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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Welcome to Ignite, the podcast where we delve into the innovations and ideas that are transforming our world. Hosted by Brian Bell of Team Ignite Ventures, this platform offers a front-row seat to candid conversations with trailblazing founders, visionary investors, and thought leaders who are shaping the future. Our episodes explore the mechanics of Startups and Venture Capital, the promise of technology, and the societal implications that often go unnoticed but are imperative for responsib ...
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Austin's evolution into a global innovation superstar is at the heart of Austin Next. We uncover insights into the region's transformation and what it means for ecosystem building. Our exploration extends to emerging trends, technologies, and their convergence. Using Austin as our real-world case study and experts from around the world, we aim to understand the true nature and mechanics of innovation.
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Deep Tech Germany is your front-row seat to the boldest breakthroughs emerging from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—the DACH region—where advanced research, scientific innovation, and venture capital converge. As part of the Startuprad.io™ network, we spotlight the founders, engineers, scientists, and investors fueling Europe’s deep tech ecosystems. 🌍 Hosted in English for a global audience, this show connects you to the people and platforms building the future of: AI, quantum computing, p ...
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Collaboration through connection. Hosted by Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier, and Michael Cirillo, Auto Collabs is your connect point to the human side of the retail automotive industry: what motivates its leaders, how they navigate change, and what keeps them pushing forward. It’s beyond-the-business-card conversations with real people powering dealerships, technology platforms, and everything in between. From the team behind the More Than Cars movement, this podcast is built on one big belief: ...
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Startup Data Science is the podcast where you learn startup-ready data science with programming basics. We discuss how to bootstrap data science techniques and understand their underlying mechanics by discussing open-source learning materials. Startup Data Science helps forward-thinking entrepreneurs, novice programmers, and seasoned software engineers to use Data Science to make a bigger impact.
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Interviews and insights with people creating two-sided marketplace businesses. Building a marketplace is often described as building two startups at once. Accurately matching supply and demand is painstakingly hard, but when you get it right, it's magical. Marketplace Mechanics is hosted and created by James McAulay, the Co-Founder & CEO of Encore (encoremusicians.com) - a marketplace for booking outstanding live musicians.
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The World of Hardware Startups Podcast provides unique insights into hardware startups seeking to change our lives. We want to know what they’re doing, how they’re doing it, and what we can learn from their experiences. Listeners will enjoy tips and recommendations from founders, investors, prototypers, accelerators, and experts. The show is featured by the ANSYS Hardware Startup Program providing Hardware and IOT startups access to the World's leading software simulation tools at http://ans ...
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Nate Padgett and Chris Rill go hands-on exploring the world of hardware startups. Each month they interview founders, early team members, and industry leaders to uncover the secrets behind building successful products. From the best practices of product design, to the ins and outs of manufacturing, they leave no stone unturned in their mission to help budding entrepreneurs succeed. Join them on their journey and get the inside scoop on all the exciting and innovative developments in the hard ...
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Intimate conversations with startup and business leaders about how they're growing—personally, interpersonally, and emotionally.
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Where high-performing entrepreneurs train for wealth like athletes train for gold. This isn’t hustle culture—it’s high-performance conditioning. Each week, Nicole Purvy—entrepreneur, fund manager, and creator of the GGM Framework and the Athlete Entrepreneur Method—pulls back the curtain on the systems, belief shifts, time mastery, and spiritual alignment required to scale purpose-driven income and legacy wealth. From private equity fund playbooks to real-time business audits, biblical busin ...
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🎙️ Welcome to The SPAC Podcast — your front-row seat to the dynamic world of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. Hosted by Michael Blankenship, a leading capital markets attorney and partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Joshua Wilson, executive producer and capital markets advisor, The SPAC Podcast brings you candid conversations, insider insights, and sharp analysis from the people shaping the future of the SPAC market. Whether you’re a sponsor, investor, founder, attorney, banker, or ju ...
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You may not expect that a country like Iran could possibly be home to high tech startups and scrappy entrepreneurs who build successful companies. In spite of severe sanctions, rising inflation rates and restrictive conditions, some Iranians have built major tech companies that solve some of the country's biggest problems. This is Tehran Disrupted, a podcast about the brave founders of some of Iran's biggest companies. In each episode, host Hamid Shojaee tells the fascinating stories of how ...
