GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler

Join Durlabh Jain, CEO of CoolR Group Inc., in a high-impact conversation with Gary Fowler as they break down how AI, automation, and IoT are reinventing retail execution for global CPG companies. Discover what it really takes to build hardware-plus-SaaS solutions that work reliably in the field — not just in demos.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ How AI and computer vision are solving on-shelf availability challenges✓ Why real-world deployments are messy — and how great teams adapt fast✓ The differences between building tech in theory vs. delivering at scale✓ Lessons from scaling a hardware + SaaS company across global retailers✓ How to cut noise, prioritize the right problems, and move with clarity✓ Leadership, team-building, and fundraising insights from the frontlines✓ How sustainability and operational efficiency intersect in retail innovation🌍 Why This Matters:CPG companies lose billions to out-of-stocks, poor visibility, and unreliable retail execution. CoolR is proving that AI and automation can close this gap — not by adding complexity but by delivering simple, practical, and scalable solutions.Durlabh’s journey shows what modern tech companies must master: real-world constraints, global operations, and customer needs that change by the minute.👤 Expert Background:• CEO of CoolR Group Inc. — AI-powered retail execution platform• Deep engineering and product background in AI, computer vision, and IoT• Led deployments across major global CPGs• Known for practical innovation and a no-nonsense leadership approach• National award recipient as “Youngest Commercial Programmer of India” at age 10🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming entire industries.💡 Perfect For:Retail innovators, AI builders, CPG leaders, hardware founders, SaaS operators, investors, and anyone interested in how AI works in the physical world.🚀 Timely Topic:As AI moves beyond screens into stores, shelves, and supply chains, the future belongs to startups that can deploy at scale — reliably, simply, and globally.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com#RetailTech #AI #Automation #ComputerVision #CPGInnovation #HardwareSaaS #CoolR #DurlabhJain #StartupLeadership #OperationalEfficiency #IoT #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

Join Chris Corrado, CEO Americas and President at Squirro, in an in-depth conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore one of the most urgent challenges in AI today: trust. Discover how enterprises can deploy generative and agentic AI responsibly, securely, and at scale while maintaining transparency and protecting business integrity.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ What “trustworthy AI” truly means for enterprise operations✓ How agentic AI systems change decision-making and risk models✓ Frameworks for governance, compliance, and explainability✓ Lessons from leading transformation at LSEG, eBay, Merrill Lynch, AT&T Wireless, and more✓ Why adoption fails — and how leaders can build AI systems people will actually use✓ Practical strategies for scaling enterprise AI in highly regulated environments✓ How SaaS platforms like Squirro are enabling safe, contextual, and auditable AI🌍 Why This Matters:AI is advancing faster than most organizations can adapt. Trust is no longer optional — it is the foundation for enterprise-wide adoption. Chris brings decades of leadership across global technology and financial institutions, offering a rare perspective on how to scale AI responsibly without slowing innovation.👤 Expert Background:• CEO, Americas & President at Squirro — leading global expansion of an AI SaaS platform• Former Group COO & CIO, London Stock Exchange• Former CIO, CardWorks and CTO, eBay• Senior technology leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, AT&T Wireless, and Morgan Stanley• Renowned expert in enterprise transformation, data strategy, and large-scale AI deployment🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders shaping the future of technology.💡 Perfect For:Enterprise executives, AI leaders, CTOs, financial services innovators, governance experts, startup founders, and anyone navigating AI adoption in high-stakes environments.🚀 Timely Topic:As organizations shift from experimentation to real AI integration, building trust is the key to unlocking enterprise-scale value.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com#AITrust #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI #DataGovernance #ResponsibleAI #FinTechInnovation #SaaS #Leadership #ChrisCorrado #Squirro #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

