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The Innovators & Investors Podcast
The Innovators & Investors Podcast: Connecting the Startup Ecosystem. We are on a mission to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and industry leaders across the early-stage ecosystem. By bringing together visionaries from cutting-edge startups, venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors, accelerators, and studios, we offer a platform for sharing invaluable insights, market trends, and first-hand experiences. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of building…
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The Innovators & Investors PodcastBuilding High-Growth Tech Ventures in the AI Era with Kory Jeffrey of Inovia Capital
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, Christian Marquez hosts Kory Jeffrey, Partner at Inovia Capital. They discuss Inovia's $2.5B multi-stage…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastLeveraging AI for Ecosystem Matching with Taylor Cordoba of Havilo
How can universities and venture accelerators unlock the hidden potential of their professional networks? On this episode of The Scout Series, host Gabrielle…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastEliminating Payment Friction and Mitigating Fraud with Rodney Robinson of TabaPay
How do you scale an instant payment network to $9 billion in monthly volume while eliminating payment friction for regulated industries? In this episode of The…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastNavigating Early-Stage Growth and Revenue Alignment
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Gabrielle Marquez connects with Adam Chen, Chief Revenue Officer at FinStrat Management, to break…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastBuilding the Intelligence Engine for Finance and National Security with Shaun Modi of Capitol AI
Shaun Modi, Founder and CEO of Capitol AI, joins Kristian Marquez to unpack how his company became the intelligence engine powering diligence, compliance, and…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastAutomating Process Engineering Workflows with Temirlan Rakhmetzhanov of Armeta
In this episode of the Innovators & Investors Podcast: Accelerate Series, host Adam Chen interviews Temirlan Rakhmetzhanov, co-founder and CEO of Armeta…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastReinventing Insurance Through AI with Shaju Puthussery & Deepak Ramaswamy of Lightspun
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez speaks with Shaju Puthussery and Deepak Ramaswamy, Co-Founders of Lightspun. The…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastAccelerating Startup Growth with Gabrielle Marquez of FinStrat Management
In this milestone face-to-face episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez welcomes Gabrielle Marquez, Founder Solutions Lead at…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastThe Future of Family Care Runs Through Health Tech with Dr. Ashley Blackington of Dovetail | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Dr. Ashley Blackington, founder and CEO of Dovetail. Discover how…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastRevolutionizing Chronic Care Management with Steven Amiel of Chronilogix
In this episode of the Accelerate Series, host Adam Chen sits down with Steven Amiel, the Co-Founder and CEO of Chronilogix, to explore how advanced automated…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastUnlocking Spatial Intelligence with Bill Lakeland of Spexi | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
How can decentralized networks rewrite the rules of real-world infrastructure mapping and spatial engineering? In this episode of The Innovators & Investors…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastAI-Powered Political Texting with Andrew Missey of Convos | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
Andrew Missey, co-founder of Convos, joins the show to discuss the mechanics of AI-powered political texting. We cover how to move from "spam" to genuine…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastPreserving Multi-Generational Wealth Beyond the Balance Sheet
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Accelerate Series, host Adam Chen sits down with Alex Kirby, the founder and CEO of Total Family, a SaaS…
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Transforming the Real Sector with Decision Intelligence with Sonali Vijayavargiya of Augment Ventures | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
Sonali Vijayavargiya, Managing Director of Augment Ventures, joins Kristian Marquez to discuss the firm's 15-year journey investing in foundational…
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Deploying Agentic AI for Legal Support with Logan Brown of Soxton | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, we explore the intersection of law and AI with Logan Brown, founder of Soxton. We discuss why the billable hour is outdated, how AI can reduce…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastEnding Interview Theatre and Finding True Professional Fit
Episode Overview: In the mid-2026 landscape of shifting markets and sweeping tech layoffs, early-stage companies face a unique paradox: an unprecedented…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastNavigating Venture Ecosystems and Community Investing with Glenn Borok of Alumni Ventures | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
