Innovators Inside
Innovators Inside is a podcast about corporate innovation and the challenges large organizations face when trying to foster it. Hosted by Ian Bergman, CEO of Alchemist, the show features interviews with thought leaders, founders, and high achievers from both established names and emerging startups. Through intimate conversations, it explores why innovation is so difficult to sustain inside big companies. The series is aimed at anyone trying to build a culture of curiosity within a large corporation or organization.
Episodes
Why Most AI Pilots Never Scale Into Real Business Value | Jennifer Charbonneau
Why do some transformation efforts take hold while others require constant pushing? Jennifer Charbonneau, SVP Operations and Supply Chain @ Cache Energy, shares what she learned leading innovation, AI adoption, safety, and organizational change inside complex, high-stakes environments.Learn how to build trust and buy-in, turn small wins into momentum, choose AI projects based on business value, an
Executive Hiring: How to Find Leaders Who Can Scale | Travis Hann
Executive hiring can make or break a scaling company. Travis Hann, co-founder and managing partner of Pender & Howe, explains why leadership hires fail, how founders can assess candidates beyond the résumé, and why they should hire for where the business is going, not where it is today.Learn what to define before opening an executive search, which early leadership roles matter most, and the si
The AI Hype Tax: Why AI Demos Fail in Production | Andrew Brooks
AI demos are easy. Building AI that actually works inside a business is much harder.Andrew Brooks, founder and CEO of Contextual.io joins Ian Bergman to unpack the AI hype tax, the hidden cost of confusing ChatGPT, Copilot, and impressive prototypes with real business transformation.They explore what makes an AI system truly production ready, why even 99% accuracy can create serious problems at sc
How Frontier Tech Gets Funded Before It Becomes a Startup with Emmanuel Vallod
Emmanuel Vallod, Partner and Head of Venture Research at Hivemind Capital, joins Ian Bergman to explore the funding gap between academic research and startup formation. They discuss Dark Matter Lab, a new model for supporting frontier technologies before a company fully exists, and why AI infrastructure, deep tech, robotics, and other research-heavy projects may require a different approach to pre
How Public R&D Powers AI, GPS and Breakthrough Innovation with Arati Prabhakar
The technologies reshaping our lives today, from GPS and semiconductors to AI and self-driving cars, often began decades before they became commercial products.In this episode of the Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman talks with Arati Prabhakar, former director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), DARPA and NIST, about the public research, institutions, and long-t
AI Startups, Capital Efficiency, and the Future of Venture Capital with Dave Lambert
Dave Lambert, founder and managing director of Right Side Capital Management, explains why early-stage companies are reaching revenue faster, operating with smaller teams, and potentially needing far less venture capital.Drawing on insights from more than 2,000 portfolio companies, Dave joins Ian Bergman to explore what investors now look for in AI startups and how founders can compete in a market
How to Move AI From Pilot to Production in 90 Days with Ingrid Curtis, CEO @ Sparq
Most AI projects do not fail because the technology is not ready. They fail because companies choose the wrong problem, keep iterating without shipping, or never move beyond the pilot stage.Ingrid Curtis, CEO of Sparq, explains how leaders can identify their highest-impact opportunity, get AI solutions in front of real users, and connect innovation to measurable growth.Key Topics🎯 How to identify
Why Vertical AI and Quantum Software Are the Next Big Bets with Garnet Heraman
Garnet Heraman, co-founder and GP at Aperture Venture Capital, joins Ian Bergman to explain how investors can separate real technology shifts from hype. They explore vertical AI, enterprise adoption, quantum infrastructure, and why historical patterns still matter in fast-moving markets.Garnet shares how his journey from startup operator to venture investor shaped the way he evaluates emerging tec
AI for Business Leaders: Geoff McQueen on Organizational Intelligence, Better Decisions, and the Future of Management
AI is changing how businesses make decisions, manage teams, and compete. In this episode of Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman and Geoff McQueen, Founder and CEO of WorkSights AI, explore how AI can move beyond individual productivity and workflow automation to become a new layer of intelligence for the entire organization.Geoff shares why the next big opportunity in AI is helping leaders unde
Burn the Boats: Matt Higgins on Bold Innovation, Founder Resilience, and Building What Comes Next
Matt Higgins, CEO and co-founder of RSE Ventures, joins Innovators Inside to unpack what it really takes to build boldly when there is no fallback plan. From Shark Tank and Harvard Business School to defense tech, indoor air sanitation, venture capital, and West Palm Beach’s rise as an innovation hub, Matt shares practical lessons for founders, operators, and leaders making high-stakes decisions.I
