Tulsa Innovation Labs designs and launches initiatives to catalyze a thriving and inclusive innovation economy in Tulsa, focusing on emerging tech clusters such as virtual health, energy tech, advanced air mobility, and cyber, as self-described.

Tulsa Innovation Labs

Tulsa Innovation Labs | 6,161 followers on LinkedIn. Creating economic development programs that seek to make Tulsa the nation’s most inclusive tech community. | Recognizing that the jobs of the future are rooted in a thriving innovation economy, Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC (TIL) was founded to develop a city-wide strategy that positions Tulsa as a tech hub and leader in the future of work.

Through a diverse coalition of public and private partners, led by George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), TIL is creating economic development programs that seek to make Tulsa the nation’s most inclusive tech community.

Chris Fernando

Entrepreneur, Innovator, Builder, Teacher

John McDonald

Brand & Content Marketing Consultant | Former Slack, HP and Weber Shandwick

Ashley Lengen

Strategy & Operations Executive Focused in Customer Experience Management & Complex Problem-Solving to Drive High-Percentage Revenue Increases

MaryBeth DeWitt

We could listen to Jamey Jacob talk about drones all day long (and we have!). Check out his conversation on the future of drones, aerospace engineering and more on the "This is Oklahoma" podcast. 🎧 https://okla.st/3YsJewM

Last week, I had a great time at ImpactTulsa MBK Day with Tesla #Tech and Innovation. I presented on the future of tech in #Tulsa , focusing on Tulsa’s #TechHub and its transformative potential. We dove deep into emerging tech fields, highlighting the incredible opportunities they offer, especially for boys and young men of color (BYMOC). From discovering upskilling pathways to diving into the latest advancements in autonomous vehicles with Tesla's team, the day was packed with insights and inspiration. Seeing their excitement as they interacted with Tesla vehicles firsthand was truly rewarding – a perfect blend of education and real-world tech experience! One of the major highlights was engaging our young attendees in a quiz about job roles in #AutonomousSystems and offering tips on how to prepare for these cutting-edge careers. This event reinforced the importance of fostering diversity in our growing tech ecosystem. Here's to building a more inclusive and innovative Tulsa, one young mind at a time! Thank you BerThaddaeus Bailey, MPA for the invitation. #TechHubTulsa #EDATechHubs #AdvancedMobility #Drones #AutonomousSystems #TulsaTechHub #DiversityInTech #TulsaInnovationLabs #YouthInSTEM #AutonomousVehicles #MyBrothersKeeper

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We were thrilled that the American-Made Program chose Tulsa to host their second annual Innovation Summit in last week. This Summit brings together individuals from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory , as well as many of their partners from across the country for two days of networking and important discussions around the future of the network. This dynamic event sparked vital conversations around innovation, fostering connections and expanding investment pipelines – turning Tulsa into a true "gathering place" for next-generation energy solutions. As an American Made Network community hub, Rose Rock Bridge is proud to support these transformative efforts, uniting industry experts to advance breakthrough clean energy technologies. A special shoutout to our own Prutha Atre , who joined Bill Robertson with Microsoft and Ken Parker with Crusoe for an insightful panel on energy strategies for data centers moderated by Taylor Moot, Ph.D. with RTI Innovation Advisors . We look forward to the continued work with these amazing organizations ! #EnergyInnovation #CleanTech #Tulsa #RoseRockBridge #AMNIS2024

Rose Rock Bridge

We're thrilled to welcome two more team members to TIL! Lawrence Ganti is joining us as Director, Workforce Intermediary and Drew Kincius is joining us as Manager, Innovation Initiatives. Lawrence is a senior operator with 30 years of experience leading organizations across the globe through transformations, transitions, and scale-ups. He has lived and run organizations in South America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Drew is the founder and CEO of Sprintable, and has served in numerous leadership and consulting roles focused on brand development, project management, entrepreneurship, and supporting the creative economy. Drew continues his work to support and empower small businesses to build strong foundations and scale with confidence. Welcome to the team!

It's been one year since Tulsa was designated a tech hub by the U.S. Economic Development Administration ! This designation has been transformational, paving the way for our region to establish itself as a leader in autonomous technologies. Since then, Tulsa's Tech Hub has received $51M to implement programs that will continue building on our momentum. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHq7URVt #EDATechHubs #TechHubTulsa #AutonomousSystems #AdvancedMobility Black Tech Street Cherokee Nation Businesses L3Harris Technologies Madison Strategies Group NORDAM Oklahoma State University Osage, LLC PartnerTulsa Radius Capital Ventures TEDC The University of Tulsa Tulsa Community College

This year's Inside Innovation Summit allowed us to showcase why Tulsa is rapidly emerging as a global leader for innovation in advanced technologies. Read here for a full recap on topics that were discussed at the summit, including place-based economic development, autonomous technologies, inclusive growth and more: https://lnkd.in/ghp3-MPD #TechHubTulsa #TheFutureIsBright #InsideInnovationSummit #EDATechHubs

Tulsa's Tech Hub Investment Enhances Crisis Response Using Drones 🚁 On this episode, Justin Lemery, Director of EMS at Tulsa Fire Department, shares how the new Tech Hub designation and investment into Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) has improved crisis response in the city. From boosting situational awareness to enhancing safety for first responders and mental health professionals, Tulsa’s co-response teams are leveraging cutting-edge drones to handle crisis situations more effectively. This technology is helping to mitigate risks and ensure safe outcomes for all involved. 🎧 Learn more about this innovative approach in this episode of OK State of Mind podcast. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on all podcast platforms. Follow us to discover mental health resources and visit our website for more information. https://lnkd.in/gYkhSaqw #CoResponseTeam #CrisisIntervention #TulsaPolice #MentalHealthSupport #TeamTraining #CommunitySafety #OKStateOfMindPodcast #FCS #mentalhealthandmore #MORE

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We are excited to welcome Simba Gandari as the Director of Higher Education Relationships at TIL! 🎉 Simba brings more than a decade of experience in education, nonprofits and corporate social responsibility to the team. His most recent role with Harvard's Project on Workforce included a research project on the use of technology and labor market information in Community Colleges. A proud alum of Piedmont Technical College, Simba is a mover and shaker with a wealth of experience ready to serve the Tulsa community. Welcome to the team, Simba!

We recently had the opportunity to host officials from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to tour Tulsa's tech hub and hear first-hand from partners about the initiatives underway in our region to become a global leader in autonomous systems and advanced mobility technologies. With significant momentum resulting from two large federal investments and a consortium of over 100 partners, Tulsa is poised to play a leading role in re-shoring the U.S. supply chain for drone technology. Read more about the visit: https://lnkd.in/g6qJ4A4z Tulsa Fire Department AirWise Solutions Skydio Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education Osage, LLC Skyway36 DronePort Network Black Tech Street Cherokee Nation Businesses Madison Strategies Group NORDAM PartnerTulsa Oklahoma State University Radius Capital Ventures TEDC The University of Tulsa Tulsa Community College L3Harris Technologies #TechHubTulsa #EDATechHubs #AdvancedMobility #Drones #AutonomousSystems

We have an RFP out to develop our multi-site master plan. Help us shape the future of aviation! https://lnkd.in/gAFW3Kxv

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