Innovation Odyssey

Innovation Odyssey
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Innovation Odyssey

In Innovation Odyssey, Renu Ann Joseph shares the experiences of those entrepreneurs who have traversed countries in their lives and in the businesses they have built. An odyssey represents a long and adventurous journey, often filled with significant challenges and transformative experiences. Sometimes the journey is the destination, sometimes not. Either way this term reflects the entrepreneurial journey of each guest on the podcast, highlighting the ups and downs they faced while pursuing innovative solutions in their respective fields

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Episode #17 - “Using AI for building affordable personal styling assistance” Shanya Tsai, Founder and Chief Style Officer of HangRr App

    Welcome to the new episode of Innovation Odyssey, where Renu interviews Shanya Tsai, founder and Chief Style Officer of HangRr App, an AI-powered personal wardrobe styling community. Shanya shares her journey from Taiwan to New York City and explains how HangRr App uses an AI stylist named Rayna to offer personalized fashion advice. Driven by her experiences as an immigrant navigating new fashion norms, Shanya created HangRr App to make wardrobe styling accessible and adaptable to users’ unique preferences and lifestyles.  Key Takeaways:  How HangRr App leverages AI to provide affordable, on-demand fashion advice tailored to body type, style, and daily activities.  Shanya’s journey from digital marketing to fashion tech, highlighting the challenges and rewards of bootstrapping a startup.  Her vision for HangRr App as a lifestyle tool that goes beyond fashion, connecting users with like-minded communities and curated recommendations.  Tune in to discover how Shanya is redefining fashion through AI, making personal style more accessible for all, leveraging the power of community

    25 min

  2. OCT 4

    Episode #16 - “Deploying the first worldwide water quality monitoring network.” - Jessica Droujko , Co-founder & CEO of Riverkin

    Welcome to the new episode of Innovation Odyssey, where Renu Ann Joseph interviews Jessica Droujko, founder and CEO of Riverkin, a Swiss company focused on building a global water monitoring network to track freshwater quality. Jessica shares her inspiring journey, from studying mechanical engineering to becoming a passionate advocate for water sustainability. Now based in Switzerland, she leverages her expertise to develop innovative solutions for monitoring freshwater ecosystems, the first of its kind.  Key Takeaways:  The importance of preserving and monitoring freshwater systems, and how Riverkin is creating a global water quality network.  Her professional and personal journey and the happenstance that took her to Switzerland  Insights into the future of water management and its significance for industries like F & B and hydropower.  Tune in to discover how Jessica and Riverkin are transforming how we think about and manage freshwater resources.

    46 min

  3. SEP 20

    Episode #15 - “Building the AI powered guardian angel app for drivers” - Malgorzata Stys and Roberto Sicconi , Co-Founders, CEO & CTO of dreyev

    Welcome to the next September episode of Innovation Odyssey, with Malgorzata Stys and Roberto Sicconi, Co-Founders and CEO ant CTO of dreyev, respectively. Dreyev is a company dedicated to improving road safety using AI-driven technology. Maggie and Roberto share their experiences building dreyev, which provides real-time driving feedback and helps prevent accidents by analyzing road scenes and driver behavior and improve driving safety in countries with challenging traffic conditions.  Key Takeaways:  The evolution and the impact of AI in improving real-time driver safety, helping prevent accidents and improving road behavior.  How dreyev supports gig economy drivers, fleets, and insurers by providing risk mitigation and loss reduction.  Insights into Maggie and Roberto’s global life journeys, their experience at IBM and how their diverse backgrounds shaped dreyev’s innovative mission.  Tune in to discover how dreyev is transforming the driving experience to make it safer!

    39 min

  4. SEP 6

    Episode #14 - “On an AI-powered mission to help small businesses achieve success faster.” Victor Santoro, Founder & CEO of Profit Leap

    In this September episode of Innovation Odyssey, Renu interviews Victor Santoro, founder and CEO of Profit Leap, a company focused on helping small businesses achieve growth through data-driven strategies. Victor shares his unique journey from being a medical doctor in Brazil to becoming a serial entrepreneur in the United States, where he now advises companies on how to optimize their processes and improve their financial performance.  Key Takeaways:  The importance and opportunities of leveraging data to drive business growth and make informed decisions, especially for small businesses  How Profit Leap’s success dashboard helps small businesses track key metrics and improve their performance.  Victor’s insights on transitioning from a medical career to entrepreneurship and building a thriving business in the U.S.  Tune in to discover how Victor and Profit Leap are empowering small businesses with data and strategy for faster success.

