GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler

Join Daniel Delubac, CEO of IORGANBIO, for a deep dive into the breakthrough technologies reshaping modern medicine. From non-invasive prenatal testing to the first AI-agentic platforms for synthetic chemistry, Daniel has been at the center of the world's most significant biotech innovations. In this episode, we explore how IORGANBIO is merging first-principles engineering with AI to manufactu...

Join Gaetano Volpe, CEO and Co-Founder of Latitudo 40, for a high-altitude look at the future of urban sustainability. As a leader of one of Europe’s most promising deep-tech spin-offs, Gaetano is harnessing Earth Observation data to solve the most pressing challenges of our cities. In this episode, we explore how Latitudo 40 uses "EarthDataInsights" to build digital twins that allow cit...

Join Robert Lauritzen, CEO and Co-Founder of CEREBRIU, for a masterclass on the digital revolution of neuroimaging. For decades, the MRI has been a "wait-and-see" tool—a slow, retrospective look at neurological health. Robert is proving that with the right intelligence, we can move from reactive scanning to proactive survival. In this episode, we explore how CEREBRIU is turning brain sca...

Join Alessandro Pizzoferrato, CEO and Co-Founder of chainstaff, for a refreshing perspective on the future of recruitment. While the world rushes toward fully automated hiring, Alessandro is doubling down on the one thing AI cannot replicate: the power of human trust. In this episode, we explore how chainstaff is unlocking the "hidden" job market by enabling referrals beyond company boun...

Join Brad A. Adams, President, CEO, and Chairman of Qvinci Software, for a masterclass on the future of business intelligence. For decades, multi-location organizations—from massive franchises to global nonprofits—have been told that the only way to get a "single source of truth" is to migrate to a complex, expensive ERP system. Brad is proving that theory wrong. In this episode, we expl...

Join Borja Díaz-Roig, Co-founder and CEO of Uxia, for a provocative look at how AI is rewriting the rules of product development. As a product leader with experience at Google, Gopuff, and TransferGo, Borja is now at the forefront of the "synthetic research" revolution. In this episode, we explore how Uxia is enabling design teams to bypass traditional, slow recruiting by using AI-genera...

Join Tonya J. Long, Managing Partner of Daymaker Ventures and Founder of Beyond Work, for a deep dive into the fundamental restructuring of the global economy. With 25 years of experience launching over 400 products and leading 20+ M&As, Tonya is a premier authority on the "Future of Work." In this episode, we move past the fear of job replacement to explore a more profound shift: ho...

Join Oliver Belin, Founder and CEO of Calculum Inc., for a masterclass in the financial "connective tissue" of global business: Working Capital. With over 20 years of experience and two definitive books on Supply Chain Finance, Oliver is a world-renowned authority on how companies can thrive by optimizing their cash conversion cycles. In this episode, we explore why working capital manag...

Join Anthony Sardain, CEO and Founder of Cavela, for a conversation on the next revolution in global trade: the automation of physical product sourcing. Born into a family of trade in Southeast Asia, Anthony has spent nearly a decade at the intersection of AI and logistics. In this episode, we explore how Cavela is using AI to handle the heavy lifting of finding, vetting, and managing global suppl...

Join Fredrik Mattsson, CEO of Inamo, for a deep dive into one of the most common—and costly—mistakes in software development: building too much. With over a decade of experience in enterprise SaaS and digital transformation, Fredrik has seen firsthand how "feature bloat" slows down engineering teams and confuses users. In this episode, we explore how modern product teams are shifting awa...

Join Sean Macfarlane, Founder and CEO of Biomarx, for a raw look at the transition from academic research to high-stakes biotech entrepreneurship. A molecular and cellular biologist with a background in infectious diseases and automated platforms, Sean pivoted to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in medicine: lung cancer. In this episode, we explore the "why" and "how"...

Join Tremaine Grant, CEO of Pulse Intelligence Labs and Principal Engineer in Clinical Research, for a fascinating breakdown of the "Science of Strength." Using the global anime phenomenon Solo Leveling as a blueprint, Tremaine reveals how the show’s leveling mechanics almost perfectly mirror the way the human body adapts to physical stress. In this episode, we move beyond the myth of &q...

