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

  1. 1D AGO

    AI Meets Adventure: The Future of Travel-Tech & Startup Growth

    Reimagining Travel Through AI: Startup Lessons from The Tarzan Way | Top Global Startups Join Shikhar Chadha, Founder & CEO of The Tarzan Way, as he shares his journey from launching backpacker hostels at age 19 to building an AI-powered travel-tech platform redefining how people discover and book unique experiences worldwide. Learn how he scaled a global travel startup, raised funding, and leveraged AI to personalize adventure at scale. Insights You’ll Learn: Startup Growth Journey – from early-stage idea to a $2M+ ARR travel-tech venture Fundraising Strategies – raising $400K+ and building investor confidence AI in Travel – how artificial intelligence is personalizing discovery and booking Building Teams – managing and motivating 120+ members across operations Global Partnerships – collaborating with tourism boards and industry leaders Entrepreneurial Mindset – lessons from starting young and scaling fast Future of Travel – tech innovations shaping next-gen travel experiences Why This Matters: AI is transforming how travelers plan, explore, and connect with destinations The travel-tech sector is evolving into a data-driven, personalized experience economy Shikhar’s journey offers real-world insights into building scalable AI startups A perfect example of innovation meeting adventure in the post-pandemic travel boom Expert Background: • Founder & CEO, The Tarzan Way – AI-powered travel-tech startup revolutionizing experiential travel • Serial Entrepreneur – launched and exited a hostel chain before age 22 • Raised $400K+ in venture funding | Scaled to $2M+ ARR | Partnered with global tourism boards • Focused on the intersection of Travel, AI, and Technology Innovation Perfect For: Founders, travel-tech innovators, AI entrepreneurs, investors, startup enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about the future of global travel and adventure. Timely Topic: As the travel industry rebounds with AI-driven innovation, understanding how startups like The Tarzan Way are reshaping exploration and human connection is more relevant than ever. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #TravelTech #AI #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FutureOfTravel #AdventureTech #Fundraising #TravelAI #GlobalStartups #TopGlobalStartups

    35 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Beyond Personalization — The Rise of Contextual AI in Travel

    What if your trip planner understood your mood, the weather, and your schedule—before you even asked?Join us for a deep dive into how contextual AI is reshaping the future of travel experiences. This episode explores how SIMPLENIGHT’s intelligent orchestration engine goes beyond personalization—adapting to real-time context, emotions, and environments to predict what travelers need at every moment.From anticipating preferences to automating perfect timing, discover how contextual AI is redefining the standard of service across hospitality, travel, and entertainment.✨ Key Insights:How contextual AI moves beyond personalization to true understanding.The power of real-time orchestration in creating frictionless experiences.Why anticipating traveler intent is the next frontier of smart travel.Tune in and explore the next evolution of travel intelligence — where every journey feels personally designed, effortlessly delivered.#ContextualAI #TravelTech #AIOrchestration #Personalization #CustomerExperience #PredictiveAI #JourneyIntelligence #RealTimeAI #HospitalityTech #Simplenight #SmartTravel #ExperienceDesign

    30 min

  3. 5D AGO

    The Digital Assembly Line: AI for the Entire Company | Buddy Bockweg (Vsimple)

    What if every team worked in sync—sales, ops, finance, service—like one digital assembly line? We’re hosting Buddy Bockweg (CEO & Co‑Founder, Vsimple) to show how AI operations platforms and vAI agents orchestrate end‑to‑end workflows across manufacturing, distribution, construction, and professional services. Expect practical takeaways on integrating with ERP/CRM and improving throughput, cycle time, margin, and customer experience. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #AIOperations #DigitalAssemblyLine #WorkflowAutomation #ManufacturingTech #DistributionTech #ConstructionTech #ProfessionalServices #ERPIntegration #CRMIntegration #TopGlobalStartups #Subscribe

    30 min

  4. OCT 8

    Built from Truth: Agentic AI for Regulated Science | Dr. Lieza Danan (LiVeritas)

    How do you operationalize scientific truth in regulated environments? Top Global Startups features Dr. Lieza Danan, PhD—Founder & CEO of LiVeritas Biosciences—on agentic AI execution systems that elevate data integrity from method design to audit‑ready results. A mass spectrometrist and cancer survivor, Lieza has contributed to 20+ IND/BLA filings (Genentech, Sutro, Stemcentrx) and built analytical labs across the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Recently honored with the 2025 PhilDev Award for Innovation, she shares how “Built from Truth” became her Ikigai—and a blueprint for better biotech. What you’ll learn: Agentic AI for regulated science: compliant execution, traceability, and auditability Data quality systems that withstand IND/BLA scrutiny Lessons from 20+ submissions across leading biopharma teams Building and scaling labs in the U.S. and Southeast Asia Founder story: survivorship, mass spectrometry, and mission‑driven leadership Ikigai in action: turning values into operating DNA Call to action: Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #AgenticAI #RegulatedScience #ScientificIntegrity #DataIntegrity #GxP #IND #BLA #Biotech #Pharma #MassSpectrometry #LiVeritas #Ikigai #PhilDevAward #TopGlobalStartups #PodcastLive

    33 min

  5. OCT 7

    Grest CEO Shrey Sardana: Building India's Recommerce Leader Through Supply Chain Mastery

