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.
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#Blockchain #DigitalAssets #CryptoYield #InstitutionalCrypto #StableAssets #Web3Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #Algorand #XSY #DeFi #CBDC #StartupLeadership #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios
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.
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#CloudComputing #EnterpriseCloud #CentralAsiaTech #AWSAlternative #StartupInnovation #InfrastructureTech #GlobalStartups #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios #HyperApp #AkmaljonMusaev
🎙️ 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
🧬 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.
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#Biotech #FoodTech #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanLabel #FoodWaste #LatAmStartups #CircularEconomy #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios #TopGlobalStartups #BioBlends #FutureOfFood
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.
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#HealthTech #DigitalHealth #SexualWellness #Innovation #StartupGrowth #PublicHealth #AtHomeTesting #WomenInTech #Entrepreneurship #AIForHealth #Accessibility #HumanCenteredDesign #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #trusti #SerinaAhmad
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.
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#GenAI #Fintech #DataIntelligence #AIinFinance #Entrepreneurship #PrivateEquity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #StartupGrowth #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #Filament #PhilWestcott
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.
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#GenerativeAI #Automation #VideoMarketing #Personalization hashtag#AIInnovation #CreativeTech #EuropeanStartups #StartupGrowth #DigitalTransformation #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #TomStevens hashtag#Kuik
Join Iyad Kayrala, Co-Founder & CEO of VERTASSIT, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how AI, robotics, and innovation are shaping the future of luxury hospitality. Discover how VERT, an AI-powered in-room voice assistant, is revolutionizing how hotels deliver personalized experiences — blending intelligent automation with the art of human connection.
Insights You’ll Learn:
✅ How AI and robotics are reshaping guest experiences and hotel operations
✅ The story behind VERT — building the AI assistant for luxury hospitality
✅ Lessons in entrepreneurship and turning deep tech into human experiences
✅ Balancing technology and empathy in guest engagement
✅ How voice interfaces and smart systems enhance convenience and comfort
✅ Scaling a hospitality tech startup in a rapidly evolving market
Why This Matters:
The future of hospitality depends on intelligent systems that feel human — not just functional.
VERTASSIT is leading the charge in AI-powered hospitality, creating seamless and personalized guest interactions that redefine luxury.
Iyad’s journey from roboticist to entrepreneur showcases how innovation can enhance service, comfort, and human connection.
Expert Background:
•Co-Founder & CEO, VERTASSIT — creators of VERT, the AI-powered in-room voice assistant for luxury hotels
• Background in Electronics & Computer Engineering and Innovation & Entrepreneurship (UCL)
• Builder of multiple tech ventures, including HRV (drone-based camera platform) and KomBot (robotic boxing coach)
• Passionate about intelligent systems, human-centered design, and AI in hospitality
Perfect For:
AI innovators, hospitality executives, robotics enthusiasts, startup founders, investors, and anyone interested in how intelligent systems are transforming the guest experience.
Timely Topic:
As hotels compete to deliver next-level personalization, AI-driven assistants like VERT are redefining luxury, transforming every stay into a seamless and emotionally intelligent experience.
