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

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    Entrepreneurship, Blockchain, and the Future of Digital Assets with W. Sean Ford

    Join W. Sean Ford, CEO and Co-Founder of XSY (pronounced “eksy”), in an in-depth conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore the rapidly evolving world of blockchain, crypto yield, and institutional digital asset adoption. Discover how XSY is simplifying access to crypto yield for institutions, treasuries, and family offices — and why stable assets are becoming the catalyst for liquidity, TVL growth, and real economic activity across blockchain ecosystems. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ The journey from serial entrepreneur to leading XSY ✓ How institutions are approaching blockchain and digital assets today ✓ Why stable assets are essential to unlocking blockchain liquidity ✓ Lessons from building Algorand and working on global CBDC initiatives ✓ The true challenges holding back institutional crypto adoption ✓ What the next generation of blockchain infrastructure will require ✓ Entrepreneurship lessons from 25+ years across startups and public companies 🌍 Why This Matters: The institutional crypto market is entering a new phase — one focused on transparency, yield, stability, and real utility. XSY is pioneering this transition by helping institutions easily access on-chain yield and participate in digital asset ecosystems without unnecessary friction. Sean’s rare combination of experience — from Algorand to CBDCs to early Web2 startups like Upromise — offers a deep and practical look at how digital assets will reshape global finance. 👤 Expert Background: • CEO & Co-Founder of XSY – simplifying institutional access to crypto yield • Former COO & CEO of Algorand • Worked on CBDC and stable asset projects across multiple countries • Serial entrepreneur with 25+ years of tech leadership • Co-Founder of Upromise (acquired by Sallie Mae) • Former senior strategy consultant at Monitor Group • BA from Williams College and MBA from Harvard Business School • Proud Wyoming resident and advocate for digital asset innovation 💡 Perfect For: Blockchain founders, Web3 innovators, institutional investors, digital asset leaders, fintech executives, and anyone exploring the future of decentralized finance. Timely Topic: As the world moves toward institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure, builders like Sean Ford are defining how yield, liquidity, and stable assets will fuel the next era of economic activity. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #CryptoYield #InstitutionalCrypto #StableAssets #Web3Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #Algorand #XSY #DeFi #CBDC #StartupLeadership #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

    42 min

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    Competing with the Giants: How Central Asian Startups Can Challenge with Akmaljon Musaev

    Join Akmaljon Musaev, Founder & CEO of Hyper App - Enterprise Cloud, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how a new generation of cloud innovators from Central Asia are boldly competing with global giants like AWS. Discover how Hyper App is building regionally optimized, enterprise-ready cloud infrastructure — faster, more accessible, and built for the modern global market. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✅ The founder’s journey — building a cloud startup from Central Asia ✅ How Hyper App is creating competitive enterprise cloud solutions ✅ What it takes to challenge infrastructure-heavy incumbents like AWS ✅ Lessons from being named Central Asian Founder of the Year 2025 ✅ The evolution of the Central Asian startup ecosystem ✅ How consulting for UNICEF and the World Bank shaped his vision ✅ The future of enterprise cloud: performance, affordability & sovereignty 🌍 Why This Matters: Cloud infrastructure is no longer dominated solely by U.S. tech giants. Emerging regions like Central Asia are producing high-performance, cost-efficient alternatives built for real global needs. Hyper App represents this new wave of innovation — cloud systems that prioritize: • Regional localization • Pricing efficiency • Enterprise readiness • Faster deployment • Data sovereignty 👤 Expert Background: • Akmaljon Musaev*– Founder & CEO of Hyper App • Central Asian Founder of the Year 2025 (Global Startup Awards) • Project manager with 5+ years of experience • Second-time startup founder • Consultant for UNICEF and the World Bank • Focused on building world-class cloud infrastructure from an emerging tech hub 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology. 💡 Perfect For: Cloud leaders, deep-tech founders, enterprise decision-makers, investors, emerging-market innovators, and anyone exploring the next era of cloud competition. 🚀 Timely Topic: As global businesses seek cloud platforms that offer flexibility, sovereignty, and affordability, regional innovators like Hyper App are leading the next wave of enterprise cloud disruption. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #CloudComputing #EnterpriseCloud #CentralAsiaTech #AWSAlternative #StartupInnovation #InfrastructureTech #GlobalStartups #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios #HyperApp #AkmaljonMusaev

    35 min

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    Data Trust with Sanjay Bhatia: The New Currency of AI-Driven Experiences

