Season 2, Episode 1 (9th Overall Episode)In this episode, Dr. Travis Kahle sits down with 2024-25 Innovation Scholar President Kelton Boblits for a fascinating conversation about innovation in music, economic growth in West Virginia, and...

In this episode, we sit down with special guest Lisa Smith, co-founder of Mountain Juice Company.  Lisa, along with co-founder and sister-in-law Amy Smith, discovered the benefits of raw, naturally pressed juice when Amy was recovering fro...

In this episode, entrepreneur Gabe Azzato joins the podcast to discuss his experience taking control of his family's business, Silver Coast Winery.  Gabe also elaborates on how his past experience, combined with his upbringing, have impact...

When you hear the word "innovation", what comes to mind? Is it the newest smartphone or self-driving car? Is it a successful entrepreneur or a team of engineers sitting around a table, having a lively discussion about a new product design? Does...

When you hear the word "innovation," what comes to mind? Is it the newest smartphone or self-driving car? Is it a successful entrepreneur or a team of engineers sitting around a table, having a lively discussion about a new product design? Does...

In this episode, we sit down with special guest Whitney Hunt, owner and operator of Moldavite Marketing.  While pursuing a Political Science degree from the University of Charleston (WV), Whitney became interested in marketing through her ...

In this episode, we sit down with University of Charleston (WV) men's head baseball coach, Robbie Britt, to discuss how his team has taken advantage of the emerging innovations within the game. Coach Britt also discusses his leadership company,...

In this episode, we sit down with special guest Jim Strawn of Jim Strawn & Company to discuss how he has stayed relevant throughout his 30+ years in the marketing field.  Jim details how staying connected through strong networ...

In this episode, we will discuss how our podcast came to be, as well as the role innovation plays at the University of Charleston (WV).  Guests include UC's Director of Innovation, David Ramsburg II, MBA, and Assistant Director of Innovati...