GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler

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Gary Fowler, President, CEO and Founder, GSD Venture Studios https://www.linkedin.com/in/fowlerinternational/ Gary is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and investor with 17 companies, two Unicorns and a successful IPO. Gary was on the original management team of ClickSoftware that was sold to SalesForce for 1.35 billion, and was the co-founder at the award-winning AI company, Yva.ai that was acquired by Visier. He has over 30 years of experience and is the CEO, President and Founder of GSD Venture Studios, a Silicon Valley-based Family Office, Venture Studio, and Hyper-Accelerator with 1

  1. 15H AGO

    The System: How Solo Leveling Explains the Science of Getting Stronger with Tremaine Grant

    Join Tremaine Grant, CEO of Pulse Intelligence Labs and Principal Engineer in Clinical Research, for a fascinating breakdown of the "Science of Strength." Using the global anime phenomenon Solo Leveling as a blueprint, Tremaine reveals how the show’s leveling mechanics almost perfectly mirror the way the human body adapts to physical stress. In this episode, we move beyond the myth of "motivation" to explore the "system"—leveraging AI, wearable data, and clinical research to build an adaptive fitness framework that turns real human movement into intelligent growth. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ The Solo Leveling Thesis: Why people don’t need more motivation—they need a system ✓ Progressive Overload: How "leveling up" mirrors the body’s real stress-adaptation cycle ✓ From D1 Athlete to Health-Tech Founder: Applying elite performance to software engineering ✓ Building Pulse: Using AI and wearable data to create a real-life "System" for users ✓ Clinical Research & Longevity: Bridging the gap between high performance and long-term health ✓ Human-Centered Tech: Why personal AI is the next frontier in fitness and community ✓ The Science of Getting Stronger: How to automate your progress through data-driven interfaces 🌍 Why This Matters: In a world saturated with fitness influencers and "hustle culture," most people fail because they rely on motivation, which is a fleeting input. Tremaine Grant argues that the path to strength is biological and systematic. By treating fitness like a leveling mechanic—where inputs are tracked, stress is managed, and progress is quantified—he is using his background in clinical research and AI to make elite-level physical adaptation accessible to everyone through Pulse Intelligence Labs. 👤 Expert Background: • CEO & Founder of Pulse Intelligence Labs, an AI-driven fitness and health platform • Principal Engineer in Clinical Research with a focus on applied AI and health-tech • Former D1 Athlete with years of elite-level training and competition experience • Expert in human-centered technology, wearable data, and longevity science • Innovator at the intersection of gaming mechanics, community, and physical performance 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era. 💡 Perfect For: Fitness enthusiasts, anime fans, health-tech founders, software engineers, and anyone looking to replace "motivation" with a scientifically backed system for personal growth. 🚀 Timely Topic: As we enter 2026, the gamification of health is evolving. The winners in the wellness space will be those who can translate complex biological principles into intuitive, system-based interfaces that help people level up their lives in real time. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #SoloLeveling #ExerciseScience #HealthTech #AI #PulseIntelligence #ProgressiveOverload #FitnessSystems #TremaineGrant #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

    44 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Synthetic Biology and the Future: Engineering a Sustainable World with Michael Newton

