Best Modern Mainframe Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking Legacy Systems: Modernizing Mainframes via AI with Mechanical Orchard 43:30

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Edward Hieatt, Chief Customer Officer and Board Member at Mechanical Orchard, to explore the complex challenge of modernizing legacy mainframe systems that underpin many of today’s largest enterprises. Edward shares the genesis of Mechanical Orchard, a start…

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Venture Investing in Mobility + Tech with University of Michigan’s Early-Stage Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund 40:16

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Brem, Managing Director of the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund. David offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a student-led endowment fund focused on early-stage, sector-agnostic investments primarily in the Michigan…

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Navigating Early-Stage Enterprise AI Investments with BGV 37:36

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast hosted by Kristian Marquez, Yash Hemaraj, General Partner at BGV, shares deep expertise on early-stage venture capital investing in enterprise AI startups. Yash discusses BGV’s investment thesis, emphasizing human-centric AI that augments enterprise workflows with ethical guardrails a…

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Mastering Customer Acquisition: Insights from Frances Anne Capital Partners 44:05

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In this compelling episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Romy Kochan, General Partner at Frances Anne Capital Partners, to explore a distinctive investment thesis centered on customer acquisition strategies as the primary driver of business growth and venture success. Drawing from over 15 years and 300 …

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Navigating Venture Debt: Startup Insights from Multiplier Capital 30:43

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ash Vaidya, Managing Director of Multiplier Capital, to explore the evolving landscape of venture debt and technology investing. Ash shares his firm’s investment focus on mission-critical technology and technology-enabled services businesses that …

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Revolutionizing Home Remodeling: How VeraAI is Streamlining the Design and Sales Process 36:09

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Andrea Dottillo and Jeff Esposito, co-founders of VeraAI Technologies, to explore how their AI-powered SaaS platform is revolutionizing the remodeling industry. Drawing from Jeff’s 20+ years of experience in remodeling sales and Andrea’s expertise…

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Building Long-Term Success through Operator-Led Investing in AI-Enabled SaaS 34:58

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jim Curry, co-founder and CEO of BuildGroup, to explore a unique operator-led investment philosophy. Jim shares how their permanent fund focuses on early growth-stage, data-enabled workflow SaaS companies, leveraging deep operational expertise to …

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Disrupting Higher Education and Embracing AI at Lumen Learning 41:22

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Kim Thanos, founder and CEO of Lumen Learning—a pioneering company transforming higher education by providing affordable, digital textbook alternatives aimed at increasing student success in critical gateway courses. Kim shares the origin story of…

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MCP and SRE: Why the future of IT operations is agent-driven 28:33

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What if your AI agents could think more like IT operations staff — and less like tools? In this episode, we catch up with Zichuan Xiong, to explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — a powerful new way to give AI agents deeper awareness of the tools, information and history they need to work effectively in the operations space. Unlike traditional A…

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Empowering Vehicle Owners: Automotive Data Ownership & Monetization with MyAutoData 50:44

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Manfred Heiss, Founder of MyAutoData and President of MAUD Incorporated, to explore the revolutionary concept of automotive data ownership. Manfred shares his extensive experience from BMW, Oracle, and Hewlett Packard, explaining how his frustrati…

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Is Design Dead? Saving Design in the Modern Enterprise 18:32

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Design isn't dead, but it's evolving fast Nick Cawthon, the founder of Gauge, a San Francisco–based consultancy, joins John on this episode of The Disruptor Podcast to explore why traditional enterprise design often fails and how smarter strategies can bridge the gap between creativity and business value. Highlights Why commoditization pushed Nick …

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Revolutionizing Dysphagia Diagnosis: IMAGExRAY’s Technology is Transforming Healthcare 29:03

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Jacqui and Steve DIMarco, the CEO and the President of IMAGExRay, about their groundbreaking development of a portable, ultra-low dose radiation x-ray system designed specifically to diagnose and treat dysphagia, a dangerous swallowing disorder. They discuss how…

