The Innovators & Investors Podcast

FinStrat Management, Inc.
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The Innovators & Investors Podcast: Connecting the Startup Ecosystem. We are on a mission to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and industry leaders across the early-stage ecosystem. By bringing together visionaries from cutting-edge startups, venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors, accelerators, and studios, we offer a platform for sharing invaluable insights, market trends, and first-hand experiences. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of building a business or an investor seeking opportunities in emerging technologies, our podcast provides a front-row seat to the dynamic world of innovation and investment. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the startup landscape, stay ahead of the curve, and benefit from the collective wisdom of those shaping the future. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/

  1. 5d ago

    AI-Powered Political Texting with Andrew Missey of Convos | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

    Andrew Missey, co-founder of Convos, joins the show to discuss the mechanics of AI-powered political texting. We cover how to move from "spam" to genuine dialogue, the technical guardrails required for accuracy, and how to scale outreach in the highly regulated 2026 election environment. Learn more about Convos work at: https://convos.ai/ Connect with Andrew Missey on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmissey Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? https://finstratmgmt.com

    AI-Powered Political Texting with Andrew Missey of Convos | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

  2. Jul 8

    Preserving Multi-Generational Wealth Beyond the Balance Sheet

    In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Accelerate Series, host Adam Chen sits down with Alex Kirby, the founder and CEO of Total Family, a SaaS platform flipping the traditional wealth management paradigm on its head. As the financial sector braces for an unprecedented multi-generational wealth transfer, capital flight is proving to be a quiet crisis: wealth advisors routinely lose 50% to 80% of assets when they transition from primary clients to their heirs. Kirby argues that the remedy isn't a better financial model—it's capturing the human element. Relying on James E. Hughes’ landmark "Five Forms of Family Capital" framework, Total Family offers a scalable software solution that enables multifamily offices and advisors to steward family stories, values, and institutional memory without getting bogged down by high-risk compliance data. Kirby also pulls back the curtain on his own unconventional background—navigating a beautifully complex upbringing of six marriages and ten step-siblings—to explain why money alone never resolves family friction. From tactical advice on preventing the compounding of errors on "bad days" to his company’s zero-policy PTO and project-based hiring methods, this episode serves as a masterclass in high-conviction leadership and industrial evolution. -- Links: Total Family's Website can be found here https://totalfamily.io/Alex's LinkedIn profile can be found here https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-kirby-tf/Learn more about FinStrat Management here https://finstratmgmt.com

    Preserving Multi-Generational Wealth Beyond the Balance Sheet

  3. Jul 7

    Transforming the Real Sector with Decision Intelligence with Sonali Vijayavargiya of Augment Ventures | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

    Sonali Vijayavargiya, Managing Director of Augment Ventures, joins Kristian Marquez to discuss the firm's 15-year journey investing in foundational technologies. They explore why industry "operators" make the best founders, the geographic bridge between Michigan and California, and how AI is transitioning from a buzzword to an active decision-making layer in the industrial sector. Learn more about Augment Ventures work at: https://www.augmentventures.com/ Connect with Sonali Vijayavargiya on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonaliav Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? https://finstratmgmt.com

  4. Jun 30

    Deploying Agentic AI for Legal Support with Logan Brown of Soxton | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

    In this episode, we explore the intersection of law and AI with Logan Brown, founder of Soxton. We discuss why the billable hour is outdated, how AI can reduce legal costs for startups by 90%, and the importance of maintaining human expertise in an automated workflow. Learn more about Soxton work at: https://www.soxton.ai/ Connect with Logan Brown on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-brown-03765552 Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? https://finstratmgmt.com

