Best Automotive Network Security Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Early-Stage Enterprise AI Investments with BGV 37:36

14h ago37:36

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast hosted by Kristian Marquez, Yash Hemaraj, General Partner at BGV, shares deep expertise on early-stage venture capital investing in enterprise AI startups. Yash discusses BGV’s investment thesis, emphasizing human-centric AI that augments enterprise workflows with ethical guardrails a…

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Navigating Automotive Software Security and Regulation- PlaxidityX Ep 23 18:33

3d ago18:33

18:33

As automotive software grows increasingly complex, navigating security and regulatory requirements has become an essential challenge for manufacturers. Today's vehicles, driven by software-defined systems and connected services, must comply with stringent standards while defending against evolving cyber threats. In this episode, we delve deeply int…

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Mastering Customer Acquisition: Insights from Frances Anne Capital Partners 44:05

1d ago44:05

44:05

In this compelling episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Romy Kochan, General Partner at Frances Anne Capital Partners, to explore a distinctive investment thesis centered on customer acquisition strategies as the primary driver of business growth and venture success. Drawing from over 15 years and 300 …

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Navigating Venture Debt: Startup Insights from Multiplier Capital 30:43

3d ago30:43

30:43

In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ash Vaidya, Managing Director of Multiplier Capital, to explore the evolving landscape of venture debt and technology investing. Ash shares his firm’s investment focus on mission-critical technology and technology-enabled services businesses that …

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Revolutionizing Home Remodeling: How VeraAI is Streamlining the Design and Sales Process 36:09

4d ago36:09

36:09

In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Andrea Dottillo and Jeff Esposito, co-founders of VeraAI Technologies, to explore how their AI-powered SaaS platform is revolutionizing the remodeling industry. Drawing from Jeff’s 20+ years of experience in remodeling sales and Andrea’s expertise…

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Building Long-Term Success through Operator-Led Investing in AI-Enabled SaaS 34:58

5d ago34:58

34:58

In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jim Curry, co-founder and CEO of BuildGroup, to explore a unique operator-led investment philosophy. Jim shares how their permanent fund focuses on early growth-stage, data-enabled workflow SaaS companies, leveraging deep operational expertise to …

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Unlocking Legacy Systems: Modernizing Mainframes via AI with Mechanical Orchard 43:30

8d ago43:30

43:30

In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Edward Hieatt, Chief Customer Officer and Board Member at Mechanical Orchard, to explore the complex challenge of modernizing legacy mainframe systems that underpin many of today’s largest enterprises. Edward shares the genesis of Mechanical Orchard, a start…

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Disrupting Higher Education and Embracing AI at Lumen Learning 41:22

9d ago41:22

41:22

In 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 50:44

10d ago50:44

50:44

In 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 29:03

12d ago29:03

29:03

In 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 44:03

13d ago44:03

44:03

In 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 37:06

16d ago37:06

37:06

In 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 40:57

17d ago40:57

40:57

In 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 42:06

18d ago42:06

42:06

In 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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Bridging Worlds: Amar Bakshi on Transforming Global Connection with Noro 36:44

19d ago36:44

36:44

In 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 30:10

20d ago30:10

30:10

In 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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Breaking Barriers: Fostering Diversity in Angel Investing with Ralph Groce 40:48

24d ago40:48

40:48

In 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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How BrightHive is Unlocking the Power of AI to Transform Data-Driven Work 46:32

25d ago46:32

46:32

In 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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Automotive HPC Security Challenges and Solutions - Ep 22 22:14

26d ago22:14

22:14

With next-generation vehicles rapidly transforming into software-defined platforms powered by High-Performance Computers (HPCs), the approach to automotive security is fundamentally changing. These powerful central processors are critical for everything from infotainment to autonomous driving, but their consolidation also creates a significant sing…

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Navigating the Startup Landscape: Insights from Raj Malik of Pixel Perfect Ventures 43:43

26d ago43:43

43:43

Join 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 32:23

27d ago32:23

32:23

In 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 27:54

1M ago27:54

27:54

In 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 31:55

1M ago31:55

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In 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 38:34

1M ago38:34

38:34

In 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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Funding SaaS Growth: Keith Harrington on Novel Capital’s Entrepreneur-Friendly Approach 34:27

1M ago34:27

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In 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 28:34

1M ago28:34

28:34

In 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 1:00:22

1M ago1:00:22

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Join 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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Inside the Venture Studio Model: JT Benton on Building Startups from the Ground Up 44:05

1M ago44:05

44:05

In 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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Mastering Startup Fundraising: Insights from FounderSuite CEO Nathan Beckford 30:22