Designing an Incorruptible Company: Eric Ries on How Founders Resist Mission Drift
How do great companies lose their mission, and how can founders stop it before it starts?In this episode, Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible, explains how mission drift, shareholder pressure, false metrics, and weak governance push organizations away from real value creation.Eric breaks down why so many companies optimize for financial proxies instead of human flourishing, why
Category Creation Formula: Kevin Maney on Building New Markets, Winning Dominant Design, and Leading Innovation
Category creation can help founders and innovation leaders stop competing in crowded markets and start defining new ones. In this episode of Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman and Layne Fawns talk with Kevin Maney, co-founder of Category Design Advisors, and author of The Category Creation Formula, about how companies create and lead new market categories.Kevin breaks down his framework: context + missin
Adaptive Leadership: How to Lead Through Change, Creativity, and Uncertainty with John Michael Schert
How do leaders create real change when the problem has no clear answer?In this episode, Ian Bergman and Layne Fawns sit down with John Michael Schert, founder of JMS & Company, to explore adaptive leadership, creativity, organizational change, and why the hardest part of innovation is often letting go of what used to work.John Michael brings a rare perspective shaped by professional ballet, no
How to Use AI to Build Better Thinkers, Teams, and Companies with Vivienne Ming
In this episode, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author Vivienne Ming explains why the biggest opportunity in AI is not automation, but helping people think better, ask better questions, and solve harder problems.Vivienne breaks down the difference between well-posed and ill-posed problems, why most companies are using AI the wrong way, and how leaders can build cultures that reward exploration
How to Get AI Into Production: Wendy Gonzalez on Data Quality, Human-in-the-Loop Systems, and Trustworthy AI
In this episode, Wendy Gonzalez, CEO of Sama, breaks down why high-quality data, human-in-the-loop systems, and clear evaluation standards are essential for building AI that actually works at scale.Wendy shares how enterprises train, validate, and improve AI models in the real world, from autonomous vehicles to e-commerce recommendations and generative AI. She also explains why dirty data, edge ca
How AI Is Helping Local Governments Unlock Billions in Funding with Dhruv C. Patel
In this episode, Ian Bergman sits down with Dhruv C. Patel, co-founder of Syncurrent, to explore how AI is helping local governments, Tribal Nations, and public agencies find and access funding faster, turning a process that once took months into something that can happen in minutes. Together, they unpack why so many communities are shut out of critical funding opportunities, how outdated systems
Responsible Innovation: Open Banking, AI, and Building Tech That Serves People First with Dr. Hisham Alasad
What if innovation is not about moving faster, but moving with purpose? In this episode of Innovators Inside, Ian Bergman sits down with Dr. Hisham Alasad, head of innovation enablement at Qatar Airways, to unpack a human-first view of innovation shaped by fintech, academia, and a bold move to Qatar. They break down what open banking really changes, why banks fight it, and how open finance could u
Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Jim Stallings on Leading Through Change, AI Speed, and Venture-Backed Innovation
What does it really take to lead through constant disruption? Jim Stallings, Founder and CEO of PS27 Ventures, shares lessons from a career spanning the U.S. Marine Corps, senior leadership roles at IBM, and now early-stage investing. Jim breaks down how IBM turned Linux from free software into a multibillion-dollar business, why internal resistance is often the biggest blocker to innovation, and
How to Build AI Apps People Actually Use (MVP Blueprint, Vibe Coding, Health Tech Predictions) | Ghazenfer Mansoor
Building an app is easy. Building an app people keep using is the hard part. In this episode, we sit down with Ghazenfer Mansoor, Founder and CEO of Technology Rivers and author of Beyond the Download. He breaks down why so many software and AI projects fail, how to design an MVP that is truly usable, and the “blueprint” process that helps teams plan the right foundation before writing code. We al
Go Big From Day One: Corporate Startup Partnerships, Global Scale, and the AI Noise Problem With Noga Tal
Startups and corporates need each other. But most partnerships fall apart. In this episode, Ian Bergman talks with Noga Tal about what actually makes these relationships work. They break down why thinking big early is not hype, it is planning. How founders can back up a bold vision with data and steps. Why corporate bureaucracy kills momentum. How to align on the real why, set shared metrics, and
How Amazon’s Innovation Framework Can Transform Your Startup with Marcelo Calbucci
In this episode, Marcelo Calbucci breaks down the innovation habits that shaped his career at Microsoft, Amazon, and across six startups. He explains why small, fast iterations beat big plans, how narrative driven strategy unlocks clarity, and why today’s founders should embrace niche, hyper specialized solutions. Marcelo also shares how Amazon’s PR FAQ framework can help any innovator inside a st
