Innovation Depot

Khaylah Epps, MSPH - Founder of Oma Health on The Pitch!!!!!! ?????? Khaylah took the stage and wowed 4 out of 5 investors, on her way to securing $225K in funding to propel Oma Health forward. Her confidence, clarity, and passion during her pitch were truly inspiring—and it’s amazing to see her hard work pay off. Khaylah, you’re showing the world what it means to take bold steps, put yourself out there, and trust your vision. ?? If you haven’t heard about Oma Health yet, now’s the time to check it out: https://www.omahealth.app/ #OmaHealth #StartupSuccess #ThePitch #FounderSpotlight #Innovation #Tech #Birmingham #Alabama

Congratulations to our Director of Marketing & Operations, Ritchie Kruunenberg, for being named a Birmingham Business Journal NextGen awardee! ?? Read Ritchie's interview here: https://lnkd.in/ePp9Wb5F #NextGen #InnovationDepot #Birmingham #Alabama

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This season, we’re thankful for the incredible founders, teams, and supporters who make Innovation Depot the heart of Birmingham’s tech community.?? Here’s to a year of bold ideas, big wins, and building the future together. Happy Techsgiving from all of us at the Depot! ???? #Techsgiving #InnovationDepot #ThankfulForTech #BhamTech #StartupCommunity #Gratitude #DeepSouthHighTech

On Thursday, we’re hosting our last Tech On Tap of the year! ??? Join us as we celebrate an incredible year of innovation, connections, and community. Whether you’re a founder, tech enthusiast, or just curious about what’s happening in Birmingham’s startup scene, this is the place to be. Let’s raise a glass to all we’ve accomplished and all that’s ahead. ?? ?? Innovation Depot ?? Nov. 21 - 4:30 to 6:30 PM RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/eCmJa2AP #TechOnTap #BirminghamTech #InnovationDepot #CommunityMatters

What an incredible morning at Coffee & Collisions! ?? We were honored to have John Hill join us from Boston and local entrepreneur Jim Cavale share their wisdom on the Power of Networking. Their message was clear: networking requires effort, consistency, and care. ?? Key Takeaways: ?????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???? ?? ??????????: John Hill connects with 20 people every weekday, while Jim Cavale begins his mornings with sharing affirmations—showing how daily actions can lead to exponential growth in your network. ???? ?????????????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ?????????????? ????????: Don’t just collect contacts—nurture relationships with meaningful check-ins and authentic engagement, both online and offline. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us. Let’s all commit to making networking a priority—it’s an investment that pays off! ???? Economic Development Partnership of Alabama #coffee #collisions #birmingham #tech #startups #alabama #networking

?? Yesterday, Jennifer Ryan of Croux brought home $100,000 at Pitch HearstLab in Atlanta! ?? Just a couple of weeks ago, Tevin Harrell secured a massive $500,000 win for SmartWiz.io at Venture Atlanta Conference! Birmingham startups are on fire!?? We’re not just competing—we’re dominating on the big stage. Keep shining and inspiring! #Birmingham #Alabama #Champions #Winners #Startup #Tech #Pitch #Competitions

Feeling all the feels today in #Atlanta… ? Met some new friends ? Saw some old ones ?? Ashlee Halpin ???? ? High-fived a mentor who believed from the beginning ?? Sean O'Brien ? Learned from other female founders ?? Lauren Goodell, Michelle Huie, Hillit Meidar-Alfi ???, Alex Edquist ?????? ? Earned the support of a HUGE and storied enterprise ?? HearstLab AND ? Put some gas in the Croux engine?????? Thank you, Eve Burton and Eastin Rossell and the HearstLab team, for seeing + believing in #femalefounders. And then INVESTING in us. Big things ahead for Croux. Onward.??

Last week marked an exciting milestone as I graduated from the Voltage program at Innovation Depot! ?? For the past five weeks, I had the chance to dive headfirst into the world of tech startups, guided by the incredible teams at Harmony Venture Labs and AppThink. It’s been all about validating tech-based business ideas, and the program wrapped up with a pitch session where I got to showcase everything I’ve learned. As someone taking their first steps into this industry, I couldn’t have asked for a better launchpad. One of the biggest highlights was meeting so many other eager founders, learning from their journeys, and building a network of peers who are just as driven to make their ideas a reality. A huge thank you to Ritchie Kruunenberg and the entire Innovation Depot team for your support and guidance throughout this experience. Here’s to the road ahead—this is only the beginning!

?? We've just hit an incredible milestone! ?? WE NEED YOU! We're thrilled to be honored that SmartWiz.io has been won the prize as one of the Top Seed-Stage Company in the Southeast, and drastically onboarding more of the world's best tax preparers EVERY SINGLE DAY! ?? We're gearing up for our most ambitious phase yet. But we can't do it alone. We're looking for the BEST of the BEST to join our rapidly growing team and help us shape the future of tax technology. If you're passionate about innovation, love a challenge, and thrive in a high-energy startup environment, we want to hear from you! ?? We're hiring for the following positions: Full Stack Engineers Customer Support Specialists Customer Success Managers Sales Development Representative (SDR) Tax Instructor & Trainer Quality Assurance Engineer Growth Marketer Why join us? BE PART OF A WINNING TEAM: Join a company that's recognized for excellence and is making waves in the industry. OWNERSHIP: Get equity of a rocke tship and get to actually OWN a function of the business as your own entrepreneur ACCELERATED GROWTH: With our recent customer acquisition, we're poised for explosive growth—it's the perfect time to make your mark. INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENT: Work with cutting-edge technology and help solve real-world problems for tax professionals. COLLABORATIVE CULTURE: We're a tight-knit team where every voice is heard, and every idea matters. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Grow your skills alongside some of the brightest minds in the startup world. Ready to WIN? Apply now and become a key player in a team that's set on winning—and knows what it takes to get there. ?? Visit our Careers Page: https://lnkd.in/eqy3im5E Apply in a couple of minutes and let's Win TOGETHER! ?? #NowHiring #StartupJobs #JoinOurTeam #WinningTogether