Episodes
May 9, 2025
From Vibe Coding to Scalable Systems: How AI Is Changing Software Development | Austin Vance
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, Vit Lyoshin is joined by Austin Vance, co-founder and CEO of Focused, to explore the real-world impact of AI in software development. From the hype around "vibe coding" to the challenges of integrating AI into complex legacy systems, Austin shares p…
May 3, 2025
How to Launch and Grow Your Startup | Marketing That Actually Works | Lauren Petrullo
In this episode of the An Hour of Innovation podcast, Vit Lyoshin sits down with Lauren Petrullo, growth strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Mongoose Media, to unpack what it really takes to launch and grow new software successfully. They dive into attracting early users, building awareness be…
April 25, 2025
Patents, Trade Secrets & AI: How to Legally Safeguard Innovation | Vincent Allen
In this episode of the An Hour of Innovation podcast, Vit Lyoshin sits down with Vincent Allen, managing partner at Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP, and a leading expert in intellectual property and technology law. Together, they explore how startups and tech innovators can protect their software, A…
April 18, 2025
The Secret Math of Plants: How Nature Follows Fibonacci | Christophe Golé & Nancy Pick
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin dives into the hidden mathematical beauty of nature with Nancy Pick and Christophe Golé, co-authors of the book 'Do Plants Know Math?'. Together, they explore how plants like artichokes, sunflowers, and skunk cabbage display fascinating patterns…
April 11, 2025
How to Future-Proof Your Career! Build 22 Income Streams in the Age of AI | Dr Joan Palmiter Bajorek
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin sits down with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, AI expert and bestselling author of Your AI Roadmap, to explore what it really means to future-proof your career and income in the age of AI.
Joan shares her powerful personal story of navigating mult…
April 4, 2025
Scaling a Tech Startup! Lessons in Product Growth and Innovation | Alex Polyakov
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin reconnects with Alex Polyakov, founder of Project Simple, to explore how the product has evolved over the past year. The conversation dives into how the startup transitioned from focusing solely on AI forecasting to developing a comprehensive pr…
March 28, 2025
PRFAQ: The Secret Innovation Framework Used at Amazon | Marcelo Calbucci
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin sits down with Marcelo Calbucci, a seasoned entrepreneur, technologist, and author, to explore PRFAQ, the innovation framework that helped Amazon launch some of its most successful products. Marcelo shares how this powerful method enables teams …
March 21, 2025
NFTs Aren’t Just Art! How They’ll Transform Digital Goods, Ownership & Collaboration | Jaime Schwarz
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Jaime Schwarz, founder of Brand Therapy and holder of an NFT patent, joins Vit Lyoshin to discuss how NFTs are evolving beyond collectibles and transforming digital ownership, supply chains, and collaborative creation. Jaime shares the story behind his NFT …
March 13, 2025
North Star Metric: The Key to Unlocking Startup Growth & Focus | Nolan Myers
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin speaks with Nolan Myers, an executive coach and product management consultant, about the power of North Star metrics. Nolan explains that a North Star metric is a singular focal point that provides direction for a company, aligning teams around …
March 8, 2025
The Future of Agriculture! Can We Innovate Without Harming the Planet? | Dr. Claudio Gratton
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin and Dr. Claudio Gratton, an entomologist and landscape ecologist, discuss the intersection of agriculture, biodiversity, and ecological innovation. Dr. Gratton traces the evolution of agricultural technology, from early irrigation and mechanizat…
Feb. 27, 2025
The Power of ‘Dumb’ Ideas! How to Unlock Breakthrough Innovation | David Carson
Why do groundbreaking ideas often start as "dumb" ones?
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, David Carson joins Vit Lyoshin to explore why smart people resist unconventional thinking and how embracing so-called "dumb" ideas can lead to breakthrough innovation.
They discuss how history ha…
Feb. 20, 2025
How Shiru Uses AI & Biotechnology for Sustainable Food Innovation | Jasmin Hume
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin speaks with Jasmin Hume, the founder and CEO of Shiru, about how her company uses biotechnology, AI, and precision fermentation to create sustainable food ingredients.