Glenn Borok, Principal at Alumni Ventures, joins Kristian Marquez to discuss the democratization of venture capital and the "moats" of the AI era. Topics…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastSecuring the AI Frontier with Anar Bayramov of Polygraf | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez is joined by Anar Bayramov, Head of Product at Polygraf. They explore the inherent…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastInnovating the GLP-1 Health App Market with Aja Beckett of Shotsy | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, we explore the rise of Shotsy, the leading companion app for GLP-1 medication users. Founder Aja Beckett discusses her transition from a…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastAutomating Climate Resilience and Asset Protection with Harry Statter of Frontline Wildfire Defense System I The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, Kristian Marquez sits down with Harry Statter, the founder of Frontline Wildfire Defense. They discuss the shift from landscape ecology to…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastBuilding the Future of Crypto Trading with Rick Marini of Rails | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
Join host Kristian Marquez as he sits down with serial entrepreneur and investor Rick Marini. In this episode, Marini walks through his legendary career, from…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastRedefining Digital Consciousness with Vishnu Hari of ego | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
Can AI have a personality? Vishnu Hari, Founder and CEO of ego, joins Kristian Marquez to discuss why the future of AI isn't just "smarter" assistants, but…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastApplying Global Brand Platforms to Early-Stage Growth with Jennifer Zimmerman of X&O | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
How do you build a brand that stands out in a crowded venture capital landscape? Jennifer Zimmerman, former CMO of General Catalyst and current expert in…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastStrengthening the Competitive Edge of American Startups with Bobby Franklin of NVCA | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), joins the show to discuss the critical intersection of venture capital…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastInvesting in Human Capital for a Sustainable Planet with Cyrus Wadia of Activate | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, Kristian Marquez speaks with Cyrus Wadia, CEO of Activate. They dive into how Activate supports scientists and engineers through a two-year…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMastering Growth Equity with Melanie Nabar of Volition Capital | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, Kristian Marquez welcomes Melanie Nabar, an investment professional at Volition Capital. They discuss the nuances of growth equity, the…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastDriving Efficiency in Biotech Research with Andrey Doronichev of BIOPTIC | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, Kristian Marquez welcomes Andrey Doronichev, founder of BIOPTIC and former Director of Product Management at Google. Andrey shares how his…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastBuilding Scalable Venture Strategies with James Paul Costa of Grapetree Ventures | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, Kristian Marquez is joined by James Paul Costa, founder of Grapetree Ventures. Drawing on a background that includes the Naval Academy and…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastScaling Global Impact with Social Humanoids with Grace Brown of Andromeda | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
Grace Brown, CEO of Andromeda, joins the show to discuss "Abby," a social humanoid robot tackling the global loneliness epidemic. We explore the challenges of…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastScaling Revenue Intelligence with Jason Ambrose of People.ai | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
How does a tech company move from basic data logging to providing "reasoning agents" for the world's largest sales teams? In this episode, Jason Ambrose, CEO…
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Eliminating Missed Revenue with David Yang of Newo.ai | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, Kristian Marquez talks with David Yang, co-founder of Newo.ai, about the future of AI in the workforce. Discover how AI "Front Desk" agents…
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Redefining the AI Application Layer with Sandhya Venkatachalam of Axiom Partners | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
Join Kristian Marquez as he speaks with Sandhya Venkatachalam, an early-stage AI investor at Axiom Partners. In this episode, Sandhya breaks down why the…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastNavigating the Shift to AI SEO with John Hargrave of Media Shower | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, Kristian Marquez sits down with John Hargrave, CEO of Media Shower, to discuss how AI is fundamentally changing search and content marketing…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastHow Eugene Johnson, CEO of Revi is Disrupting Retail Transactions with AI and Customer Data
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez sits down with Eugene Johnson, founder and CEO of Revi, to explore how his…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastScaling Computer Vision Technology with Josh Kohn of Meridian Performance Systems | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
How do you turn a smartphone into a professional-grade motion analysis laboratory?Join host Kristian Marquez as he speaks with Josh Kohn, CEO of Meridian…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastScaling Global Media Empires with Brandon Williams of LawCorp | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
How do you transition from protecting $100 billion in M&A to running a global entertainment empire?In this episode, Brandon Williams discusses the importance…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastScaling AI Video Innovation with Jeremy Toeman of JWX | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