Join Sofie Allert, Co-founder and CEO of Swedish Algae Factory, in an inspiring conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore what it really takes to scale breakthrough sustainability technologies while building a profitable business. Learn how Swedish Algae Factory is transforming algae into high-value materials that power next-generation energy, cosmetic, and industrial applications — all while running a large-scale factory in Sweden.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ How to scale green production without compromising profitability✓ The role of automation and advanced biotech in sustainable manufacturing✓ Sofie’s journey from biotechnology student to award-winning founder✓ Why algae is one of the world’s most overlooked but powerful sustainable resources✓ Lessons from operating a full-scale factory and planning for profitability by 2027✓ How Europe is fostering deep-tech and climate-tech innovation✓ What founders should know when building businesses at the intersection of science, sustainability, and industry markets🌍 Why This Matters:As the world demands greener materials and more responsible production, companies that combine scientific innovation with scalable business models will define the next industrial era. Swedish Algae Factory is proving that climate-tech can be both impactful and commercially viable.👤 Expert Background:• Co-founder & CEO, Swedish Algae Factory — large-scale algae-based materials production• Background in biotechnology and business design• Recognized as one of Europe’s leading green innovators• Passionate about leveraging natural systems to solve global sustainability challenges• Operating a major commercial factory on the west coast of Sweden with profitability targeted for 2027🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology.💡 Perfect For:Climate-tech founders, deep-tech innovators, sustainability leaders, industrial tech operators, investors in green manufacturing, and anyone interested in scaling science-based companies.🚀 Timely Topic:The next wave of industrial innovation will be sustainable, automated, and nature-inspired — and Swedish Algae Factory is leading the way.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com#Sustainability #ClimateTech #GreenManufacturing #Biotech #DeepTech #AlgaeTech #Innovation #CleanTech #Entrepreneurship #ScaleUp #GaryFowler #SofieAllert #SwedishAlgaeFactory #GSDVentureStudios

Join Lucas Spreiter, Founder and CEO of Venta AI, in a deep-dive conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore the striking differences between the U.S. and European startup ecosystems — especially in the world of AI. From Y Combinator in San Francisco to scaling an AI company in Munich, Lucas shares firsthand insights on what each region gets right (and wrong) when it comes to building, funding, and accelerating high-tech ventures.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ How YC and Silicon Valley shape founders versus Europe’s more structured environment✓ Why AI startups scale faster in the U.S. — and where Europe quietly leads✓ The challenges of compliance-heavy markets like the EU✓ Key mindset differences in risk-taking, innovation, and speed✓ What founders should consider when deciding where to build✓ Lessons from building multiple AI startups, including one acquired✓ The future of AI commercialization in Europe vs. the U.S.🌍 Why This Matters:AI innovation is accelerating globally, but not evenly. While Silicon Valley pushes rapid experimentation and capital access, Europe’s strengths in regulation, data privacy, and deep tech offer their own competitive edge. Lucas brings rare, firsthand experience living and building in both environments — giving founders a clearer roadmap for navigating the global AI landscape.👤 Expert Background:• Founder & CEO of Venta AI – an AI colleague for German B2B sales teams• Mechanical Engineering & IT graduate from the Technical University of Munich• Winner of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Hyperloop Competition as part of TUM Hyperloop• Founded his first AI startup in 2018 (acquired)• Y Combinator alumnus with deep experience in the San Francisco ecosystem• Bridges the mindsets, strengths, and constraints of both the U.S. and European tech worlds🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology.💡 Perfect For:Founders, AI innovators, early-stage builders, VCs, European and U.S. ecosystem leaders, and anyone exploring where to build or scale an AI company.🚀 Timely Topic:The divide between U.S. and European AI innovation is widening — but also creating new opportunities for founders who understand both worlds.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.comhashtag#AIStartups hashtag#GlobalInnovation hashtag#YCombinator hashtag#EuropeanTech hashtag#SiliconValley hashtag#VentaAI hashtag#LucasSpreiter hashtag#StartupFunding hashtag#Compliance hashtag#InnovationEcosystems hashtag#GaryFowler hashtag#GSDVentureStudios

Join Sudeep Gupta, Founder and CEO of Store My Goods, in an insightful conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore what it really takes to build, scale, and globalize high-growth startups. With a career spanning leadership roles at OYO and Cars24 — and now building a fast-growing, tech-enabled storage solutions company — Sudeep brings rare, firsthand experience from both early-stage ventures and large-scale operational expansion across the globe.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ What separates startups from scaleups — and the mindset shift required✓ How Sudeep built Store My Goods into a seed-funded, tech-enabled storage platform✓ Key lessons from leading international business for OYO across Europe, the US, and Canada✓ How to build and manage teams across 35+ nationalities✓ Scaling operations from scratch: franchise networks, vendor contracting, and retail expansion✓ How India’s startup ecosystem is evolving — and why global exposure matters✓ The realities of fundraising, partnerships, and navigating hypergrowth✓ What early founders can learn from failures, pivots, and large-scale operational challenges🌍 Why This Matters:As global markets shift, founders must learn not only how to launch startups — but how to turn them into scalable, internationally competitive businesses. Sudeep’s journey from founding Café Buddy’s Foods to leadership roles at Cars24 and OYO, and now Store My Goods, offers actionable insights for founders navigating growth, expansion, and global strategy.His unique experience bridging India, Europe, the US, and Asia positions him as one of the rare builders who understand cross-cultural leadership and global business development.👤 Expert Background:• Founder & CEO of Store My Goods — tech-enabled storage solutions, seed funded• Former Director of International Business at OYO (Europe, US, Canada)• Core leadership at Cars24, spearheading three verticals from greenfield stage• Founder of Café Buddy’s Foods, a modern F&B retail chain• 15+ years in e-commerce, automotive, hospitality, and real estate• Worked across France, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Canada, and South Korea• Recognized negotiation expert, certified by HEC Paris• Shark Tank India–validated entrepreneur• Awarded Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 by the French Minister of Foreign Trade• Times of India–featured founder• Guest speaker at IIT Delhi, Delhi University, Amity, ESCP Paris, and more💡 Perfect For:Entrepreneurs, scaleup leaders, investors, global operators, franchise builders, marketplace founders, and anyone scaling teams across borders.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.comhashtag#StartupGrowth hashtag#Scaleups hashtag#GlobalExpansion hashtag#Entrepreneurship hashtag#StoreMyGoods hashtag#SudeepGupta hashtag#IndiaTech hashtag#Hypergrowth hashtag#BusinessStrategy hashtag#Franchising hashtag#GlobalLeadership hashtag#GaryFowler hashtag#GSDVentureStudios