How to Turn Information Overload into Signal with Syncro Founder Yunsu Tang
You can’t avoid pain, but you can choose which pain is worth it.In this episode of Innovators Inside, Hong Kong–raised entrepreneur and two-time TEDx speaker Yunsu Tang shares her journey from a stable corporate career in Hong Kong and Shanghai to rebuilding in London’s startup ecosystem. She unpacks imposter syndrome, why anxiety often comes from a lack of data points, and what she learned from h
How High Achievers Outgrow Hustle and Become Conscious Leaders with Dr. Sharon Spano, PhD
You hit the goals, earn the title, and build the career… yet something still feels off. In this episode of Innovators Inside, Ian Bergman sits down with Dr. Sharon Spano, PhD, to dig into why high achievers so often reach success and then suddenly feel empty, stuck, or disconnected. Sharon breaks down the stages of adult development, how unresolved trauma shows up in leadership, and why self-aware
How the JOBS Act Unlocked Customer-Investors with Sherwood Neiss
Season 7 of Innovators Inside kicks off with Sherwood “Woody” Neiss — entrepreneur, venture capitalist, architect of the JOBS Act, and author of Investomers. Woody walks through how investment crowdfunding went from an eight-bullet framework to a 485-page regulation that opened startup investing to everyday people. He and Ian dig into the rise of the “customer-investor,” why doctors, scientists, a
The Curbside EV Shift: How It’s Electric Scales City Charging Fast
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Tiya Gordon, co-founder & CEO of It’s Electric, to unpack a deceptively simple approach to urban EV charging: power curbside chargers from the buildings they sit beside. Tiya shares how “shallow tech” beats heavy infrastructure, why cities and property owners say yes, and how this model accelerates electrif
The Subversive Go-to-Market: Why Legitimacy Beats Features
Ian Bergman sits down with entrepreneur and author Alistair Croll, Founder of Fwd50 a to unpack ideas from his new book Just Evil Enough: The Subversive Marketing Handbook. They explore why product-market fit is no longer enough, how product-market-medium fit wins today, and why legitimacy—not features—decides who gets chosen in crowded markets.Croll shares a builder-friendly approach to go-to-mar
The Plan to Reimagine Entrepreneurship in America
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Maura O’Neill to explore her bold mission with The Decade Project: reshaping U.S. entrepreneurship so that it reflects the full racial, ethnic, and gender makeup of the nation.Maura unpacks the economic and social potential of inclusive entrepreneurship — from unlocking trillions in GDP growth to empowering mil
The AI Revolution at Day Zero: How to Build, Scale, and Safely Deploy AI in Business
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Ron Green, Co-Founder and CTO of KUNGFU.AI, to explore the evolution of artificial intelligence and what it means for business leaders today.Ron shares his 30-year journey in AI, from the early days of neural networks in the 90s to today’s frontier of reasoning models and reinforcement learning. He explains why
The Hard Truths of Commercializing Deep Tech: Lessons from IP to Startup Success
Ian Bergman sits down with Hassan Jaferi, Sr. Director at Myant Ventures and veteran of IP, tech transfer, and startup acceleration, to unpack the realities of turning academic breakthroughs into thriving businesses.From his early career as a patent examiner to building and mentoring deep tech ventures through Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners, Hassan shares the pivotal lessons he’s learned
The Leadership Problem at the Heart of Innovation with Robyn Bolton
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman welcomes back Robyn Bolton, author of Unlocking Innovation: A Leader’s Guide to Turning Bold Ideas into Tangible Results. Robyn explains why innovation consistently stalls in large organizations—and why the issue isn’t a shortage of ideas but a leadership challenge.Together, Ian and Robyn break down the ABCs of innovation—Arc
The Big Bet Playbook for the Hyper‑Digital Era with John Rossman
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with John Rossman, Keynote Speaker & Advisor—former Amazon leader and author of Big Bet Leadership—to break down the operating system senior executives need to win transformational bets. From T‑Mobile’s Un‑carrier playbook to Amazon’s working‑backwards method, John explains why most corporate transformations sta
How to Identify the Right Problem, Build the Right Product, and Win Early Customers
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Roey Eliyahu and Michael Nicosia, co-founders of Salt Security—the company that pioneered the API security category. Together, they break down the early decisions that helped them go from idea to industry-defining solution.Roey shares how he went from coding at nine in Israel’s cybersecurity units to buying a o
How to Build and Scale Startups Within Big Organizations
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman welcomes Matt Brady, Strategy & Growth Advisor at Innosight, to uncover how venture studios are reshaping the way corporations and universities launch disruptive startups. Dive into a masterclass on strategic innovation as Matt shares his winding journey from aerospace consulting at Booz Allen to pioneering the venture st
