Innovation World Young Collaborators Podcast Series

Global student innovators and programs who support and inspire innovation

Innovation World is proud to present the Innovation World Young Collaborators Podcast Series, showcasing young podcast hosts interviewing relevant, impactful guests from around the world! 

  1. 3D AGO

    The Code Whisperer - Jessie Jiang, hosted by Siddharth Vikram

    The Code Whisperer - Jessie Jiang, hosted by Siddharth Vikram Siddharth (Sid) Vikram welcomes Jessie Jiang - Founder and CEO of Create and Learn, an online learning platform that presents STEM classes to youth in a creative and fun-filled fashion. Jessie was previously product director at Google and earned her MBA at Stanford and her Ph.D. in computer science from UCLA. When Sid was 7, he really wanted to learn coding, so he joined the Create and Learn coding courses, where he was met with fun, simplistic coding where he actually understood the real-world applications, which helped him build a strong foundation which helps him even today while coding. He was awe struck by the work that Create and Learn has done and has wanted to interview Jessie ever since! Reach out to Jessie Jiang. Learn more about Create & Learn. About the host: Siddharth (Sid) Vikram is a young innovator, inventor, speaker, multi-event presenter and co-host of the Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT) Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629 Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/ #YouthInnovation #LearnToCode #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators #EdTech

    30 min

  2. MAR 13

    Designing a Life That Actually Feels Meaningful with Ashley Jablow hosted by Nishka Lal

    In this episode host Nishka Lal sits down with Ashley Jablow, founder of Wayfinders Collective and creator of Life Design School. Ashley has spent the past fifteen years helping individuals and organizations rethink what success really looks like by applying innovation methods, design thinking, and creative reflection to the way we approach our careers and personal growth. Learn more about Ashley's work.  About the Host: Nishka Lal is a Computer Science major at Georgia Tech with a focus on FinTech, working at the intersection of technology, finance, and social impact. Her work spans AI research, consulting, and private-equity–style analysis, and she has spoken at TEDx and published research on AI bias in hiring. Nishka enjoys connecting with others interested in consulting, AI, fintech, and impact-driven work, and is always open to conversations on LinkedIn, public speaking opportunities, and collaborative projects. You can reach out to Nishka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishka25/ Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629 Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/ #InnovationWorld #YoungCollaboratorsPodcast #PurposeDriven #IntentionalLiving #WayfindersCollective  #LifeDesignSchool

    27 min

  3. FEB 2

    From Passion to Action: Building Leaders of Transformation

    In this episode of the Young Collaborators Podcast Series, host Nishka Lal sits down with Kimberly Haley Coleman, founder of Leaders of Transformation, to explore how service becomes leadership. Together, they discuss voluntourism, purpose-driven impact, and how meaningful service can grow into lasting change — showing how young people can lead with intention in the world they are building next.  Learn more about Kimberly Haley Coleman and Globe Aware: Website www.globeaware.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/globeaware Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyglobeaware/ Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/6n9cfb4QIVb2aqUD6XSttE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/globeaware/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@globeaware X Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlobeAware Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/globe-aware/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globe_aware Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Aware About the Host: Nishka Lal is a Computer Science major at Georgia Tech with a focus on FinTech, working at the intersection of technology, finance, and social impact. Her work spans AI research, consulting, and private-equity–style analysis, and she has spoken at TEDx and published research on AI bias in hiring. Nishka enjoys connecting with others interested in consulting, AI, fintech, and impact-driven work, and is always open to conversations on LinkedIn, public speaking opportunities, and collaborative projects. You can reach out to Nishka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishka25/ Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629 Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/ #YoungCollaboratorsPodcast #YouthLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Changemakers #GlobalService #GlobeAware #InnovationWorld #ImpactThroughService

    24 min

  4. JAN 23

    The Innovation Guru - Jim DeBetta hosted by Siddharth (Sid) Vikram

    In this episode, 12-year-old host Siddharth “Sid” Vikram talks with veteran innovator and entrepreneur Jim DeBetta, who has founded multiple million-dollar companies and helped place over $250 million in products into major retail stores. Jim has worked with Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank and is widely known for mentoring and supporting aspiring innovators. Together, Sid and Jim discuss turning ideas into real products, lessons learned from scaling businesses, and why giving back to the next generation of innovators matters. This episode offers inspiration and real-world insight for students, educators, and innovators at any stage. About the host: Siddharth (Sid) Vikram is a young innovator, inventor, speaker, multi-event presenter and co-host of the Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT) Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629 Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/ #InnovationPodcast  #Entrepreneurship  #Innovation  #ProductDevelopment #Inventors  #StartupLife

    25 min

  5. 12/14/2025

    Young Innovator with limitless potential with Nirbhuy Arun and hosted by Siddarth Vikram

    Young Innovator with limitless potential - Nirbhuy Arun, a 10-year-old gifted Davidson’s Young Scholar, a MENSAn who lives in Richland, Washington, USA. He is interested in solving complex problems and has a deep passion in understanding the role of AI in medicine. He loves to work on embedded systems and spends his time researching math and loves to explore maps. I have met him numerous times during GIFT sessions and, in these few years, have watched as he created more and more complex innovations and it has really been an honor to watch this growth. For more information, click here - https://www.trees4you.org/kids-for-urban-trees About the Host: Siddharth Vikram (also known as "Sid") is an young innovator, inventor, speaker, and podcaster and a multi-event presenter and co-host of the Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT).  Sid is passionate about public speaking and has been involved in various fundraising initiatives. For more information, click here - https://innovationworld.org/siddharth-vikram/ Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629 Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/ #YoungInnovator #Invention #MENSA #DavidsonsScholar #NirbhuyArun #SiddharthVikram #Environmentalist

