Why Space Matters explores how the new space economy is reshaping life on Earth — from national security and energy to communications, climate, and global infrastructure. Hosted by Laura Todd and Jason Carvalho, the show features conversations with founders, operators, investors, and policymakers building the next era of space technology. We go beyond headlines and hype to unpack the real systems, capital flows, and geopolitical forces driving humanity’s expansion into orbit and beyond. If y ...
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The Innovators & Investors Podcast: Connecting the Startup Ecosystem. We are on a mission to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and industry leaders across the early-stage ecosystem. By bringing together visionaries from cutting-edge startups, venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors, accelerators, and studios, we offer a platform for sharing invaluable insights, market trends, and first-hand experiences. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of buildi ...
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With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That’s where we come in. We know you’re busy, so we’ll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! Brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI, Jonah and Smera delve into the big AI stories each month so you don’t have to. We’re n ...
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Brought to you by the Texas National Security Review, this podcast features lectures, interviews, and panel discussions at The University of Texas at Austin.
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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TFECON 2018 is a two-day dual track conference centered around the development and application of blockchain technology and the organizational paradigm the technology embodies. We bring the front-line voices from this conference to Castbox audience and share the latest in research, technology, application, and trends.
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Scaling in the AI Era with PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada
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Jennifer Tejada is CEO of PagerDuty, a public company serving 30,000+ customers worldwide. She joined Village Global GP Ben Casnocha for a masterclass on scaling in the AI era, followed by live feedback sessions with four founders building AI-native companies. Takeaways: Enterprise sentiment has shifted from “fear of missing out” to “fear of gettin…
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Momentum Series: Transforming Post-Acute Care with Citus Health Founder Melissa Kozak
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Melissa Kozak, founder of Citus Health. Melissa shares her journey from being a nurse to launching a successful healthcare startup. She discusses the challenges of raising capital, the importance of aligning with investors, and the value of her nursing backgro…
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Trade, Technology, & the US–Korea Alliance: A Conversation with Ambassador Kang
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Sheena Chestnut Greitens sat down with Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha, the Republic of Korea's ambassador to the United States. Recorded before a live audience at The University of Texas at Austin on December 3, the conversation explores the deepening alignment between Seoul and Washington. Ambassador Kang and Dr. Greitens discuss the implementation of …
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The Future of Venture: Massive VC's Vision for Longevity and Impact
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ari Newman, co-founder and managing director of Massive VC, a Boulder-based venture firm specializing in deep tech investments. They explore Massive’s unique investment thesis focused on early commercial inflection points across four critical domains: the ne…
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Momentum Series: Amplifying Citizen Voices with Polco Co-Founder Nick Mastronardi
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Mastronardi, co-founder and CEO of Polco. They discuss Nick’s background in data science and economics, the inspiration behind Polco, and the company’s mission to enhance civic participation through data-driven decision-making for public sector officials.…
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The Democratization of Violence in the Greater Middle East
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Dr. Carter Malkasian joins us to explore how the "democratization of violence"—driven by the availability of assault rifles and explosives—empowered non-state actors and challenged state authority throughout the Cold War. The conversation also addresses the role of Islam in legitimizing non-state violence and how foreign intervention accelerated th…
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Momentum Series: Championing South Africa's Female Founders with Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Sarah Dusek, Managing Partner of Enygma Ventures. Sarah shares her journey from entrepreneur to investor, emphasizing the importance of supporting female founders, particularly in Africa. She discusses the unique strengths of female entrepreneurs, the need for…
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Navigating Global Markets and Cultural Nuances with Maarten van Kroonenburg of BW Ventures
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Martin van Kroenenburg, founder of BW Ventures, to explore the nuanced journey of building a venture fund focused on early-stage innovation. Martin shares his experiences navigating startup programs, corporate innovation, and investor relations, emphasizing …
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Why Space Matters explores how the new space economy is reshaping life on Earth — from national security and energy to communications, climate, and global infrastructure. Hosted by Laura Todd and Jason Carvalho, the show brings space insiders out of the echo chamber, with conversations between founders, operators, investors, and policymakers buildi…
