Innovator Insights
Exploring the minds and journeys of today’s innovators to inspire tomorrow’s leaders. Every episode tells the story of an innovator, someone who has faced challenges, overcome obstacles, and carved a new path in industries like technology, business, education, and beyond. Through their triumphs and setbacks, we uncover the heart of what it means to lead, to innovate, and to shape the future.
Episodes
Will Richardson | Why Technology Can't Fix a Broken Education System
Grab a coffee and settle in because this episode of Innovator Insights is going to stretch your brain. Host Scott Fisher connects with author, TEDx speaker, and systemic change advocate Will Richardson for an urgent, unfiltered look at why our educational and cultural institutions are fracturing. Once a pioneer of digital learning, Will has shifted from looking at shiny new tools to analyzing why
Cubish | The Spatial Internet: Building a World You Can Walk Through
In this episode, we sit down with Luigi Junior-Pellella, Head of Strategy, and Luca Scalzotto, Web Application Lead at Cubish. Together, we dive into the high-stakes world of the spatial internet and digital-physical integration. Luigi and Luca share how to map digital information directly onto physical geography, the reality of the location-based content boom, and the critical difference between
Dwayne Johnson | The Impact of AI on Education
In this episode, we sit down with Dwayne Johnson, Director of EdTech Solutions at PC University. Together, we dive into the high-stakes world of cloud governance and data privacy in education. Dwayne shares how to protect complex student data in Google Workspace, the reality of the classroom AI boom, and the critical difference between monitoring a system and actually controlling it.
Victor La Bozzetta | Inside Apple's Innovation Culture: Lessons from a Retired Engineer
What really happens behind the glass walls of Apple? 25-year Apple veteran Victor La Bozzetta joins Scott Fisher to reveal the secrets behind Apple’s design philosophy and their strategy to reclaim the classroom. Highlights:Steve vs. Tim: How leadership shifted from product passion to business genius. The "Neo" MacBook: Why Apple’s new $599 repairable laptop is a game-changer for schools
Dr. Nikos Loutas | Navigating NATO's Innovation Landscape
In this episode of Innovator Insights, Scott Fisher sits down with Dr. Nikos Loutas, NATO's Director of Innovation,. They discuss the organization's role in fostering technological advancements and innovation within the defense sector. He outlines NATO's strategic priorities, the importance of collaboration with startups, and the implementation of AI and data governance as critical com
Taylor May | Security, AI, and the SVIP Experience
SVIP founder Taylor May joins host Scott Fisher to talk about innovation, cybersecurity, and the rise of agentic AI. Hear how transparency, real-world testing, and collaboration are shaping the next wave of technology, and why honesty might be the most underrated tool in innovation.Resources and LinksSVIP: https://www.svip.news/ Nothing But the Truth Podcast: https://www.svip.news/
Dr. Matthew X. Joseph | Innovation Is a Mindset, Not a Thing
Join us with Dr. Matthew Joseph, Assistant Superintendent and CEO of X-Factor EDU, as we dive into his journey from teacher to tech leader. He shares essential advice on why innovation must be a mindset, not a "thing," and how to empower students to lead their own learning. Learn the biggest misconceptions in educational technology and why you must go with your gut as an innovator.
