Daniel Castaneda
FROM TRAUMA BAY TO TECH STARTUP: HOW TWO HEALTHCARE VETERANS LAUNCHED SOBER SALLY’S TO SAVE LIVES
BY: CATHLENA SPENCER In the world of entrepreneurship, necessity is the mother of invention. For Erin Ogee and Crystal Glass, the necessity…
THE NEXT LEVEL: CONNECTING STUDENTS TO COLLEGIATE ESPORTS OPPORTUNITIES
BY: CATHLENA SPENCER On October 13th, Grow Ada hosted The Next Level: Esports Connect, a first-of-its-kind event in Ada that brought together…
ADA COUGARS: BEYOND THE STARS
BY: CATHLENA SPENCER The future just got a whole lot brighter for the students of Ada Cougars: Beyond the Stars. The program,…
OKA’ CAMP: A DAY OF WATER, WORDS, AND WISDOM
WATERSlumber, a desolate mind, trapped with thoughts of what is and what could have been. Awakened, but not by the beauty. A…
GET READY TO GROW: YOUR GUIDE TO FALL INNOVATION WITH GROW ADA
BY: CATHLENA SPENCER Have you ever wondered how a good idea becomes a great business? This fall, Grow Ada is rolling out…
BUILDING FUTURES: WORK READY ADA CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR
BY: CATHLENA SPENCER Just one year ago, Work Ready Ada, a new employment readiness program, was launched in partnership with Pontotoc Technology…
AI IN EDUCATION: A CONVERSATION WITH VINAYAK MITTY
BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER One of the areas in technology with the most potential for entrepreneurial growth is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI…
FROM PARKS TO PRODUCTIVITY: THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ADA’S QUALITY-OF-LIFE INVESTMENTS
BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER Enhancing quality of life is one of the most crucial aspects of developing a local economy. In the…
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: ANDON RUSSELL, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER Andon Russell is always looking for his next entrepreneurial opportunity. He founded his own business, Russ-Tech Industries, before…
MEET THE STAFF
DANIEL CASTANEDA Daniel Castaneda came to Grow Ada, formerly known as the Ada Jobs Foundation, four years ago. He holds a master’s…