SIMPLENIGHT AI PRESENTS — Experience as Infrastructure: Building the New Digital EconomyDive into a bold new idea reshaping the future of global travel and digital ecosystems:Experiences are becoming the new infrastructure of the digital world.In this episode, Eric Pelletier breaks down how SIMPLENIGHT is powering the experience economy — connecting global supply with local discovery and enabling the seamless experience ecosystems that will define the next era of the digital economy.✨ What You’ll Learn:The rise of the Experience EconomyWhy experiences now operate like modern infrastructureHow SIMPLENIGHT connects the global supply chain of experiencesThe future of travel, discovery, and digital ecosystems#ExperienceEconomy hashtag#DigitalEconomy hashtag#TechInfrastructure hashtag#Simplenight hashtag#ExperienceDesign hashtag#GlobalSupplyChain hashtag#FutureofTravel hashtag#Innovation hashtag#TravelTech

SIMPLENIGHT AI PRESENTS — Emotion Tech: Understanding the Heart of the TravelerHosted by Gary FowlerFeaturing guest Sanjay BhatiaGet ready for a deep dive into the future of emotion-aware travel experiences.In this episode, Sanjay Bhatia unpacks the emerging world of Emotional AI — exploring how technologies like sentiment detection, anticipation modeling, and delight prediction are reshaping the way we understand travelers.Discover how SIMPLENIGHT is using emotion-driven intelligence to create more intuitive, empathetic, and human-centered journeys in a digital-first world.✨ What You’ll Learn:How Emotional AI reads traveler sentiment and expectationsThe role of anticipation and delight detection in experience designWhy emotional signals drive better personalizationHow emotion-aware systems unlock deeper traveler insightsThe future of human-centered travel technology

Join Hedi Ben Brahim, CEO of One Biosciences and a leading figure in the French biotechnology ecosystem, in an in-depth conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore how single-cell technologies are transforming precision medicine. Learn how One Biosciences is unlocking new therapeutic targets, expanding to the U.S., and navigating the challenges of scaling an innovation-driven biotech company.Insights You’ll Learn:✓ What single-cell analysis enables that traditional drug discovery cannot✓ How One Biosciences identifies new targets for difficult-to-treat diseases✓ Challenges and opportunities in expanding a European biotech to the U.S. market✓ Why computational biology is central to the next wave of precision therapeutics✓ How to build an integrated discovery engine combining wet lab and in-silico innovation✓ Lessons from leading biotech, oncology, and immunotherapy organizations✓ The current biotech landscape — and what founders must prepare for nextWhy This Matters:Single-cell technology is redefining how we understand disease at a molecular level. One Biosciences sits at the forefront of this revolution, combining computational power with multidisciplinary research to accelerate new therapies for complex conditions.Hedi’s leadership—across public policy, oncology, immunotherapy, and biotech scaling—offers rare insight into what it takes to bring breakthrough science from Europe to the global stage.Expert Background:• Chief Executive Officer of One Biosciences• Former CEO of Transgene, a leader in immunotherapy and oncology• Veteran of France’s Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Health• Held leadership roles across biotech, healthtech, and research institutes• Board member at GeNeuro and Kolibri• Recognized expert in precision medicine, oncology, and biotech innovationAbout One Biosciences:One Biosciences leverages advanced single-cell analysis to power a new wave of precision medicine. Its integrated discovery engine fuses computational biology and multidisciplinary expertise to find therapeutic targets for complex, difficult-to-treat diseases. Supported by Institut Curie and Home Biosciences, it is accelerating breakthroughs in drug discovery.💡Perfect For:Biotech founders, researchers, pharma leaders, computational biologists, investors, and anyone interested in the future of precision medicine and next-generation drug discovery.Timely Topic:As precision medicine enters a pivotal decade, single-cell innovation will define the companies that lead the future of therapeutics — and One Biosciences is one of them.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com#Biotech #PrecisionMedicine #SingleCellAnalysis #DrugDiscovery #Oncology #Immunotherapy #HealthTech #BiotechInnovation #OneBiosciences #HediBenBrahim #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

