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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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“From The Blockchain" brings you today’s most innovative entrepreneurs and thought leaders to unpack the true potential of smart contract technology, web3, and the digital frontier! Host Ashley Smith is thrilled to have you join today’s top tier community of forward thinking trailblazers. This show brings substance over hype - say goodbye to the noise of NFT and cryptocurrency market speculation. Instead, From The Blockchain aims foster a culture of idea sharing, creativity, and innovation t ...
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Welcome to the Reggie James - Perspectives podcast. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a budding professional, or simply someone hungry for knowledge, Perspectives has something for everyone. Enjoy!
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Are you an average joe who's interested in crypto? Then join us on HODLcast, the cryptocurrency show for new investors. Each week we dive headfirst into blockchain technologies that are decentralising the world as we know it. 'HODL' tight as we explore innovative projects and the people behind them. We won't promise the moon... Or a lambo... But we will have you hooked on crypto.
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Geeks of the Valley connects with some of the brightest minds globally, who are leading their respective industries today. We discuss the hottest upcoming industry trends and how their work is affecting the global economy.
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Get in crypto kids, we’re going to the moon. Sharing the latest women-led projects, interviews + news along the way from Web3, NFTs, cryptocurrency, blockchain, metaverse + more...🚀💙 ~ Sponsored by WELD Recruiting ~
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Welcome to the Searching for Mana show in association with the London Stock Exchange, the leading podcast that interviews tech's most influential leaders, innovators and disruptors to discover their mana – the superpower that has helped them to succeed. Hosted by Lloyd Wahed, co-founder of the Mana group, which is focused on building the future of work via their search, lab and venture business, the podcast is a must-see/listen for industry insiders, established or budding entrepreneurs, or ...
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Forget what you thought you knew about Vietnam. It's no longer that, as you're about to find out. Hit subscribe for conversations about trends, culture and business from one of the world's fastest growing markets: Vietnam. Hosted by Ian Paynton, co-founder of We Create Content, a content agency that builds audiences for global brands in Vietnam.
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Welcome to PCN Podcasts! In Check with Fintech is our series which focuses on all things related to payments, fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. Our other series Work It Out focuses on the stories of leaders and experts with a wide range of insights for our audience. From start-ups to global brands, we dive into the ins and out of their industries to work out their formulas for success.
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CoinGeek Conversations is a weekly podcast update on the thriving BitcoinSV ecosystem - for beginners as well as those already deeply immersed in it. CoinGeek's Charles Miller meets entrepreneurs, technologists and businesspeople to ask about their work and their visions for the future. You don't need to be an expert in computer science or business studies. But you do need an appetite to learn about the most exciting new technology of our time.
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Sleep Is For Billionaires The Podcast shares insider information from celebrities and entrepreneurs on how to become an industry professional. Visit our store today: https://sleepisforbillionaires.co/shop
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From the ground floor to the C-Suite, Building Biotechs offers a behind-the-scenes look into the strategy that goes into launching and scaling successful biotech and life science companies. We talk with biotech executives, founders, HR leaders, and culture builders to learn how they think about growing companies with intention, and discuss the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way.
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Simpa Podcast focuses on the conversations of today and how we can answer some of the hardest concerns of tomorrow. Nutrition is how we enter into our conversations. Outlining Healthcare problems & inefficiencies, we analyze evidence based solutions that could help in the future, and we touch on theories that can help us spark creativity. We talk about Ai/ML/CV and other emerging technologies that will help us as native humans to augment our capabilities to combat diseases, allow quicker res ...
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The year was 2016 when India saw its first transaction through a QR code. Additionally, the recent innovations are the blockchain and NFT. Transaction technology has visibly changed over the years leading to new IT job roles in BFSI industries. Banking HRs are rolling up their sleeves to recruit and train this new wave of Fintech talent. The next mission is to cut costs, boost efficiency, and provide challenging roles to the workforce. HRs are focussing on these core activities while delegat ...
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From Winston Churchill's 'Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat' to Steve Jobs' 'How to Live Before you Die', history has proven time and time again that great speeches change lives. In this series, Alex Merry asks some of today's tech titans, scientists, Olympians and comedians to share five talks that have inspired them on their journeys to creating change. Produced by Benedict Holzmann.
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Disrupting Higher Education and Embracing AI at Lumen Learning
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41:22In 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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Empowering Vehicle Owners: Automotive Data Ownership & Monetization with MyAutoData
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50:44In 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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Revolutionizing Dysphagia Diagnosis: IMAGExRAY’s Technology is Transforming Healthcare
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29:03In 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
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44:03In 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
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37:06In 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
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40:57In 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
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42:06In 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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The Uber of Payments - Steffen Vollert, Co-founder and CEO of Volt.io on Culture, Crypto & Consistency
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34:52In this episode of Searching for Mana, Dan & Sachin are joined by Steffen Vollert, Co-Founder and CEO of Volt.io — one of the leading players driving real-time payments across borders through open banking infrastructure. From the early days of Volt’s seed raise to the complexity of global expansion — including their launch in Australia — Steffen sh…
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E52: Is Vietnam's richest demographic being ignored by brands?
