GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler

Join Ömer Omar, CEO and Co-founder of Apoello, for a strategic discussion on the future of materials discovery. A PhD in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry turned deep-tech entrepreneur, Ömer is bridging the gap between the academic laboratory and the global marketplace. In this episode, we explore how Apoello is utilizing AI to digitize the R&D process—shifting from months of costly tria...

Join Timothy Lindblom, CEO and Founder of Newly, for a provocative deep dive into the state of mobile technology. A technical powerhouse with a background in telemetry forecasting at Northvolt and advanced AI research at KTH, Timothy is challenging the "incapability" myth surrounding artificial intelligence. In this episode, we explore how the mobile app landscape has fundamentally shifted in 2026...

Join Joakim Reimar, Founder and Chief Product Officer of Hybridity, for a grounded look at the future of enterprise automation. A former senior diplomat who has advised the White House and the US State Department on geopolitical AI, Joakim brings an "intelligence-grade" perspective to the world of software. In this episode, we move past the AI hype to discuss why the shift to autonomous agents wil...

Join Dr. Rohin Y, CEO of LightSpeed Photonics, for a masterclass on the future of data movement. As the world obsesses over AI chips and software, Rohin is solving the "interconnect bottleneck" that threatens to stall the next decade of innovation. From autonomous vehicles to immersive AR/VR, the challenge is no longer just processing power—it’s how fast and efficiently that data can tra...

Join Malik Asamu, Co-Founder and CEO of CashAfrica, for a deep dive into the reality of modernizing money movement in Africa. A seasoned founder with a six-figure exit already under his belt, Malik is now tackling one of the hardest problems in fintech: why infrastructure remains sub-optimized despite the rise of "Unicorns." In this episode, we explore how CashAfrica is bypassing Visa, M...

Join Ken Ducey, CEO of Veridel, for a critical look at the "dangerous blind spot" threatening modern wealth. A veteran entrepreneur who has testified before Congress and appeared on CNBC as an M&A specialist, Ken has spent his career bridging the gap between complex Wall Street structures and real-world impact. In this episode, we discuss why family offices—with their webs of private...

Join Ayan Roy, Founder and CEO of Gratis Intelligence, for an inside look at the last great data frontier: the "black box" of offline alcohol sales. While e-commerce tracks every click, nearly one-third of alcohol transactions still happen in a data vacuum. In this episode, we explore how Ayan is replacing outdated, ambassador-led sampling with automated, POS-integrated systems that turn...

Join Yusuf Henriques, Founder and CEO of IndyGeneUS Biosciences, for a critical discussion on the future of medical inclusivity. A former U.S. Army Combat Medic with a career spanning the FDA, VA, and DoD, Yusuf has seen the systemic "blind spots" in global health data firsthand. In this episode, we explore how his biofintech venture is leveraging AI and blockchain to unlock the power of...

Join Shakhboz Khayrilloev, Co-founder of Logistical, for an in-depth exploration of the digital overhaul of the delivery industry. A specialist in AI automation and scaling tech startups, Shakhboz is building the "brain" behind the modern supply chain. In this episode, we discuss how AI is solving the most expensive part of the logistics journey—the last mile—and how voice-enabled automa...

Join Chris Purdie, Founder and CEO of Receiptable, for a masterclass in anti-fragile leadership. With 16 years of experience spanning the 2008 financial crisis to scaling ventures across the GCC, Europe, and Africa, Chris has built a career on finding growth where others see risk. In this episode, we discuss the realities of launching and scaling in the Middle East during times of geopolitical ten...

Join Ahmad Al-Natsheh, Founder and CEO of Khosouf Studio, for a high-energy, improvised deep dive into the world of interactive entertainment. A true polymath—civil engineer, award-winning developer, and musician—Ahmad is the visionary behind the first-ever PlayStation 5 VR2 title to emerge from the Middle East. In this episode, we explore the grit required to transition from a solo developer to a...

Join Agastya Samat, Founder and CEO of Zeya Health, for a deep dive into the "hidden tax" slowing down global healthcare: administrative burden. A lawyer by training turned digital health entrepreneur, Agastya has spent a decade navigating complex systems from the NHS to major Asian healthcare networks. In this episode, we explore how Zeya Health is using conversational and voice AI to dismantle l...