  5. Jun 24

    Ending Interview Theatre and Finding True Professional Fit

    Episode Overview: In the mid-2026 landscape of shifting markets and sweeping tech layoffs, early-stage companies face a unique paradox: an unprecedented surplus of pedigree talent hidden behind broken evaluation systems. In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Adam Chen sits down with Kingshuk Khan, a former Google and IBM engineer and the founder and CEO of Ikigai. Khan breaks down why the traditional resume and interview process has devolved into "theater" and introduces a behavioral AI framework designed to quantify qualitative alignment, reduce devastating startup mishires, and protect organizational momentum. Key Takeaways: The Failure of Pattern Matching: Why relying solely on elite corporate pedigrees frequently leads to execution friction in early-stage environments.Quantifying the Qualitative: A look inside Ikigai's predictive engine, which accurately identified 16 distinct post-hire failure modes in a retroactive case study using only pre-hire data.The Proximity Effect on Productivity: Examining the stark metrics behind team dynamics, where physical or collaborative proximity to low or high performers can shift an individual’s productivity by up to 30%.The Limits of Large Language Models: Why true corporate breakthroughs rely on human "euphoria moments" that AI cannot replicate. -- The road to seed and Series A has never been more complex, but the opportunities for AI-native startups to disrupt the status quo have never been greater. If you enjoyed this deep dive, make sure to check out our main podcast feed at finstratmgmt.com/podcast, where we host broader conversations on the intersection of finance, strategy, and innovation. There, you’ll find our full library of episodes and resources designed to help you scale smarter. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review if you found today’s insights valuable. -- Links: Ikigai's Website can be found here https://tryikig.ai/King's LinkedIn profile can be found here https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingshukkhan/Learn more about FinStrat Management here https://finstratmgmt.com

    Ending Interview Theatre and Finding True Professional Fit

  6. Jun 23

    Navigating Venture Ecosystems and Community Investing with Glenn Borok of Alumni Ventures | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

    Glenn Borok, Principal at Alumni Ventures, joins Kristian Marquez to discuss the democratization of venture capital and the "moats" of the AI era. Topics include the unique culture of Silicon Valley, sourcing deals through professional alumni networks, and the transition from operator to investor. Learn more about Alumni Ventures work at: https://www.av.vc/ Connect with Glenn Borok on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennborok/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work?https://finstratmgmt.com

    Navigating Venture Ecosystems and Community Investing with Glenn Borok of Alumni Ventures | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

  7. Jun 16

    Securing the AI Frontier with Anar Bayramov of Polygraf | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

    In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez is joined by Anar Bayramov, Head of Product at Polygraf. They explore the inherent security flaws in current Large Language Models and how Polygraf is creating a safer environment for enterprises to adopt AI. From the risks of "prompt injection" to the benefits of Small Language Models running on the edge, this conversation is a must-listen for tech leaders and investors alike. Learn more about Polygraf work at: https://polygraf.ai/ Connect with Anar Bayramov on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anarbayramov1/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? https://finstratmgmt.com

    Securing the AI Frontier with Anar Bayramov of Polygraf | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

  8. Jun 9

    Innovating the GLP-1 Health App Market with Aja Beckett of Shotsy | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

    In this episode, we explore the rise of Shotsy, the leading companion app for GLP-1 medication users. Founder Aja Beckett discusses her transition from a software engineer to a health-tech entrepreneur, the importance of community-led growth, and the nuances of building a subscription business in the modern healthcare landscape. Learn more about Shotsy work at: https://www.shotsyapp.com/ Connect with Aja Beckett on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aja-beckett/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? https://finstratmgmt.com

    Innovating the GLP-1 Health App Market with Aja Beckett of Shotsy | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
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The Innovators & Investors Podcast: Connecting the Startup Ecosystem. We are on a mission to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and industry leaders across the early-stage ecosystem. By bringing together visionaries from cutting-edge startups, venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors, accelerators, and studios, we offer a platform for sharing invaluable insights, market trends, and first-hand experiences. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of building a business or an investor seeking opportunities in emerging technologies, our podcast provides a front-row seat to the dynamic world of innovation and investment. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the startup landscape, stay ahead of the curve, and benefit from the collective wisdom of those shaping the future. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/

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    FinStrat Management, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    175
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