How Human Connection Drives Innovation in the AI-Powered Hybrid Workplace
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman gets philosophical with Ciara Peter, Senior Vice President of Product at Robin, to explore how AI and hybrid work are reshaping the future of innovation. Ciara draws on 18 years in B2B SaaS and her product leadership at Robin to unpack:Redefining Product Management: Why the PM’s real job is strategic customer research and lon
How Continuous Learning and Responsible Risk Drive Real-World Innovation
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Celia Wanderley, Chief Innovation Officer and Head of AI at Bits In Glass, to unpack the mindset, methods, and guardrails that power today’s most effective innovation. Together, they explore how to stay ahead in a world of constant AI breakthroughs and turn proof-of-concepts into production-ready solutions. You
The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis of Non-Human Identities
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Danny Brickman, CEO and co-founder of Oasis Security, to explore the rapidly growing threat of non-human identities in enterprise systems.As AI agents, machine workflows, and digital tools proliferate, companies are facing a new kind of cybersecurity challenge—one that traditional identity and access management
How Moody’s Turns Customer Insight into Breakthrough Innovation
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Conrad Wade—Director of Strategy & Innovation at Moody’s—to unpack the real‑world playbook behind turning Fortune 500 scale into startup‑speed creativity. Conrad reveals why every one of Moody’s 14,000 employees is now considered a “prompt engineer,” and how that mindset shift is helping the 115‑year‑old fi
Victor Mulas on Building Global Innovation Ecosystems
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Victor Mulas, the first Chief Innovation Officer at Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), to unpack a 20-year journey that stretches from telecom deregulation in Europe to shaping startup hubs on three continents. Victor reveals the Panini Effect—his practical framework for sandwiching top-down vision with grassro
Mastering Entrepreneurship through Accountability, Vision, and Resilience
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with marketing maven and entrepreneurial force, Stephanie Melodia, to uncover the secrets behind hacking luck in both startup and corporate worlds. Stephanie shares how embracing a mindset of accountability, visionary thinking, and calculated risk-taking can transform setbacks into breakthrough opportunities. Throug
The Future-Proof Playbook: How AI is Reshaping Innovation
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Azita Esmaili, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Eviden, to explore the dynamic interplay between AI, innovation management, and future-proofing organizations. They dive into the rapid pace of technological change and discuss how building a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and data-driv
New Horizons: The Intersection of Tech, Logistics, and Community in Memphis
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Nathaniel Smith, Epicenter Memphis’ Director of Programs, to explore how Memphis is transforming its economic landscape through innovation. They dive into how the city’s robust logistics and medical device industries are pivoting towards tech-driven solutions to drive growth and efficiency. Nathaniel shares his
How Data and Cloud-Native Strategies are Redefining Enterprise AI
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Manas Talukdar, a seasoned leader in enterprise AI and data infrastructure, to explore the evolution of cloud-native data platforms and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on businesses. Manas shares his journey from building middleware and pioneering distributed systems to leading innovative p
The Future of Networking in the Cloud: A Conversation with Amir Khan
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Amir Khan, CEO and founder of Alkira, to explore groundbreaking advancements in networking technology. Amir shares his journey from his early days in the networking industry to founding Alkira and explains how his company is rethinking networking as a service using cloud infrastructure. Key takeaways include: T
The Impact Equation: How Innovation and Finance Empower Smallholder Farmers with Daniela Kandel
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Daniela Kandel, co-founder and CEO of the Evergreen Innovation Platform. Daniela shares her journey from impact investment and the vibrant Israeli startup ecosystem to building sustainable innovation models for smallholder farmers. Throughout the conversation, she discusses how aligning core values with busines
How AI is Redefining Intellectual Property and Corporate Innovation with Paul Reinitz
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, host Ian Bergman interviews Paul Reinitz about the evolving relationship between AI and intellectual property. Paul shares his journey from IP law in the music industry to leading IP compliance at Getty Images, highlighting how generative AI is reshaping IP practices and business strategies.
