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. The Founders Series dives into the journeys of startup founders building the future of business, technology, and innovation across the Gulf South. The Music Accelerator combines professional music industry guidance with spiritual mentorship, creating a unique environment where artists can grow both creatively and personally. Hosted by music industry veteran Chris Estes , this series features conversations with artists and insiders who’ve spent years shaping the sounds and stories of modern music. The Bioscience Innovation Series explores breakthroughs in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science — with founders and researchers driving life-changing di

The Hatch Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #54

  Inside Hatch: Community, Meetups & Accelerators

  Aug 17, 20268 min

  What’s happening inside Hatch? In this edition of Inside Hatch, we take the mic around to some of the meetups, workshops, and programs bringing entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creatives together across South Alabama. We stop by WEN South Alabama to hear from local entrepreneurs about mentorship, community, and using technology to grow their businesses. Jenny, founder of Calera, also shares what she learned at Sloss Tech in Birmingham and the value of connecting with other founders and investors. Then we head over to Lower Alabama AI for a little friendly Pensacola rivalry and a look at what people are learning about AI, before stopping by Marketing for Humans, where David Gibson shares a simple way to answer the question, “What do you do?” in a way that gets people interested in hearing more. Finally, Hatch Music Accelerator alumnus Ben Kimsal talks about the value of having a clear process and framework for taking a song from an idea through the different stages of development. In This Episode How WEN South Alabama connects and supports female business owners The value of building relationships with other founders and entrepreneurs What’s happening at the Lower Alabama AI meetup How to talk about your business in a way people remember Why mentorship and community matter when building something How the Hatch Music Accelerator helps artists understand the process behind developing their music Explore upcoming Hatch events and meetups. Learn more about Hatch. Produced by Tim Scott Interested in starting a podcast? Learn more at timscott.me.

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  Episode #53

  What It Really Takes to Build a Biotech Startup: Lessons from Seven Founders | Building Biotech

  Jul 29, 202616 min

  What does it really take to turn a biotech innovation into a company? In this special episode of the Hatch Podcast, producer Tim Scott revisits conversations with founders who completed the Hatch Biotech Accelerator and brings together some of the most valuable lessons they shared along the way. From taking the first step before every answer is clear to navigating fundraising, staying focused through difficult seasons, and finding a community of founders who understand the journey, these conversations offer an honest look at the realities of building a startup. Chris Danek, founder of Bessel, also explains how an accelerator helps founders prepare for the challenges ahead through strategy, mentorship, investor preparation, and connections with other entrepreneurs. Applications are now open for the 2027 Hatch Biotech Accelerator cohort. In This Episode Why founders should not wait until everything is figured out before getting started The mental and emotional pressure that comes with building a company How a clear vision helps founders navigate uncertainty Why mentorship, partnerships, and founder community matter How the accelerator helps companies prepare for fundraising and investment The value of learning from founders at different stages of the startup journey Featured in This Episode Chris Danek, Bessel Marlo Young, New Mindset Consulting and Mentalocity David Nelson, SpectroTherm Brayden Gibson, Southern Rooted Yuan Tian, Vivosphere Shiva Sharareh, Rekovar Vipul Kashyap, MedHive.ai Michelle Scott, Gulf Sterilization Learn more and apply for the Hatch Biotech Accelerator . Learn more about Hatch . Produced by Tim Scott Interested in starting a podcast? Learn more at timscott.me .

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  Episode #52

  From Auburn to Hatch: How Two Interns Found Opportunity Close to Home | Around the Table

  Jul 22, 202616 min

  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 Learn more about Hatch at https://hatchfairhope.com . Produced by Tim Scott. Interested in starting a podcast? Learn more at https://timscott.me .

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  Episode #51

  Never Give Up on a Great Song: Ben Kimsal on Finishing "The Way She Did" | Music Accelerator

  Jul 15, 202617 min

  Some songs aren't finished when they're written. They're finished when the timing is right. In this episode of the Hatch Podcast: Music Accelerator , Chris Estes sits down with Music Accelerator alumnus Ben Kimsal to share the story behind his upcoming single, "The Way She Did." Written more than a decade ago, the song sat on the shelf for years before finally finding new life through the Hatch Music Accelerator. Ben reflects on what surprised him most about the creative process, from pre-production and recording to post-production and marketing. He explains how having a clear roadmap and experienced mentors helped him approach music with a new level of confidence and purpose. Whether you're writing your first song or preparing to release your next project, this episode offers practical insight into what it really takes to bring great music across the finish line. In this episode: Why some songs deserve a second chance The importance of pre-production before stepping into the studio How collaboration and feedback strengthen a song Why post-production is a critical part of the creative process Developing a marketing strategy before your release A practical way artists can use AI to organize their creative ideas Standing out when more than 125,000 new songs are released every day How the Hatch Music Accelerator provides artists with a complete roadmap from songwriting to release Learn more and apply at 119collective.hatchfairhope.com . Learn more about Hatch at hatchfairhope.com . Produced by Tim Scott Interested in starting a podcast? Learn more at timscott.me .

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  Episode #50

  A Year in Hawaii Inspired “Alabama Road”: How a 24-Year-Old Song Finally Found Its Moment | Music Accelerator

  Jul 9, 202617 min

  A year in Hawaii inspired a song that wouldn’t be released for another 24 years. Josh Lindsey joins Chris Estes to share the story behind “Alabama Road,” a song born after returning home to Alabama following a year living in Hawaii. What began as a campfire favorite eventually found its way into the Hatch Music Accelerator, where it was transformed into a professionally produced recording. Josh discusses songwriting, working with producer Dave Denton, developing a release strategy, and why independent artists need more than great songs to build a successful music career. You’ll also hear an exclusive preview of “Alabama Road” before its official release. In this episode How a year in Hawaii inspired “Alabama Road” Why the song sat on the shelf for more than two decades Bringing a longtime favorite into the studio Working with producer Dave Denton to shape the final arrangement How the Hatch Music Accelerator helped develop a release strategy Advice for independent artists looking to grow their careers Listen to “Alabama Road” by Josh Lindsey beginning July 31, 2026, wherever you stream music. About the Hatch Music Accelerator The Hatch Music Accelerator helps Alabama artists build sustainable music careers through mentorship, songwriting development, recording, production, branding, marketing, and industry guidance. Applications for the next Music Accelerator are now open. If you’re an Alabama artist, or you know someone who is, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more and apply at 119collective.hatchfairhope.com . Learn more about Hatch at hatchfairhope.com . Produced by Tim Scott Interested in starting a podcast? Learn more at timscott.me .

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