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Episode #22 – “Enabling insurers to build, design and operate parametric insurance on scale”. Thomas Krapf Co-founder and CEO of Riskwolf
In this episode of Innovation Odyssey, Renu talks to Thomas Krapf, co-founder and CEO of Riskwolf, a technology company revolutionizing parametric insurance. With 25 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, Thomas shares his journey of building a platform that enables insurers to design, scale, and operate parametric insurance solutions worldwide. He also …
Episode #22 – “On a mission to help people gain more autonomy of their dreams” Emporia Meng, Co-Founder and CEO EMPI DREAM & Managing Director of Sense of Agency
In this episode of Innovation Odyssey Renu interviews Emporia Meng, co-founder of EMPI DREAM, and Managing Director of Sense of Agency, two ventures transforming how people engage with their subconscious and brands, respectively. Emporia shares her journey from growing up in Malaysia and China to co-creating EMPI DREAM, a platform that uses AI to help …
Episode #21 – “AI will lead to a whole lot of new businesses to be started” Nick McEvily, Serial Founder and Fractional Product Leader
In this episode of Innovation Odyssey, host Renu has a conversation with Nick McEvily, serial founder and fractional product leader, as he shares his journey from New York to Mexico City, navigating diverse business landscapes. Nick dives into his expertise in human-centric design and his approach to quickly testing new product ideas across markets. He …
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Episode #20 – “AI-powered, astrology-based matchmaking app” Panya Chheng, Founder & CEO of Starra
In this special winter episode of Innovation Odyssey, Renu talks to Panya Chheng, the innovative founder and CEO of Starra, an AI-powered astrology-based matchmaking app. Panya shares his journey from building health tech solutions with Medyear to creating Starra, which uniquely combines astrology with technology to foster meaningful and fulfilling relationships. He also opens up …
Episode #19 – “Seasons of entrepreneurship” Michael John Magdongon, NED & Former CEO, Strabo Financial
In this episode of Innovation Odyssey, host Renu interviews Michael Magdongon, a serial entrepreneur who shares insights also on his newest startup Crosstide, which helps startups jumpstart their business by connecting them to grants and loans from Malta. He also talks about his earlier venture Strabo, a FinTech platform designed to help expats and global citizens manage …
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Episode 18 – “The innovation software for large organizations” Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale
Join us for November episode of Innovation Odyssey podcast, where Renu interviews Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, the world’s largest innovation management software platform. Nick shares his unique journey from growing up across India, Canada, and the U.S. to leading a company that empowers organizations like NASA, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Fortune 500 companies …
Episode #17 – “Using AI for building affordable personal styling assistance” Shanya Tsai, Founder and Chief Style Officer of HangRr App
Welcome to the new episode of Innovation Odyssey, where Renu interviews Shanya Tsai, founder and Chief Style Officer of HangRr App, an AI-powered personal wardrobe styling community. Shanya shares her journey from Taiwan to New York City and explains how HangRr App uses an AI stylist named Rayna to offer personalized fashion advice. Driven by her experiences as an immigrant …
Episode #16 – “Deploying the first worldwide water quality monitoring network.” – Jessica Droujko , Co-founder & CEO of Riverkin
Welcome to the new episode of Innovation Odyssey, where Renu Ann Joseph interviews Jessica Droujko, founder and CEO of Riverkin, a Swiss company focused on building a global water monitoring network to track freshwater quality. Jessica shares her inspiring journey, from studying mechanical engineering to becoming a passionate advocate for water sustainability. Now based in …
Season One Episodes
In the first season, Renu & Michael Waitze interviewed European & US entrepreneurs on the topic of diversity in innovation. Diversity goes beyond gender to include all those who do not belong to mainstream, and innovation is propelled when diverse topics and individuals come into the picture. The 22 episodes of Innovation Undercover walk the listeners through the unique journey of these game-changers.
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