Episodes

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

In this episode of the Hour of Innovation podcast, Josh Folk talks about the challenges of strategic alignment within organizations.Josh shares his journey of becoming a leader in innovation and discusses the barriers that i...

In this conversation, Dr. Alfred Spector discusses the complexities of data science and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of understanding the broader context beyond technical aspects.Dr. Alfred Spector is ...

In this conversation, Dr. Stephen Porder, an associate provost for sustainability and professor of ecology at Brown University, discusses the core message of his book “Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Wil...

In this episode of the An Hour of Innovation podcast, Sam Zellner talks about fostering a culture of innovation within organizations. He explains the importance of involving all employees in the innovation process, managing r...