Best Rough Edge Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Global Markets and Cultural Nuances with Maarten van Kroonenburg of BW Ventures 43:28

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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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Magic Talk #276 | 11.18.2025 |What Separates Success from Failure 43:28

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What separates those that succeed from those who don't.By Rough Edge Studios

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Momentum Series: Harnessing Collective Intelligence with Content Hurricane's Nick Jain 28:26

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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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Inside Visa Ventures: Strategic Corporate Investing, Global FinTech Insights, and Founder Success with David Rolf 39:02

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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 42:51

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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 36:12

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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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S12:E29 | 10.09.2025 | Predator: Badlands, anime & Matcha IPA | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:05:30

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Devin Crow reviews Predator: Badlands and talks anime. Today's Beer: Kyoto's Matcha IPA.By Rough Edge Studios

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Momentum Series: Bridging Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Joel Martin 34:43

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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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S12:E28 | 11.02.2025 | The Witcher live concert; Korean Peach Ale; more | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:02:49

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Devin Crow talks about anime, video games and some weird alcohols, including Korean Peach Ale.By Rough Edge Studios

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S12:E27 | 10.26.2025 | Horror Anime; Rincon Restaurant review; more | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:06:17

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Devin Crow talks about horror anime, new anime and other stuff, including his visit to Rincon Brewing.By Rough Edge Studios

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Magic Talk #275 | 10/28/2025 | Strolling Go To's 32:11

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Magicians James Lantiegne, Joshua Lantiegne, and with Gregory Alexander discuss strolling magic. What strolling magic is your go-to?By Rough Edge Studios

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Building Trustworthy AI: Navigating the Challenges and Future of Agentic Software with Shane Emmons 38:22

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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 27:24

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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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FarmBlox's Modular Automation: Building the Future of Smart Agriculture with Nathan Rosenberg 41:07

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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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S12:E26 | 10.19.2025 | Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning, Deadstream, more | Anime & Alcohol 1:05:38

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Devin Crow talks anime, including Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning and more, Today's beer: Almanac's Rocktoberfest.By Rough Edge Studios

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Magic Talk #274 | 10.13.2025 | Which Secret is More Valuable Than the Other? 46:39

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The magicians discuss ho determines what belongs in a magic trick ... and what doesn't.By Rough Edge Studios

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Momentum Series: AI-Driven Marketing for Law Firms with FirmPilot Founder Jake Soffer 21:31

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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 40:50

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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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S12:E25 | 10.12.2025 | Sanda, My Status as An Assassin ... and more | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:02:32

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Devin Crow talks about Sanda, My Status as An Assassin ... and more.By Rough Edge Studios

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S12:E24 | 10.05.2025 | More on Borderlands and Other Things | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:04:39

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Devin Crow talks about new anime, Borderlands and more.By Rough Edge Studios

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Magic Talk #273 | 10.08.2025 | It's All About Houdini 50:08

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James, Gregory and special guest Tony Blake talk about the legendary Houdini.By Rough Edge Studios

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Momentum Series: Investing in Legal Innovation with Zach Posner 27:06

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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 37:15

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Momentum Series: Revolutionizing the Hourly / Shift Workplace with GAGE Founder Justin Henshaw 22:05

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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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S12:E23 | 09.28.2025 | Live From Comic Con LA | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:11:45

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Devin reports from his vendor table at Comic Con LA.By Rough Edge Studios

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Magic Talk #272 | 09.30.2025 | That Gets Under My Skin ... 1:01:51

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Pet peeves that magicians have.By Rough Edge Studios

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Disrupting Property Management: How DAISY Uses AI and Technology to Revolutionize HOAs 41:01

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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 44:40

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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 45:00

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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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S12:E22 | 09.21.2025 | Devin Talks about his Borderlands 4 Gameplay | Anime & Alcohol Show 31:32

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Devin Crow talks about his first 24 hours of gameplay with the new Borderlands 4. Plus more.By Rough Edge Studios

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Magic Talk #271 | 09.16.2025 | Tricks That Have Stood the Test of Time 37:44

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Tricks that have stood the test of time ... and why.By Rough Edge Studios

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Healthcare Innovation and Venture Capital with Brian Armstrong of Ensemble Innovation Ventures 45:00

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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 44:11

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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 45:45

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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 34:31

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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 44:11

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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 40:23

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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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Inside Corporate Venture Capital & Accelerators with Danielle D'Agostaro of WVV Capital 35:48

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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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S12:E21 | 09.07.2025 | Devin's Birthday Show! Plus, Pliny The Elder | Anime & Alcohol 1:08:39

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Devin Crow's birthday show! Plus Pliny the Elder. Anime discussion! Alien Earth! Sakamoto Days' most popular characters! More!By Rough Edge Studios

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Magic Talk #270 | 09.02.2025 | The Psychology of Being Fooled 43:48

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Magicians James Lantiegne, Julie Lantiegne and Greg Alexander talk about the pyschology of being fooled.By Rough Edge Studios

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Matt Schappell on Healthcare Innovation: Investing in Tech-Driven Value-Based Care 41:04

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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 35:24

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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 40:12

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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 41:49

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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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S12:E20 | 08.31.2025 | Monetization, The Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter, Borderlands 4, more | Anime & Alcohol 1:01:46

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Devin Crow discusses monetization, The Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter, Borderlands 4, and more.By Rough Edge Studios

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Magic Talk #269 | 08.27.2025 | Changes In Magic 42:00

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James and Joshua Lantiegne talk about changes in the business of magic.By Rough Edge Studios

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Inside Xylem: Innovation & Venture Insights on Water Tech and AI 33:47

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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 41:24

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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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Senior Care with AI: Compassionate Companion Robots with Intuition Robotics 42:05

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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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S12:E19 | 08.24.2025 | Ruri Rocks, Alien Earth, Sakomoto Days, more | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:06:08

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Devin Crow talks about Alien: Earth (and Alien III), Dan Da Dan, Sokomoto Days, Ruri Rocks and more. Beer of the day: Tortugo's Isabella White. Plus Pickle Chips!By Rough Edge Studios