Shiru’s mission is to develop sustainable, scalable, high-performance ingr…
Feb. 13, 2025
Driving Innovation with Product Strategy! Tools, Mistakes, KPIs | Roman Pichler
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin speaks with Roman Pichler about the critical role of product strategy in driving innovation while maintaining execution and long-term vision. Roman broke down the four key elements of an effective product strategy—target users, value proposition…
Feb. 6, 2025
The Power of Bold Thinking! Solving Big Problems with Innovation | Mitch Francis
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin and Mitch Francis talk about Mitch's book "Bad-Ass Solutions for Today's Big-Ass Problems." Mitch discusses pressing global issues such as rising ocean levels due to climate change, the education crisis in America, and the national debt. Mitch s…
Jan. 30, 2025
How AI is Revolutionizing Baby Monitoring & Parenting! Smart Baby Wellness Tech | Ami Meoded
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin and Ami Meoded discuss the innovative Elora Baby Wellness Monitor, which integrates AI technology to enhance baby monitoring and support parental confidence. The discussion covers the evolution of baby monitoring technology, the importance of un…
Jan. 23, 2025
The Battle Against Misinformation with AI! Charting a Course for Accuracy | Brooke Hartley Moy
In this conversation, Brooke Hartley Moy discusses her journey in the tech industry and the founding of Infactory, a company focused on leveraging AI to combat misinformation and enhance trust in online information.
Brooke Hartley Moy is the CEO of Infactory, a fact-checking AI search engine sta…
Jan. 16, 2025
How to Solve Real Problems and Build Winning Products | David Hirschfeld
In this conversation, David Hirschfeld shares insights on innovation, problem-solving, and the importance of identifying the right problems to solve in the startup ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for founders to validate th...
Jan. 9, 2025
Operationalizing Innovation! AI Tools, Culture, and Strategies for Success | Mike Bauer
In this conversation, Vit Lyoshin and Mike Bauer delve into the concept of Innovation Ops, a framework designed to enhance an organization's ability to deliver innovations effectively.
Mike Bauer is a seasoned executive with ...
Jan. 2, 2025
Understanding 'WHO' Is the Secret to Product Success | Steve Waddell | #46
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin speaks with Steve Waddell about his journey in entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of understanding the 'who' behind product development rather than ...
Dec. 27, 2024
Innovating Video Production! The AI-Powered Approach | Amer Tadayon | #45
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin speaks with Amer Tadayon, founder of Lucihub, an AI-powered video production platform. They discuss Amir's diverse background in engineering, sales, and filmm...
Dec. 18, 2024
The Future of Medical Supply Chain! Patient Care and Cost-Saving Innovations | Luká Yancopoulos | #44
Luká Yancopoulos talks about the challenges in the healthcare supply chain and how his company is revolutionizing procurement for medical practices.
Luká is the CEO and co-founder of Grapevine Technologies, a company focused ...
Dec. 11, 2024
Turning Ideas into Products! Guide to MVPs and First Customers | Vinod Sharma | #43
Vinod Sharma talks about the journey from idea to MVP and scaling to the first 100 customers. Vinod shares his extensive experience in the tech field, emphasizing the importance of validating ideas, defining a minimum viable ...
Dec. 4, 2024
Fractional Leadership Explained! The Smarter Way to Grow Your Company | Mike Malloy | #42
Mike Malloy talks about fractional executives in this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast. He explores the benefits and challenges of fractional executives, the evolution of fractional roles, and the types of companies t...
Nov. 27, 2024
Driving Innovation! How TRIZ Can Revolutionize Your Problem-Solving Approach | Ivan Gekht | #41
In this conversation, Ivan Gekht discusses TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving or TIPS), a systematic approach to problem-solving and innovation. He explains its origins in the USSR, its evolution, and its application a...