Meet the first face of Hatch.

Producer Tim Scott sits down with Hatch director Keith Glines and the newest team member, Sydney Davis, to talk about what’s happening behind the scenes at Hatch.

Sydney shares how she went from student entrepreneur to becoming the first official team member at Hatch, what drew her to the entrepreneurial path, and what excites her most about being part of the community.

Along the way, the conversation touches on the changing mindset of young entrepreneurs, the rise of the gig economy, and what it looks like to step into opportunity early and build something of your own.

💡 In this episode:

• How Sydney Davis got connected to Hatch
• What stood out during her internship
• Building a business while still in school (Sydney Letters)
• Why more students are choosing entrepreneurship
• The shift toward the gig economy
• What it means to be the “first face” of Hatch
• Early glimpses of what’s coming with the new space

About Sydney:

Sydney Davis is an entrepreneur and graduating student from the University of South Alabama with a focus in entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Sydney Letters, a creative business specializing in signage, murals, and custom design work, along with an Etsy shop featuring faith-based designs and apparel.

🔗 https://sydneyletters.company.site/

She now joins Hatch as its first official team member and community manager.

About The Hatch Podcast

At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and community — The Hatch Podcast shares stories from founders, scientists, and artists shaping the future of Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

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Produced by Tim Scott for The Hatch Podcast Network.