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26:07Vietnam’s Gen Z may get all the attention but there’s another demographic with deep pockets and untapped potential. In this episode, Ian Paynton speaks with Lai Tien Manh, Managing Director of market research and branding agency MiBrand to uncover what global brands often miss when entering Vietnam. From the rise of local brands and the north–south…
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Bridging Worlds: Amar Bakshi on Transforming Global Connection with Noro
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36:44In 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
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30:10In 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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#114: Research Driven Venture Capital Investing and AI 's Cultural Impact With Leonis Capital’s Jay Zhao
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42:30In Episode #114 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Jay Zhao , Founding Partner at Leonis Capital, a San Francisco–based fund focused on backing technical founders building transformative AI, SaaS, data-infrastructure and decentralized-tech companies. As a returning guest, we reflect on the growth journey of Jay and the market. Since 2021, he’…
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Breaking Barriers: Fostering Diversity in Angel Investing with Ralph Groce
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40:48In 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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Episode 37 - Building the Future of Finance: Blockchain, AI, and Inclusive Innovation
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32:44In this first video episode of The Gage, Greengage CEO Sean Kiernan sits down with Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder of Blockchain.com, to explore the past, present, and future of digital finance. Nicolas shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling clams as a child to founding Blockchain.com. His early ventures included e-commerce and encrypted messagin…
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S07E13: Surviving the Startup Climb with Thomas Vles – Founder of GoDutch
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51:26Founding a fintech isn’t just about product-market fit, it’s about resilience, timing, and making brutal calls when the stakes are high. In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Thomas Vles, Founder of GoDutch, to unpack the emotional and strategic reality of startup life — from raising funding to wa…
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How BrightHive is Unlocking the Power of AI to Transform Data-Driven Work
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46:32In 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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Navigating the Startup Landscape: Insights from Raj Malik of Pixel Perfect Ventures
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43:43Join 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
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32:23In 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
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27:54In 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
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31:55In 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
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38:34In 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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E51: Redefining "Made in Vietnam" with the rise of homegrown innovation
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34:20Thomas Binh Do is the Director for Global Business and Cooperation at VINASA, the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association. Using his experience working with more than 600 of Vietnam's tech companies, Thomas explains why Vietnam is so well positioned to become a tech and innovation hub in the region, and the country's vision to redefine the mea…
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Funding SaaS Growth: Keith Harrington on Novel Capital’s Entrepreneur-Friendly Approach
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34:27In 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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The Future of Flexible Work: Yakov Filippenko on Building Intch for SMBs
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28:34In 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
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1:00:22Join 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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#113: Wall Street To Web3, Decoding Crypto Mergers and Acquisitions With Dragonfly’s
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39:52In Episode #113 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Rob Hadick, General Partner at Dragonfly, a leading $2.5bn crypto-focused global investment firm. We explore the seismic shifts in the VC ecosystem, from the rise of trade-sale exits to the resilience of certain sub-sectors like Layer 2 protocols and real-world-asset platforms. A focal point …
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Inside the Venture Studio Model: JT Benton on Building Startups from the Ground Up
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44:05In 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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Growth, GTM & Talent in Fintech, Crypto & Web3
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43:32In Part 2 of my conversation with Kai Crayford, founderof a leading Web3 headhunting firm, we dive into the real-world challenges of building and scaling in the fintech, SaaS, and blockchain markets. If you're a founder, GTM leader, or simply curious abouthow growth occurs in these complex spaces, this one's for you. We cover: - The challenges of s…
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Mastering Startup Fundraising: Insights from FounderSuite CEO Nathan Beckford
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30:22In 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
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37:07In 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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Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Avara | The Original Architect of DeFi
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1:13:04In this episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed sits down with Stani Kulechov, the founder and CEO of Avara, to delve into the transformative impact of decentralised finance. Stani discusses the origins and growth of Aave, the significance of blockchain technology, and the innovative solutions his team is developing in the DeFi space. The c…
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Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition with AI: With Bahia AI Founder Danika Chilibeck
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27:10In 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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E50: Patriotism and PR disasters: What global brands MUST know about Vietnam
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33:11On the 50th episode of You Don't Know Vietnam, we talk to PR expert Minh Duc, who shares why 2025 is such a big year for Vietnam's PR and media sector. He reveals what you need to know about Vietnamese patriotism as a global brand and how you can avoid a big, ugly PR scandal. He also talks about how "social seeding" can be used to shift the online …