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Momentum Series: Harnessing Collective Intelligence with Content Hurricane's Nick Jain
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Jane, CEO of IdeaScale and Content Hurricane. Nick discusses his background in investing and leadership, the founding of IdeaScale, and the importance of innovation management. He shares insights into building a resilient company culture, effective market…
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AI Policy & Hostage Recovery with the Former Deputy Assistant to the President
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Dr. Joshua Geltzer, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Legal Advisor to the National Security Council, shares his extensive experience on two crucial topics: artificial intelligence in national security and the evolving policies surrounding hostage recovery. He offers an in-depth look into both the potential and challenges of AI and the h…
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Inside Visa Ventures: Strategic Corporate Investing, Global FinTech Insights, and Founder Success with David Rolf
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez sits down with David Rolf, head of Visa Ventures, to explore how Visa’s corporate venture arm strategically invests in fintech and commerce startups worldwide. David shares how Visa Ventures aligns investments with the company’s long-term strategy, their global approach i…
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Momentum Series: Revolutionizing Legal Depositions with Skribe Founder Karl Seelbach
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Karl Seelbach, founder of Skribe and law firm Doyle & Seelbach. Karl discusses his journey from aspiring attorney to innovator in legal technology. He emphasizes the challenges and opportunities in modernizing deposition processes through AI, which makes them …
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Empowering Work with AI: Inside Dash Labs' Vision of Workstation
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Andrew Hoag, co-founder and CEO of Dash Labs and creator of Workstation, a productivity app designed to enhance how employees leverage AI in the workplace. Andrew shares his entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on lessons learned from founding multiple startu…
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Momentum Series: Bridging Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Joel Martin
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Joel Martin, Chief Operating Officer at Medsense and Operating Partner at HealthX Ventures. Joel discusses his career journey and the challenges in healthcare technology. He emphasizes the importance of accurate provider data, the transition from fee-for-servi…
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Cold War Lessons for Export Controls Against China
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We sit down with Dartmouth national security scholars Jennifer Lind and Michael Mastanduno as they compare Cold War export control strategies with modern attempts to limit China's access to sensitive US technologies. They delve into three key lessons from the historical CoCom regime, discuss the evolving technological competition with China, and re…
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Building Trustworthy AI: Navigating the Challenges and Future of Agentic Software with Shane Emmons
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Shane Emmons, founder and CEO of Swept, to explore the complexities and challenges surrounding AI trust and reliability. Shane explains why AI systems can behave unpredictably due to their probabilistic nature and the inherent uncertainty in their prediction…
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Momentum Series: Bridging Science and Consumer Satisfaction with Tastry Founder and CEO Katerina Axelsson
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Katerina Axelson, founder of Tastry. Katerina shares her journey from aspiring scientist to entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of understanding consumer preferences through chemistry. She discusses the challenges of introducing innovative technology in …
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Emerging Challenges in Global Nuclear Policy
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Lauren Sukin (University of Oxford) and Nicola Leveringhaus (King's College London) join us to discuss the evolving global landscape of nuclear security. Together, we examine the roundtable essays featured in TNSR Volume 8, Issue 4, focusing on shifts in nuclear politics catalyzed by China's rise, changing domestic politics, and increased multipola…
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FarmBlox's Modular Automation: Building the Future of Smart Agriculture with Nathan Rosenberg
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Nathan Rosenberg, founder and CEO of FarmBlox, to explore how technology is addressing critical labor shortages in agriculture. Nathan shares the origin story of FarmBlox, highlighting their modular IoT platform designed to automate specialty crop farming ta…
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Momentum Series: AI-Driven Marketing for Law Firms with FirmPilot Founder Jake Soffer
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In this episode of the Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez speaks with the CEO and Founder of FirmPilot, Jake Soffer. Jake shares his journey of creating FirmPilot to help law firms with marketing and SEO challenges, inspired by assisting his attorney brother. Jake covers the value of using AI and data-driven strategies, focusing …
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Founder-Driven Sales Build Product Success: Jonathan Lowenhar Founder of Enjoy the Work
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jonathan Lowenhar, founder and managing partner of Enjoy the Work, to explore the challenges founders face as their startups grow. Jonathan shares his perspective on why successful founders often lose control of their companies, the gap between founding a st…