Episode Topic: The Future of Broadcasting – How AI Is Transforming Media in Small MarketsPrepare for an eye-opening discussion on how the next wave of technology is reshaping the world of media and content creation.In this episode, we explore a major question shaping today’s digital landscape:Is AI competing with creators or unlocking entirely new possibilities for them?Led by host Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios, this conversation breaks down how AI is impacting the way we build, produce, and innovate, especially in fast-evolving media environments.Joining him is special guest Heather Lamb, who brings deep expertise on how AI is modernizing workflows, enriching storytelling, and opening doors for both seasoned professionals and emerging creators in smaller broadcast markets.🔥 In this episode, you’ll discover: • How AI is reshaping the role of developers and creators • Why human creativity remains essential even in an AI-driven era • Practical examples of AI-human collaboration in media and tech • What the future of building, coding, and content creation looks likeWhether you’re a broadcaster, innovator, developer, founder, or simply curious about where AI is leading us, this episode offers insights that will broaden your understanding and spark new ideas.

Join Vikram Gandhi, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and Co-Founder of Asha Ventures, in a powerful conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore how sustainable investing and ESG principles are transforming the future of business, finance, and development. With decades of experience in global finance, impact investing, and emerging markets, Vikram unpacks the systems-level changes shaping a more equitable and climate-aligned global economy.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ How sustainable investing is evolving — and why ESG still matters✓ The real challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing emerging economies✓ Balancing economic growth, energy access, and climate responsibility in markets like India✓ The role of investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in enabling a just transition✓ Why purpose and performance are no longer separate conversations✓ Lessons from Harvard Business School — and how future leaders are redefining global impact✓ Trends reshaping climate finance, development, and corporate accountability🌱 Why This Matters:The next decade of global growth will be shaped by sustainability — but success requires new models, new incentives, and new forms of leadership. Vikram brings a rare blend of academic insight, real-world financial expertise, and impact-driven vision to explain what’s changing and how startups and investors can navigate this shift.His work bridges Wall Street, emerging markets, and global policy — offering a roadmap for building economies that grow responsibly, equitably, and sustainably.👤 Expert Background:• Gerald P. Kaminsky Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School• Teaches sustainable investing, leadership & corporate accountability, and development in emerging markets• Founder of Asha Ventures — impact-focused venture capital firm• Founder of VSG Capital Advisors — long-term value creation advisory firm• Former senior investment banking executive with decades of global finance experience• Senior Advisor to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)• Leading voice at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and social impact.💡 Perfect For:Investors, founders, policy leaders, climate innovators, ESG and sustainability professionals, educators, and anyone who cares about building a just and sustainable global economy.Timely Topic:As climate challenges intensify and global economies shift, sustainable business models are becoming the foundation of future growth. This conversation lays out how to build toward that future — responsibly and profitably.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com#SustainableInvesting #ESG #ClimateFinance #EmergingMarkets #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #GlobalDevelopment #HarvardBusinessSchool #VikramGandhi #AshaVentures hashtag#JustTransition #SustainabilityLeadership #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