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Join Nazar Davyda, CEO & Co-Founder of GO TO-U, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how AI-driven predictability and user experience are redefining the EV charging landscape. Discover how GO TO-U’s innovative platform — now in 67 countries and trusted by partners like ABB, Siemens, and Google — is setting a new global standard for smart, seamless, and human-centered EV infrastructureInsights You’ll Learn:✅ What Charging 2.0 means — the evolution of EV charging from access to experience✅ How AI enhances predictability and optimizes charging availability✅ The role of user experience in accelerating EV adoption✅ Building global partnerships that shape the future of green mobility✅ Overcoming challenges in scaling EV infrastructure worldwide✅ Lessons from leading one of the world’s fastest-growing EV software companies✅ Why the future of EV lies at the intersection of technology and human designWhy This Matters:As EV adoption accelerates, the next frontier is experience-driven charging — not just hardware innovation. GO TO-U’s mission to make charging predictable, accessible, and intuitive marks a paradigm shift for drivers, cities, and energy providers alike.Nazar’s insights bridge AI, sustainability, and user experience, showing how technology can create trust and convenience at scale.Expert Background:•CEO & Co-Founder of GO TO-U — redefining EV charging software with AI and user experience• Grew GO TO-U to 67 countries and 250,000+ drivers• Partnered with ABB, Siemens, and Google to advance Charging 2.0• Expert in business strategy, mobility innovation, and human-centric technology• Passionate about designing sustainable systems that empower both people and the planetPerfect For:EV innovators, AI engineers, mobility startups, sustainability leaders, investors, and anyone passionate about **the future of transportation and clean tech innovationTimely Topic:As EV demand surges worldwide, predictability, AI, and seamless user experience are driving the next evolution — where Charging 2.0 becomes the key to mass adoption and smarter cities.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com#EVCharging #CleanTech #AIInnovation #SmartMobility #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #FutureOfTransport #GreenTech #DigitalTransformation #EVInfrastructure #StartupGrowth #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #GOTOU #NazarDavyda
Join Gary Fowler as he sits down with Dr. Sanjay Bhatia to explore Invisible Intelligence — the idea that the most powerful AI is invisible yet indispensable.Discover how SIMPLENIGHT integrates seamless intelligence across every part of the travel experience — enhancing discovery, booking, and personalization without overwhelming the traveler.This conversation reveals how AI can quietly power smarter, smoother, and more human experiences in the evolving world of travel technology.🎧 Tune in live to learn:What “invisible technology” means for the future of travelHow AI enhances convenience without losing the human touchSIMPLENIGHT’s design philosophy behind seamless, intelligent travel📍Don’t miss this episode of “Invisible Intelligence: The AI Enhancing Your Travel” — hosted by Gary Fowler with guest Dr. Sanjay Bhatia of SIMPLENIGHT.#TravelTech #FutureOfTravel #SeamlessTravel #TravelHacks #SIMPLENIGHT #AI #Tech #Innovation #Business #PodcastLife #InvisibleTechnology
Join Sarah Springsteen Trumble, Founder & CEO of The Job Applicant Perspective, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they uncover the deep structural flaws in today’s digital hiring systems — and how startups can use technology to restore trust, transparency, and fairness in the global labor market.Explore how hiring platforms shifted from two-way marketplaces to engagement-driven ecosystems, how profit incentives distort candidate experiences, and what it will take to build the next generation of trust-based hiring infrastructure.Insights You’ll Learn:✅ How the digital transition of hiring eroded trust infrastructure✅ The difference between stakeholder vs. supplicant markets✅ Platform-based incentive models — and how they distort engagement✅ The rise of the trust market and emerging accountability ecosystems✅ How verified reviews can reshape employer-employee transparency✅ Rebuilding hiring systems through behavioral economics and tech design✅ Where The Job Applicant Perspective fits into the movement to fix digital work ecosystemsWhy This Matters:The global labor market, now valued at over $3.6 trillion, is one of the most critical yet least trusted digital ecosystems.Recruitment platforms prioritize engagement and ad revenue over candidate outcomes, leaving millions in algorithmic limbo.Sarah’s insights blend systems theory, behavioral economics, and civic technology — revealing how startups can align incentives toward trust, not exploitation.Expert Background:• Founder & CEO, The Job Applicant Perspective — restoring integrity to the online hiring process through verified user reviews• Educator turned systems theorist, integrating human behavior and tech ethics• Recognized by economists, journalists, and civic leaders for redefining trust as economic infrastructure• Based in Michigan, building one of the first trust-centered hiring platforms designed for accountability and transparencyPerfect For:HR tech founders, behavioral economists, data ethicists, policymakers, investors, and innovators exploring the intersection of technology, trust, and labor systems.Timely Topic:As AI and algorithms dominate hiring, restoring human trust in digital systems has become the new frontier of innovation — redefining how people find opportunity, employers build credibility, and technology serves society.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com#FutureOfWork #HiringTech #DigitalTrust #LaborMarket #AIForGood #HRTech #BehavioralEconomics #PlatformAccountability #TechEthics #StartupInnovation #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #SarahSpringsteenTrumble #TheJobApplicantPerspective
Join Daniel Saks, CEO & Co-Founder of Landbase, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how Agentic AI is revolutionizing the way companies generate demand, build relationships, and drive growth. Discover how the next evolution of AI — systems that act intelligently on our behalf — is reshaping go-to-market strategy and redefining the future of work.
🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:
✅ Agentic AI Explained – how autonomous AI agents are changing business workflows
✅ Go-To-Market Reinvented – data-driven strategies powered by intelligent automation
✅ AI-Driven Growth – how machine intelligence enhances sales, marketing, and customer success
✅ Human + AI Synergy – integrating automation without losing authenticity
✅ The Future of Work – rethinking teams, productivity, and collaboration in the AI era
✅ Lessons in Leadership – scaling global platforms and building high-performance organizations
🌟 Why This Matters:
Agentic AI is shifting the paradigm from prompt-based tools to proactive systems
Companies are redefining efficiency, creativity, and relationship-building with AI co-pilots
Daniel’s perspective bridges technology, leadership, and go-to-market excellence — offering a firsthand look at how AI is transforming modern business strategy
👤 Expert Background:
• CEO & Co-Founder of Landbase – integrating machine intelligence into GTM strategy
• Co-Founder & former Co-CEO of AppDirect – global subscription commerce platform
• Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 & recognized by Goldman Sachs as a top entrepreneur
• Graduate of McGill University and member of the Principal’s International Advisory Board
• Passionate about the intersection of AI, business growth, and human performance
🎙️ 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, go-to-market leaders, AI strategists, sales & marketing executives, investors, and innovators shaping the next era of intelligent business growth.
🚀 Timely Topic: As Agentic AI evolves from passive tools to autonomous collaborators, companies must adapt their GTM playbooks to harness intelligent systems that act — not just react — on their behalf.
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#AgenticAI #FutureOfWork #GoToMarket #AIInnovation #Automation #AIForBusiness #IntelligentSystems #StartupGrowth #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #TopGlobalStartups #Landbase #AppDirect #Entrepreneurship #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios
Join Prateek Sodhi, Co-Founder & CEO of Finofo, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how AI is transforming corporate finance — from accounts payable (AP) automation to intelligent treasury management. Discover how Finofo is reimagining how finance teams operate globally by streamlining workflows, reducing friction, and enabling smarter decision-making with AI-driven insights.
Insights You’ll Learn:
✅ The role of AI in corporate finance and the evolution of financial operations
✅ How automation is reshaping accounts payable and treasury management
✅ Scaling a B2B fintech from concept to millions in venture funding
✅ Lessons from moving from VC investing to startup building
✅ How AI enhances accuracy, speed, and control in financial decision-making
✅ The future of AI-driven CFO tools and global finance optimization
Why This Matters:
* Corporate finance is at a tipping point — AI is eliminating manual bottlenecks and redefining how global teams operate.
* Finofo’s innovations are setting a new standard for speed, precision, and intelligence in financial workflows.
* Prateek’s unique lens as both a former investor and founder reveals how to build scalable fintech solutions that solve real-world pain points.
Expert Background:
• Co-Founder & CEO of Finofo – building the future of finance automation for global enterprises
• Former institutional VC investor, now fintech entrepreneur
• Raised over $5M in venture funding
• Scaling one of Canada’s fastest-growing B2B fintechs
• Passionate about AI, financial technology, and intelligent systems that empower finance leaders
💡 Perfect For:
CFOs, finance leaders, fintech founders, AI strategists, automation experts, investors, and innovators building the next generation of intelligent financial systems.
Timely Topic:
As businesses scale globally, AI-powered automation is redefining how finance teams manage payables, cash flow, and approvals — moving from manual processes to systems that think, learn, and act intelligently.
