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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 PodcastRevolutionizing Dysphagia Diagnosis: IMAGExRAY’s Technology is Transforming Healthcare
In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Jacqui and Steve DIMarco, the CEO and the President of IMAGExRay, about…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastTransforming Legacy Industries through Thematic Investment and AI with Jon McLaughlin
In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jon McLaughlin, managing partner at Emberline and CEO of…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastTurning Wood Waste into Renewable Energy: How Woodchuck and AI are Revolutionizing Sustainability with Todd Thomas
In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Todd Thomas, founder and CEO of Woodchuck and…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastRevolutionizing Education with VR and AI: Inside Optima’s Journey with Adam Mangana
In this compelling episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Adam Mangana, President and CEO of Optima, to explore…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastLeading Authentically: Levi King’s Journey from Entrepreneur to Fintech Innovator
In this insightful episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Levi King, CEO and Chairman of Nav, to explore the…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastBridging Worlds: Amar Bakshi on Transforming Global Connection with Noro
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Amar Bakshi, founder of Shared Studios and Noro, to explore how…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastHarnessing AI through Seed-Stage Investments: Insights from David Evans of Sentiero Ventures
In this episode, host Kristian Marquez welcomes David Evans, managing partner at Sentiero Ventures, to discuss the firm’s investment thesis focused on…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastBreaking Barriers: Fostering Diversity in Angel Investing with Ralph Groce
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez welcomes Ralph Groce, an angel investor and partner at Scroobious. The…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastHow BrightHive is Unlocking the Power of AI to Transform Data-Driven Work
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Suzanne El-Moursi, co-founder and CEO of BrightHive, to discuss…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastNavigating the Startup Landscape: Insights from Raj Malik of Pixel Perfect Ventures
Join host Kristian Marquez in this insightful episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast featuring Raj Malik, partner at Pixel Perfect Ventures.In this…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastAI, Healthcare, and Early Detection: Investing in a Healthy Future with Erin Niehaus
In this episode of Innovators and Investors, host Kristian Marquez talks with Erin Niehaus, partner at DigitalDx Ventures, about how AI is transforming…
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Building Strong Cofounder Partnerships with Tanis George
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Tanis Jorge, author of “The Cofounders Handbook” and founder of the…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMatt Smith from Kickstart on Early-Stage Investing in the Mountain States
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Matt Smith, principal at Kickstart, a Colorado-based venture capital…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastInnovating Construction Tech: SmartBarrel’s Labor Management Solution
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Albert Bou Fadel, founder and CEO of Smart Barrel, a company that has…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastFunding SaaS Growth: Keith Harrington on Novel Capital’s Entrepreneur-Friendly Approach
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Keith Harrington, the co-founder and COO of Novel Capital. Keith…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastThe Future of Flexible Work: Yakov Filippenko on Building Intch for SMBs
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Yakov Filippenko, founder of Intch, a platform designed to connect…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastEmpowering Innovation: The Intersection of Corporate Venture Capital and AI-Driven Startups
Join us for an engaging episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, hosted by Kristian Marquez, where we explore the vibrant intersection of technology…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastInside the Venture Studio Model: JT Benton on Building Startups from the Ground Up
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews JT Benton, a founding partner of 9point8 Collective and a general…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastMastering Startup Fundraising: Insights from FounderSuite CEO Nathan Beckford
In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nathan Beckord, the CEO of FounderSuite.com and FundingStack.com…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastSmart Seed Investing With Illuminate Ventures Founder and Managing Partner Cindy Padnos
In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Cindy Padnos, the founder and managing partner of Illuminate…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastRevolutionizing Talent Acquisition with AI: With Bahia AI Founder Danika Chilibeck
In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Danika Chilibeck, founder and CEO of Bahia AI. Danika discusses her…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastBridging Care: The Future of Family Caregiving and Health Plans with Avanlee Christine
In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Avanlee Christine, CEO of Avanlee Care. Avanlee discusses her…
The Innovators & Investors PodcastHarnessing High-Performance Computing: Todd Smith’s Vision for OpnBook’s TAHO Infrastructure
In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Todd Smith, co-founder and CEO of OpnBook, to discuss their…
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43 - AI, Entrepreneurship, and Bold Decisions: Gaurav Bhattacharya's Journey with Jeeva.ai
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Gaurav Bhattacharya, the founder and CEO of Jeeva.ai.Gaurav discusses…
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42 - Connecting Gen Z: Adam Metcalf on ZeeMee’s Evolution and Startup Insights
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Adam Metcalf, co-founder of ZeeMee, a platform designed to facilitate…
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41 - Funding the Future: Bigfoot Capital's Brian Parks on Flexible Lending for B2B Growth
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Brian Parks, CEO of Bigfoot Capital, about their approach to lending…
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40 - Empowering Investors: Navigating Value Investing with Tykr's Sean Tepper
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews Sean Tepper, Founder and CEO of Tykr.Sean discusses the platform’s mission…
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39 - Deep Tech and National Security: Insights from J2 Ventures' Yeri Lopez
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews Yeri Lopez, Director of Partnerships at J2 Ventures.Yeri discusses J2’s…
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38 - Investing in Healthcare Innovation: Insights from HealthX Ventures' Brian Lindstrom