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Transforming Legacy Industries through Thematic Investment and AI with Jon McLaughlin 44:03

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jon McLaughlin, managing partner at Emberline and CEO of TBX. Jon shares his unique journey from Wall Street derivatives trading to backpacking around the world, followed by an MBA and deep private equity operational experience. Together, Jon and …

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Turning Wood Waste into Renewable Energy: How Woodchuck and AI are Revolutionizing Sustainability with Todd Thomas 37:06

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Todd Thomas, founder and CEO of Woodchuck and bestselling author of Unleashing Abundant Energy. Todd shares how Woodchuck is tackling two pressing global challenges—waste reduction and renewable energy generation—by diverting wood waste from const…

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Revolutionizing Education with VR and AI: Inside Optima’s Journey with Adam Mangana 40:57

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In this compelling episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Adam Mangana, President and CEO of Optima, to explore how immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing K-12 education. Adam shares the origin story of Optima—born from his experience as an A…

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Leading Authentically: Levi King’s Journey from Entrepreneur to Fintech Innovator 42:06

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In this insightful episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Levi King, CEO and Chairman of Nav, to explore the crucial role of business credit and financial health for small businesses. Levi shares his entrepreneurial journey, from bootstrapping multiple ventures in diverse industries to founding NAV, a …

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Bridging Worlds: Amar Bakshi on Transforming Global Connection with Noro 36:44

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Amar Bakshi, founder of Shared Studios and Noro, to explore how Amar’s visionary work is redefining human connection through immersive technology. Amar shares the evolution from his original art project, which connected strangers worldwide via life-size vi…

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Harnessing AI through Seed-Stage Investments: Insights from David Evans of Sentiero Ventures 30:10

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In this episode, host Kristian Marquez welcomes David Evans, managing partner at Sentiero Ventures, to discuss the firm’s investment thesis focused on seed-stage companies that leverage AI-enabled software to address real-world challenges in sectors like manufacturing and e-commerce. David elaborates on how Sentiero Ventures is uniquely positioned …

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Breaking Barriers: Fostering Diversity in Angel Investing with Ralph Groce 40:48

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez welcomes Ralph Groce, an angel investor and partner at Scroobious. The conversation dives into the systemic challenges faced by underrepresented founders—especially women and people of color—in accessing capital. Scroobious aims to bridge the gap between these talented f…

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Unpacking Google I/O 2025 29:51

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Google I/O 2025 took place in May. It's always a great opportunity to find out how Google is trying to shape the industry agenda, but this year the predominance of Gemini meant the event was a chance to get a better look at how Google will play its hand in the AI market in the months to come. To dissect the headlines from this year's Google I/O and…

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How BrightHive is Unlocking the Power of AI to Transform Data-Driven Work 46:32

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Suzanne El-Moursi, co-founder and CEO of BrightHive, to discuss how AI-driven data solutions are transforming the workplace. Suzanne shares BrightHive’s mission to make data insights accessible to all employees through agentic AI—specialized autonomous age…

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Code, Cloud and Karate: The Unlikely Path to Cloud Architecture 40:21

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In this episode, David sits down with Masaru Hoshi, a cloud architect at Qlik, to explore his unexpected journey into cloud architecture, the cultural influences that shaped his career, and the evolving disciplines transforming enterprise technology today. Join as we discuss: Masaru’s path from developer to cloud architect and his open-source contr…

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Navigating the Startup Landscape: Insights from Raj Malik of Pixel Perfect Ventures 43:43

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Join host Kristian Marquez in this insightful episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast featuring Raj Malik, partner at Pixel Perfect Ventures. In this episode, Raj delves into the significance of grit and adaptability in founders as they navigate the uncertain landscape of startups and shares the firm’s unique perspective on investing, roote…

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AI, Healthcare, and Early Detection: Investing in a Healthy Future with Erin Niehaus 32:23