They explore the shift from broad IP enforce
Five Practical Strategies for Navigating the “Wall of No”: Natalie Neelan’s Insights for Corporate Innovators
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Natalie Neelan, Director of Innovation at Boston Mutual Life Insurance and author of Rebel at Work: How to Innovate and Drive Results When You Aren't the Boss. Natalie shares her remarkable journey from sales to shaping corporate innovation, offering a wealth of insights for anyone looking to drive change f
The Ten Commandments of Corporate Innovation and Driving Purpose-Led Growth with Moisés Noreña
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Moisés Noreña, a seasoned innovation leader with an extraordinary career spanning Whirlpool, Allstate, Moen, and now MiTek. Moisés shares his unconventional journey—from architecture and computer science to leading transformative corporate innovation—and the principles that have shaped his success.
Throughout
How Technology Transforms Retail Innovation with Sam Vise
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman welcomes Sam Vise, the co-founder and CEO of Optimum Retailing, to discuss the transformative power of technology in the retail sector. Sam shares his journey from in-store signage to developing a cutting-edge retail intelligence platform that utilizes RFID and AI to enhance the shopping experience.
Throughout their conversa
The Art and Science of Experience Design with Joseph Banh
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman welcomes Joseph Banh, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Avida, to discuss the art and science of creating meaningful experiences through innovation. With a background that spans from artist to museum planner to corporate strategist, Joseph shares how his journey has shaped his unique perspective on blending storytellin
How Synthetic Environments Are Shaping Future Decisions with Myrna Bittner
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman interviews Myrna Bittner, CEO and founder of RUNWITHIT Synthetics. Myrna discusses her company's innovative approach to synthetic environments, which extends beyond traditional digital twins by simulating complex systems and future scenarios. Her team creates dynamic models that integrate diverse data sources to help organiza
Problem-Solving in Corporate Innovation: Navigating Risks and Building Strategic Partnerships with Eren Hukumdar
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman speaks with Eren Hukumdar, co-founder and CEO of Entrapeer, about transforming corporate innovation through strategic partnerships with startups. Eren shares his journey from developer to innovator, revealing the importance of addressing genuine business challenges over chasing technology trends. They explore how AI-driven pl
The Battle Against Communication Fraud: Inside YouMail's Strategy with Alex Quilici
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman and Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, explore the critical issues of communication security and the innovative strategies YouMail employs to tackle spam calls and fraud. Alex shares the evolution of YouMail from a voicemail service to a robust platform leveraging vast data analytics to protect users from unwanted communications.
The Power of Global Innovation and Cross-Cultural Leadership with Gigi Wang
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, host Ian Bergman welcomes Gigi Wang, an entrepreneur, corporate innovation expert, and industry fellow at UC Berkeley. Gigi shares her incredible journey from Taiwan to Silicon Valley, discussing her engineering career, entrepreneurship lessons, and the cross-cultural leadership insights she’s gained. Drawing from her experience workin
How to Simplify for Success: Lessons in Innovation and Time Management with Lisa Bodell
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, host Ian Bergman sits down with Lisa Bodell, futurist, founder of FutureThink, and champion of simplicity and innovation. Lisa shares her journey from advertising to leading FutureThink and discusses how companies often overcomplicate innovation efforts while missing the key to success: simplifying processes to make room for creativity.
Transforming Legacy Industries with Deep Tech and Space Innovation with Denis Kalyshkin
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Denis Kalyshkin, principal at I2BF Global Ventures and Co-Founder and CBDO at YouStar, to explore the exciting world of corporate innovation and deep tech.