The Future of Human-Centered Risk Reduction in Tech: AI, Cybersecurity, and Developer Empowerment | Hosted by Gary Fowler | Top Global StartupsJoin Elizabeth Lawler Founder and CEO of AppMap, in a powerful conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore how AI, security, and next-gen developer tools are reshaping the future of innovation. From her background as a scientist and healthcare data expert to founding multiple high-impact startups acquired by industry leaders, Elizabeth shares real-world insights on protecting humans—not just systems—in the age of intelligent software.Insights You’ll Learn:✓ Why reducing human risk is the most overlooked priority in modern tech✓ How AI is reshaping cybersecurity, DevOps, and developer workflows✓ Lessons from founding Conjur (acquired by CyberArk) and scaling AppMap to hundreds of thousands of users✓ The rise of code-level observability and why it matters today✓ How founders can navigate burnout, complexity, and emotional load while building high-impact companies✓ The future of secure AI-driven software development✓ What it takes to innovate at the intersection of data, security, and human behaviorWhy This Matters:As AI accelerates development and automation, the biggest vulnerabilities are shifting from systems to people. AppMap is pioneering a new approach: empowering developers with real-time intelligence directly inside their tools, reducing errors, vulnerabilities, and risk before they happen.Elizabeth’s journey—from healthcare data science to cybersecurity, dev tools, and startup coaching—offers rare insight into what it truly takes to build safer, smarter, and more human-centered technology.👤 Expert Background:• Founder & CEO of AppMap – next-generation code observability platform• Co-founder of Conjur – acquired by CyberArk• Former Chief Data Officer at Generation Health (acquired by CVS)• Scientist, programmer, and technology innovator with deep security expertise• Angel investor and mentor focused on helping founders balance innovation and human resilience• Advocate for safer software, smarter teams, and sustainable entrepreneurship💡 Perfect For:Founders, cybersecurity leaders, DevOps engineers, AI innovators, CTOs, product builders, developer communities, and anyone focused on creating safer, more resilient technology ecosystems.Timely Topic:As AI reshapes how software is built, deployed, and secured, leaders like Elizabeth Lawler are defining the blueprint for human-centered innovation—where safety, intelligence, and developer empowerment converge.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com#CyberSecurity #AIInnovation #DevOps #SoftwareDevelopment #FounderJourney #DeveloperTools #Observability #StartupLeadership #TechRisk #AppMap #ElizabethLawler #AIAndSecurity #DigitalTransformation #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios

Join Paul Lichty, Co-Founder & CEO of Forge Nano, in conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore how atomic-scale engineering is transforming the future of batteries, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. Discover how Forge Nano leverages ALD to add protective and performance-enhancing coatings at the atomic level, enabling next-generation products and unlocking new industrial potential.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ What Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) is and why it matters for advanced manufacturing✓ How Forge Nano enhances battery and semiconductor performance at the atomic scale✓ The story of spinning Forge Nano out of the University of Colorado Boulder✓ Scaling deep-tech startups and raising over $100M from GM, Volkswagen, LG, Mitsui Kinzoku, and Sumitomo✓ The challenges and opportunities of commercializing high-tech materials science✓ How atomic-level engineering is shaping the future of U.S. manufacturing✓ Lessons for founders in deep tech, materials science, and industrial innovation🌍 Why This Matters:Atomic-scale innovation is unlocking new levels of product performance, efficiency, and reliability.Forge Nano demonstrates how high-precision materials engineering can power a new wave of American manufacturing and industrial competitiveness.Dr. Lichty’s experience bridging cutting-edge science and industrial scale provides a rare perspective on building a globally impactful deep-tech company.👤 Expert Background:• Co-Founder & CEO of Forge Nano – pioneering atomic layer deposition for materials performance• Inventor of high-throughput ALD surface engineering• Raised $100M+ from leading global investors and industrial partners• Founded Forge Nano as a University of Colorado Boulder spin-out• Leader in battery and semiconductor innovation at the atomic scalePerfect For:Founders, industrial tech innovators, materials scientists, investors, and anyone interested in advanced manufacturing and the next era of high-tech production.Timely Topic:As industries pursue higher performance and efficiency, atomic-scale engineering and ALD are redefining what’s possible in U.S. manufacturing, energy storage, and semiconductor production.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.comhashtag#AtomicLayerDeposition hashtag#ALD hashtag#MaterialsScience hashtag#AdvancedManufacturing hashtag#BatteryInnovation hashtag#Semiconductors hashtag#DeepTech hashtag#StartupGrowth hashtag#IndustrialInnovation hashtag#ForgeNano hashtag#PaulLichty hashtag#GaryFowler hashtag#TopGlobalStartups hashtag#GSDVentureStudios