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Cloud Do You Do? is a podcast full of interviews about cloud and IT related topics with special guests from the world of startups and corporates. When you build or scale business everything seems more important than IT infrastructure. We show you the opposite is the truth. Get comfy in the cloud with us. Powered by Revolgy.
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The ExpertCPG Commerce Podcast is your go-to audio resource for mastering the Amazon marketplace. Join us on a journey into the heart of e-commerce, guided by the seasoned experts at ExpertCPG Commerce, a leading Amazon marketing agency passionate about fulfilling brand visions. Each episode is a blend of insightful conversations, actionable advice, and inspiring stories designed to empower brand builders, from seasoned founders to those just stepping into the vast world of Amazon. Whether y ...
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Explore the Art of Deal-Making with The Deal Scout Podcast Are you intrigued by the world of investment, business acquisitions, or commercial real estate? "The Deal Scout" is your go-to podcast for an insider's view into the high-stakes realm of deal-making. Join our host, Susan, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience in crafting impactful deals across various sectors. Each episode of "The Deal Scout" offers you a front-row seat to in-depth interviews with s ...
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Stay ahead of the future with Tomorrow’s AI Today, your go-to daily podcast for the latest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technology. From groundbreaking AI innovations to policy shifts, ethical debates, and real-world applications, this podcast brings you the top AI news and trends—all in a quick, digestible format. Whether you're a tech professional, AI enthusiast, investor, or simply curious about how AI is shaping the world, Tomorrow’s AI Today delivers fast, ...
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A Podcast About the People & Stories of Ann Arbor, Michigan
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An exploration into the lifestyle and business of an individual or corporate brand with the aim of appreciating the connection between lifestyle and business, and the impact of different lifestyles on businesses. The house-style of this show is to approach these big topics in a most soulful and insightful manner.
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What’s commonly talked about are the tactics and methodologies for sales professionals - what is less commonly talked about is the stress and anxiety that comes with being a seller. Each day, sales reps are asked to take rejection after rejection, operate in a world of uncertainty and high-pressure, and either fail to hit their number, or get a higher quota the next year. On Two Sales Guys, we’ll talk about how to cope with these pressures and what a winning sales mindset really looks like. ...
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The podcast for Security Architecture Hosted by Moshe Ferber and Ariel Munafo. The world of software development has changed rapidly in the last years due to various factors – Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, CI/CD & DevOps – they all changed the way we build new applications. Young startups today got access to enterprise-grade infrastructure enabling them to produce scalable, robust applications faster and cheaper. But as companies innovate faster, security challenges arise. The sec ...
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, explains why many private companies ultimately choose to go public. He highlights how listing on exchanges like the NYSE or NASDAQ can provide existing shareholders with liquidity, attract new types of investors, and expand access to capital. Patri…
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Inside Xylem: Innovation & Venture Insights on Water Tech and AI
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33:47In 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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Ignite Marketing: Building Full-Funnel Growth Engines for Startups with Anthony Chiaravallo | Ep192
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54:02Anthony Chiaravallo is the Founder and CEO of Vallo Media, a performance marketing agency that’s helped brands from startups to Fortune 500s—including Nike, Amazon, and FedEx—turn ad spend into measurable growth. With 16+ years of experience and more than $100M in media spend managed, Anthony is a recognized thought leader and PR Week 40 Under 40 h…
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This One Stat Explains Why Customers Still Hate Buying Cars with David Thomas
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27:01Send us a text What if the real reason car buyers feel frustrated has nothing to do with price? David Thomas has spent decades shaping how consumers understand and experience buying a car—from the early days of Autoblog to his current role unpacking research at CDK Global. In this episode, David joins Michael and Paul to talk about the hidden frict…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, introduces his background and shares his experience navigating the SPAC landscape. With a career spanning investment banking and hands-on leadership as CFO of three SPACs that each completed acquisitions, Patrick has gained valuable insights from b…
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How Climate Tech SaaS Is Ending Greenwashing | Irene Rosique, Nuvio Planet
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30:38Greenwashing is everywhere — from supermarket shelves to corporate ESG reports. But are those “eco-friendly” claims worth anything without data to back them up? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn “Joe” Menninger speaks with Irene Rosique-Conesa, CEO & Co-Founder of Nuvio Planet, a climate tech SaaS spun out of BASF. Irene believes the solu…
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Autonomy’s Moment Is Now. Austin Is the Autonomy Capital | Jeff Cavins, Outdoorsy Group