    Join Michael Newton, CEO of Qorium, for a visionary conversation on the power of synthetic biology to reshape our material world. With a track record of scaling products to over $1 billion in annual turnover at Nike, Michael is now leading the charge in cellular agriculture. In this episode, we explore the immense promise of synthetic biology, why Qorium’s unique approach to lab-grown leather is a game-changer for the planet, and how we can re-engineer global value chains for a sustainable future. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ What synthetic biology is and why it represents the next industrial revolution ✓ The science of the future: How Qorium is growing real, high-quality leather in a lab ✓ Why Qorium’s technology is a unique solution to the environmental cost of traditional hides ✓ Scaling to $1B: Applying lessons from Nike to the world of deep-tech and biology ✓ The end-to-end value chain: From manufacturing and sourcing to consumer engagement ✓ The promise for the future: How bio-manufacturing will solve global resource scarcity ✓ Strategic advice on moving from private equity and digital products into physical bio-innovation 🌍 Why This Matters: The traditional leather industry is a massive contributor to global carbon emissions and resource depletion, yet the demand for premium materials continues to rise. Michael Newton is leveraging his experience with global consumer brands to provide a no-compromise solution. By using biotechnology to grow real leather cells into high-performance hides, Qorium is creating a future where the world's most beautiful products are compatible with a thriving planet. 👤 Expert Background: • Chief Executive Officer of Qorium, a leader in cultivated, lab-grown leather • Former executive at Nike, leading corporate growth and technology innovation • Scaled global product portfolios to over $1B in annual turnover • Former New York-based Private Equity investor and startup founder • MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School and Honors from Dartmouth College 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era. 💡 Perfect For: Sustainability officers, luxury brand executives, biotech investors, supply chain leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of high fashion and synthetic biology. 🚀 Timely Topic: As consumers demand higher ethical standards, the next generation of winners in the material world will be those who can bio-manufacture luxury without the environmental footprint of traditional livestock. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #SyntheticBiology #Qorium #SustainableLuxury #CellularAgriculture #BioTech #FutureOfFashion #StartupScale #MichaelNewton #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

    32 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Insect Biomanufacturing: Solving the Global Protein Crisis with Ankit Alok Bagaria

    Join Ankit Alok Bagaria, Co-Founder and CEO of Loopworm, for a deep dive into the future of industrial biotechnology. As a pioneer in the Indian deep-tech scene, Ankit is leveraging the natural biological efficiency of silkworms to create a massive biomanufacturing platform. In this episode, we explore why insects are the key to a protein-deficient world and how Loopworm is looking beyond the plate to apply insect-derived proteins to health, diagnostics, and high-tech manufacturing. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ The Protein Gap: Meeting the urgent global demand for sustainable alternative proteins ✓ Beyond Nutrition: High-value applications for insect proteins in diagnostics and health ✓ Why Insects Win: The biological and economic advantages of insect-based biomanufacturing ✓ The Silkworm Advantage: Leveraging existing silk infrastructure for industrial scale ✓ Deep-Tech in India: Navigating the journey of a Forbes 30 Under 30 agritech founder ✓ Circular Economy: How Loopworm integrates into and revolutionizes global supply chains ✓ The future of "Bio-factories": Replacing traditional manufacturing with biological systems 🌍 Why This Matters: Our current methods of protein production are hitting a resource ceiling. To feed a growing population and fuel the next generation of biotech, we need a platform that is scalable, sustainable, and versatile. Ankit Alok Bagaria is proving that the humble silkworm is not just for textiles—it is a sophisticated biological machine capable of producing the building blocks for everything from animal feed to life-saving medical diagnostics. 👤 Expert Background: • Co-Founder & CEO of Loopworm, an industrial-scale insect biomanufacturing platform • Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and Forbes 30 Under 30 India (Agritech) • Featured in Entrepreneur India 35 Under 35 as a top deep-tech innovator • Pioneer in the use of silkworms for health, nutrition, and diagnostic applications • Leader in the Indian industrial biotech movement and sustainable supply chains 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era. 💡 Perfect For: Biotech investors, agritech founders, sustainability officers, food-tech researchers, and anyone interested in how deep-tech is solving the world's most pressing resource challenges. 🚀 Timely Topic: With the global protein market under unprecedented pressure, the next generation of winners will be those who can decouple production from traditional land-intensive agriculture and move toward high-efficiency biological platforms. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #DeepTech #Biomanufacturing #AlternativeProtein #Loopworm #Agritech #Sustainability #Forbes30Under30 #AnkitAlokBagaria #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

    28 min

  4. 2D AGO

    Healthcare Innovation: Bridging Pharma Expertise with AI Precision with Dominique Surinx