What happens when you have 175,000 users but realize you're looking at the wrong data?In this episode, Kristian Marquez sits down with Jeremy Toeman, the…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastAI Safety with Craig Kaplan of iQ Company | The Innovators & Investors Podcast
In this episode, Kristian Marquez sits down with Craig Kaplan, the CEO of iQ Company and founder of superintelligence.com.With over 30 years of experience in…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastThe New Economics of Startups in the AI Era with Peter Walker of Carta
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez hosts Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, to explore the evolving landscape of…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastHow Berkeley Skydeck is Shaping the Next Generations of Innovators
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Caroline Winnett, Executive Director of Berkeley Skydeck, to…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastHow Darrow's AI Legal Intelligence Platform Mitigates Legal Risk and Accelerates Litigation
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez hosts Mathew Lewis, U.S. General Manager and Chief Revenue Officer at Darrow, a company…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Investing in Early-Stage Cybersecurity and Enterprise Software with Rain Capital Partner David Cross
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews David Cross, a venture partner at Rain Capital.David discusses his…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Empowering Founders to Win with Early Light Ventures Managing Partner Scott Garber
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Scott Garber, managing partner of Early Light Ventures.Scott shares…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastAntoni Kaniowski on Venture Vuilding and the Future of Work with AI
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez sits down with Antoni Kaniowski, COO of GoodFutures, a Carnegie Mellon-affiliated…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Transforming Post-Acute Care with Citus Health Founder Melissa Kozak
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Melissa Kozak, founder of Citus Health. Melissa shares her journey…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastThe Future of Venture: Massive VC's Vision for Longevity and Impact
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ari Newman, co-founder and managing director of Massive VC, a…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Amplifying Citizen Voices with Polco Co-Founder Nick Mastronardi
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Mastronardi, co-founder and CEO of Polco. They discuss Nick’s…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Championing South Africa's Female Founders with Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Sarah Dusek, Managing Partner of Enygma Ventures.Sarah shares her…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastNavigating Global Markets and Cultural Nuances with Maarten van Kroonenburg of BW Ventures
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Martin van Kroenenburg, founder of BW Ventures, to explore the…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Harnessing Collective Intelligence with Content Hurricane's Nick Jain
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Jane, CEO of IdeaScale and Content Hurricane.Nick discusses his…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastInside Visa Ventures: Strategic Corporate Investing, Global FinTech Insights, and Founder Success with David Rolf
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez sits down with David Rolf, head of Visa Ventures, to explore how Visa’s corporate…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Revolutionizing Legal Depositions with Skribe Founder Karl Seelbach
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Karl Seelbach, founder of Skribe and law firm Doyle & Seelbach.Karl…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastEmpowering Work with AI: Inside Dash Labs' Vision of Workstation
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Andrew Hoag, co-founder and CEO of Dash Labs and creator of…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Bridging Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Joel Martin
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Joel Martin, Chief Operating Officer at Medsense and Operating…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastBuilding Trustworthy AI: Navigating the Challenges and Future of Agentic Software with Shane Emmons
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Shane Emmons, founder and CEO of Swept, to explore the complexities…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Bridging Science and Consumer Satisfaction with Tastry Founder and CEO Katerina Axelsson
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Katerina Axelson, founder of Tastry.Katerina shares her journey from…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastFarmBlox's Modular Automation: Building the Future of Smart Agriculture with Nathan Rosenberg
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Nathan Rosenberg, founder and CEO of FarmBlox, to explore how…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: AI-Driven Marketing for Law Firms with FirmPilot Founder Jake Soffer
In this episode of the Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez speaks with the CEO and Founder of FirmPilot, Jake Soffer.Jake shares his journey…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastFounder-Driven Sales Build Product Success: Jonathan Lowenhar Founder of Enjoy the Work
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jonathan Lowenhar, founder and managing partner of Enjoy the Work…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMomentum Series: Investing in Legal Innovation with Zach Posner
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Zach Posner, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Legal Tech Fund…