Denis shares his inspiring journey from aerospace engineering to venture capital, discussing how his mission to support humanity’s long-term impact drives
How Grapevine is Revolutionizing Healthcare Supply Chains with Luká Yancopoulos
In the Season Six Premiere of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, Ian Bergman sits down with Luká Yancopoulos, co-founder of Grapevine, to explore groundbreaking innovations in the healthcare supply chain. Luká shares the compelling origin story of Grapevine, inspired by the urgent supply chain failures witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grapevine aims to revolutionize the medical suppl
Driving Innovation: From Corporate to Startup with Rebecca Clyde
In this episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside, Ian Bergman sits down with Rebecca Clyde, the co-founder and CEO of Botco.ai, to explore the intricate dance of innovation within the corporate and startup ecosystems. Rebecca shares her journey from a corporate background to the helm of a startup, providing a firsthand account of the challenges and exhilarations of navigating the startup landsc
Future of AI in Business: A Deep Dive with Alexander Bergo
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, Ian Bergman sits down with Alex Bergo, Managing Director of Innovation Norway on the US West Coast, to explore the intersections of innovation across public and private sectors globally. Alex shares insights from his experiences fostering sustainable development through innovation, detailing how strategic independence in corporate innovation centers
Transforming Home Healthcare: Chenny Xia's Mission-Driven Journey with Gotcare
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman is joined by Chenny Xia, CEO and social impact entrepreneur of Gotcare. Discover how Chenny transformed her design-thinking background into a powerful mission, revolutionizing home care across Canada by closing gaps in the current healthcare system. She shares Gotcare's unique approach to patient-centered care that reduces hospi
Strategic Growth and Financial Insights for Startups with Rita Kim
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman and guest Rita Kim, founder of Partners for Growth, dive into the nuances of financial strategy and entrepreneurship. Rita recounts her familial legacy of entrepreneurship, detailing her evolution from a village banker's descendant to a financial consultant who navigated the complexities of the 2008 financial crisis. This rich h
Empowering Startups: The Financial Modeling Revolution with Logan Burchett, Co-Founder at Forecastr
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman sits down with Logan Burchett, co-founder and COO of Forecastr, to explore the transformative impact of financial modeling on the startup ecosystem. Their conversation reveals how Forecastr's innovative platform is making financial planning and analysis accessible to startups and small businesses, challenging the traditional rel
Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Tech and Innovation with Matthew Woodget
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman and storytelling expert Matthew Woodget explore the confluence of technology, storytelling, and the essence of human curiosity. Armed with insights from his journey through neurodiversity, Matthew uncovers storytelling's transformative power not just as a communicative tool but as a vital component for innovation and personal gr
The Future of Transportation with TransPod’s CEO Sebastien Gendron
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman engages with Sebastien Gendron, co-founder and CEO of TransPod, in a riveting discussion about the future of transportation. Gendron shares his entrepreneurial journey from the aerospace sector to pioneering the development of TransPod, a company at the forefront of designing a high-speed, tube-based travel system inspired by Elon M
The Intersection of Innovation and Sustainability with Alina Adams
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside podcast, Ian Bergman chats with Alina Adams about her journey from physics and engineering into the world of startups focused on sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Alina, who has a track record of launching companies and teaching the next wave of entrepreneurs, shares her insights into how businesses can make a real difference in the world.
Bridging Gaps in Health and Wealth with Sydney Thomas
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman engages with the dynamic Sydney Thomas, founder and general partner at Symphonic Capital, exploring the profound impact of venture capital on society. Broadcasting from sunny San Diego and foggy San Francisco, they discuss how Sydney's venture is revolutionizing the sectors of health and finance to better serve the 99%. From her
Empathy and Empowerment: Driving Innovation with Natalie Born
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast, host Ian Bergman welcomes Natalie Born, a principal consultant at Arch + Tower, to discuss the nuances of innovation in corporate settings. With a career that began in the bustling world of corporate America, Natalie quickly found her calling in product development and innovation. She shares her journey, highlighting the complexities and hum
From Wall Street to the Forefront of Venture Capital with Brian Bell
In this episode, Ian Bergman sits down with Brian Bell, managing partner at Team Ignite Ventures. Bell shares his remarkable story, transitioning from history to finance, experiencing disillusionment on Wall Street, and ultimately finding his true calling in the world of technology and venture capital.
The episode delves deep into the realms of technological accelerationism, with Bergman and Bell
Mastering Go-to-Market Strategies with Peter Giordano
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman welcomes Peter Giordano, a go-to-market strategy expert with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. Peter's journey, which includes transformative roles at Net Gravity/DoubleClick, VMware, and Google Cloud, is packed with lessons on innovation, strategic thinking, and market dynamics.