Join Steven Frost, CEO and Founder of WorkBuzz, in an insightful conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore why AI-first transformation is no longer optional — it’s urgent. Discover how WorkBuzz is redefining employee listening far beyond traditional surveys by building an AI-powered platform designed for real-time insights, continuous feedback, and more human-centric workplaces.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ Why becoming an AI-first business is now a competitive necessity✓ The evolution of employee feedback — from outdated surveys to intelligent listening✓ How AI can surface blind spots leaders never knew existed✓ Lessons from raising £12.5M and scaling WorkBuzz globally✓ Practical steps leaders can take to reinvent their organizations with AI✓ What most companies get wrong about culture, engagement, and transformation✓ The future of people analytics in an AI-driven world🌍 Why This Matters:AI is accelerating faster than ever — and companies that wait will be left behind.WorkBuzz is pioneering the shift from static surveys to dynamic, AI-powered insight engines that help organizations build stronger cultures, retain talent, and make faster, better decisions.Steven’s experience scaling WorkBuzz into a category-defining HR tech company offers actionable lessons for founders and executives navigating the AI revolution.👤 Expert Background:• CEO & Founder of WorkBuzz – AI-first employee listening platform• Raised £12.5M in funding to scale intelligent engagement solutions• Mission-driven leader helping organizations build more connected, people-centric workplaces• Recognized expert in employee experience, culture, and organizational transformation🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology.💡 Perfect For:Founders, HR tech leaders, CHROs, people analysts, AI innovators, and executive teams looking to future-proof their organizations.🚀 Timely Topic:The companies that win the next decade will master AI-first reinvention — and WorkBuzz is showing what that future looks like.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.comhashtag#AITransformation hashtag#FutureOfWork hashtag#EmployeeListening hashtag#PeopleAnalytics hashtag#HRTech hashtag#ArtificialIntelligence hashtag#StartupGrowth hashtag#Leadership hashtag#WorkBuzz hashtag#StevenFrost hashtag#OrganizationalCulture hashtag#DigitalTransformation hashtag#TopGlobalStartups hashtag#GaryFowler hashtag#GSDVentureStudios

Join W. Sean Ford, CEO and Co-Founder of XSY (pronounced “eksy”), in an in-depth conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore the rapidly evolving world of blockchain, crypto yield, and institutional digital asset adoption. Discover how XSY is simplifying access to crypto yield for institutions, treasuries, and family offices — and why stable assets are becoming the catalyst for liquidity, TVL growth, and real economic activity across blockchain ecosystems.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ The journey from serial entrepreneur to leading XSY✓ How institutions are approaching blockchain and digital assets today✓ Why stable assets are essential to unlocking blockchain liquidity✓ Lessons from building Algorand and working on global CBDC initiatives✓ The true challenges holding back institutional crypto adoption✓ What the next generation of blockchain infrastructure will require✓ Entrepreneurship lessons from 25+ years across startups and public companies🌍 Why This Matters:The institutional crypto market is entering a new phase — one focused on transparency, yield, stability, and real utility. XSY is pioneering this transition by helping institutions easily access on-chain yield and participate in digital asset ecosystems without unnecessary friction.Sean’s rare combination of experience — from Algorand to CBDCs to early Web2 startups like Upromise — offers a deep and practical look at how digital assets will reshape global finance.👤 Expert Background:• CEO & Co-Founder of XSY – simplifying institutional access to crypto yield• Former COO & CEO of Algorand• Worked on CBDC and stable asset projects across multiple countries• Serial entrepreneur with 25+ years of tech leadership• Co-Founder of Upromise (acquired by Sallie Mae)• Former senior strategy consultant at Monitor Group• BA from Williams College and MBA from Harvard Business School• Proud Wyoming resident and advocate for digital asset innovation💡 Perfect For:Blockchain founders, Web3 innovators, institutional investors, digital asset leaders, fintech executives, and anyone exploring the future of decentralized finance.Timely Topic:As the world moves toward institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure, builders like Sean Ford are defining how yield, liquidity, and stable assets will fuel the next era of economic activity.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com#Blockchain #DigitalAssets #CryptoYield #InstitutionalCrypto #StableAssets #Web3Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #Algorand #XSY #DeFi #CBDC #StartupLeadership #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