    Join Dominique Surinx, CEO and President of Ansana, for a high-level discussion on the digital transformation of the healthcare industry. With 20 years of experience in the corporate pharmaceutical world and a decade as a successful entrepreneur, Dominique brings a rare perspective to the table. In this episode, we explore how AI is moving from a back-office tool to a frontline catalyst for innovation, improving patient outcomes and accelerating the development of life-saving treatments.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ The 20-Year Evolution: How the pharmaceutical industry is finally embracing AI✓ High-Stakes Innovation: Navigating the complexities of healthcare digital transformation✓ Scaling a Healthcare Startup: Lessons from a decade of entrepreneurship✓ Data-Driven Decisions: How AI identifies efficiencies in clinical and corporate workflows✓ Bridging the Gap: Integrating engineering logic with business administration in pharma✓ The Future of Ansana: Driving the next wave of healthcare technology solutions✓ Advice for Founders: Navigating the regulatory and commercial hurdles of HealthTech🌍 Why This Matters:Healthcare is an industry where innovation isn't just about profit—it's about survival. However, the path from research to the patient is often blocked by legacy systems and fragmented data. Dominique Surinx is leveraging his deep corporate and technical background to show how AI can streamline these processes, ensuring that the next generation of medical breakthroughs reaches the people who need them faster and more efficiently than ever before.👤 Expert Background:• CEO & President of Ansana, a leader in healthcare innovation• 20 years of corporate leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry• 10 years of experience as a high-growth tech entrepreneur• Master’s degree in Engineering and Business Administration• Specialist in merging technical execution with global corporate strategy🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era.💡 Perfect For:HealthTech founders, pharma executives, medical researchers, biotech investors, and anyone interested in how AI is reshaping the most regulated industry on Earth.🚀 Timely Topic:As global healthcare systems face unprecedented pressure, the next generation of winners will be those who can successfully integrate AI to drive innovation without compromising safety or compliance.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com#HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #AIinPharma #Ansana #DigitalTransformation #PharmaTech #DominiqueSurinx #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

    34 min

  5. 6D AGO

    The Athlete’s Edge: Building Resilient Teams in the AI Era with Iako Jikia

    Join Iako Jikia, Co-Founder and CEO of Helio AI, for a high-energy conversation on the intersection of peak performance and technology. A former professional tennis player who transitioned into the startup world after a career-ending injury, Iako brings a unique level of discipline and resilience to the AI recruiting landscape. In this episode, we explore how Helio AI is automating global hiring processes and the vital parallels between the mindset of an elite athlete and a successful founder. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ The Athlete’s Mindset: Applying sports discipline and resilience to startup life ✓ Team Building: The specific characters and skills that define a winning founding team ✓ The Funding Paradox: Navigating the chicken-and-egg problem of fundraising vs. traction ✓ AI in Recruiting: How Helio AI is automating hiring while staying human-centric ✓ Resilience through Setbacks: Turning a career-pivoting injury into a startup success ✓ The AI Shift: How founders are shaping the real-world impact of automated systems ✓ Scaling Globally: Strategies for hiring faster and smarter in a competitive market 🌍 Why This Matters: Hiring is the ultimate bottleneck for growth, yet it remains one of the most manual and biased processes in business. Iako Jikia is proving that the next generation of recruiting isn't just about faster filtering—it's about building a specialized "AI Agent" that works as hard as an elite athlete to find the right talent. For founders, her journey offers a masterclass in how to handle setbacks and channel competitive energy into world-class product development. 👤 Expert Background: • Co-Founder & CEO of Helio AI, an autonomous AI recruiting agent • Former Professional Tennis Player with international competitive experience • Expert in Human-Centric AI and global recruitment automation • Visionary leader focused on building high-performance startup cultures • Specialist in navigating early-stage fundraising and market traction 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era. 💡 Perfect For: Startup founders, HR leaders, recruiters, venture capitalists, and athletes looking to transition into the technology and entrepreneurship space. 🚀 Timely Topic: As the "war for talent" accelerates, the winners will be those who can deploy AI agents to handle the volume while their human teams focus on the strategy and culture of the company. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #RecruitingAI #FounderMindset #HelioAI #StartupResilience #HiringAutomation #HumanCentricAI #IakoJikia #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

