Season 2
Aug. 16, 2025
The Future of UX in the Age of AI — And Why It Still Needs Humans! | Nick Cawthon
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin sits down with Nick Cawthon, a seasoned UX designer, researcher, educator, and founder of Gage, to explore how user experience is evolving in the age of AI — and why great UX still needs humans at its core.
Nick takes us back to …
Aug. 8, 2025
AI in Supply Chain: Last Mile Delivery, Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Richard Savoie
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin speaks with Richard Savoie, co-founder and CEO of Adiona Tech, about how AI is transforming supply chain management, last-mile delivery optimization, and logistics efficiency.
Richard shares how a personal observation sparked Adi…
July 31, 2025
DevOps with AI! Transforming Cloud Workflows and Reducing Waste | Ardhendu Tripathy
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin sits down with Ardhendu Tripathy, AI Lead at OpsCanvas and former assistant professor in machine learning, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of DevOps.
Ardhendu explains how OpsCanvas is helping tea…
July 24, 2025
From Toxic Culture to Trusted Leadership! 10 Rules for Building High-Performing Team | Kyle McDowell
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin speaks with Kyle McDowell, former Fortune 10 executive, leadership coach, and author of Begin With WE. After spending decades in high-powered corporate roles, Kyle became disillusioned with ego-driven leadership and toxic workplace …
July 18, 2025
The Future of Climate Tech: Carbon Capture, Carbon-Negative Homes & Sustainability | Josh Dorfman
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin speaks with Josh Dorfman, climate tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Plantd, a company pioneering carbon-negative building materials made from fast-growing perennial grass. Josh shares the fascinating story of how a chance conversa…
July 13, 2025
The Future of Job Search! This AI Career Tool Builds Your Story | Vrijen Attawar and Logan Currie
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin speaks with Vrijen Attawar and Logan Currie, co-founders of Careerspan — an AI-powered platform redefining how people build, communicate, and grow their careers.
Vrijen, a former McKinsey consultant, and Logan, an education and e…
July 8, 2025
What Does It Really Take to Scale a Startup to $70M in 8 Months? | Phil Neil
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, Vit Lyoshin speaks with Phil Neil, a serial entrepreneur and investor who scaled his healthcare startup, Neobex, to $70 million in revenue and over $30 million in EBITDA in just eight months, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Phil shares the…
July 4, 2025
How to Leverage AI-Powered Customer Feedback to Scale Faster and Grow Smarter | Eli Portnoy
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, Vit Lyoshin sits down with Eli Portnoy, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of BackEngine.ai, to explore how AI is changing the game when it comes to customer feedback and product development.
Eli shares his journey building multiple tech compani…
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 …