relator, Communication,
Responsibility, Woo, Input