Welcome to the Spark Spotlight - our podcast series featuring the best and brightest companies and mentors at the I2C.
Recorded in our very own Spark Studio, the podcast series follows the journey of our tech founders as we learn about how they started their companies, how they secured their first round of funding and all of the challenges and excitement in between. Additionally, we gain key insights from our subject matter experts, gurus, doers, advisors, folks who want to genuinely connect, contribute, and be a pivotal resource to our companies and entrepreneurs.
So sit back, relax and listen away!
Company Spotlight
Episode 10
Accenture Federal Services featuring Jackie Fendrock
Jackie talks about what led her to AFS, what AFS is like, and her job at the company. She discusses AFS's goals, future with and without the I2C, and anything AFS. Listen to Jackie and Gracie have a conversation about AFS.
Episode 9
Core 3D Prototyping featuring Sam Lewis and Arthur Murray
Arthur and Sam @ Core 3D Prototyping are the first student-led startup here at the I2C, and they had a lot of really interesting insights about owning a small company.
Episode 8
CyberProtex featuring Ben McGee
Ben from CyberProtex talks about cyberattacks and the importance of training people to be more mindful of security.
Episode 7
Video Game Design Club featuring Carl Holden
Carl from the Video Game Design Club talks about the origins of the club, the effects of COVID-19 on an educational business, and the growing importance of the video game industry in the public eye.
Episode 6
The Cyber Company featuring Bob Nance
Bob at The Cyber Company talks about all things from his logo design to how the industry has changed over the last year.
Episode 5
Deep Target featuring Jill Homan
Jill Homan with Deep Target dives into the world of organic engagement, the ideals of entrepreneurship, and how work ethic affects your business.
Episode 4
JS Solutions featuring Jason Swafford
Jason talks about his journey building JS Solutions about how his company is using the hardships from 2020 to reach the company’s goals in 2021.
Episode 3
Skyfire featuring Matt Sloane
Investigating Innovation with the I2C is back again, but this time with Matt Sloane - CEO of Skyfire. This episode is all about drones, the Rocket City, and maybe a mention of The Cheesecake Factory
Episode 2
FighterLink featuring Dan Whiting
Dan talks about FighterLink Solutions, a firm in the aerospace industry focused on fleet sustainment and how they do both - military operations and foreign military sales, bringing a new mindset to the industry.
Episode 1
Intuitive Research & Technology Corporation featuring Mary Scott Hunter
Mary Scott Hunter talks about INTUITIVE, innovation in HSV, and their connection with the I2C.
Mentor Spotlight
Episode 11
Featuring: Jarrett Rumoro, Intellectual Property Strategy and Protection Specialist, Boeing
Jarrett talks about the world of Intellectual Property, including what IP is, and how companies can protect it.
Episode 10
Featuring: Dr. Candice Lanius, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts at UAH
Dr. Lanius talks about UAH and the projects she is taking on, including VUE Lab experiments such as the Public Speaking Anxiety Study.
Episode 9
Featuring: Dr. Ryan Weber, Associate Professor of English, the Director of Business and Technical Writing, and the Director of UX Programs at UAH
Dr. Weber talks about user-oriented design practices and the VUE lab at UAH, a dedicated space for user experience (UX) research.
Episode 8
Featuring: Dr. Kuan Collins, Fellow and solutions architect master, SAIC
Dr. Collins discusses areas of digital transformation including blockchain, ML, and AI.
Episode 7
Featuring: Paula Payton, PhD, Research & Insights Data Science Lead and Senior Manager
Dr. Payton talks about behavioral science and the subject of human actions - specifically how we really make decisions in the real world.
Episode 6
Featuring: Megan Nivens-Tannett, Founder and CEO of Huntsville-based Marketing firm, Flourish,
Megan shares her industry experience and explains how beneficial your network can be when pursuing your own business.
Episode 5
Featuring: Ryan Ramkhelawan, VP of Venture Development at Start Co.
We ask Ryan about his professional experience and how he is planning to help startups at the I2C. Ryan also offers career advice for any professional.
Episode 4
Featuring: S. Hassan Naqvi, Director at Digital Health Innovation, Oncology Business Unit
Dr. Naqvi tells us all about his professional experience and insight into the process of an entrepreneurial journey.
Episode 3
Featuring: Axel Strombergsson, COO of System Insight Engineering (SIE)
Axel provides some real-world experiences and thought-provoking insights on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Episode 2
Featuring: Dr. Valentina Iscaro, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Alabama A&M University & Professor of Social Media Marketing at UAH
Dr. Iscaro is interviewed about her abundance of entrepreneurial experience, both as a mentor and an entrepreneur. Learn how important mentorship can be when starting your own business.
Show more Mentor Spotlight episodes
Episode 1
Featuring: Martin Sullivan, Director of Research and Engineering Services at Scientific Research
Martin gives advice to entrepreneurs as they begin their journey.
