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Eric Wagner - A Pioneer In Tech Shares His Journey To Creating Multiple Companies And An AI Startup Ecosystem
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Ever wonder how a tech visionary turns innovative ideas into practical tools used by the military? Join us on this exciting episode of Midwest Momentum as we sit down with Eric Wagner, a key figure in the Midwest Ohio tech community. Eric shares his journey from the early days of computer science to today when he is helping to create an ecosystem for AI startups in Hilliard, Ohio, called Hilliard City Lab. This episode contains valuable insights about seizing opportunities and taking decisive action.
Eric shares about the birth of the Center for Design Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) at Ohio State, co-founded by Eric and his partner, John Baer. The CDME became a hub for bringing brilliant minds together to work on commercialization and applied engineering. Hear how this venture paved the way for Converge Technologies, an engineering design and development firm, and Converge Ventures, a startup incubator. Despite facing venture capital funding challenges, Eric and John’s persistence and adaptability fueled their success, providing a supportive ecosystem for nurturing startups until they are ready for investment.
Finally, we plunge into the future of AI and its transformative impact across various sectors. Eric elaborates on his current work with UbiHere, focusing on geospatial analytics and environmental tracking and how these innovations revolutionize industries from fast food safety to employee performance. Additionally, get a sneak peek into his involvement with Lighthouse, an aerospace management company for drones and air taxis, and the obstacles faced in Ohio's drone delivery logistics. Entrepreneurs and small businesses looking for collaboration opportunities will also find valuable information on connecting through Hilliard City Lab. This is an episode brimming with inspiration, practical advice, and forward thinking.
Разделы
1. Midwest Momentum With Dan Rockwell (00:00:00)
2. Building an Innovation Ecosystem (00:07:49)
3. The Future of AI in Industry (00:14:16)
4. Future Plans in Geospatial Analytics (00:25:16)
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