    44 min

  5. AUG 23

    Episode #13 - “A startup is always about finding your own direction, your niche and figuring it out yourself” - Meetash “Max” Narayan Managing Partner @Stealth, Venture Capitalist

    Welcome to our new episode with Meetash “Max” Narayan, a venture capitalist and seasoned entrepreneur who has built and advised startups across industries like AI, blockchain, and enterprise tech. Max shares his journey, from launching his first startup as a solo founder at 23 years, to becoming a Venture Capitalist and a mentor in Singapore's 100 Club, where he now supports budding entrepreneurs by guiding them through the challenges of startup life.  Key Takeaways:  The importance of focusing on customers and product excellence before seeking investors.  Max’s advice on the benefits of finding a co-founder for enhanced startup success.  Inter-generational differences in attitudes towards technology and innovation.  Tune in to discover Max’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey and how he’s shaping the future of startups by sharing his wisdom with the next generation of founders.

    38 min

  6. AUG 9

    Episode #12 - “Accelerating global entrepreneur growth through technology” Mario Paladini, Founder & CEO at Club GLOBALS

    In this episode of Innovation Odyssey, Renu has an energetic chat with Mario Paladini, founder and CEO of Club GLOBALS, a platform that empowers global tech entrepreneurs through experiences. Mario shares his journey from his early entrepreneurial experiences from Argentina to US, Berlin and now in Barcelona to building a successful global network aimed at connecting and accelerating the growth of tech startups.  Key Takeaways:  The significance of creating a supportive network for entrepreneurs.  How Club GLOBALS leverages matchmaking and events to foster startup growth.  Mario’s insights on building and leading a tech community across different countries and cultures.  Tune in to discover how Mario and Club GLOBALS are connecting entrepreneurs worldwide and shaping the future of tech innovation.

    33 min

  7. JUL 26

    Episode #11 - “Making load testing for websites affordable and optimized for companies of all sizes” - Olga Burdukovskaya, Co-Founder & CRO of Perforator Inc.

    In this episode of Innovation Odyssey, Renu meets Olga Burdukovskaya, Co-Founder & CRO of Perforator Inc. , a platform designed for website load testing. Perforator helps businesses of all sizes identify and solve performance issues on their websites before they impact real users. With a strong background in mathematics and economics, Olga brings a unique perspective to optimizing website performance and user experience.  Key Takeaways:  The importance of creating affordable and efficient load testing solutions for businesses.  How Perforator democratizes load testing by harnessing data to reduce time, cost, and the need for high-level expertise.  How her interest in poker triggered her entrepreneurial career from a young age

    37 min

  8. JUL 12

    Episode #10 - “Today, it is all about technology, data and expertise for insurers” - Jacqueline Legrand, CEO and co-founder of MAPTYCS.

    Listen in with Renu as she talks with Jacqueline Legrand, CEO and co-founder of MAPTYCS , a data analytics company which revolutionizes property risk assessment for insurers. They use geospatial analytics to provide clients with detailed insights into property risk exposure.  Jacqueline shares her personal and professional experiences, highlighting the importance of innovation, networking, and the use of data in insurance.   Key take aways are:  International connections and how they can make a difference in founding and expanding your company  How MAPTYCS integrates various streams of data to manage property risk exposure in the insurance industry  Her choice of choosing revenue vs. capital in growing MAPTYCS till now

    40 min
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In Innovation Odyssey, Renu Ann Joseph shares the experiences of those entrepreneurs who have traversed countries in their lives and in the businesses they have built. An odyssey represents a long and adventurous journey, often filled with significant challenges and transformative experiences. Sometimes the journey is the destination, sometimes not. Either way this term reflects the entrepreneurial journey of each guest on the podcast, highlighting the ups and downs they faced while pursuing innovative solutions in their respective fields

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  • Creator
    Innovation Odyssey
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Innovation Odyssey
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    Innovation Odyssey

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