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Bridging Care: The Future of Family Caregiving and Health Plans with Avanlee Christine
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29:04In 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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Episode 36 - How can AI Revolutionize Recruitment and People Management
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24:09In this episode of The Gage," our CEO Sean Kiernan interviews Jonathan (Viscount Camrose) Berry, Director of Camrose Management Limited, and also a member of the House of Lords and former minister under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The discussion focuses on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and people manage…
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S07E12: Building Again After Volt with Jordan Lawrence - CEO and Co-Founder at Damisa
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48:39What if the work ethic that built one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs could unlock an even bigger opportunity? In this episode of In Check with Fintech, host Rogier Rouppe van der Voort sits down with Jordan Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder at Damisa and former CGO and Co-Founder of Volt, to explore the real playbook behind scaling, surviving hype…
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Harnessing High-Performance Computing: Todd Smith’s Vision for OpnBook’s TAHO Infrastructure
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43:25In 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
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30:46In 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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#112: Redefining Luxury Hospitality in Southeast Asia with ARYADUTA's Ivan Casdevall
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42:35In Episode #112 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Ivan Casadevall, the CEO of ARYADUTA's Hotel Group, a leading Indonesian hospitality group and one of the most trusted brands in the region. Today, our portfolio features 10 upscale hotels and resorts strategically located across Indonesia, alongside 5 leisure units. We are currently expandin…
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42 - Connecting Gen Z: Adam Metcalf on ZeeMee’s Evolution and Startup Insights
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29:13In 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.…
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E49: Vietnam’s digital shake-up: Threads, Facebook's fightback and the banking app boom
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32:42Ho Thuy Tien and Thue Quist Thomassen from market research agency Decision Lab return to You Don’t Know Vietnam to break down their latest Connected Consumer Report — and what it means for brands. We dive into why Threads is exploding among Gen Z, how brands should approach audio platforms and live commerce, and why Vietnam’s ride-hailing and digit…
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41 - Funding the Future: Bigfoot Capital's Brian Parks on Flexible Lending for B2B Growth
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34:52In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Brian Parks, CEO of Bigfoot Capital, about their approach to lending for B2B software companies. Brian emphasizes the importance of providing flexible debt options for companies with established revenue. He discusses the current investment landscape, the impac…
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40 - Empowering Investors: Navigating Value Investing with Tykr's Sean Tepper
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29:54In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews Sean Tepper, Founder and CEO of Tykr. Sean discusses the platform’s mission to empower retail investors by providing tools for confident stock trading. Drawing from his extensive background in tech and finance, Sean emphasizes the importance of value investing and …
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#111: Transparency in Venture Capital: Building a Web3 Ethos with Blockchain Founders Fund’s Aly Madhavji
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44:48Join us for an insightful conversation with Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, as we explore the significance of transparency in venture capital and its impact on Web3 ecosystems. Aly, recognized globally as a leader in blockchain innovation, shares his approach to investment, venture building, and go-to-market strategies a…
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39 - Deep Tech and National Security: Insights from J2 Ventures' Yeri Lopez
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29:25In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews Yeri Lopez, Director of Partnerships at J2 Ventures. Yeri discusses J2’s investment thesis focused on deep tech with applications in national security and large commercial markets. He also shares insights on the importance of passion for founders, the significance …
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E48: How to make your global brand relevant in Vietnam - with Tammy Thi Phan
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29:55Tammy Thi Phan is a Chief Digital Marketing Officer who spent most of her professional life overseas working for some of the biggest global brands. She spent eight years working at Google in Singapore—first as Head of Strategic Partnerships for Southeast Asia, and later as the Country Head of Marketing for Vietnam. She's now Chief Digital Marketing…
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38 - Investing in Healthcare Innovation: Insights from HealthX Ventures' Brian Lindstrom
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29:57In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews Brian Lindstrom from HealthX Ventures. Brian discusses HealthX’s investment strategy, due diligence, key metrics for evaluating startups, and the unique challenges of selling in the healthcare industry. He emphasizes the importance of founder traits, product-market…
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37 - Cultivating Innovation: BoodleBox's France Hoang on AI, Culture, and Customer-Centric Strategies
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24:46In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews France Hoang, co-founder and CEO of BoodleBox. France discusses BoodleBox’s mission to create a collaborative AI platform for higher education, the evolution of the company, the importance of culture in startups, and insights into sales and marketing strategies. Fr…
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36 - From Startup to IPO Success with Founder and Family Office Head Rick Lasch
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29:44In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews founder and investor Rick Lasch. Rick discusses his career journey and the importance of listening to customer needs. Rick delves into the significance of team dynamics, investment strategies, and the value of face-to-face interactions in building relationship…
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#110: Building Stablecoin Rails & Raising $82M in Funding with Mesh’s Bam Azizi
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33:27In this episode, we sit down with Bam Azizi, the CEO and Co-Founder of Mesh—a fintech infrastructure company revolutionizing how businesses and users interact with financial systems through embedded crypto and stablecoin solution with 300+ integrations today. Mesh empowers developers to seamlessly enable read, write, and transfer functionality with…
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