PitchYourStartup

In this episode, we sit down with Avital Tzubeli , a former software engineer turned speaking strategist who now helps founders transform complex ideas into compelling investor pitches. Avital shares her unexpected journey from writing code to decoding communication, revealing how her technical background uniquely positioned her to guide startups through the art of storytelling. We dive deep into...

In this episode of PitchYourStartup , host Bob Shami sits down with Ryan Duncan , CEO and co-founder of Medflix Plus , an innovative app transforming how individuals and families access healthcare benefits. Ryan shares his inspiring journey from running a clothing business to developing a digital platform that removes the barriers of traditional insurance. Medflix Plus offers affordable, flexible...

In this inspiring episode of Pitch Your Startup, host Bob Shami sits down with Modou Lolly Sarr, the visionary founder and CEO of Wawaw Senegal. Modou introduces his groundbreaking streaming platform, Wawaw Senegal, which is set to revolutionize African cinema. Designed to make African films more accessible globally, Wawaw Senegal focuses on promoting local content and international themes, notabl...

In this episode of PitchYourStartup , host Bob Shami sits down with Adeel Khan , Head of Investor Relations at Vosyn , a groundbreaking company pioneering real-time contextual translation technology. Adeel introduces us to the Vosynverse , Vosyn’s innovative platform designed to allow seamless communication across languages, with zero latency . The conversation dives deep into the social impact mi...

On this episode of PitchYourStartup , host Bob Shami talks with Kris Zietarski , the visionary founder behind ROSA FORTIS , a fashion startup determined to redefine how women dress for their lives. Kris takes us through his remarkable journey from launching a brand in Poland to securing $1.3 million in funding and scaling into the U.S. market. He shares hard-won lessons about manufacturing locally...

In this episode of Pitch Your Startup , host Bob Shami talks with Victoria Oros , founder and CEO of YouKeeps , a rising AI startup focused on revolutionizing executive assistance. Victoria shares the entrepreneurial journey behind YouKeeps—how she identified the gap in business coordination, bootstrapped the company, and gained early traction with 46 clients and 2,400 users. Learn how YouKeeps in...

In this powerful episode of Pitch Your Startup , host Bob Shami sits down with Nick Lewis , CFL Hall of Famer and CEO of AOSports , to unpack his remarkable journey from small-town athlete to successful entrepreneur. Nick opens up about the inspiration behind AOSports—a platform designed to empower athletes through ownership , branding , and community engagement . Listeners will gain insights into...

In this episode of Pitch Your Startup , host Bob Shami talks with Dan Gudkov, founder and CEO of Dodocs.ai—an AI-driven platform automating the processing of financial documents. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey, from early ventures and failed augmented reality experiments to founding Dodocs.ai. Learn how a strategic pivot toward developer tools reshaped the company’s future, the challenges...

In this episode of Pitch Your Startup, host Bob Shami sits down with Duke Moran, co-founder of Tuttii, the innovative app simplifying music remixing for creators. Duke shares the inspiration behind Tuttii, its journey from ideation to product launch, and how the app empowers artists to collaborate, remix, and generate new revenue streams. With seamless integration into platforms like TikTok and In...

In this episode of Pitch Your Startup , host Bob Shami sits down with Gregorio Torres, co-founder and CEO of UniSound, a music licensing platform redefining the industry. Gregorio shares his journey from music production to tech entrepreneurship, explaining how UniSound streamlines licensing for music catalogs and connects music supervisors with the right tracks. The conversation explores how AI i...

In this episode of Pitch Your Startup, host Bob Shami sits down with Trevor Skene, CEO and co-founder of Patent Hacks. Trevor shares his fascinating journey from patent examiner to entrepreneur, building a platform that simplifies the patent process for startups. He dives into the challenges founders face when securing intellectual property, the importance of market validation, and how securing pa...

Cihan Fuat Atkin, CEO of XCINEX Corporation, shares how his company is revolutionizing entertainment by merging live events and streaming. Learn about their groundbreaking ticketing model, expansion plans, and vision for a more inclusive entertainment landscape in this must-listen episode of Pitch Your Startup.

Join Pitch Your Startup as Isaac Were, CEO of Zimba Technologies, shares his incredible journey from orphan to entrepreneur. Discover how his platform is transforming microfinance in Uganda, bridging gaps for small businesses, and reshaping financial technology in Africa. Contact our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-were/

In this episode of PitchYourStartup, Bob Shami chats with Jonathan Oudekerk, CEO of Traxs, about empowering artists, creating equitable revenue models, and reshaping the music streaming landscape. Discover how Tracks is giving artists control over their music and data while enhancing fan relationships.

In this episode of PitchYourStartup , Morgan Von Druitt, the founder and CEO of Dipity Digital, talks about how startups can grow in smart and sustainable ways. He explains the challenges of making sure a product matches what people need and how to create strong connections instead of focusing on quick successes. Morgan also shares exciting plans for Dipity Digital’s future and gives advice on han...

🎙️ In this episode of Pitch Your Startup, Bob Shami chats with Boubacar Djiba, the creator of Senmixmaster—the very first AI music mastering platform in Africa! 🌍🎶 Boubacar talks about his amazing journey in music, how Senmixmaster is helping independent artists make their songs sound professional, and the cool technology behind it. You’ll also hear about the challenges he’s faced, his big dream...

Join Bob Shami as he chats with Ondrej Zak, founder and CEO of Zario, the app revolutionizing how we manage screen time and tackle phone addiction. Ondrej shares his inspiring journey, Zario's standout features like AI coaching, and big plans for the future. Don't miss this deep dive into how Zario is more than an app—it's your personal motivator! #AI #PhoneAddiction #ReduceScreenTime #TechInnovat...

Join Bob Shami as he talks with Shadrack Kisame and Fred Murungi, the creators of Talent Walls in Uganda. They share how they help young artists and creators grow their skills, the challenges they face, and their big dreams for the future. Get inspired by their story and learn how anyone can follow their passions! Visit our guest’s website: https://www.talentwalls.com/

Ever feel like your email inbox is a total mess? Meet Paul Irolla, Ph. D., the creator of ZenInbox.app, a cool tool that organizes your emails for you! In this episode of Pitch Your Startup , host Bob Shami talks to Paul about how he got the idea, his love for tech and AI, and how he made it all happen. Paul also shares some great tips for anyone dreaming of starting their own project. Check it ou...

🎙️ On this episode of Pitch Your Startup , Bob Shami chats with Ilias Anwar, the visionary behind Tapped.ai—a platform transforming live music by using AI to connect artists and venues. Discover Ilias's journey of self-funding, creative marketing, and plans for hardware innovation. Learn how Tapped.ai empowers artists, cuts out the middleman, and builds a thriving community! 🚀 #MusicTech #Startup...

Check out this episode of Pitch Your Startup by INNOV-8, where host Bob Shami speaks with Stéphane Bacanin, co-founder of IndiePen! Stéphane shares his journey from lead generation to launching an AI-powered LinkedIn content creation platform designed for entrepreneurs. IndiePen helps users build authority and generate leads by streamlining content creation. Stéphane also discusses their mission t...