Season 2
June 27, 2025
How to Go From MVP to Product Market Fit Without Burning Out | Ali Hafizji
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin sits down with Ali Hafizji, founder and CEO of Wednesday Solutions, an AI-powered product engineering company that helps startups scale beyond MVP. Together, they explore what really happens after you launch your MVP and why so many…
June 21, 2025
The Startup Story Behind Fireflies.ai: Fundraising, Product-Led Growth, AI at Scale | Krish Ramineni
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin sits down with Krish Ramineni, co-founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai, an AI-powered meeting assistant used by over 20 million people. Krish shares the behind-the-scenes story of building Fireflies long before AI was mainstream, scaling…
June 18, 2025
The Future of Work in the Age of AI! How to Stay Relevant, Reskilling & AI Layoffs | Ben Tasker
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin speaks with Ben Tasker, AI educator and Dean of AI at one of the world’s largest online universities, about the growing impact of AI on the job market and how individuals can respond with purpose, resilience, and strategy.
As companies restru…
June 14, 2025
The Future of MedTech! First-in-Human Studies, Robotics and AI Devices | Julio Martinez-Clark
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin speaks with Julio Martinez-Clark, CEO of Bioaccess, about how MedTech and biopharma startups are transforming the clinical trial landscape by going global. Julio shares insights on why regions like Latin America, Eastern Europe, and…
June 11, 2025
Create the Impossible! How Play, Imperfection and Fast Learning Drive Innovation | Melissa Dinwiddie
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin sits down with innovation strategist, keynote speaker, and creativity consultant Melissa Dinwiddie to explore her signature framework: Create the Impossible™. Drawing from her background as a Juilliard-trained dancer, professional a…
June 6, 2025
Master Your Inner Game! Resilience, Personal Branding & Fulfillment | Christian Ray Flores
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, Vit Lyoshin speaks with Christian Ray Flores, an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, performance coach, and former pop star, about what it truly means to master your inner world to create lasting outer impact. Christian’s journey spans six countries an…
May 30, 2025
Inside Hoshin Kanri: Toyota’s Strategy System for Alignment and Results | Mark Reich
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin sits down with Mark Reich, former Toyota executive and Senior Coach at the Lean Enterprise Institute, to explore Hoshin Kanri, Toyota’s powerful strategy deployment system that has shaped its global success.
Mark shares a clear, practical ove…
May 23, 2025
AI in the Real World: Dismantling AI Productivity Myths and Embracing Ethical Use | Yvette Schmitter
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, AI ethicist and Fusion Collective CEO Yvette Schmitter joins Vit Lyoshin for a candid conversation about the reality behind today’s AI buzz. Together, they explore the true ROI of AI productivity tools and why many organizations fall into the “productivity …
May 16, 2025
How to Choose the Right AI Tool, Prompt Like a Pro, and Future-Proof Your Career | Jonathan Mast
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, Vit Lyoshin sits down with AI strategist and founder of White Beard Strategies, Jonathan Mast, to explore how professionals can thrive in the age of artificial intelligence.
They dive into three essential topics:
🔹 How to choose the right AI too…
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…