The Venture Science Podcast

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The Venture Science Podcast is (in its name) a platform exploring the intersection of Science, Data, and Venture Entrepreneurship. The show highlights innovative methodologies that redefine how businesses grow and succeed.​ ​ Each episode features conversations with guest hosts and guest speakers, and their viewpoints on business insights, ideas, and strategies—those being different than status quo thinking.​ ​ Data-driven strategies to drive innovation and growth​Entrepreneurs, investors, and pioneering leaders seeing the future​Building a new network of visionaries to share knowledge​Sharing actual stories about their own journey

Episodes

  1. 08/15/2025

    Bridging the Gap: Making Innovation Accessible with Kiara Hastings of The Leatherby Center

    Recorded live at the Octane Tech Innovation Forum in Irvine, CA, host Graydon Orr sits down with Kiara Hastings from the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship & Business Ethics at Chapman University. Together, they explore how to break down the intimidation barrier around tech and venture science, why innovation should be inclusive, and how academia can connect brilliant ideas with the right opportunities. From demystifying entrepreneurship to encouraging community collaboration, this episode is a roadmap for making innovation something everyone can be part of.

    13 min

  2. 07/15/2025

    The Power of Paying it Forward: UCI ANTrepreneur Center & Future Innovators

    In this inspiring episode, Graydon Orr sits down with Ryan Foland, Director at UCI ANTrepreneur Center, during the Octane Tech Innovation Forum in Irvine, CA. They discuss how the ANTrepreneur Center nurtures student entrepreneurs, the importance of corporate leaders giving back, and why investing in young innovators isn’t charity — it’s building the workforce and changemakers of tomorrow. Plus: stick figures, rapping, and a live beatbox wrap-up you won’t want to miss!

    22 min

  3. 07/09/2025

    The AI Hype, Quantum’s Promise, and Innovation Obsession — with Kevin Meredith & Shaun Sanders

    Has AI been punched in the gut yet? On this episode of the Venture Science Podcast, guest host Shaun Sanders, CEO of Law School Boost, chats with Kevin Meredith, Founder of 4th Sector Innovations, about: - The AI bubble & its dominance of VC dollars - Why quantum computing could reshape everything - Kevin’s ambitious 2025 goals (including a venture fund) - Why innovation still needs champions 🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! #VentureScience #Podcast #Innovation #AI #QuantumComputing #VC

    4 min

  4. 06/30/2025

    Social Media Burnout to Breakthrough: How Rick Gruenhagen Built Bluumly for Small Business Success

    🎙️ Inside the episode: What small business owners really need help withHow Rick turned burnout into a software solutionAI’s role in marketing for people who aren’t marketersGoing from 100 to 1,000 Facebook followers in weeksBluumly’s upcoming public launch and what’s nextIf you're a founder, freelancer, or dreamer wearing too many hats—this one's for you.

    8 min

  5. 06/27/2025

    Mesh Networks, Wildfires & One Very Confident AI Named Quill (with Alexa Corbett)

    Alexa Corbett, the creator of Bloodhound SOS, unpacks her vision for a mesh-based emergency communication system that works without internet, cell towers, or satellites. From saving rural communities during wildfires to letting ChatGPT name itself and become her AI co-founder (meet “Quill”), this conversation covers innovation, real-world tech, and just the right amount of doomsday preparedness. We talk:   🔥 Mesh networks that outsmart disaster   🤖 An AI named Quill who gave himself a face   🧠 Emergency response tech so smart it got flagged as a government threat   💸 Why $250K could fireproof a town

    11 min

  6. 06/19/2025

    Grassroots to Greatness: Nurturing the Next Generation of Founders at UCI With Ryan Foland

    🔥 Highlights: Why UCI embraces “pre-seed” thinking (even underground)How a Christmas light hustle led to a lifelong founder’s journeyMicro-internships as the bridge between school and startupsThe art of saying “that idea might not work” without crushing a student’s soulWhat corporations gain from investing in student innovation todayTap in to explore how ships are built — leadership, partnership, and entrepreneurship — from the ground up.

    22 min

  7. 04/23/2025

    Cleve Adams On The Venture Science Podcast - Episode 2

    From the first SaaS company to the first cybersecurity unicorn—Cleve Adams has seen it all. In this episode of The Venture Science Podcast, recorded live at Global Capital Network, Cleve sits down with Quincee to share his journey as a 6-time CEO and what it really takes to lead through disruption. Tap in for insights on leadership, M&A, and how venture-backed companies can scale smart. 🎧 Now streaming.  🎥 Powered by LabX Ventures. #CleveAdams #VentureScience #StartupLeadership #Cybersecurity #AI #GritAndGrowth #GlobalCapitalNetwork #TechFounders

    9 min

  8. 04/17/2025

    Chad Zimmerman On The Venture Science Podcast - Episode 1

    We’re kicking off The Venture Science Podcast with a powerhouse guest: Chad Zimmerman—CIO, CTO, Board Director, and Former Mayor with over 25 years of strategic leadership in both corporate and public sectors. 🎙️ This episode was recorded on location at the Global Capital Network event, where visionaries in tech, capital, and innovation converge. Chad’s extensive track record spans infrastructure innovation, policy development, and team mentorship—all rooted in a collaborative leadership style that builds trust and delivers results. 📌 Subscribe to hear more from leaders shaping the future of venture, innovation, and impact. Brought to you by LabX Ventures.

    5 min

  9. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    TRAILER: The Venture Science Podcast: Produced by LabX Ventures – Coming Soon!

    We’re hitting the road and traveling to the top events in California, sitting down with expert entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to uncover the science behind venture success. 💡🔬

    2 min

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The Venture Science Podcast is (in its name) a platform exploring the intersection of Science, Data, and Venture Entrepreneurship. The show highlights innovative methodologies that redefine how businesses grow and succeed.​ ​ Each episode features conversations with guest hosts and guest speakers, and their viewpoints on business insights, ideas, and strategies—those being different than status quo thinking.​ ​ Data-driven strategies to drive innovation and growth​Entrepreneurs, investors, and pioneering leaders seeing the future​Building a new network of visionaries to share knowledge​Sharing actual stories about their own journey

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  • Episodes
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