Best NextCorps Podcasts (2025)

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Digital that works: Skip the shiny, trust the strategy 18:52

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It can be tempting to chase the latest trend—from new social platforms to AI. But the key to digital marketing success lies in a solid foundation. Peter Platt, president of […]By NextCorps

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Alive Again | E4 | The Yellow Star 56:38

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Alive Again is available now. Search and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Kathy Preston was just a joyous little girl when the Holocaust tore through her golden childhood in Transylvania. In this unforgettable episode of Alive Again, Kathy recounts—in stunning detail—the moment her innocence ended, hiding in a barn as bayonets stabbed the str…

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Health Care Originals: Setting a new standard in respiratory care 35:51

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Sharon Samjitsingh struggled with asthma since birth, an experience that inspired her to launch Health Care Originals (HCO) with her husband, Jared Dwarika. Their solution—the Nightingale Virtual Respiratory Care Program—combines […]By NextCorps

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A key ingredient for growth: Moving more than sauce 15:27

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Paul Guglielmo is a former radio DJ turned food business entrepreneur. What started as a side hustle transformed into the launch of Guglielmo’s Sauce and, later, Craft Cannery, a no-minimum […]By NextCorps

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Building Creative Networks and Careers: Kavyar’s Path to Growth 19:02

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Being successful as a photographer or other creative professional in the fashion/beauty industry isn’t just about producing good work. It requires fostering connections and selling that work. Kavyar, a long-time […]By NextCorps

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The Intersection of AI and Climate 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

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AI has revolutionized almost every industry and the world of climate tech has not been left out. Three climate tech AI founders come together on Forward Faster to share their […]By NextCorps

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How Hydronic Shell Breathes New Life Into Old Buildings 15:22

1+ y ago15:22

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Heating and cooling old buildings is one of the largest emitters when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. Hydronic Shell is addressing these older buildings head-on with its patented HVAC […]By NextCorps

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Active Surfaces Flexes New Technology for the Future of Solar 21:18

2y ago21:18

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Active Surfaces envisions a future where any surface can be solar. The proprietary, MIT-patented technology makes it possible to apply flexible, light-weight solar panels to any surface. The technology is […]By NextCorps

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How Commitment to Company Culture Pays Off at Optimax 15:25

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Optimax Systems, Inc. was a small startup operating out of a barn in the mid-90s, and today it’s America’s largest precision optics manufacturer. Optimax employs 460 people and counting in […]By NextCorps

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How PlankeApp is Designing the Future of Boutique Fitness Hiring 17:12

2+ y ago17:12

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In the boutique fitness industry, the ability to form personal connections matters more than a resume or list of credentials. Traditional job posting platforms like LinkedIn or Indeed are not […]By NextCorps

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How Circle Optics is Revolutionizing the Way We View the World 11:08

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Meet two key members of the team that’s building the world’s first seamless 360° camera. Circle Optics‘ Chief Operating Officer, Ian Gauger, and Director of Marketing, Jennifer Sertl, sit down […]By NextCorps

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How Optica Plays Matchmaker for Startups and Industry 19:15

2+ y ago19:15

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What trends are exciting to the Chief Technology Officer of the world’s leading optics and photonics association? Dr. Jose Pozo, CTO of Optica, met up with Luminate’s Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan […]By NextCorps

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How Launch NY is Funding Startups with One of the Most Active Seed Funds in the Country 13:14

2+ y ago13:14

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Startup businesses less than five years old are now the greatest generator of new jobs. Launch NY’s mission is to identify, support, and fund these high-growth-potential startup businesses, and it […]By NextCorps

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VPIphotonics Brings Cutting-Edge Capabilities to Rochester 17:10

3y ago17:10

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VPIphotonics of Berlin, Germany recently relocated its U.S. office from Boston to Rochester and now shares a building with NextCorps and the Luminate accelerator. Chris Maloney, Managing Director of the […]By NextCorps

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Securing Government Contracts: Tips for Entrepreneurs 33:27