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In this episode of Innovators and Investors, host Kristian Marquez talks with Erin Niehaus, partner at DigitalDx Ventures, about how AI is transforming healthcare. Erin shares her journey from finance to venture capital and explains DigitalDx’s focus on non-invasive early disease detection. They discuss the challenges of AI adoption in healthcare, …

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Building Strong Cofounder Partnerships with Tanis George 27:54

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Tanis Jorge, author of “The Cofounders Handbook” and founder of the Cofounders Hub. The conversation delves into Tanis’ entrepreneurial journey and insights regarding co-founding partnerships. Tanis emphasizes the importance of communication, shared expectatio…

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Matt Smith from Kickstart on Early-Stage Investing in the Mountain States 31:55

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Matt Smith, principal at Kickstart, a Colorado-based venture capital firm. Matt shares insights into the firm’s investment thesis, which focuses on early-stage funding for entrepreneurs in the mountain states, particularly between Phoenix and Bozeman. The conv…

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Innovating Construction Tech: SmartBarrel’s Labor Management Solution 38:34

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Albert Bou Fadel, founder and CEO of Smart Barrel, a company that has developed a unique hardware-software solution for labor management in the construction industry. Albert shares his journey from a decade in the construction field to launching SmartBarrel, d…

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Funding SaaS Growth: Keith Harrington on Novel Capital’s Entrepreneur-Friendly Approach 34:27

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Keith Harrington, the co-founder and COO of Novel Capital. Keith discusses the unique approach Novel Capital takes as a capital provider for early-stage Software as a Service (SaaS) and tech-enabled service businesses. Keith shares insights on the importance o…

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Automating Mainframe Operations: Smarter, Simpler, Stronger 19:36

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BMC Senior Solution Engineer Steven Dzikowski, Senior Principal Solution Engineer Gilles Robert, and Principal Product Manager Paul Spicer discuss the critical role of automation in modern mainframe operations, addressing workforce challenges, the integration of automation with IT practices, and the future of automation with AI and machine learning…

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#25-07 Dag Nyrud fra Microsoft 27:08

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I dag har vi fått med oss Dag Nyrud fra Microsoft. Dag tar oss med på spennende ideer og løsninger som vil forme fremtiden på en helt ny måte. Vi diskuterer hvordan vi kan bruke teknologi som copilot agenter for å forbedre hverdagen vår. I tillegg vil vi snakke om Microsofts nye europeiske forpliktelser, som inkluderer utvidelse av datasenterkapasi…

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Accelerating mainframe modernization using generative AI 38:28

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Mainframe modernization is hard: there's a huge amount of complexity that needs to be understood before it can be effectively addressed. Generative AI, however, can be a particularly powerful tool for understanding mainframe legacy codebases, something we've been exploring with Mechanical Orchard while working together on its Imogen modernization p…

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The Future of Flexible Work: Yakov Filippenko on Building Intch for SMBs 28:34

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Yakov Filippenko, founder of Intch, a platform designed to connect companies and professionals for part-time projects. Yakov discusses the challenges of the evolving workforce landscape, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, where many professiona…

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Empowering Innovation: The Intersection of Corporate Venture Capital and AI-Driven Startups 1:00:22

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Join us for an engaging episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, hosted by Kristian Marquez, where we explore the vibrant intersection of technology, investment, and entrepreneurship. This week, Kristian welcomes two dynamic guests: Kevin Weber, Managing Director at Amex Ventures, and Ayal Karmi, Co-founder and CEO of Nakuda. In this episod…

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How to Build an AI-Native Organization 43:06

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In this episode, David sits down with Peter Mattis, co-founder, CTO, and CPO of Cockroach Labs, to dive into the world of resilient databases, the evolution of AI in tech, and the journey of building a company that’s transforming how engineers approach scalability and performance. Peter shares insights from Cockroach Labs’ mission to create Cockroa…

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Mainframe Modernization: From Black Box to Clarity 22:08