    Working from your couch just got a lot safer! Ever wonder how companies keep their data secure when employees work from coffee shops, home offices, and... anywhere with WiFi? I'm sitting down with David Matalon, the genius behind Venn's Blue Border™ technology, to get the inside scoop on the future of remote work security. We're talking about: - Personal devices vs. company laptops—what's really safer? - How to manage teams spread across the globe - Why remote work isn't going anywhere (and how to do it right) David's been solving this puzzle for years, first in financial services and now for everyone. His ""freedom without compromise"" approach is exactly what we need. Tag someone who needs better remote work security! Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #TechTalk #StartupStories #Cybersecurity"

    30 min

  6. OCT 7

    Preserve Family Legacy with AI: Autograph’s “Walter” Captures Life Stories by Phone

    We host Cristian Cibils Bernardes, Co‑founder & CEO of Autograph, to explore how an AI historian—“Walter”—helps families preserve loved ones’ memories in their own voice. Autograph captures life stories over simple phone calls, keeping the real emotion behind every moment while making it easy to record, explore, and share a family’s legacy. What we’ll cover: Why voice matters: Emotionally authentic storytelling vs. text-only memories How Autograph’s AI historian “Walter” guides conversations to surface meaningful stories Use cases: Preserving grandparents’ oral histories, creating living archives for kids, celebrating life events Privacy & ethics: Consent, data ownership, long‑term preservation, and family access controls Product design for all ages: Frictionless phone call capture, multilingual families, diaspora storytelling Founder journey: Paraguay roots, Stanford Symbolic Systems, Google (Shopping, Socratic), South Park Commons Beyond product: Rabbit Hole Research podcast and the upcoming novel, Traces About the guest: Cristian is a technologist and storyteller focused on safeguarding humanity’s most important stories. He blends engineering with meaning—building tools that help families remember, connect, and pass wisdom forward. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com Subscribe for global startup innovation, security insights, and future of work leadership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDyri0bnc6wRur6mnoAw6w... #AI #FamilyLegacy #AutographAI #OralHistory #DigitalHeritage #VoiceAI #Storytelling #MemoryPreservation #WalterAI #SymbolicSystems #Stanford #GoogleAlumni #SouthParkCommons #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios

    47 min

  7. OCT 7

    AI Transforms Insurance Distribution: Foliume CEO on Future of InsurTech | Top Global Startups

    🎙️ Top Global Startups: AI Revolution in Insurance Distribution with Foliume CEOGary Fowler interviews Martín Fagioli, Co-Founder and CEO of Foliume, the insurtech transforming client engagement across Europe and Latin America through AI-powered solutions for insurance distribution.🎯 What You'll Discover: |✅ AI Insurance Revolution - transforming client engagement in Europe and Latin America ✅ Distribution Innovation - how AI assistants enhance insurance professional workflows ✅ Broker Network Partnerships - major collaborations with insurers and distributors ✅ Efficiency Breakthroughs - AI-powered quoting, renewals, and client retention systems ✅ European VC Backing - venture-funded expansion across Madrid and Montevideo ✅ Industry Leadership - insights from ""The Insurance Distribution Podcast"" host ✅ Future Predictions - where insurance distribution technology is heading nextMartín's Expertise: Leading insurtech innovation across two continents, partnering with major broker networks, hosting industry-leading insurance distribution podcast.Perfect For: Insurance professionals, insurtech entrepreneurs, AI developers, European startup founders, Latin American tech leaders, distribution specialists, venture investors.Subscribe for global startup innovation, security insights, and future of work leadership:   / @gsdventurestudio  #Foliume #InsurTech #AIInsurance #InsuranceDistribution #EuropeanStartups #LatinAmericaTech #AIAssistants #InsuranceInnovation #TopGlobalStartups #GaryFowler #StartupInterview #InsuranceTech #AIAutomation #VentureCapital #Madrid #Montevideo"

    25 min

  8. OCT 7

    1M AI Conversations with Seniors: Y Combinator CareCycle CEO | Top Global Startups

    Top Global Startups: CareCycle's 1 Million AI-Senior Conversations RevolutionJoin Gary Fowler as he interviews Alex Doonanco, CEO of Y Combinator-backed CareCycle, the AI voice assistant platform transforming Medicare agency operations with over 1 million conversations since launching in October 2024.🎯 Discussion Topics: ✅ AI Senior Healthcare - how voice AI serves Medicare beneficiaries 24/7 ✅ Voice AI Trajectory - enterprise-scale LLM deployment insights✅ Vertical AI Applications - why specialized beats general purpose ✅ Seed Strapping Strategy - new funding approach for startups ✅ Humane AI Philosophy - seniors need AI that acts humane, not human ✅ Medicare Innovation - member retention & conversion breakthroughs ✅ Labor Augmentation - saving thousands of agency hoursAlex's Background: First U.S. hire at AI Rudder, architected 100+ contact center automation projects, pioneered enterprise LLM voice deployments.Perfect for: Healthcare entrepreneurs, AI developers, Medicare professionals, senior care innovators, voice technology enthusiasts, Y Combinator founders.🚀 Subscribe for Top Global Startup Insights!    / @gsdventurestudio  #CareCycle #YCombinator #AIVoiceAssistant #HealthcareAI #Medicare #SeniorTech #VoiceAI #HealthTech #AIStartups #TopGlobalStartups #GaryFowler #StartupInterview #HealthcareInnovation #AIAdoption #VoiceAutomation

    32 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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