    30 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    Sustainable Strands with Samriddhi Tiwari hosted by Jiya Nagpal

    The Innovation World Young Collaborators Podcast Series welcomes Samriddhi Tiwari.  Discover how a simple, everyday material inspired a groundbreaking idea in sustainability. Explore how Samriddhi Tiwari turned discarded human hair into an effective natural fertilizer. “I remember visiting salons and noticing these huge piles of discarded hair on the floor. It honestly shocked me, I had never realized how much waste a single salon produces in just one day.” “I had just cut my own hair and it had always been very close to my heart, so the thought of it just being swept away felt wrong. I really wanted to use it in a meaningful, unusual way instead of letting it go to waste. That moment stayed with me, and it inspired the entire idea behind my research.” Samriddhi’s Linkedin More about the host: Jiya Nagpal is a 14-year-old high school freshman from Gurgaon, India who is passionate about creativity, technology, and innovation. She is an aspiring software engineer. She has been a co-host and presenter on the Global Innovation Field Trip since the beginning (May 2020) and loves hosting panel discussions on a wide range of topics, from emerging technologies to AI, and even navigating choices between passion-driven and practical career paths. She is currently studying the IGCSE curriculum including a diverse range of subjects that fuel her curiosity and love for learning. Jiya Nagpal's LinkedIn Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629 Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/ #Sustainability, #EcoInnovation, #GreenSolutions, #HumanHairFertilizer, #NaturalFertilizer, #HairRecycling, #YoungCollaboratorsPodcast

    16 min

  7. 11/14/2025

    Welcoming Ahren Hoffman to the Innovation World Young Collaborators Podcast Series.

    Welcoming Ahren Hoffman to the Innovation World Young Collaborators Podcast Series.  The Innovation World Podcast Team was honored to be a part of the Young Inventors Challenge hosted by People of Play at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair on November 8, 2025. The podcast team collected interviews from student innovators, volunteers, judges and sponsors. It was incredible to spend the day with such wonderfully innovative individuals! The mission of the Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) is to inspire the next generation to use creativity, critical thinking, and STEAM skills in the invention and innovation process and to connect professionals within the toy and game industry to mentor these young innovators in their design process. The annual Young Inventor Challenge® provides an opportunity for children ages 6 to 18 to develop and pitch their original inventions to major toy and game companies, industry professionals, members of the media and general public. This unique and educational experience ignites imagination, creativity and presentation skills like no other, providing a means of taking these inventions to greater heights, with professional critiques from People of Play industry experts. Learn more about the Young Inventors Challenge: https://www.chitag.com/yic Podcast Team:  Aarin Bothra is a 16-year-old high school student from Aurora, Illinois. He is an inventor, innovator and the Co-Founder and Director of Seeds of Hope, an environmental nonprofit. Aarin speaks English, Hindi, Japanese, South Korean and Spanish. Aarin is the Growth and Social Media Intern for Innovation World and a regular co-host and translator for presenters at the Global Innovation Field Trip. Maxwell (Max) Miller is a 12-year-old student from Lewis Center, Ohio who attends the School of Humanity. When he is not podcasting, he enjoys creating music, cooking, and other artistic projects and playing games. Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629  Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/ #Chitag #PeopleOfPlay #YoungInventorsChallenge #YoungCollaboratorsPodcastSeries #InnovationWorld #Toys #Games

    3 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    Welcoming Angel Trichak to the Innovation World Young Collaborators Podcast Series.

    Welcoming Angel Trichak to the Innovation World Young Collaborators Podcast Series.  The Innovation World Podcast Team was honored to be a part of the Young Inventors Challenge hosted by People of Play at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair on November 8, 2025. The podcast team collected interviews from student innovators, volunteers, judges and sponsors. It was incredible to spend the day with such wonderfully innovative individuals! The mission of the Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) is to inspire the next generation to use creativity, critical thinking, and STEAM skills in the invention and innovation process and to connect professionals within the toy and game industry to mentor these young innovators in their design process. The annual Young Inventor Challenge® provides an opportunity for children ages 6 to 18 to develop and pitch their original inventions to major toy and game companies, industry professionals, members of the media and general public. This unique and educational experience ignites imagination, creativity and presentation skills like no other, providing a means of taking these inventions to greater heights, with professional critiques from People of Play industry experts. Learn more about the Young Inventors Challenge: https://www.chitag.com/yic Podcast Team:  Aarin Bothra is a 16-year-old high school student from Aurora, Illinois. He is an inventor, innovator and the Co-Founder and Director of Seeds of Hope, an environmental nonprofit. Aarin speaks English, Hindi, Japanese, South Korean and Spanish. Aarin is the Growth and Social Media Intern for Innovation World and a regular co-host and translator for presenters at the Global Innovation Field Trip. Maxwell (Max) Miller is a 12-year-old student from Lewis Center, Ohio who attends the School of Humanity. When he is not podcasting, he enjoys creating music, cooking, and other artistic projects and playing games. Listen to more young innovator podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629  Learn more about Innovation World: https://innovationworld.org/ #Chitag #PeopleOfPlay #YoungInventorsChallenge #YoungCollaboratorsPodcastSeries #InnovationWorld #Toys #Games

    7 min
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Innovation World is proud to present the Innovation World Young Collaborators Podcast Series, showcasing young podcast hosts interviewing relevant, impactful guests from around the world! 

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  • Creator
    Global student innovators and programs who support and inspire innovation
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
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    Clean
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