Lee Mandel | Innovating School Safety: The XSponse Journey
What drives a serial entrepreneur to tackle one of society’s most critical issues? In this episode, we talk with Lee Mandel. CEO of Xsponse, about his journey from building tech companies to creating a next-generation AI security platform. Lee shares his personal motivation for innovating school safety and explains how his company’s unique PoE ecosystem is designed to minimize human error and save
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth | Harnessing AI for Student Creativity
What does it mean to be an innovator? In this episode, educator, consultant, author, attorney and keynote speaker, Rachelle Dené Poth redefines innovation as a mindset, not just a technology. She shares her journey from a simple classroom change to helping students become entrepreneurs with AI. Rachelle also discusses the importance of vulnerability in learning and the surprising power of connecti
Antoinette King | Bridging the Divide: The Convergence of Physical and Cybersecurity
Is your company's biggest cybersecurity risk a hacker, or one of your own employees?In this episode of Innovator Insights, Scott Fisher talks with tech innovator Antoinette King, founder of Credo Cyber Consulting. She shares her expert perspective on why a truly holistic security posture is essential for protecting against modern threats.Antoinette explains why 99% of breaches are due to human
David Peterson | How Real Innovation Comes From Listening
In a compelling conversation with Scott Fisher, renowned innovator and product strategist Dave Peterson shares his unique perspective on what drives true innovation. From his early days on a farm in Iowa to a distinguished career in technology, Dave reflects on the importance of listening to customers, embracing fast prototyping, and building meaningful relationships to create products that solve
Andrew Caffrey | Solving Real Problems with the Right Technology
Join host Scott Fisher as he sits down with Andrew Caffrey, CEO of Canopy, for a powerful conversation at the crossroads of innovation, education, and technology. From redefining what innovation means in schools to navigating the rise of AI, Andrew shares how Canopy is reshaping teacher training and empowering educators through strategic partnerships and user-centered design. Discover why AI promp
Brett Salakas | Bridging Education and Technology
In this episode of Innovator Insights, Brett Salakas shares how embracing failure, leading with purpose, and focusing on real human connections can drive meaningful innovation.From his journey as a teacher to becoming HP's Education Ambassador, Brett talks about breaking through compliance culture, finding the true ROI of new technologies, and why playing with tools is essential before using t
George Couros | Beyond 'We've Always Done It': Challenging the Status Quo
In this month's episode, Scott Fisher sits down with George Couros, author of The Innovator’s Mindset, keynote speaker, and leadership consultant, to unpack what innovation really looks like in education today. From his unconventional entry into teaching to challenging outdated assumptions about technology, George shares real stories and insights that inspire both reflection and action.🔍 Topic
How AI Can Help Improve the Delivery of Education Roundtable
In this second session of GAT Labs' AI in Education Roundtable Series, Marta McAlister (Google for Education), Brett Salakas (HP Education Ambassador), and Mateusz Olenik (GAT Labs) discuss how AI is reshaping the delivery of education, enhancing learning, supporting educators, and improving accessibility for diverse student needs.💡 Key Moments:0:00 - Introduction 04:13 – AI’s Role in Educatio
How AI Can Help Improve the Quality of Education Roundtable
In this Roundtable Discussion, Jason Towne (Squirrel AI), Eric Curts (ControlAltAchieve), and Mandy DePriest (AI for Education) discuss how AI is transforming pedagogy, student engagement, and classroom practices.💡 Key Moments:0:00 - Introduction 4:07 - What are the potential benefits of AI in improving the quality of education?9:13 - What are some innovative ways AI is enhancing the pedagogical e
Adam Bellow | AI, gamification & EdTech: What’s next for Education?
In this episode of Innovator Insights, Scott Fisher interviews Adam Bellow, CEO and co-founder of Breakout EDU, discussing his journey from a selective learner to an EdTech innovator. Adam shares insights on his early inspirations, the challenges of gamification in education, and his experiences at the White House as a Presidential Innovation Fellow. The conversation highlights the importance of c
Eric Curts | Transforming Education Through Technology
In this episode, Scott Fisher sits down with Eric Curts, a former math teacher turned nationally recognized EdTech expert. Eric shares his journey from the classroom to the forefront of educational innovation, highlighting how necessity has driven his creativity and problem-solving mindset.He discusses the evolving role of AI in education, emphasizing how technology can help teachers personalize l
Robert Baker | The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Innovation and Building a Business That Lasts
Robert shares how his journey, from building his first IP router to founding a company that continues to revolutionize cloud security and management, was shaped by early lessons in business, maths and innovation.
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