Throughout the conversation, Pete
Driving Change and Breaking Barriers with Amali de Alwis
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman welcomes Amali de Alwis, a dynamic professional with a rich background in technology and innovation. Amali, known for her roles as CEO at Climate and Data Accelerator Subak, Managing Director at Microsoft for Startups UK, and CEO of Code First: Girls, shares her unique journey from a curious child fascinated with building and fairne
Startup Compliance with Sam Li
In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman welcomes Sam Li, founder and CEO of Thoropass, a burgeoning startup transforming the compliance landscape for tech companies. With a background in software engineering and experiences at Goldman Sachs, Google, and Bain Capital Ventures, Sam shares his entrepreneurial journey leading to the creation of Thoropass. Formerly known as La
Navigating the Paradox of Innovation with Robyn Bolton
In this episode, Ian Bergman engages with Robyn Bolton, innovator extraordinaire and founder of MileZero, known for her strategic acumen from her time at P&G to the insights gained under Clay Christensen’s tutelage. Robyn dives into her life as a risk-averse innovator, revealing how she molds breakthrough ideas into actionable strategies within the rigid frameworks of large corporations.
The
The Power of Dissatisfaction and Navigating Uncharted Routes to Innovation with Christy Canida
Christy Canida, Senior Director at Alchemist, joins host Ian Bergman for a deep dive into the intricate universe of corporate innovation. Christy's diverse background, spanning from the biotech industry to the helm of startups like Instructables—which later found its home with Autodesk—paints a vibrant backdrop to their conversation.
Redefining Boundaries: From Startups to Love in a Digital Age with Bianca Praetorius
Renowned startup pitch coach, political influencer, and now the mind behind an innovative dating platform, Bianca Praetorius, brings a wealth of diverse experiences to the table. In the latest episode of "AlchemistX Innovators Inside," Bianca sits down with host Ian Bergman to peel back the layers on her illustrious journey, offering listeners valuable insights and lessons along the way
The Future of Air Travel: Crafting Seamless Journeys with David Luong
In this AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast episode, host Ian Bergman sits down with the dynamic David Luong, the Innovation Hub Leader at Qatar Airways. Responsible for shaping the journeys of its 34 million annual passengers, David offers a deep dive into the airport's relentless pursuit of innovation to enhance the traveler's experience.
One of the episode's focal points is the uni
AI at the Edge: Navigating the Paradox of Progress with Kostas Hatalis
From an early passion ignited by Kurzweil's visionary writings to the creation of pioneering AI solutions, Hatalis chronicles his journey that defied convention. This episode promises a whirlwind tour of the AI landscape, examining its transformative potential in fields like marketing and delving into the nuances between academic AI theories and real-world applications. Bergman and Hatalis con
Journey of Evolution: JD Rico on Self-Determination, Creativity, and Pioneering Vox QI
In this episode of Alchemist X Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman sits down with JD Rico, the visionary founder of Vox QI. Drawing from his unique educational background in anthropology and economics, JD shares the evolution of Vox QI - an AI-powered platform reshaping the landscape of content marketing.
From the criticality of personalized content in today's saturated market to navigating t
Kid Drop: The Startup Dragon's Den Couldn't Resist!
Join host Ian Bergman on AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast as he delves into Julieta Miranda's journey from El Salvador to launching her revolutionary startup, Kid Drop. Discover how this single mom modernized kid transportation, faced entrepreneurial challenges head-on, and secured her first major investment from Dragon's Den. Dive into the importance of relationships in business, from
The Intersection of Innovation and Design with Mike Gadsby
Join host Ian Bergman in the latest Alchemist X Innovators Inside podcast episode as he dives deep into a fascinating discussion with Mike Gadsby, Chief Innovation Officer at O3 World. From graphic design to the cutting-edge R&D space, listen as Gadsby recounts his journey while highlighting the crux of innovation—problem-solving for better user outcomes. Explore the importance of balancing in
Igniting Innovation in Automotive Technology with Jeffrey Diwakar
Join host Ian Bergman in a captivating conversation with Jeffrey Diwakar, a seasoned innovator and leader in the corporate world, as they delve into the realms of corporate innovation, technology, and the future of the industry. Discover the importance of fostering a growth mindset, leveraging emerging technologies, and building conviction for innovative ideas. Gain insights into the transformativ
E.40 - Aleksandr Kravchenko: United by an Idea
Aleksandr Kravchenko is the Deputy Product Officer at EOS Data Analytics, an incredible geospatial data startup that was a recent participant in the AWS Space Accelerator powered by AlchemistX. Alex's product experience stretches back several years and several startups and builds on a prior career in journalism and politics.
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