Join Akmaljon Musaev, Founder & CEO of Hyper App - Enterprise Cloud, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how a new generation of cloud innovators from Central Asia are boldly competing with global giants like AWS. Discover how Hyper App is building regionally optimized, enterprise-ready cloud infrastructure — faster, more accessible, and built for the modern global market.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✅ The founder’s journey — building a cloud startup from Central Asia✅ How Hyper App is creating competitive enterprise cloud solutions✅ What it takes to challenge infrastructure-heavy incumbents like AWS✅ Lessons from being named Central Asian Founder of the Year 2025✅ The evolution of the Central Asian startup ecosystem✅ How consulting for UNICEF and the World Bank shaped his vision✅ The future of enterprise cloud: performance, affordability & sovereignty🌍 Why This Matters:Cloud infrastructure is no longer dominated solely by U.S. tech giants.Emerging regions like Central Asia are producing high-performance, cost-efficient alternatives built for real global needs.Hyper App represents this new wave of innovation — cloud systems that prioritize:• Regional localization• Pricing efficiency• Enterprise readiness• Faster deployment• Data sovereignty👤 Expert Background:• Akmaljon Musaev*– Founder & CEO of Hyper App• Central Asian Founder of the Year 2025 (Global Startup Awards)• Project manager with 5+ years of experience• Second-time startup founder• Consultant for UNICEF and the World Bank• Focused on building world-class cloud infrastructure from an emerging tech hub🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology.💡 Perfect For:Cloud leaders, deep-tech founders, enterprise decision-makers, investors, emerging-market innovators, and anyone exploring the next era of cloud competition.🚀 Timely Topic:As global businesses seek cloud platforms that offer flexibility, sovereignty, and affordability, regional innovators like Hyper App are leading the next wave of enterprise cloud disruption.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com#CloudComputing #EnterpriseCloud #CentralAsiaTech #AWSAlternative #StartupInnovation #InfrastructureTech #GlobalStartups #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios #HyperApp #AkmaljonMusaev

🎙️ LIVE: Data Trust — The New Currency of Experience with Sanjay BhatiaIn a world powered by AI, trust is the new currency of experience. 💡Join us as Sanjay Bhatia dives into how data trust and transparency are shaping the next generation of AI-driven services. Learn how SIMPLENIGHT leads the way with ethical data use and privacy by design, ensuring that every user interaction is grounded in integrity and confidence.Whether you’re a tech leader, innovator, or simply passionate about the future of AI and ethics, this session will change how you think about trust in technology.🔖 Don’t miss it!#DataTrust #EthicalAI #PrivacyByDesign #AITransparency #UserExperience #DataEthics #SIMPLENIGHT #SanjayBhatia #AIInnovation #TrustInTech

🧬 From Waste to Innovation — How Biotech Startups Are Transforming the Food Industry | Hosted by Gary Fowler | Top Global StartupsJoin Sebastián Zaera, CEO & Co-Founder of BioBlends, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how biotechnology and food innovation are solving some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges. Discover how BioBlends is pioneering clean-label and anti-waste solutions while navigating the vibrant startup ecosystem in Latin America.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✅ How biotechnology is driving a new era in sustainable food production✅ The challenges and opportunities of building a biotech startup in LatAm✅ How innovation can reduce food waste and promote clean-label products✅ Lessons from scaling impact-driven ventures and reaching operational success✅ The intersection of business development, sustainability, and science✅ Future trends shaping foodtech and biotech entrepreneurship🌍 Why This Matters:Biotechnology is redefining how we think about food — from production to consumption. Startups like BioBlends are leading the charge toward sustainability by merging science with purpose. Sebastián’s journey showcases how innovation and environmental impact can work hand in hand to reshape the global food ecosystem.👤 Expert Background:• CEO & Co-Founder of BioBlends — biotech startup revolutionizing food sustainability• Former Country Manager at Producteca — helped drive company to break-even• Former Digital Transformation Lead at Delterra (McKinsey-founded NGO)• MSc in Renewable Energies from École Polytechnique• Degree in Industrial Engineering with focus on sustainability and innovation🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios, global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology.💡 Perfect For:Founders, sustainability advocates, biotech innovators, foodtech entrepreneurs, and investors passionate about the future of sustainable food systems.Timely Topic:As the food industry faces growing environmental and supply challenges, biotech innovation is emerging as the key to a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient global food future.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:👉 GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com#Biotech #FoodTech #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanLabel #FoodWaste #LatAmStartups #CircularEconomy #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios #TopGlobalStartups #BioBlends #FutureOfFood

