Nicole Small and Matt Crommett on the Innovative Impact of Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Pegasus Park

In this episode of the Learning from Leaders podcast, host Lili Clark sits down with Nicole Small, CEO of Lyda Hill Philanthropies and LH Capital, and Matt Crommett, Managing Director at the organization. They dive into the transformative project of Pegasus Park, a 26-acre future-focused campus dedicated to life sciences, biotech, and social innovation. Nicole and Matt share insights into the unique blend of for-profit and nonprofit activities at Pegasus Park, the collaborative environment it fosters, and its impact on the Dallas biotech ecosystem. They also discuss the visionary philanthropy of Lyda Hill and how she’s using her capital to drive change and spark innovation in North Texas. Learn about the significant win of Pegasus Park being named as the home of ARPA-H’s Customer Experience Hub and how the growing biotech ecosystem in North Texas is boosting the broader economy, attracting talent, and driving forward groundbreaking research. Join us for an inspiring conversation about leadership, collaboration, and philanthropy.

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Episode Details:

Episode 4, Season 1

 

Host:

Lili Clark | Programming Chair, The Cary Council; Senior Associate at Lyda Hill Philanthropies

 

Guests:

Nicole Small | CEO, Lyda Hill Philanthropies & LH Capital

Matt Crommett | Managing Director, Lyda Hill Philanthropies & LH Capital

 

Producer:

Dustin Magwire | Digital Media Manager, Southwestern Medical Foundation

 

Videography:

Brazos Film & Video - www.brazosfilms.com

 

Resources:

Pegasus Park: https://pegasuspark.com/

The Cary Council: www.swmedical.org/carycouncil

Southwestern Medical Foundation: www.swmedical.org

Lyda Hill Philanthropies: https://www.lydahillphilanthropies.org

 

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