Best Rough Edge Studios Podcasts (2025)

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S12:E17 | Devin Reviews Demon Slayer Infinity Castle and more | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:03:52

13h ago1:03:52

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Devin Crow talks about The Naked Gun, War of the Worlds, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle, K-Pop Demon Hunters and other stuff, including Lagunitas Uncensored Tropical Punch,By Rough Edge Studios

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AI in Wealth Management: Scaling Financial Advisory & Democratizing Access 45:49

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast hosted by Kristian Marquez, guest Sindhu Joseph, founder and CEO of CogniCor, shares how artificial intelligence is transforming the financial services and wealth management industry. Sindhu discusses the significant wealth disparity she has observed globally and how CogniCor’s AI-powered co-pil…

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Accelerating AI & Enterprise Innovation: Accenture Ventures’ Strategic Investments 40:30

3h ago40:30

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ryan Chandra, Data and AI Investment Lead at Accenture Ventures, to explore how Accenture’s corporate venture capital arm is driving strategic investments in cutting-edge data, AI, and enterprise technologies. Ryan shares deep insights into Accenture Venture…

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Magic Talk #267 | 08.04.2025 | Live from the Magic Live Convention in Las Vegas 46:16

6d ago46:16

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James Lantiegne and Gregory Alexander broadcast live from Magic Live in Las Vegas while Joshua Lantiegne holds down the fort at White Rabbit Magic.By Rough Edge Studios

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Next-Gen Perovskite Solar Panels and Climate Tech Investment Challenges with Tandem PV 45:51

1d ago45:51

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In this compelling conversation marking of the 100th episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV, to explore groundbreaking advancements in solar energy technology. Scott shares how Tandem is revolutionizing the industry by developing next-generation perovskite-silicon tandem s…

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Bridging Innovation and Industry: Inside Corporate Venture Investing in Materials and Hard Tech 32:48

3d ago32:48

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Sven Harmsen, Director of External Ventures at NOVA by Saint-Gobain, the corporate venture arm of a 360-year-old multinational materials company. Sven shares the evolution and investment thesis of NOVA, emphasizing their strategic focus on early-s…

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S12:E16 | 08.03.2025 | K-Con, Sakamoto Days, Batman Ninja, more | Anime & Alcohol Show (08.03.2025) 1:01:41

9d ago1:01:41

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Devin Crow talks K-Con, as well as the Sakamoto Days and Batman Vs. Yakuza League animes, plus has a taste of Full Circle Brewing's Nectarine Pie of the Tiger.By Rough Edge Studios

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Magic Talk #266 | 07.28.2025 | Performing for Kids 29:16

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What's are some of the distinct differences between performing for adult versus kids.By Rough Edge Studios

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Harnessing AI in Venture Capital: Inside AlphaSemantic with Cyril Shtabtsovsky 29:04

6d ago29:04

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Cyril Shtabtsovsky, founder of AlphaSemantic and an associate and advisor at Aloniq. Cyril shares his journey from banking to venture capital and how his passion for AI led him to create AlphaSemantic, an AI-powered tool designed to help venture c…

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BMW iVentures: AI, Robotics, and Onshoring Trends with Sam Huang 35:36

11d ago35:36

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In the latest episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Sam Huang, Principal at BMW iVentures, for a candid conversation to explore the dynamic intersection of venture capital, artificial intelligence, robotics, and manufacturing innovation. Sam shares BMW iVentures’ investment thesis, focusing on Series A …

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Diamonds in the Rough: Investing Where Grit Meets Innovation 31:06

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Joe Alalou, co-founder and managing director of Daring Ventures, to explore the firm’s unique investment thesis focused on scaling “human moats”—the critical interplay between human judgment and emerging AI technologies in B2B software. Joe shares his inspir…

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Strategic Corporate Venture Capital in Automotive, Healthcare, and Climate Tech with Niterra Ventures 35:20

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Tom Kluz, Managing Partner and Head of Investments at Niterra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of a leading global automotive supplier. Tom shares Niterra’s unique investment thesis focused on three key verticals: automotive adjacencies…

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Revolutionizing Preventive Health: Early Disease Detection and Metabolic Diagnostics with KiHealth 37:00