Join Serina Ahmad, CEO and Co-Founder of trusti, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how technology is reshaping sexual health care for the modern age. From rapid at-home STI testing to digital platforms that normalize open dialogue and accessibility, Serina shares how her company is breaking barriers, reducing stigma, and empowering people to take control of their sexual wellness.Insights You’ll Learn:✅ Why sexual health care remains broken — and how tech innovation can fix it✅ The rise of at-home testing and what it means for accessibility and privacy✅ Navigating stigma and trust while building a health-tech brand✅ How digital solutions can transform public health systems✅ Lessons from leading digital product innovation in Canada’s startup ecosystem✅ The role of empathy and inclusion in building future health care solutionsWhy This Matters:* Despite progress in medicine, sexual health care remains underfunded, stigmatized, and inaccessible for many.* trusti’s digital-first approach is redefining convenience, privacy, and empowerment in personal health.* Serina’s story blends innovation, leadership, and purpose — showing how technology can humanize health care.Expert Background:• CEO & Co-Founder of trusti — offering rapid at-home STI testing and digital health solutions• Former Head of Digital at a leading Canadian media agency, managing 12+ professionals and 40+ digital products• Recognized for driving innovation from concept to launch• Passionate about accessible, stigma-free sexual health care• Advocate for technology’s role in shaping inclusive, human-centered health innovationPerfect For:Health-tech founders, digital health innovators, public health advocates, investors in wellness and biotech, and anyone passionate about technology’s role in improving quality of life.Timely Topic:As digital health evolves, sexual wellness is becoming the next frontier for innovation — blending technology, empathy, and design to create stigma-free access to essential care.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com/#HealthTech #DigitalHealth #SexualWellness #Innovation #StartupGrowth #PublicHealth #AtHomeTesting #WomenInTech #Entrepreneurship #AIForHealth #Accessibility #HumanCenteredDesign #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #trusti #SerinaAhmad

Join Phil Westcott, Founder & CEO of Filament, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore the evolution from consultancy to product-driven innovation and how GenAI is reshaping finance. Discover how Filament is pioneering AI-powered market data engines for Private Equity — and what it takes to find product-market fit in one of the world’s most data-intensive industries.Insights You’ll Learn:✅ Phil’s journey from IBM executive to GenAI founder✅ How Filament evolved from consultancy to product business✅ Finding product-market fit in enterprise AI✅ Verticalizing AI for the finance and investment sector✅ Lessons from accelerating GenAI adoption in B2B markets✅ The future of AI-driven data platforms in Private EquityWhy This Matters:The finance industry is undergoing a data revolution — powered by AI.Filament is at the forefront of this transformation, helping firms unlock insight, automation, and speed in their investment decisions.Phil’s story offers a blueprint for founders transitioning from corporate innovation to scalable AI entrepreneurship.Expert Background:• Founder & CEO of Filament Syfter – AI-powered market data engines for Private Equity• Former IBM Watson executive leading European partnerships• Chartered Engineer with an MBA from IESE and Columbia Business School• 20+ years of experience in applied technology and data innovationPerfect For:Founders, investors, data scientists, fintech innovators, and AI enthusiasts exploring how intelligent systems are redefining finance.Timely Topic:As GenAI moves from experimentation to enterprise adoption, leaders like Phil are showing how to turn AI into actionable intelligence — and build businesses that scale with trust, precision, and data-driven insight.📢 Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:👉 GSD Venture Studios: [https://gsdvs.com]#GenAI #Fintech #DataIntelligence #AIinFinance #Entrepreneurship #PrivateEquity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #StartupGrowth #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #Filament #PhilWestcott

Join Tom Stevens, Co-Founder & CEO of Kuik, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how Audiovisual GenAI is redefining how businesses engage customers and recover lost revenues. Discover Kuik’s journey from a European startup to a rising global innovator in personalized video communication, and how automation is making creativity scalable for every brand.Insights You’ll Learn:✅ The story behind Kuik — building a next-generation video personalization platform✅ How Generative AI is transforming marketing and communication✅ The challenges and opportunities of the European startup ecosystem✅ How automation drives personalization at scale✅ Lessons from raising a €1M pre-seed round and leading a global team✅ The future of AI-powered creativity and revenue recoveryWhy This Matters:The convergence of AI and creativity is redefining how brands communicate.Kuik is pioneering video automation at scale, enabling companies to turn lost engagement into measurable revenue.Tom’s cross-industry perspective — from fintech to creative tech — offers real-world insights into scaling European startups with global ambitions.Expert Background:• Co-Founder & CEO of Kuik – AI-driven platform for personalized video automation• 3× founder with deep expertise in commercial growth and technology• Former CCO of ETFmatic (acquired by Aion Bank)• Former Commercial Advisor to the New Zealand Embassy• Raised €1M pre-seed funding to accelerate global expansion• Passionate about Generative AI, automation, and creative innovationPerfect For:Founders, marketers, AI innovators, automation leaders, investors, and anyone passionate about the intersection of creativity, AI, and business growth.Timely Topic:As Generative AI evolves, startups like Kuik are leading the shift from static content to intelligent video communication, making personalization and revenue recovery easier, faster, and more human than ever before.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:👉 [GSD Venture Studios](https://gsdvs.com)#GenerativeAI #Automation #VideoMarketing #Personalization hashtag#AIInnovation #CreativeTech #EuropeanStartups #StartupGrowth #DigitalTransformation #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios #TomStevens hashtag#Kuik