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Momentum Series: Investing in Legal Innovation with Zach Posner
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Zach Posner, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Legal Tech Fund. They discuss the fund’s investment thesis, focusing on companies transforming the legal industry. Zach also shares insights on their approach to identifying startups, the importance of found…
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Building Entrepreneurship in Research Park at Florida Atlantic University: A Conversation with Andrew Duffel, President of Research Park
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Momentum Series: Revolutionizing the Hourly / Shift Workplace with GAGE Founder Justin Henshaw
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In this episode of the Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez speaks with the Founder and CEO of GAGE, Justin Henshaw. Justin shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting his military background and transition into business. He discusses the inspiration behind GAGE, a platform designed to recognize and score the contributions of …
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Disrupting Property Management: How DAISY Uses AI and Technology to Revolutionize HOAs
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Yotam Cohen, co-founder and CEO of Daisy, a technology-driven property management company focused on transforming homeowners associations (HOAs). Yotam shares how a personal frustration with outdated property management inspired him to create an end-to-end p…
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Bridging the IT Channel: Building Community, Scaling Marketplaces, and Harnessing AI for Growth
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Kevin Lancaster, founder and CEO of Channel Program, to explore the challenges and opportunities within the fragmented IT channel marketplace. Kevin shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding a government contracting firm to building and exiting a cybe…
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From PhD to CEO: Michael Johnson on Innovation, AI Adoption, and Building NJ’s Unique Venture Studio
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez speaks with Michael Johnson, President of the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJI). Michael shares how NJI bridges the gap between academia and industry by accelerating translational research, fostering innovation, and supporting workforce upskilling. He discusses NJI’s …
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Assessing and Combating Overconfidence Among 2,000 National Security Officials
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Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, an associate professor at Dartmouth College, reveals striking findings that seasoned national security professionals often misjudge uncertainty. This overview of his latest TNSR article, "The World Is More Uncertain Than You Think: Assessing and Combating Overconfidence Among 2,000 National Security Officials," covers how mino…
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Healthcare Innovation and Venture Capital with Brian Armstrong of Ensemble Innovation Ventures
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Brian Armstrong, Managing Director of Ensemble Innovation Ventures, to explore the dynamic world of healthcare venture capital. Brian shares how Ensemble focuses on investments in health tech and tech-enabled services that enhance both patient care and backe…
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Transforming Due Diligence with AI: Wokelo’s Automation of Private Market Research and Risk Analysis
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Sid Masson, co-founder and CEO of Wokelo AI, to explore how their platform is transforming due diligence and research workflows in private equity, venture capital, consulting, and banking. Sid shares the origins of Wokelo AI, born from firsthand experience w…
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Revolutionizing Publishing: How AI Empowers Authors and Scales Global Storytelling with Yehuda Niv
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Yehuda Niv, founder and CEO of Spines, an AI-powered publishing platform transforming the traditional book publishing industry. Yehuda shares how Spines drastically reduces publishing time from months to weeks and cuts costs significantly, making book publis…
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Reimagining Government Innovation: How Miami-Dade Innovation Authority is Accelerating Tech Adoption
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez sits down with Leanne Buchanan, president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA). Leanne shares how MDIA is transforming government innovation by streamlining procurement and pilot programs to fast-track emerging technologies that improve public services in…
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Evolutionizing Mortgage with AI: How Tidalwave Transforms Mortgage Lending
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Diane Yu, co-founder and CEO of TidalWave, to explore how her company is revolutionizing mortgage origination through AI-powered technology. Diane shares her journey from engineering roles at major tech firms like DoubleClick and Google to founding Freewheel…
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Unlocking Brain Potential Through AI and Neuroscience
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez welcomes Konstantin Sonkin, CEO of iBrainTech, to explore the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience, AI, and athletic performance. Konstantin shares his journey from academic research to deep tech entrepreneurship, focusing on how his company uses brain-computer interf…
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Mariya Grinberg, assistant professor of political science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, speaks with us on the topic of her new book, "Trade in War: Economic Cooperation Across Enemy Lines." In our talk she challenges the conventional wisdom that states stop trading during wartime. We discuss her 'wartime trade theory,' exploring how…
