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Episode 4: The Business of Innovation

January 6, 2026

Podcast: Innovation in the Burg

Season 1, Episode 4 - The Business of Innovation

Host Alison Barlow, CEO of the St. Pete Innovation District, sits down with Becca Brown of spARK Labs by ARK Invest, part of the firm led by renowned investor Cathie Wood, whose move to St. Pete signaled the region’s rising national influence.In this episode, Alison and Becca unpack the vision behind spARK Labs’ new identity, the types of founders who thrive there, and the levels of innovation accelerating across the region. A must-listen for CEOs, founders, and anyone curious about where innovation meets leadership in St. Petersburg.

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