Join Dr. Ben Holmes, CEO and Co-Founder of Nanochon, for a strategic look at the high-stakes world of medical device innovation. With a Ph. D. in biomedical engineering and a background in aerospace engineering, Ben has spent nearly a decade navigating the "long runway" of medtech. In this episode, we discuss how Nanochon is moving toward its first-in-human clinical trials with the Chond...

Join Cien Solon, CEO and Founder of LaunchLemonade, for a powerful conversation on the democratization of artificial intelligence. Often described as the "Canva for AI agents," LaunchLemonade has empowered over 7,000 users to build and deploy 20,000+ AI agents without writing a single line of code. In this episode, we tackle the growing disparity between enterprise-level AI and the small...

Join Saurav Jha, Founder and CEO of D-Propulse, for a deep dive into the high-stakes world of Indian deeptech. A renowned defense analyst and author of three books, Saurav is now at the helm of a venture that is redefining aerospace and defense through proprietary Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) technology. In this episode, we discuss the strategic necessity of building "sovereign resilience...

Join Marta Vizcaíno Martín, CEO and Founder of Tetrax, for a deep dive into the digital transformation of professional services. With over 17 years of experience as an M&A lawyer at top-tier international firms, Marta has navigated the most complex renewable energy transactions and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in the industry. In this episode, we explore how she is leveraging that expertis...

Join Khashayar Mansourizadeh, Co-founder and CEO of Starnus, for a masterclass on the next evolution of productivity: Agentic AI. With a background spanning autonomous mobile robotics and a Doctorate in data engineering systems, Khashayar is now the lead architect behind the multi-agent infrastructure at Starnus. In this episode, we explore how AI is shifting from a tool you "use" to a &...

Join Alan Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of YEO Messaging, for a deep dive into the next evolution of digital privacy. A serial entrepreneur and winner of the Price Waterhouse Innovation Award, Alan has spent decades building technology that empowers trust—from the early days of memory technology to the cutting edge of AI-driven biometrics. In this episode, we explore why end-to-end encryption is no lo...

Join Abhimanyu Rathi, Founder and CEO of RenewCred, for an essential conversation on the future of our planet’s lungs. A scientist turned serial entrepreneur with 17 years of experience in sustainability, Abhimanyu is fixing the "trust gap" in global carbon markets. In this episode, we explore how RenewCred is using digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) and a global sci...

Join Paul Anthony Claxton, Managing Partner of Digerati Investments, for a forward-looking breakdown of the changing venture capital landscape. As a former U.S. Marine with four combat tours and a Fortune 500 leader, Paul brings a "battle-tested" decision-making framework to the world of high-stakes AI investing. In this episode, we move beyond the hype to discuss how institutional investors are r...

Join Kartik Gada, CEO and Co-Founder of Deriv8, for a masterclass on the intersection of disruptive technology and global finance. A Stanford instructor and seasoned CFO who has steered companies from Series A to Unicorn status, Kartik brings a unique "macro-quant" perspective to the AI conversation. In this episode, we move past the surface-level anxiety about job displacement to explor...

Join Massimo Barone, CEO and Founder of SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (SMKG), for an emergency deep dive into the rapidly shifting landscape of digital finance. With 30 years of experience commercializing over 200 projects across PayTech and Blockchain, Massimo is a battle-tested pioneer in embedded payments. In this episode, we break down yesterday’s landmark SEC and CFTC announcements on digi...

Join Johannes Galatsanos-Dueck, CEO and Co-Founder of Diffraqtion, for an exploration of the next leap in machine vision. As a veteran leader in scaling Data, AI, and Quantum teams, Johannes is now pioneering a breakthrough quantum camera that redefined how satellites and autonomous systems perceive their environment. In this episode, we discuss how quantum technology is moving from the lab to the...

Join Károly Ludvigh, CEO and Co-Founder of ABZ Innovation, for a deep dive into the high-stakes world of industrial hardware. In an era dominated by East Asian manufacturing, Károly has pulled off the "impossible": building a European drone powerhouse from scratch. In this episode, we explore the strategic inflection point of the global drone industry, why Western technological sovereign...

Join Dr. Alicia Castillo Holley, Founder and CEO of Wealthing Group, for a candid and critical look at the venture capital industry. With over 30 years of experience and a PhD in Finance, Alicia has spent her career bridging the gap between scientific innovation and commercial success. In this episode, we tackle the existential question: "Can we make Venture Capital work?" From her early...