    28 min

  6. FEB 26

    Safe AI for Kids: Protecting Privacy while Empowering Creativity with Robert LoCascio

    Join Robert LoCascio, Founder of KID Company and former CEO of LivePerson, for a vital discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence and child safety. As a pioneer who took LivePerson public and led the conversational AI revolution for three decades, Robert is now focusing his expertise on the most important users of all: children. In this episode, we explore how KID Company is creating a COPPA-compliant "safe haven" for entertainment and education, ensuring that AI serves to strengthen human connection rather than exploit it. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ The vision for KID Company: Creating a safe, AI-powered device for children ✓ Beyond the screen: How AI can empower creativity and education in a safe way ✓ The importance of COPPA Compliance: Navigating privacy in a data-driven world ✓ Lessons from LivePerson: Applying 30 years of AI leadership to family tech ✓ Preserving Identity: Why human-centered AI must protect our most vulnerable users ✓ The shift toward purpose-driven leadership in the next era of technology ✓ Building "Uare.ai": Robert’s broader vision for identity and personal AI 🌍 Why This Matters: As AI becomes integrated into every aspect of life, parents are increasingly concerned about privacy, data harvesting, and the impact of technology on childhood development. Robert LoCascio is leveraging his deep technical pedigree to prove that we don't have to choose between innovation and safety. By building technology that reflects our best selves, KID Company is setting a new standard for how the next generation will interact with the digital world. 👤 Expert Background: • Founder of KID Company and Uare.ai, focusing on human-centered AI • Founder and former CEO of LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) for nearly 30 years • Pioneer in conversational AI and global leader in digital transformation • Visionary entrepreneur dedicated to purpose-driven tech leadership • Expert in building scalable, public-market-ready AI infrastructures 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era. 💡 Perfect For: Parents, EdTech founders, AI researchers, privacy advocates, and entrepreneurs interested in the future of family-centered technology and human-centric design. 🚀 Timely Topic: With children becoming the first "AI-native" generation, the responsibility to create safe, ethical, and creative environments has never been more urgent for founders and tech leaders. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #KidTech #SafeAI #FamilyFirst #EdTech #ConversationalAI #PrivacyByDesign #RobertLoCascio #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios #COPPA

    23 min

  7. FEB 25

    The $300bn Sales Gap: Closing the Admin Productivity Trap with Johan Torssell

    Join Johan Torssell, CEO and Co-founder of Spiich Labs, for a critical look at the broken state of modern sales. Despite the tech boom, sales reps still spend 70% of their time on admin rather than selling. In this episode, we explore how Spiich Labs is using AI to eliminate non-selling activities, allowing reps to return to their ultimate competitive advantage: building human relationships. With a background building production AI systems at IBM and a career in venture capital, Johan reveals how the next generation of sales tools will turn agents into high-performance closers. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ The $300 billion productivity gap: Why 70% of sales time is wasted on admin ✓ Reclaiming the Human USP: How AI frees up reps to focus on relationship building ✓ Moving beyond CRM: Why traditional sales tools actually increase the admin burden ✓ Lessons from IBM: Building AI systems that handle millions of customer interactions ✓ The Founder-CTO dynamic: Lessons from co-founding three companies together ✓ VC Perspective: What early-stage investors look for in the crowded AI sales space ✓ Scaling Spiich: Insights from working with backers from OpenAI, Neo4j, and Earlybird 🌍 Why This Matters: Sales is the lifeblood of any business, yet it is arguably the most inefficient department in the modern enterprise. As AI commoditizes outreach, the only true differentiator left is human connection. Johan Torssell is building the infrastructure that strips away the digital noise, ensuring that sales teams stop acting like data entry clerks and start acting like strategic partners. 👤 Expert Background: • CEO & Co-founder of Spiich Labs, an AI sales assistant eliminating non-selling tasks • Serial Entrepreneur with three successful ventures co-founded with CTO Dennis Hadzialic • Former AI Systems Architect at IBM, managing millions of yearly interactions • Experienced Venture Capitalist with roles at Earlybird and Leap435 • Backed by industry leaders from OpenAI, Neo4j, and Lovable 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era. 💡 Perfect For: Sales leaders, CROs, account executives, AI founders, and venture capitalists focused on the future of work and enterprise productivity. 🚀 Timely Topic: In a market where efficiency is the new growth, the winners will be the companies that can automate the "paperwork" of sales to maximize the "persuasion" of their people. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #SalesAI #ProductivityGap #SpiichLabs #SalesEnablement #StartupGrowth #AIAssistant #B2BSales #JohanTorssell #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