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews Brian Lindstrom from HealthX Ventures.Brian discusses HealthX’s investment…
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37 - Cultivating Innovation: BoodleBox's France Hoang on AI, Culture, and Customer-Centric Strategies
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews France Hoang, co-founder and CEO of BoodleBox.France discusses BoodleBox’s…
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36 - From Startup to IPO Success with Founder and Family Office Head Rick Lasch
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews founder and investor Rick Lasch. Rick discusses his career journey…
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35 - Navigating Non-Dilutive Capital: Insights with Decathlon Capital's Kevin Grossman
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Kevin Grossman from Decathlon Capital Partners discussing alternative…
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34 - Scaling Food Innovation: How RisingFoodStars Supports Startups in the Food Industry
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Lena Marijke-Wenzel, an innovation program manager at EIT Food…
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33 - Navigating NextGen Recruitment: Brad DiPaolo's Journey with CandidateHub
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Brad DiPaolo, founder of CandidateHub.Brad discusses the challenges…
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32 - Secure File Transfer 2.0: Botdoc's Karl Falk on Innovation, Client Focus, and Team Culture
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Karl Falk, CEO of BotDoc, a cybersecurity company that enhances…
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31 - Revolutionizing Contracts with Agree.com Co-Founder Marty Ringlein
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Marty Ringlein, Co-Founder and CEO of Agree.com.Marty discusses how…
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30 - Automating Airborne Intelligence with Overwatch Imaging's Greg Davis
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Greg Davis, founder and CEO of Overwatch Imaging.Greg discusses…
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29 - Redefining Financial Analytics with dataroomHQ Founder Jeff Schwartz
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Data Room HQ.Jeff discusses Data Room HQ’s…
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28 - Investing in the Mountain West with Next Frontier Capital General Partner Les Craig
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Les Craig, General Partner with Next Frontier Capital. Les discusses…
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27 - Driving Impact: Balancing Metrics, Culture, and AI in Business with Tree and Leaf Partners Founder Andy Galpin
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Andy Galpin, founder of Tree & Leaf Partners, a redemptive…
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26 - Investing in Web3 and Decentralized Blockchain Networks with Arcanum Capital Founding Partner James McDowall
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews James McDowell, founding partner at Arcanum Capital. James discusses…
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25 - Investing in the Skies: Aero X Ventures' Kyle Mounts on Aerospace, Drones, and Capital Efficiency
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Kyle Mounts, general partner at Aero X Ventures and Singularity…
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24 - Inside a Hands-On Venture Studio with Paragraph Partner Michelle Cole
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Michelle Cole, Partner at Paragraph.Michelle shares her extensive…
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23 - Hands-On Investing with Blu Venture Investors Partner and ColoWatch Co-Founder Bikram Bakshi
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez speaks with Bikram Bakshi, Partner with Blu Ventures and Co-Founder of…
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22 - From Nonprofit AI to BoodleBox with Founder Shawn Olds
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Shawn Olds, co-founder and COO of boodleAI.Shawn discusses his…
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21 - Unlocking Active Investment Success with Latimer Ventures' Founding General Partner, Luke Cooper
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Luke Cooper, founding general partner of Latimer Ventures.They…
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20 - From HealthTech IPO to Family Office Success with Dan Rizzo
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with investor Dan Rizzo.Dan shares his journey from management consulting…
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19 - From Exit to Empowerment: A LegalTech Operator’s Journey with Ishan Girdhar
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Ishan Girdhar, a legal tech entrepreneur who shares his journey from…
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18 - Bridging Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Joel Martin with HealthX Ventures' Joel Martin
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Joel Martin, Chief of Staff at Veda Data Solutions and Operating…
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17 - Redefining Venture Support with Paragraph Founding Partner Brad Wisler
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Brad Wisler, founding partner of Paragraph, a venture studio focused…
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16 - Inside Angel Investing: Strategies and Insights from Early-Stage Investor Bernard Chong
In this episode of the Innovators & Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks to angel investor and entrepreneur, Bernard Chong.Bernard shares his diverse…
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15 - Streamlining On-Site Project Management with OnStation Founding CEO Patrick Russo
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Patrick Russo, the founding CEO of OnStation, a software solution…
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14 - Investing in Disruption with Recursive Ventures Founder and General Partner Itamar Novick
In this episode of the Innovators Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Itamar Novik, founder and General Partner of Recursive Ventures.Itamar…
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13 - 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…
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12 - 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…
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11 - Backing Extraordinary Founders with Founder and Managing Director of Forefront Venture Partners Phil Nadel
In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Phil Nadel, founder, and Managing Director at Forefront Venture…
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10 - Investing in Early-Stage Cybersecurity and Enterprise Software Startups 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…
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9 - 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…
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8 - 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…
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7 - Amplifying Citizen Voices with Polco Co-Founder Nick Mastronardi with Polco's 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…