For November’s Project 3810 profile, I spoke with Elevated Dynamic. Karis and Jack Long share their story of why they started their business, what services they offer, and what they love about Project 3810.
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From the La casa que nos inventamos exhibition at Oklahoma Contemary, this interview features artist Claudia Cisneros, whose Economía del lenguaje is on view in Oklahoma Contemporary’s Creative Lounge.
In Cruz roja, artist Claudia Cisneros explored language and meaning using objects connected to the culture of Guadalajara. The performance played out as a game in which women moved and transformed elements of Cisneros’ installation in La casa que nos inventamos. The results meditated on the female body and productivity, as well as relationships between humans and information. Cisneros’ performance was featured twice during opening celebrations for La casa.
La casa que nos inventamos runs through Jan. 9, 2023. Admission is always free. More info at okcontemp.org.
Tyler Powell and Tom Robins discuss Keeping Politically Aware for your Business in this article I wrote for the Oklahoma Venture Forum.
Tom Robins is the president and founder of the Oklahoma Innovative Technology Alliance (OITA). Robins described OITA as the home and voice for Oklahoma Innovation and Technology, where their number one priority is creating a workforce talent pipeline for their members as they grow. Previously, Robins spent time in D.C. after graduating from college and went to Utah State, got his master’s in political management from the George Washington University, worked for the Senate judiciary and other projects in Washington D.C. on political campaigns. In Oklahoma, he was the Deputy Secretary of Energy for the previous governor, helping advise and handle energy policy and all of its forms for the governor.
Tyler Powell owns the firm CSS Partner, assisting in government affairs and political strategy, helping clients of all sizes, including OITA. Before starting CSS Partner in 2017, Powell was the Deputy Secretary of Environment, where he met Robins. As the Deputy Secretary, Tyler oversaw the implementation of the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan, the Water for 2060 Act, and the Lesser Prairie Chicken Range Wide Conservation Plan.
“Policy and politics impact in the innovation technology industry, but it might not be something that people think about,” said Tom Robins.
For the Oklahoma Venture Forum, Powell and Robins will host a panel discussion along with Representative Nicole Miller and Senator Julia Kirt. Members will get an update on what happened in the elections, which will be the night before the Power Lunch Event. Topics will include the implications of the elections, both for D.C. and locally, and how that’ll impact over the next couple of years, innovation, and technology.
“I think obviously it’s going to be super topical given kind of it’s the day after the election,” said Tyler Powell. “What will the next two and four years look like? What are those issues that, if I’ve got a business, I need to be thinking about, or in the case of stuff that we’re going to be promoting, how is that going to go through and change based off the current dynamics of what the legislature looks like?”
Kirt, Miller, Powell, and Robins will speak to Oklahoma Venture Forum Power Lunch members on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The event will be open to members and guests both in-person and virtually via ZOOM.
“OVF brings together investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovation and technology leaders, and engaging and educating, engaging elected officials or policymakers is an important opportunity for that community,” said Robins. “We can learn from one another.”
A majority of the artists and the curator for La casa que nos inventamos: Contemporary Art From Guadalajara visited Oklahoma City and Oklahoma Contemporary for the opening of this nation-spanning exhibition. I worked with Oklahoma Contemporary to record and edit the interviews.
Over the run of the exhibition, the gallery will share the conversations about La casa, Guadalajara, and cultivating creative communities. You’ll find them on their YouTube and their blog at okcontemp.org/NewLight. This interview features La casa curator Viviana Kuri, director and chief curator of the Museo de Arte de Zapopan (MAZ) in Guadalajara.
La casa que nos inventamos is on view through Jan. 9, 2023. Admission is always free. More info at okcontemp.org.
For October’s Project 3810 tenant profile, I visited with Kelly McCord as she shared her entrepreneurial journey with Pillar Scientific Supply and how Project 3810 has helped with her dream.
A side note: I will partner with Pillar Scientific Supply for the next season of Yes! Science!