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59:02Autonomy’s moment is now as the operating stack goes live across software, hardware, availability, and insurance. Outdoorsy Group CEO Jeff Cavins joins the show to unpack how RoboTaxis integrate with marketplaces, city systems, and the consumer experience. Austin’s talent, technology, and risk appetite are making it the Autonomy Capital. Highlights…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, host Mike Blankenship is joined by Derek from Centri to walk through what really happens behind the scenes of a SPAC transaction. From the importance of early-stage capital markets readiness to preparing pro forma financials and navigating the SEC comment process, this conversation covers the critical technical …
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Investing in the Future of AI-Driven Manufacturing with OSS Ventures
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41:24In 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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Ignite Team: The Psychology Behind Startup Partnerships with Dr. Matthew Jones | Ep191
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50:52Dr. Matthew Jones is a licensed psychologist turned startup co-founder coach and cofounder of Co-Founder Clarity. With six years of experience working with hundreds of entrepreneurs—from YC to Sequoia-backed teams—he specializes in helping founders prevent burnout, resolve conflict, and build stronger, more resilient partnerships. His work has been…
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The Reason Your Dealership Tech Stack Sucks (It’s Not What You Think) with Nick Askew
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32:05Send us a text AI isn’t coming for your job—it’s coming for your to-do list. When Nick Askew first plugged AI into his daily marketing work, it was like flipping a switch—from a grind to a productivity cheat code. In this episode, Nick sits down with Kyle (while Paul and Michael cheer from the sidelines) to unpack why that moment in late 2023 marke…
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In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight, Candice Beaumont, Chief Investment Officer of L Investments, shares the key fundamentals she evaluates when assessing SPAC sponsors. She explains why a proven track record in the SPAC space is critical, and why partnering with experienced operators — such as the Cohens — can make a significant difference in execution…
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Ignite LP: The Rise of AI-Driven VC and the Future of Due Diligence with Damir Kopinić | Ep190
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1:01:58Damir Ibrahimagić Kopinić is a seasoned early-stage investor, advisor, and private asset manager who has spent decades at the intersection of high finance and early-stage tech. As co-founder and CEO of G Plus Quant, he helps bridge top startups with global venture capital, LPs, and family offices. With experience spanning asset management, trading,…
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SPAC Opportunities: Growth Areas and Global Demand
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1:42In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight, Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets highlights the growth areas and global demand shaping SPAC activity in the coming months. He points to high-growth industries such as AI, nuclear energy, rare earths, digital assets, quantum computing, fintech, and digital health as sectors where SPACs coul…
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Senior Care with AI: Compassionate Companion Robots with Intuition Robotics
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42:05In 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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Ignite Startups: Why Diversification Wins in Venture Capital with Arian Ghashghai | Ep189
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1:16:08Arian Ghashghai is the Founder and Managing Partner of Earthling VC, a pre-seed venture fund focused on frontier technologies like VR, robotics, and applied AI. Previously, he was a senior ML engineer at Meta’s Reality Labs and an active angel investor, building a reputation as a thoughtful advocate for probabilistically diversified pre-seed invest…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we welcome Dimitre Genov, Managing Director at Brookline Capital Markets. Dimitre brings over 25 years of investment banking and buy-side experience, including time at Lazard, JP Morgan, Julius Baer, Magnetar, and Balyasny. Having become one of the most prolific investors in the SPAC market, he now uses his expe…
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Precision Dosing & AI in Healthcare: InsightRx’s Journey to Transform Medication Personalization
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43:17In 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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Determining D&O Insurance Needs with Real Market Data
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2:35In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight, Chaz Churchwell, President of The Churchwell Agency, explains how he helps clients determine the right level of D&O insurance coverage. Rather than relying on vague estimates, Chaz emphasizes a data-driven approach, leveraging sources such as Stanford Law Review, Cornerstone Research, and peer analytics to assess lit…
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Productionizing AI: AWS Bedrock, MCP & Agentic Workflows for Startups
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57:14What does it really take to move from a GenAI prototype to a production-ready system? In this episode, AWS AI Engineering Specialist Dennis Traub breaks down the hard truths behind scaling, securing, and monitoring AI systems — and why the future belongs to startups who learn how to productionize AI fast. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why most…