    23 min

  8. FEB 25

    Building Design & Climate: Connecting Supply & Demand for Low-Carbon Growth with Jack Rusk

    Join Jack Rusk, CEO and Co-Founder of C.Scale, for a deep dive into why the climate conversation in building design and construction is more active today than ever before. As the industry shifts toward decarbonization, the challenge isn't just "wanting" to go green—it's about the data required to get low-carbon materials procured. Jack explores how C.Scale is bridging the gap between supply and demand, providing the transparency needed to turn sustainable building products into a massive competitive advantage. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ Why the conversation on climate is "alive and well" in modern construction ✓ The Procurement Edge: How low-carbon data helps manufacturers win bids ✓ Bridging the gap: Making meaningful connections between supply and demand ✓ Whole Life Carbon: Moving beyond energy use to address material emissions ✓ How C.Scale democratizes access to carbon data for "all hands on deck" action ✓ Lessons from consulting with the Biden White House on building supply chains ✓ The role of machine learning in streamlining early-phase carbon estimation +3 🌍 Why This Matters: The buildings we design today will define our climate future, yet many designers lack the data to choose the right materials early enough to make a difference. By connecting low-carbon supply with architectural demand, Jack Rusk is helping to restructure a trillion-dollar industry. In this new era, being "green" isn't just a mission—it’s a data-backed strategy for being the first choice in procurement. 👤 Expert Background: • CEO & Co-Founder of C.Scale, a software platform for carbon data and design strategy • Consultant to the Biden White House on managing building supply chain emissions • LCA Methodology Developer for hyperscale tech companies, Autodesk, and Schneider Electric • Advisory Leader for the AIA DDx working group and Mindful Materials • Yale Alumnus with a background in both Architecture and Environmental Science +1 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era. 💡 Perfect For: Architects, building product manufacturers, real estate developers, sustainability officers, and climate-tech investors looking for the next frontier in green procurement. 🚀 Timely Topic: With buildings accounting for nearly 40% of global emissions, the next generation of winners will be the designers and manufacturers who can prove their carbon impact through data. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #CScale #ClimateTech #LowCarbonBuilding #GreenProcurement #SustainableDesign #BuildingMaterials #SupplyAndDemand #JackRusk #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

    34 min
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Gary Fowler, President, CEO and Founder, GSD Venture Studios https://www.linkedin.com/in/fowlerinternational/ Gary is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and investor with 17 companies, two Unicorns and a successful IPO. Gary was on the original management team of ClickSoftware that was sold to SalesForce for 1.35 billion, and was the co-founder at the award-winning AI company, Yva.ai that was acquired by Visier. He has over 30 years of experience and is the CEO, President and Founder of GSD Venture Studios, a Silicon Valley-based Family Office, Venture Studio, and Hyper-Accelerator with 1

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