The Hatch Podcast
At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Produced at Hatch Fairhope, it’s where bold ideas take flight.
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The Hatch Podcast
From Auburn to Hatch: How Two Interns Found Opportunity Close to Home | Around the Table
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Before heading back to Auburn University, Hatch interns Cooper Middleton and Mackenzie Casallo join Tim Scott to reflect on a summer spent working alongside entrepreneurs, startup founders, and community leaders across South Alabama.
From networking at the Biotech Accelerator Pitch Night to discovering career paths they hadn't previously considered, Cooper and Mackenzie share how the experience challenged them, broadened their perspectives, and changed the way they think about building a future after college.
In this episode:
- How two Auburn students found their way to Hatch
- What it's really like working inside an entrepreneurial ecosystem
- The projects and mentors that made the biggest impact
- Lessons they learned that don't show up in the classroom
- How AI is changing the workplace for today's college students
- Why both interns now see new career opportunities in South Alabama
- Advice for students considering a Hatch internship
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Produced by Tim Scott.
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