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Reading the Global Rankings | Austin’s Momentum vs the Incumbents
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41:08Rankings aren’t just a scoreboard. They’re a map. Dealroom’s Yoram Wijngaarde and StartupBlink’s Eli David Rokah join the show to unpack ecosystem momentum, enterprise-value growth, and the business-environment factors that move founders, corporates, and capital. We read the global rankings with Austin as a live case study, setting its momentum aga…
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In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight, Nick Morgan, President and Founder of the Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN), shares his perspective on how the SEC approaches SPAC enforcement. Drawing on past enforcement activity and rulemaking debates, he explains why Commissioner Hester Peirce’s dissents may offer insight into how the Commission views SPAC…
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Early-Stage Climate Tech Investing: Insights from Avesta Fund on Building Impactful Portfolios
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43:26In 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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In this SPAC Guest Spotlight, Nick Morgan introduces himself and shares his journey from serving as a Senior Trial Counsel at the SEC to founding the Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN). As President of ICAN, Nick leads a unique pro bono defense organization focused on SEC investigations and litigation, offering services at no cost to those wh…
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Why Customers Don't Trust Mechanics (And How to Fix It) with Curtis Gardner
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23:31Send us a text The technician who turned oil changes into master certifications—and negativity into a movement of positivity. Curtis Gardner isn’t your typical technician. Starting out with oil changes after high school, Curtis worked his way up to Toyota master certification before taking on the German-engineering challenge at Audi. But what makes…
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Ignite Startups: How AI Is Fixing a $70 Billion Healthcare Problem with Dmitry Karpov | Ep188
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51:57Dmitry Karpov is the CEO and co-founder of WorkDone, a real-time AI compliance co-pilot for hospitals tackling costly and often hidden documentation errors that lead to denied insurance claims. A two-time YC founder, ex-EY innovation leader, and Forbes Cloud 100 rising star, Dmitry brings deep experience in workflow automation and enterprise AI. Wi…
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What’s behind the renewed interest in SPAC IPOs? In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Bruce Wilson sit down with Cayman Islands attorney Alexandra Low to explore the current SPAC IPO landscape. Ali shares insights from the front lines—discussing sponsor behavior, timing considerations, and the growing momentum a…
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Commercial Space: Innovation, Market Challenges & Startup Success with Caylan Space
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38:46In 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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What Target Companies Should Do Before Merging with a SPAC
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1:25In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Mike Blankenship and Derek discuss how target companies can effectively prepare for a SPAC transaction—and what often gets overlooked. Derek highlights the importance of completing a capital markets readiness assessment, a structured evaluation that helps management understand what’s required to become a public …
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Solving Liquidity Challenges & Enhancing Transparency in Private Markets
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39:26In 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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The AI Reality Check Every Automotive Vendor Needs with Laurie Halter
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26:30Send us a text From hype to hesitation—Laurie Halter reveals what dealerships really think about AI in the service drive. Laurie Halter isn’t just a PR veteran with her finger on the industry’s pulse—she’s now bringing hard data to the AI conversation in fixed ops. In this episode, she joins Paul, Kyle, and Michael to unpack her latest independent …
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James Graf, CEO of Graf Global Corp., shares his perspective on how backend deal costs and promote economics are evolving for SPAC sponsors and founders. With over a decade of experience leading multiple SPACs and a background in investment banking at Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch, James brings a seasoned view…
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Ignite VC: The People-First Investing Philosophy of Zelkova’s Jay Levy | Ep187
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1:10:12Jay Levy is the co-founder and partner at Zelkova Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with over 17 years of experience backing transformative SaaS companies like Help Scout, Klout, and Crimson Hexagon. From designing websites in high school to scaling startups during the dot-com boom, Jay has lived the full founder-to-investor journey. Wi…
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How Startups Can Use GenAI Without Breaking GDPR or Trust
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48:10Startups love GenAI. But most founders are using it unsafely — and exposing their team, their customers, and their legal risk without even realizing it. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sat down with Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS, to unpack what safe adoption of Generative AI really means for founders, CTOs, and product leads. …
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What’s the Biggest Regulatory Challenge Facing SPACs Today?