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#Fintech #AIAutomation hashtag#CorporateFinance #AccountsPayable hashtag#TreasuryManagement #FinanceInnovation #B2BFintech #StartupGrowth #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups hashtag#Finofo #GSDVentureStudios #PrateekSodhi #AIInFinance
Join Ash Penley, CEO of ZOEX Power, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how wave energy is entering a new era of innovation and sustainability. From transitioning out of offshore oil & gas to developing a modular Wave Energy Converter that tackles marine energy’s biggest challenge — cost-efficiency — Ash shares her remarkable journey as a solo founder raising £1.2M and building what could become the next unicorn out of Scotland
Insights You’ll Learn:
✅ The Evolution of Wave Energy – from concept to commercialization
✅ Entrepreneurial Grit – how Ash transitioned from oil & gas to renewables
✅ Breaking Barriers – being the only woman founder in global wave energy
✅ Building a Clean-Tech Startup in Scotland – hurdles, lessons, and wins
✅ Future of Marine Power – where innovation and sustainability intersect
✅ AI & Energy – how artificial intelligence could accelerate the industry
✅ Women in STEM – inspiring the next generation of innovators
Why This Matters:
*Wave energy is one of the most underutilized renewable resources with immense potential.
*ZOEX Power’s modular technology could finally make wave power commercially viable.
*Ash’s journey highlights resilience, innovation, and diversity in clean-tech leadership
Expert Background:
• CEO & Founder of ZOEX Power, developer of a modular Wave Energy Converter
• 15 years’ experience in Offshore Oil & Gas complex installations
• Raised **£1.2M** in early-stage funding for marine energy innovation
• The only woman founder in Wave Energy globally
• Passionate about sustainable innovation and empowering women in STEM
🎙️Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology.
Perfect For:
Clean-tech entrepreneurs, renewable energy innovators, investors, women in STEM, sustainability leaders, and anyone inspired by groundbreaking entrepreneurship driving the green transition.
Timely Topic:
As the world accelerates toward net-zero, the next wave of renewable energy innovation is already forming. Discover how AI, modular design, and human ingenuity are converging to make marine power the next big frontier in clean technology.
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#WaveEnergy #CleanTech #MarineInnovation #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #WomenInSTEM #Entrepreneurship #AIForEnergy #ClimateTech #StartupGrowth #Innovation #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #ZOEXPower #AshPenley #EnergyTransition
Press 1 for a human? Or get real-time luxury without the waiting room. Meet the AI Concierge that knows your preferences, context, and next move—far beyond legacy call centers. Eric Pelletier breaks down how SIMPLENIGHT’s service layer delivers VIP treatment on-demand.
#AIConcierge #LuxuryService #TravelTech #ContextualAI #RealTimeAI #CustomerExperience #HospitalityTech #Personalization #ExperienceOrchestration #VoiceAI #ConversationalAI #ServiceAutomation #PremiumTravel #SmartHospitality #GuestExperience #VIPService #CXInnovation #Omnichannel #CallCenterTransformation #Simplenight
🎙️ CHOICELY AI PRESENTS: “The End of Traditional Coding?” Is traditional coding becoming obsolete — or simply evolving? 🤔Join Gary Fowler and Kauis Meskanen for a bold, forward-looking conversation on how AI, automation, and SDK-driven tools are transforming the developer landscape. From no-code to agentic AI, we’ll explore how the next generation of builders is shifting from writing lines of code to designing intelligent systems that can build themselves.💡 What you’ll discover:How AI is redefining what it means to “be a developer”The rise of SDKs, visual programming, and AI copilotsWhy adaptability — not syntax — will be the most valuable skill of 2025Real-world examples of companies leading this transformation🔴 Tune in live, ask your questions, and join the debate — are we witnessing the end of traditional coding, or the beginning of something far greater?#AICoding #FutureOfProgramming #DeveloperTools #AIRevolution #SoftwareDevelopment
Gary Fowler interviews Dr. Ashish D. Aggarwal, Co-founder & CEO of JubileeTV, as he explores how human-centered innovation can bring independence, dignity, and joy to the fastest-growing — yet most underserved — population: aging adults.
Discover how JubileeTV is transforming the television into a caregiving and connection hub, reshaping how families support their loved ones from afar.