Join Michael Newton, CEO of Qorium, for a visionary conversation on the power of synthetic biology to reshape our material world. With a track record of scaling products to over $1 billion in annual turnover at Nike, Michael is now leading the charge in cellular agriculture. In this episode, we explore the immense promise of synthetic biology, why Qorium’s unique approach to lab-grown leather is a...

Join Ankit Alok Bagaria, Co-Founder and CEO of Loopworm, for a deep dive into the future of industrial biotechnology. As a pioneer in the Indian deep-tech scene, Ankit is leveraging the natural biological efficiency of silkworms to create a massive biomanufacturing platform. In this episode, we explore why insects are the key to a protein-deficient world and how Loopworm is looking beyond the plat...

Join Dominique Surinx, CEO and President of Ansana, for a high-level discussion on the digital transformation of the healthcare industry. With 20 years of experience in the corporate pharmaceutical world and a decade as a successful entrepreneur, Dominique brings a rare perspective to the table. In this episode, we explore how AI is moving from a back-office tool to a frontline catalyst for innova...

Join Iako Jikia, Co-Founder and CEO of Helio AI, for a high-energy conversation on the intersection of peak performance and technology. A former professional tennis player who transitioned into the startup world after a career-ending injury, Iako brings a unique level of discipline and resilience to the AI recruiting landscape. In this episode, we explore how Helio AI is automating global hiring p...

Join Robert LoCascio, Founder of KID Company and former CEO of LivePerson, for a vital discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence and child safety. As a pioneer who took LivePerson public and led the conversational AI revolution for three decades, Robert is now focusing his expertise on the most important users of all: children. In this episode, we explore how KID Company is creatin...

Join Johan Torssell, CEO and Co-founder of Spiich Labs, for a critical look at the broken state of modern sales. Despite the tech boom, sales reps still spend 70% of their time on admin rather than selling. In this episode, we explore how Spiich Labs is using AI to eliminate non-selling activities, allowing reps to return to their ultimate competitive advantage: building human relationships. With...

Join Jack Rusk, CEO and Co-Founder of C.Scale, for a deep dive into why the climate conversation in building design and construction is more active today than ever before. As the industry shifts toward decarbonization, the challenge isn't just "wanting" to go green—it's about the data required to get low-carbon materials procured. Jack explores how C.Scale is bridging the gap bet...

Join Prashanth Swaminathan, Co-Founder and CEO of Zynk, for a deep dive into the hidden plumbing of global commerce. After a decade at Morgan Stanley managing billions in structured loans, Prashanth is now tackling one of the most persistent bottlenecks in finance: the inefficiency of correspondent banking. In this episode, we explore how Zynk is building an embedded transaction-level infrastructu...

Join Patrick Murphy, Co-Founder and CEO of Maket, for a high-stakes conversation on the future of the technology industry. With over one million users on his generative architecture platform, Patrick has a front-row seat to the radical shifts in how software is built and consumed. In this episode, we explore Patrick’s bold thesis on the "death of SaaS," where AI is heading in the next 24...

In this episode of the GSD Presents Silicon Valley AI & Tech series, we sit down with the visionary founders of Matrix Edge Therapeutics, Elaine Phan and Andreas Taylor. We dive deep into how they are building the "Signal → Cure → Longevity" AI infrastructure to revolutionize drug discovery and patient stratification. Learn how continuous patient signals and agentic AI are being used...

Join Nipun Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO of Appetronix, for an exploration into the next frontier of hospitality: the fully autonomous restaurant. With over 17 years of leadership across global restaurant brands and a background in Wall Street investment banking, Nipun is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between traditional food service and high-tech automation. In this episode, we discuss how A...

Join Muzaffar Manghi, Co-founder and Global Commercial Lead of Farmdar, for a compelling look at why the AI revolution seems to be happening everywhere except in the fields. With a unique background spanning two decades in global marketing leadership and a deep personal history in farming, Muzaffar is on a mission to bring "Space-Tech" to the soil. In this episode, we explore how AI is a...

Join Deniz Soylular, Co-founder and CPO of Mindra, for a forward-looking discussion on the next major evolution in technology: Agentic AI. As a pioneer in AI infrastructure, Deniz is building the multi-agent systems that allow AI to move from simple chatbots to autonomous workers. In this episode, we explore what the agentic ecosystem will look like over the next year, how established companies mu...