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Welcome to another edition of The Disruptor Podcast! This is part two of our two-part series. In this episode, Zengines CEO Caitlyn Truong returns to reveal how her team simplifies the high-stakes challenge of mainframe modernization. She also discusses the challenges of mainframe modernization and how Zengines helps enterprises de-risk legacy syst…

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Inside the Venture Studio Model: JT Benton on Building Startups from the Ground Up 44:05

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews JT Benton, a founding partner of 9point8 Collective and a general partner at B'More Venture Studio. JT discusses the venture studio model, which focuses on creating companies by starting with a defined thesis or problem to solve rather than just taking existin…

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Mastering Startup Fundraising: Insights from FounderSuite CEO Nathan Beckford 30:22

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In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nathan Beckord, the CEO of FounderSuite.com and FundingStack.com. Nathan shares his journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship, outlining the inception of his companies aimed at easing the capital-raising process for startups and venture funds. Throug…

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Smart Seed Investing With Illuminate Ventures Founder and Managing Partner Cindy Padnos 37:07

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In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Cindy Padnos, the founder and managing partner of Illuminate Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on enterprise software. Cindy shares her insights on the importance of investing in areas where one has operational experience, the dynamics of see…

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Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition with AI: With Bahia AI Founder Danika Chilibeck 27:10

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In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Danika Chilibeck, founder and CEO of Bahia AI. Danika discusses her company, Bahia AI, which offers an AI talent sourcer named Mia, designed to streamline the talent acquisition process. Danica shares her personal frustrations with traditional recruitment meth…

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Exploring the fundamentals of software engineering 27:51

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You might think you know software engineering, but what are the really fundamental elements? What are the concepts, ideas and practices that are completely essential? What makes software engineering what it is? Thoughtworker Nate Schutta and Dan Vega are attempting to address those questions in their upcoming book with O'Reilly, The Fundamentals of…

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Bridging Care: The Future of Family Caregiving and Health Plans with Avanlee Christine 29:04

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In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Avanlee Christine, CEO of Avanlee Care. Avanlee discusses her company’s mission to streamline communication between families and healthcare systems to support the aging population, emphasizing the need for technology in healthcare to improve patient outcomes. …

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Disruption in Data: Why Digital Migrations Fail and How to Succeed 21:58

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Welcome to another edition of The Disruptor Podcast! In this episode, your host, John Kundtz, interviews Caitlyn Truong, CEO and Co-founder of Zengines. This is part one of our two-part series. Today's show explores how Zengines disrupts organizations' efforts to automate the end-to-end data conversion process. Caitlyn shares information from her b…

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Harnessing High-Performance Computing: Todd Smith’s Vision for OpnBook’s TAHO Infrastructure 43:25

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In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Todd Smith, co-founder and CEO of OpnBook, to discuss their innovative software product, TAHO. This infrastructure solution addresses the growing demand for high-performance computing by optimizing existing hardware resources, effectively navigating the ch…

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43 - AI, Entrepreneurship, and Bold Decisions: Gaurav Bhattacharya's Journey with Jeeva.ai 30:46

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Gaurav Bhattacharya, the founder and CEO of Jeeva.ai. Gaurav discusses the origins, mission, and growth of his company, which aims to automate repetitive tasks using AI technology. He explains how Jeeva.ai began as a pivot from a previous product focused on cu…

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#25-06 Chip to cloud security 25:34

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Another episode recorded during the MVP summit in Redmond. In this episode fellow MPVs Alexander Solaat Rødland and Rob Quicken talks with Frank Buckles from Microsofts Surface Team, diving deep into the world of security from chip to cloud. They discuss the importance of integrating security at every level, from the silicon in devices to the firmw…

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42 - Connecting Gen Z: Adam Metcalf on ZeeMee’s Evolution and Startup Insights 29:13

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Adam Metcalf, co-founder of ZeeMee, a platform designed to facilitate connections among Gen Z college students. The conversation covers ZeeMee’s evolution, the challenges of achieving product-market fit, and the eventual pivot to focus on building a community.…