Insights You’ll Learn:
Human-Centered Innovation – designing with empathy for aging adults
The Rise of AgeTech – technology’s role in independent, connected living
Family Connection Through Tech – turning everyday devices into care solutions
Innovation with Purpose – why empathy drives sustainable product design
Aging in Place – empowering seniors to live safely and joyfully at home
From Lab to Living Room – translating complex tech into simple experiences
Lessons in Leadership – from Apple’s iPod to 80+ patented innovations
Why This Matters:
Aging adults are the fastest-growing U.S. demographic yet remain underserved by innovation
Human-centered design ensures that technology integrates seamlessly with daily life
Dr. Aggarwal’s journey shows how empathy, engineering, and purpose converge to create impactful innovation
As societies age, AgeTech will define the next frontier of digital health and family connection
Expert Background:
• Co-founder & CEO, JubileeTV – pioneering AgeTech platform empowering older adults and families
• Filed 80+ patents spanning audio, video, and connected technology innovations
• Former Engineering Leader at Harman International and PortalPlayer (Apple iPod)
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
• Passionate about technology that uplifts, connects, and empowers aging adults
Perfect For: Innovators, healthtech founders, product designers, investors, caregivers, and anyone passionate about human-centered technology, aging in place, and the intersection of empathy and innovation.
Timely Topic: As the world’s aging population accelerates, AgeTech innovation offers new ways to preserve independence and family connection. Discover how JubileeTV is leading this human-centered revolution — proving that technology’s greatest impact begins with empathy.
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Join Caroline Shleifer, Founder & CEO of RegASK, as she explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global regulatory landscape—empowering companies to navigate complex compliance frameworks faster, smarter, and more efficiently. Learn how AI-driven insights are driving a new era of transparency, agility, and innovation across healthcare, life sciences, and global markets.
Insights You’ll Learn:
AI in Regulation – how automation is transforming compliance and oversight
Regulatory Intelligence – using data-driven insights to predict and manage change
Global Compliance Challenges – adapting to shifting policies worldwide
Innovation in Healthcare Regulation – improving safety, speed, and market access
Future of Regulatory Tech – trends shaping the next decade of compliance
Leadership in Deep-Tech – building AI systems for complex, high-stakes industries
Why This Matters:
The pace of regulation is accelerating across healthcare, biotech, and AI
Manual compliance processes are no longer sustainable — AI is essential
Global companies need real-time, curated regulatory intelligence to compete
Caroline’s expertise bridges science, law, and technology — a rare intersection driving global impact
Expert Background:
• Founder & CEO, RegASK – global AI-powered regulatory intelligence platform
• PharmD–PhD in Medical Physics – deep expertise across healthcare and compliance
• Thought leader in AI governance, healthtech regulation, and global policy innovation
• Passionate about leveraging technology to simplify global compliance and accelerate innovation
Perfect For: Regulatory professionals, compliance leaders, healthtech founders, AI innovators, policymakers, and anyone shaping the future of global governance and ethics in technology.
Timely Topic: As regulations evolve to keep pace with AI innovation, understanding how AI is redefining regulatory strategy is critical for every organization operating in the digital age.
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The future of travel isn’t about transactions — it’s about transformation.Join Gary Fowler in conversation with Sanjay Bhatia, the visionary Founder & CEO of SIMPLENIGHT, as they explore how Contextual AI is revolutionizing the global travel experience.From hotels that anticipate your needs to entertainment that adapts to your mood, this episode uncovers how AI is turning bookings into belonging.Discover how SIMPLENIGHT’s connected ecosystem creates seamless, emotionally resonant journeys that bridge travel, dining, and entertainment — redefining what it means to truly experience the world.💡 What You’ll LearnHow Contextual AI personalizes travel in real timeThe shift from customer convenience to emotional connectionHow experience orchestration creates continuity across every touchpointWhy belonging is the new luxury in hospitality🔗 Join the ConversationThis isn’t just a tech discussion — it’s a glimpse into the soul of modern travel.Tune in live, engage with Gary and Sanjay, and discover how AI is shaping a world where every journey feels personal, connected, and unforgettable.Hashtags:#LiveStream #AgenticAI #ContextualAI #TravelTech #Simplenight #ExperienceEconomy #PredictiveAI #CustomerJourney #Belonging #HospitalityInnovation #AIFuture #GaryFowler