20d ago37:00

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jenna Anderson, CEO of KiHealth, to explore groundbreaking advancements in preventive diagnostics. Jenna shares how KiHealth is revolutionizing healthcare with the first portfolio of tests designed to detect diseases like diabetes years before sym…

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Navigating Startup Success: Insights on Venture Capital, Market Disruption, and Mentorship 46:43

22d ago46:43

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast hosted by Kristian Marquez, we welcome Sriram Sundararajan, founder and managing partner of Hyper Growth Labs Capital and marketing faculty at Santa Clara University. Sriram shares his extensive journey from engineer to management consultant, angel investor, and venture capitalist, em…

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S12:E15 | 07.20.2025 | Video Game Drama! And Warhead Beer! | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:02:31

23d ago1:02:31

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Devin Crow talks about anime, vidoegame drama, Warheads beer and lots of other stuffBy Rough Edge Studios

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S12:E14 | 07.13.2025 | Anime and beer - What Else Are You Looking For? | Anime & Alcohol Show 57:47

23d ago57:47

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Despite a cornucopia of technical issues, Devin Crow gets on the air to talk about anime, beer and more.By Rough Edge Studios

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Navigating the Complexities of Venture and Growth Equity Deals: Insights from Norton Rose Fulbright 37:33

26d ago37:33

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Anastasia Slivker, partner at global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, to explore the evolving landscape of venture capital and growth equity investments. Anastasia shares her unique global perspective on the challenges and opportunities companies a…

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Revolutionizing Application Security: Transforming Risk Management and Facilitating Startup Success 44:25

28d ago44:25

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast hosted by Kristian Marquez, we sit down with Greg Martin, CEO and co-founder of Ghost Security, to explore groundbreaking advancements in application security. Greg shares how Ghost Security’s innovative AI-driven agentic model is revolutionizing risk management by continuously identi…

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Bridging Pediatric Mental Health Gaps: The Hybrid Care Model with Blackbird Health 38:01

29d ago38:01

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Dr. Matt Keener, co-founder of Blackbird Health, to explore innovative solutions in pediatric mental health care. Dr. Keener discusses the fragmented and confusing landscape families face when seeking mental health support for their children, high…

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Unlocking Multifamily Real Estate Success: Direct Investment Strategies and Insights with Veritas Equity Partners 41:43

30d ago41:43

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Alex Burch, partner at Veritas Equity Partners, to explore multifamily real estate investing in Washington state. Alex shares the firm’s strategic focus on workforce housing in tertiary markets near Seattle, emphasizing direct ownership in specifi…

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Hedge Venture Capital: Innovating Risk Management in Early-Stage Investing with Fuel Venture Capital 44:11

1M ago44:11

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Maggie Vo, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Fuel Venture Capital, to explore a groundbreaking approach to venture investing called “hedge venture.” Maggie shares her unique journey from a global hedge fund manager to a venture capi…

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Revolutionizing Education: AI, Lifelong Learning, and Global EdTech Insights with Owl Ventures 45:13

1M ago45:13

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Amit Patel, Managing Director at Owl Ventures, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology. Amit shares Owl Ventures’ unique investment thesis focused exclusively on EdTech companies spanning early learning, K-12, higher educ…

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Backing Grit and Innovation: Inside HG Ventures’ Unique Corporate Venture Model 41:35

1M ago41:35

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with John Glushik, Managing Director at HG Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of The Heritage Group. John shares the unique investment thesis that blends the discipline of traditional venture capital with the strategic advantages of a 95-year-…

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Episode #265 | 2025.07.08 - Special Guests Rich Hurley and Gregory Alexander 58:21

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Inside Deloitte Ventures: Strategic Corporate VC Insights on Scaling Startups and Vertical AI Trends 34:07

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups a…

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Investing in Hard Tech for a Sustainable Future with Pangaea Ventures 33:22

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Sarah Applebaum, partner at Pangaea Ventures, a leading hard-tech-focused venture capital firm dedicated to investing in groundbreaking companies that advance planetary health. Sarah shares Pangaea’s unique investment thesis, emphasizing technolog…

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S12:E13 | 07.06.2025 | Devin Talks Anime and his new 3D Printer; more | Anime & Alcohol Show 1:00:16

