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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 …
Episode #15 – “Building the AI powered guardian angel app for drivers” – Malgorzata Stys and Roberto Sicconi , Co-Founders, CEO & CTO of dreyev
Welcome to the next September episode of Innovation Odyssey, with Malgorzata Stys and Roberto Sicconi, Co-Founders and CEO ant CTO of dreyev, respectively. Dreyev is a company dedicated to improving road safety using AI-driven technology. Maggie and Roberto share their experiences building company, which provides real-time driving feedback and helps prevent accidents by analyzing road …
Episode #14 – “On an AI-powered mission to help small businesses achieve success faster.” Victor Santoro, Founder & CEO of Profit Leap
In this September episode of Innovation Odyssey, Renu interviews Victor Santoro, founder and CEO of Profit Leap, a company focused on helping small businesses achieve growth through data-driven strategies. Victor shares his unique journey from being a medical doctor in Brazil to becoming a serial entrepreneur in the United States, where he now advises companies on …
Episode #13 – “A startup is always about finding your own direction, your niche and figuring it out yourself” – Meetash “Max” Narayan Managing Partner @Stealth, Venture Capitalist
Welcome to our new episode with Meetash “Max” Narayan, a venture capitalist and seasoned entrepreneur who has built and advised startups across industries like AI, blockchain, and enterprise tech. Max shares his journey, from launching his first startup as a solo founder at 23 years, to becoming a Venture Capitalist and a mentor in Singapore’s …
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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