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Inside Corporate Venture Capital & Accelerators with Danielle D'Agostaro of WVV Capital
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Danielle D'Agostaro, co-founder and strategic advisor of Alchemist Accelerator and principal partner at WVV Capital. They explore the unique investment thesis behind WVV, a $100 million fund backed by major corporates like Foxconn, Advocate Health, Northwest…
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Matt Schappell on Healthcare Innovation: Investing in Tech-Driven Value-Based Care
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This is the fourth of four episodes in a special series dedicated to the 2025 NVCA Award Recipients. To learn more about the NVCA and their work in crafting the future of Venture Capital, visit their website at https://nvca.org/. ---- In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Matt Schappell, princip…
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David Rothzeid on How Shield Capital Fuels Dual-Use Innovation in Defense-Tech
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This is the third of four episodes in a special series dedicated to the 2025 NVCA Award Recipients. To learn more about the NVCA and their work in crafting the future of Venture Capital, visit their website at https://nvca.org/. ---- In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Rothzeid, principa…
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Chris Rizik on Building Renaissance Venture Capital & Boosting Michigan Startups
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This is the second of four episodes in a special series dedicated to the 2025 NVCA Award Recipients. To learn more about the NVCA and their work in crafting the future of Venture Capital, visit their website at https://nvca.org/. ---- In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Chris Rizik, CEO of Ren…
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Howard Morgan on AI, Global Venture Investing & Founder Insights | NVCA Award Recipient Series
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This is the first of four episodes in a special series dedicated to the 2025 NVCA Award Recipients. To learn more about the NVCA and their work in crafting the future of Venture Capital, visit their website at https://nvca.org/. ---- In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Howard Morgan, chairman …
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Inside Xylem: Innovation & Venture Insights on Water Tech and AI
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez welcomes Sivan Zamir, Vice President of Enterprise Innovation and Venture at Xylem, the world’s largest water technology provider. Sivan shares how Xylem addresses critical water challenges including scarcity, contamination, flooding, and workforce shortages through innova…
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Investing in the Future of AI-Driven Manufacturing with OSS Ventures
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Renan Devillieres, founder and CEO of OSS Ventures, to explore how technology is reshaping manufacturing and supply chain operations. Renan shares the origins of OSS Ventures, a firm dedicated to building and investing in tech startups that modernize factori…
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We engage with Erica Lonergan and Jack Snyder, authors of "Cultural Change in Military Organizations: Hackers and Warriors in the US Army." The discussion delves into the fusion of cyber and traditional military cultures within the U.S. Army, focusing on the creation of the Cyber Corps and its implications for national security. The conversation hi…
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Senior Care with AI: Compassionate Companion Robots with Intuition Robotics
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ronen Soffer, Chief Product Officer at Intuition Robotics, to explore how AI-driven companion robots are addressing the growing challenge of loneliness among older adults. They discuss the thoughtful design behind ElliQ, a social desktop robot that offers em…
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Precision Dosing & AI in Healthcare: InsightRx’s Journey to Transform Medication Personalization
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ranvir Mangat, co-founder and COO of InsightRx, to explore how their software addresses the critical issue of one-size-fits-all dosing in healthcare. InsightRx leverages precision dosing and clinical analytics integrated directly into medical records to tail…
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Early-Stage Climate Tech Investing: Insights from Avesta Fund on Building Impactful Portfolios
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Srikant Vasan, founder and managing partner of Avesta Fund, to explore early-stage investing focused on climate change and economic opportunity. Srikant shares his unique perspective shaped by his experience as a founder, operator, and investor, including le…
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Commercial Space: Innovation, Market Challenges & Startup Success with Caylan Space
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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Kenny Vassigh, founder of Caylan Space, to explore the evolving commercial space industry and the challenges startups face in connecting technologies with customers. Drawing from his extensive NASA experience, Kenny discusses how Caylan Space’s platform stre…
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Solving Liquidity Challenges & Enhancing Transparency in Private Markets
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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Charles Anselm, CEO and co-founder of OSYTE, to explore the complexities of managing multi-asset portfolios across public and private markets. They discuss the growing shift of capital from public to private investments and the resulting liquidity…
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