1M ago1:00:16

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Devin Crow talks about new anime, his new 3D printer and Mammoth Brewing Company Huckleberry Sour Beer.By Rough Edge Studios

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Surfing the Waves of Deep Tech: Early-Stage University Research and Startup Formation 44:24

1M ago44:24

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In this compelling episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Keong Chan, Managing Director of Out the Back Ventures, to explore the unique world of early-stage investing in university research and deep tech startups. Keong shares the surfing-inspired origin story behind Out the Back Ventures, symbolizing a …

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Transforming Sales with Traq.ai: A Vision to Make Sales Teams More Effective 41:37

1M ago41:37

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Adam Rubenstein, co-founder and CEO of Traq.ai, to explore how AI-powered conversational intelligence is transforming sales enablement. Adam shares his entrepreneurial journey, from early ventures through building and selling companies, leading to…

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Investing in AI-Driven B2B SaaS, FinTech, and HealthTech: Inside PS27 Ventures 41:46

1M ago41:46

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Harry "Hale" Bullen, investment manager at PS27 Ventures, to explore the evolving landscape of venture capital focused on AI-driven investments. Hale shares PS27’s unique thesis emphasizing “sticky plumbing” software embedded deeply within B2B Saa…

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Early-Stage FinTech Investing: Unpacking Speed, Technical DNA & AI’s Transformative Power 45:53

1M ago45:53

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ryan Falvey, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Restive Ventures, to explore early-stage fintech investing. Ryan shares insights on how Restive Ventures focuses on being the first institutional capital source for technically skilled founders, helping them na…

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Finding the Needle in the Data Haystack: How AI is Revolutionizing Enterprise Decision-Making 37:56

2M ago37:56

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Vikram Srinivasan, co-founder and CEO of Needl.ai, to explore how AI-driven search technology is transforming enterprise decision-making. Vikram shares the origin story of Needl.ai and its mission to help CXOs, CFOs, and CEOs cut through the overw…

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Investing in Emerging U.S. Markets and Founder-Led Growth with FirstMile Ventures 38:45

2M ago38:45

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Aaron Stachel, partner at FirstMile Ventures, to explore the emerging startup ecosystems beyond traditional coastal hubs, focusing particularly on Colorado and Texas. Aaron shares the origin story and investment thesis of FirstMile Ventures, a see…

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Bridging Investment and Operations: AJ Dye on Scaling Tech with Vertex Innovations and Unifi Ventures 37:10

2M ago37:10

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with AJ Dye, COO of Vertex Innovations and venture partner at Unifi Ventures, to explore the intersection of operations and investment in the technology sector. AJ shares insights on Vertex’s focus on quality management and project execution within the telecom an…

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Connecting Healthcare: Solving Medical Device Fragmentation with R Group 27:52

2M ago27:52

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Justin Ramsaran, co-founder and CEO of the R Group and VP of Digital Health Solutions at Fukuda Denshi, to explore critical challenges and innovations in healthcare technology. Justin shares his deep expertise on the persistent problem of medical …

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Venture Investing in Mobility + Tech with University of Michigan’s Early-Stage Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund 39:30

2M ago39:30

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Brem, Managing Director of the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund. David offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a student-led endowment fund focused on early-stage, sector-agnostic investments primarily in the Michigan…

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

2M 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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Mastering Customer Acquisition: Insights from Frances Ann Capital Partners 44:05

2M ago44:05

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In this compelling episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Romy Kochan, General Partner at Frances Ann 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 t…

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

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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

2M ago36:09

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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

2M ago34:58

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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

2M ago43:30

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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

2M ago41:22

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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

2M ago50:44

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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

2M ago29:03

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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

2M ago44:03

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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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S12:E12 | 06.08.2025 | Devin Gives Netflix's Bet a Shot | Anime & Alcohol Beer 57:32

2M ago57:32

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Devin Crow reviews Netflix's live action "Bet" and the new animated film "Predator: Killer of Killers."By Rough Edge Studios

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Turning Wood Waste into Renewable Energy: How Woodchuck and AI are Revolutionizing Sustainability with Todd Thomas 37:06

2M ago37:06

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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

2M ago40:57

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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…