1M ago30:22

30:22

In 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 37:07

2M ago37:07

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In 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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Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition with AI: With Bahia AI Founder Danika Chilibeck 27:10

2M ago27:10

27:10

In 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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Bridging Care: The Future of Family Caregiving and Health Plans with Avanlee Christine 29:04

2M ago29:04

29:04

In 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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Harnessing High-Performance Computing: Todd Smith’s Vision for OpnBook’s TAHO Infrastructure 43:25

2M ago43:25

43:25

In 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 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

In 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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42 - Connecting Gen Z: Adam Metcalf on ZeeMee’s Evolution and Startup Insights 29:13

2M ago29:13

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In 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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Inside the Truck Cyber Threat – PlaxidityX Ep 21 9:45

2M ago9:45

9:45

With cyber attacks on trucks becoming more common and costly, fleet operators and OEMs must rethink how they protect their vehicle security and data privacy. Trucks are no longer isolated units, they're part of a larger, interconnected automotive ecosystem vulnerable to disruption. In this episode, we unpack the threats, explore real-world hacking …

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41 - Funding the Future: Bigfoot Capital's Brian Parks on Flexible Lending for B2B Growth 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

In 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 29:54

2M ago29:54

29:54

In 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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39 - Deep Tech and National Security: Insights from J2 Ventures' Yeri Lopez 29:25

2M ago29:25

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In 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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Digital Car Theft: How Hackers Steal in Seconds – PlaxidityX Ep 20 9:56

2M ago9:56

9:56

In this episode, we explore the shift from traditional theft to a new era of digital car theft. Instead of smashing windows, today’s criminals launch automotive cyber-attacks that bypass immobilizers, unlock doors, and hijack control systems, all without leaving a trace. From CAN bus vulnerabilities to cloned key fobs, cybercriminals are finding ne…

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38 - Investing in Healthcare Innovation: Insights from HealthX Ventures' Brian Lindstrom 29:57

2M ago29:57

29:57

In 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 24:46

3M ago24:46

24:46

In 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 29:44

3M ago29:44

29:44

In 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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35 - Navigating Non-Dilutive Capital: Insights with Decathlon Capital's Kevin Grossman 26:20

3M ago26:20

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Kevin Grossman from Decathlon Capital Partners discussing alternative financing for high-growth companies. Kevin emphasizes the benefits of non-dilutive capital, the importance of due diligence, and how current market dynamics, including interest rate changes,…

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34 - Scaling Food Innovation: How RisingFoodStars Supports Startups in the Food Industry 26:10

3M ago26:10

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Lena Marijke-Wenzel, an innovation program manager at EIT Food, focused on the RisingFoodStars accelerator. Lena discusses the program’s aim to support food-related companies in addressing significant challenges within the food system, such as promoting health…

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33 - Navigating NextGen Recruitment: Brad DiPaolo's Journey with CandidateHub 28:06

3M ago28:06

28:06

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Brad DiPaolo, founder of CandidateHub. Brad discusses the challenges in recruitment, the innovative solutions CandidateHub provides to engage qualified candidates, and his journey to achieving product-solution fit. He emphasizes the importance of building rela…

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32 - Secure File Transfer 2.0: Botdoc's Karl Falk on Innovation, Client Focus, and Team Culture 30:29

3M ago30:29

30:29

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Karl Falk, CEO of BotDoc, a cybersecurity company that enhances security while ensuring operational convenience. Karl shares the inspiration behind BotDoc’s technology, the importance of listening to clients, and the challenges of market adoption. He emphasize…

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31 - Revolutionizing Contracts with Agree.com Co-Founder Marty Ringlein 26:28

3M ago26:28

26:28

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Marty Ringlein, Co-Founder and CEO of Agree.com. Marty discusses how Agree.com improves the process of contracts by bridging the gap between signature and payment, making it free and user-friendly for sales teams. He emphasizes the importance of customer exper…

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Dynamic SBOM for Smarter Vehicle Security – PlaxidityX Ep 19 7:34

4M ago7:34

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In this episode, we discuss the groundbreaking concept of Dynamic SBOM and its role in modern automotive software security. Hear how real-time monitoring of third-party library usage can lead to more precise vulnerability management. We explain the process behind intercepting dynamic calls and replacing them with breakpoints for live analysis. Disc…

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30 - Automating Airborne Intelligence with Overwatch Imaging's Greg Davis 23:10

4M ago23:10

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Greg Davis, founder and CEO of Overwatch Imaging. Greg discusses Overwatch’s focus on automating airborne imagery intelligence for various sectors, including defense and civil applications. Greg shares insights on the company’s dual hardware-software model, an…

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