    🎙️ LIVE: Data Trust — The New Currency of Experience with Sanjay Bhatia In a world powered by AI, trust is the new currency of experience. 💡 Join us as Sanjay Bhatia dives into how data trust and transparency are shaping the next generation of AI-driven services. Learn how SIMPLENIGHT leads the way with ethical data use and privacy by design, ensuring that every user interaction is grounded in integrity and confidence. Whether you’re a tech leader, innovator, or simply passionate about the future of AI and ethics, this session will change how you think about trust in technology. 🔖 Don’t miss it! #DataTrust #EthicalAI #PrivacyByDesign #AITransparency #UserExperience #DataEthics #SIMPLENIGHT #SanjayBhatia #AIInnovation #TrustInTech

    30 min

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    Biotech & FoodTech: How BioBlends Is Tackling the Future of Sustainable Food with Sebastián Zaera

    🧬 From Waste to Innovation — How Biotech Startups Are Transforming the Food Industry | Hosted by Gary Fowler | Top Global Startups Join Sebastián Zaera, CEO & Co-Founder of BioBlends, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how biotechnology and food innovation are solving some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges. Discover how BioBlends is pioneering clean-label and anti-waste solutions while navigating the vibrant startup ecosystem in Latin America. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✅ How biotechnology is driving a new era in sustainable food production ✅ The challenges and opportunities of building a biotech startup in LatAm ✅ How innovation can reduce food waste and promote clean-label products ✅ Lessons from scaling impact-driven ventures and reaching operational success ✅ The intersection of business development, sustainability, and science ✅ Future trends shaping foodtech and biotech entrepreneurship 🌍 Why This Matters: Biotechnology is redefining how we think about food — from production to consumption. Startups like BioBlends are leading the charge toward sustainability by merging science with purpose. Sebastián’s journey showcases how innovation and environmental impact can work hand in hand to reshape the global food ecosystem. 👤 Expert Background: • CEO & Co-Founder of BioBlends — biotech startup revolutionizing food sustainability • Former Country Manager at Producteca — helped drive company to break-even • Former Digital Transformation Lead at Delterra (McKinsey-founded NGO) • MSc in Renewable Energies from École Polytechnique • Degree in Industrial Engineering with focus on sustainability and innovation 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios, global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology. 💡 Perfect For: Founders, sustainability advocates, biotech innovators, foodtech entrepreneurs, and investors passionate about the future of sustainable food systems. Timely Topic: As the food industry faces growing environmental and supply challenges, biotech innovation is emerging as the key to a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient global food future. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: 👉 GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #Biotech #FoodTech #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanLabel #FoodWaste #LatAmStartups #CircularEconomy #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios #TopGlobalStartups #BioBlends #FutureOfFood

    27 min

  5. 11 NOV.

    How GenAI Is Transforming Financial Decision-Making and Data Intelligence with Phil Westcott

    Join Phil Westcott, Founder & CEO of Filament, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore the evolution from consultancy to product-driven innovation and how GenAI is reshaping finance. Discover how Filament is pioneering AI-powered market data engines for Private Equity — and what it takes to find product-market fit in one of the world’s most data-intensive industries. Insights You’ll Learn: ✅ Phil’s journey from IBM executive to GenAI founder ✅ How Filament evolved from consultancy to product business ✅ Finding product-market fit in enterprise AI ✅ Verticalizing AI for the finance and investment sector ✅ Lessons from accelerating GenAI adoption in B2B markets ✅ The future of AI-driven data platforms in Private Equity Why This Matters: The finance industry is undergoing a data revolution — powered by AI. Filament is at the forefront of this transformation, helping firms unlock insight, automation, and speed in their investment decisions. Phil’s story offers a blueprint for founders transitioning from corporate innovation to scalable AI entrepreneurship. Expert Background: • Founder & CEO of Filament Syfter – AI-powered market data engines for Private Equity • Former IBM Watson executive leading European partnerships • Chartered Engineer with an MBA from IESE and Columbia Business School • 20+ years of experience in applied technology and data innovation Perfect For: Founders, investors, data scientists, fintech innovators, and AI enthusiasts exploring how intelligent systems are redefining finance. Timely Topic: As GenAI moves from experimentation to enterprise adoption, leaders like Phil are showing how to turn AI into actionable intelligence — and build businesses that scale with trust, precision, and data-driven insight. 📢 Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: 👉 GSD Venture Studios: [https://gsdvs.com] #GenAI #Fintech #DataIntelligence #AIinFinance #Entrepreneurship #PrivateEquity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #StartupGrowth #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #Filament #PhilWestcott

    31 min

  6. 11 NOV.