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0:56In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, legal scholar Daniele D’Alvia joins Michael Blankenship to break down one of the most pressing topics in the market today: regulation. Daniele explains that the biggest regulatory issue SPACs now face is ensuring proper disclosure and investor protection. He walks through how new SEC rules have shifted SPACs clo…
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Inside Semiconductor Investments: AI-Driven Innovation with Lam Research Capital
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33:01In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Dr. Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Director at Lam Research Capital, a leading player in the semiconductor equipment industry. They explore Lam Research Capital’s strategic investment thesis, focusing on cutting-edge startups across the semiconductor v…
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Why the Next Big Auto Story Won’t Start on Social Media with Jamie Butters
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25:42Send us a text From Kentucky minivan launches to Tokyo auto shows to the Wall Street Journal—Jamie Butters has been shaping automotive news for decades, and now he’s taking that storytelling to an even bigger stage. In this episode, Paul J Daly sits down with veteran automotive journalist Jamie Butters, fresh off his transition from Automotive News…
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How SPAC Teams Work Together To Close the Deal
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0:52What really happens behind the scenes when a SPAC deal closes? In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we speak with Seth Farbman, Chairman of Vstock Transfer, about how legal teams, underwriters, sponsors, and custodians coordinate during the final stages of a SPAC transaction. Seth shares how relationship management, trust, and experience come toget…
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What’s Driving Renewed Interest in the SPAC Market?
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1:31In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Candice Beaumont, Chief Investment Officer of L Investments and Chairwoman of Salsano Group, shares her perspective on the renewed energy in the SPAC market. With deep experience in capital markets, M&A, and board leadership, Candice discusses how the SPAC cycle has evolved from a major cooldown to an emerging w…
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AI in Wealth Management: Scaling Financial Advisory & Democratizing Access
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45:49In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast hosted by Kristian Marquez, guest Sindhu Joseph, founder and CEO of CogniCor, shares how artificial intelligence is transforming the financial services and wealth management industry. Sindhu discusses the significant wealth disparity she has observed globally and how CogniCor’s AI-powered co-pil…
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Why D&O Insurance Prices May Be on the Rise Again
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1:37In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we sit down with Chaz Churchwell, Founder & Principal of Churchwell Insurance Agency, to discuss the shifting landscape of public Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance. With nearly two decades in the insurance industry and a reputation for guiding clients through complex coverage needs, Chaz shares why current D&…
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Delaware or Cayman? What SPAC Sponsors Need to Know
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1:51In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson are joined by Cayman-based attorney Alexandra Low to explore a key decision every SPAC sponsor must make: Where should the SPAC be incorporated—Delaware or Cayman? Alexandra draws from years of experience leading SPAC transactions in both jurisdictions, offering a g…
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Accelerating AI & Enterprise Innovation: Accenture Ventures’ Strategic Investments
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40:30In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ryan Chandra, Data and AI Investment Lead at Accenture Ventures, to explore how Accenture’s corporate venture capital arm is driving strategic investments in cutting-edge data, AI, and enterprise technologies. Ryan shares deep insights into Accenture Venture…
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Ignite Leadership: Scaling Product Teams and Quiet Leadership with Greg Weinger | Ep185
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49:58Greg Weinger is the Senior Vice President of Product Management at SheerID and the creator of The Powerful Introvert podcast. With over 15 years of experience scaling B2B SaaS product teams at companies like Urban Airship, YesMail, and Jive Software, Greg brings a unique blend of technical depth, leadership insight, and introverted clarity to every…
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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Michael Blankenship sits down with Alexandra Low, Counsel in the Capital Markets and Corporate team at Appleby’s Cayman Islands office. Ali leads the firm’s SPAC practice and brings extensive experience advising on both SPAC IPOs and de-SPAC transactions for public and private companies, sponsors, and asset mana…
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Ignite Startups: The AI Sales Engine Powering Smarter Outbound with Chris Anzalone | Ep184
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58:32Chris Anzalone is the founder and CEO of Knowledge, an AI-driven sales intelligence startup reshaping the way businesses identify in-market buyers. With a unique background in high-ticket finance and agency sales, Chris bootstrapped Knowledge from a services-based business into a fast-scaling SaaS company, reaching thousands of users and notable AR…
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The Biggest Misconception About SPAC Mergers
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1:18In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Mike Blankenship and Derek break down one of the most common myths about going public through a SPAC: that it’s quicker and easier than a traditional IPO. While SPACs may provide access to capital up front, the reality is that operational readiness is critical to completing the merger. Companies still need to ha…
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