3y ago33:27

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There are many opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to work with the government — on the local and federal levels, as well as with branches of the military. […]By NextCorps

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Grant Writing from the Ground Up 11:37

3y ago11:37

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To have a successful career in science, you must be able to convince strangers to give you enormous sums of money. Unfortunately, many scientists miss the mark and write terrible […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on Instant Input: Connecting Community Members to Projects They Care About 17:44

3+ y ago17:44

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When Tanya Mooza Zwahlen’s neighborhood playground disappeared overnight, she was inspired to develop a solution that would give people insight into projects going on in their communities. Hear from […]By NextCorps

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Optica (formerly OSA), a New Name for the Leading Global Society in Light Science and Technology 8:53

3+ y ago8:53

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After more than a century, the world’s leading champion for optics and photonics has a new name. Optica (formerly The Optical Society of America) is a reflection of the society’s […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on Layer Metrics: Enabling Reliable 3D Metal Printing 7:09

4y ago7:09

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Manufacturers of mission-critical components like facial implants and aircraft engine pieces are currently using metal printing to produce multiple parts to get one good one. It’s a problem that costs […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on 2EyesVision: Empowering Personalized Assessment of Multifocal Corrections 15:23

4y ago15:23

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Multifocal corrections in the form of contact lenses or intraocular lenses are the best options for an expanding number of patients with presbyopia and cataracts. However, multifocal vision is a […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on Momentum Optics: Delivering Affordable Custom Optics, Ultra-Fast 15:18

4y ago15:18

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Custom, high-precision optical components are found everywhere, but getting them produced at mass comes with astronomical lead times and costs that are out of reach for many companies.

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Spotlight on Mesodyne: Building Generators that Fit in the Palm of Your Hand 14:53

4y ago14:53

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The demand for portable power is constantly growing, and there’s currently no solution for lightweight, portable power generation. Mesodyne, a startup in the Luminate accelerator’s fourth cohort, is developing a […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on OSCP: Transforming Motion Sensing for Autonomous Vehicles 17:42

4y ago17:42

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Current autonomous vehicles rely on Global Navigation Satellite System sensors. In GPS-denied environments, like parking garages or tunnels, the vehicle may get misguided, increasing the chance of collision. One Silicon […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on PreAct Technologies: Saving Lives with Car Crash Prevention 12:39

4y ago12:39

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Today’s automotive safety systems are designed to either avoid or respond to collisions. PreAct Technologies, a startup in cohort 4 of the Luminate accelerator, is focused on detecting car crashes […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on Organic Robotics Corporation: Measuring Muscle Activity at the Speed of Light 12:00

4y ago12:00

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For professional athletes, every move matters. And for those training to reach the pro level, more information can help them achieve their goals. Organic Robotic Corporation‘s wearable Light Lace™ sensors […]By NextCorps

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DIEMlife: Changing the Way We Change the World 14:36

4y ago14:36

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If you’re looking for a way to make a difference and create change in your own life, one startup has a unique solution. DIEMlife offers a simple online platform for […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on Andluca Technologies: Making Glass Smarter and More Efficient 21:50

4y ago21:50

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Inefficient windows account for about $52 billion in wasted energy every year. Smart glass solutions help, but current products have external wires that make them challenging or impossible to implement […]By NextCorps

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Partner Spotlight: Rev Ithaca Startup Works 21:27

4y ago21:27

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In this episode, we spotlight our New York Neighbors at Rev Ithaca Startup Works and their Director, Ken Rother. Rev Ithaca Startup Works has a long history of serving entrepreneurs. […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on Infrascreen: Bringing Better Climate Control to Greenhouse Growers 19:49

4y ago19:49

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High-tech greenhouses — the only way to grow fruits and vegetables without pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides — are evolving quickly. While many companies are focused on advancing greenhouses through automation […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on Dynocardia: Changing the Way We Measure and Manage Blood Pressure 14:20

4y ago14:20

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Cuff-based devices, which have been used for more than a century to measure blood pressure, are largely inaccurate. Even if you manage to get an accurate reading, cuffs cannot provide […]By NextCorps