    Revolutionizing Sexual Health: Technology, Accessibility & Breaking Stigma with Serina Ahmad

    Join Serina Ahmad, CEO and Co-Founder of trusti, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how technology is reshaping sexual health care for the modern age. From rapid at-home STI testing to digital platforms that normalize open dialogue and accessibility, Serina shares how her company is breaking barriers, reducing stigma, and empowering people to take control of their sexual wellness. Insights You’ll Learn: ✅ Why sexual health care remains broken — and how tech innovation can fix it ✅ The rise of at-home testing and what it means for accessibility and privacy ✅ Navigating stigma and trust while building a health-tech brand ✅ How digital solutions can transform public health systems ✅ Lessons from leading digital product innovation in Canada’s startup ecosystem ✅ The role of empathy and inclusion in building future health care solutions Why This Matters: * Despite progress in medicine, sexual health care remains underfunded, stigmatized, and inaccessible for many. * trusti’s digital-first approach is redefining convenience, privacy, and empowerment in personal health. * Serina’s story blends innovation, leadership, and purpose — showing how technology can humanize health care. Expert Background: • CEO & Co-Founder of trusti — offering rapid at-home STI testing and digital health solutions • Former Head of Digital at a leading Canadian media agency, managing 12+ professionals and 40+ digital products • Recognized for driving innovation from concept to launch • Passionate about accessible, stigma-free sexual health care • Advocate for technology’s role in shaping inclusive, human-centered health innovation Perfect For: Health-tech founders, digital health innovators, public health advocates, investors in wellness and biotech, and anyone passionate about technology’s role in improving quality of life. Timely Topic: As digital health evolves, sexual wellness is becoming the next frontier for innovation — blending technology, empathy, and design to create stigma-free access to essential care. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com/ #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #SexualWellness #Innovation #StartupGrowth #PublicHealth #AtHomeTesting #WomenInTech #Entrepreneurship #AIForHealth #Accessibility #HumanCenteredDesign #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #trusti #SerinaAhmad

    29 min

  7. 10 NOV.

    Audiovisual GenAI: How Kuik Is Transforming Personalized Video Automation with Tom Stevens

    Join Tom Stevens, Co-Founder & CEO of Kuik, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how Audiovisual GenAI is redefining how businesses engage customers and recover lost revenues. Discover Kuik’s journey from a European startup to a rising global innovator in personalized video communication, and how automation is making creativity scalable for every brand. Insights You’ll Learn: ✅ The story behind Kuik — building a next-generation video personalization platform ✅ How Generative AI is transforming marketing and communication ✅ The challenges and opportunities of the European startup ecosystem ✅ How automation drives personalization at scale ✅ Lessons from raising a €1M pre-seed round and leading a global team ✅ The future of AI-powered creativity and revenue recovery Why This Matters: The convergence of AI and creativity is redefining how brands communicate. Kuik is pioneering video automation at scale, enabling companies to turn lost engagement into measurable revenue. Tom’s cross-industry perspective — from fintech to creative tech — offers real-world insights into scaling European startups with global ambitions. Expert Background: • Co-Founder & CEO of Kuik – AI-driven platform for personalized video automation • 3× founder with deep expertise in commercial growth and technology • Former CCO of ETFmatic (acquired by Aion Bank) • Former Commercial Advisor to the New Zealand Embassy • Raised €1M pre-seed funding to accelerate global expansion • Passionate about Generative AI, automation, and creative innovation Perfect For: Founders, marketers, AI innovators, automation leaders, investors, and anyone passionate about the intersection of creativity, AI, and business growth. Timely Topic: As Generative AI evolves, startups like Kuik are leading the shift from static content to intelligent video communication, making personalization and revenue recovery easier, faster, and more human than ever before. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: 👉 [GSD Venture Studios](https://gsdvs.com) #GenerativeAI #Automation #VideoMarketing #Personalization hashtag#AIInnovation #CreativeTech #EuropeanStartups #StartupGrowth #DigitalTransformation #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #TomStevens hashtag#Kuik

    35 min

  8. 10 NOV.

    Sustainable Innovation: Smart Systems for Eco-Friendly Travel with Eric Pelletier

    🌿 Sustainable Innovation: How Smart Tech Powers Purposeful Travelwith Eric PelletierJoin us live as we explore how technology can do more than simplify travel — it can transform it for good. Eric Pelletier dives into how smart systems are reducing waste, optimizing resources, and empowering travelers to make eco-conscious choices with ease.Discover how SIMPLENIGHT is bridging innovation and sustainability, creating a travel ecosystem where every journey supports the planet.💡 Expect insights on:How intelligent systems drive resource efficiencyReal-world examples of tech enabling greener travelThe role of purpose-driven innovation in reshaping tourism🌍 Let’s reimagine travel — not just smarter, but greener.#SustainableInnovation #EcoFriendlyTech #SmartTravel #GreenInnovation #PurposeDrivenTravel #EcoConscious #ResourceOptimization #SIMPLENIGHT #EricPelletier #TravelSustainability

    29 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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