Tag: Innovation
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 …
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 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 #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 #12 – “Accelerating global entrepreneur growth through technology” Mario Paladini, Founder & CEO at Club GLOBALS
In this episode of Innovation Odyssey, Renu has an energetic chat with Mario Paladini, founder and CEO of Club GLOBALS, a platform that empowers global tech entrepreneurs through experiences. Mario shares his journey from his early entrepreneurial experiences from Argentina to US, Berlin and now in Barcelona to building a successful global network aimed at …
Episode #11 – “Making load testing for websites affordable and optimized for companies of all sizes” – Olga Burdukovskaya, Co-Founder & CRO of Perforator Inc.
In this episode of Innovation Odyssey, Renu meets Olga Burdukovskaya, Co-Founder & CRO of Perforator Inc. , a platform designed for website load testing. Perforator helps businesses of all sizes identify and solve performance issues on their websites before they impact real users. With a strong background in mathematics and economics, Olga brings a unique perspective to …
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.
Listen to season one