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Dan O’Connell’s Climate Tech Success Story 19:04

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Dan O’Connell, now plant manager for Plug Power, has launched several companies rooted in his passions for environmentalism, cars, and Rochester. Dan was previously the co-founder and CEO of American […]By NextCorps

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How Climate-Conscious Companies Can Start Sustainable Practices 5:39

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Environmental responsibility is becoming a more important consideration for consumers, but it can be intimidating for companies looking to get started. Kim Bawden, Senior Pollution Engineer with the NYS Pollution […]By NextCorps

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Growing a Family at Sydor Optics 20:46

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What started as a father-son operation in a garage is now a booming family business with nearly 90 employees. Sydor Optics carved out a niche in ultra precision flat optics, […]By NextCorps

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Starting a Business and a Family 33:55

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Teri Dankovich, Co-Founder of Folia Materials, and Bertha Jimenez, Co-Founder of Rise Products, not only started new businesses and participated in cohort 2 of the Scale For ClimateTech program, but […]By NextCorps

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The Optical Systems Technology Program at MCC 21:04

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Optics is the industry of the future, revolutionizing everything from the smart phones in our pockets to our national security. But there are more jobs for optical technicians than there […]By NextCorps

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Spotlight on Sniffy Labs: Putting Personalized, On-Demand Dog Training in Your Pocket 14:40

4y ago14:40

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In-person dog training classes can be helpful, but they’re not for everyone (especially during a pandemic). Sniffy Labs has developed an app that packages professional training plans, in-depth video tutorials, […]By NextCorps

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Utilizing Smarter Supply Chains to Scale Your Business and Climate Solutions 28:01

4y ago28:01

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Supply chains affect everything we buy, sell, and use, and have taken center stage in the news between COVID-19 vaccine rollout, ketchup shortages, and ships stuck in the Suez Canal. […]By NextCorps

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Leveraging Customer Experiences to Implement Climate Solutions 41:18

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How do you empower your customers and company with the information to make sustainable and healthy decisions? How do you make celebrating differences a core characteristic of your company? Rasha […]By NextCorps

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Finger Lakes Forward: A Vision for Our Region’s Future 32:41

4y ago32:41

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The Finger Lakes Region and its urban core, Rochester, are undergoing a fundamental economic transformation. Finger Lakes Forward, a strategic plan developed by the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council […]By NextCorps

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From AgTech to Accelerator with Zoe Welz 13:07

4+ y ago13:07

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Meet Zoe Welz. Zoe got her start as a CEO and Co-founder in the AgTech sector with her company, Drovr, using smart-movable fences to help transform livestock management. From there […]By NextCorps

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Epilogue 3:55

4+ y ago3:55

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In case you missed it, Nextcorp’s latest evolution-bending innovation, Hivemind, has a new recruit and he’s about to learn what he really signed away on his enlistment forms. Featuring Noah Centineo as Private Damien Drake. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Season One Finale Part II - Humankind 2.0 30:18

4+ y ago30:18

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Forced into hiding by Cass, Max returns to Shut Eye’s point of origin to piece together what has happened to him. In the delirium of withdrawals, Jack receives a final message about humankind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Season One Finale Part I - A Little Trick My Father Taught Me 24:17

4+ y ago24:17

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Just hours from reaching Arlington, Jack hits a deadly roadblock on the backroads. Meanwhile, Max’s dangerous alter ego Ben reaches the point of no return in his crusade to unleash Hivemind into the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Spotlight on OVITZ: Delivering Life-Changing Vision Improvements 26:30

4+ y ago26:30

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Almost everyone has some form of inconsistency or “aberration” with the shape or surface of their eyes. Some have more complex vision errors called higher order aberrations (HOAs), such as […]By NextCorps

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9. Hivemind 22:00

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With his only ally now dead and hit-man, David Truesdale, hunting him down, Jack races back to NextCorp to retrieve Finn’s Kill Switch, but can he make it out alive? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts