GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler

Join Will Graylin, CEO of IndiGO Tech and six-time founder, in a compelling conversation with Gary Fowler as they unpack the hard-earned lessons behind building, scaling, and exiting multiple high-tech startups. From global fintech platforms to affordable electric mobility, Will shares how years of trial and error shape entrepreneurial clarity, resilience, and long-term success. 🎯 Insights You’ll...

Join Marty Ringlein, CEO & Co-founder of Agree.com, in conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore the rise of Agentic Revenue — a new era where AI agents don’t just assist, but actively create invoices, process payments, and recover lost revenue. This episode breaks down how autonomous systems are redefining finance operations for modern businesses. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ What Agentic...

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 availa...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

SIMPLENIGHT AI PRESENTS — Experience as Infrastructure: Building the New Digital Economy Dive 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 enabli...

SIMPLENIGHT AI PRESENTS — Emotion Tech: Understanding the Heart of the Traveler Hosted by Gary Fowler Featuring guest Sanjay Bhatia Get 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...

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. In...

Episode Topic: The Future of Broadcasting – How AI Is Transforming Media in Small Markets Prepare 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...

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 shapi...

The Future of Human-Centered Risk Reduction in Tech: AI, Cybersecurity, and Developer Empowerment | Hosted by Gary Fowler | Top Global Startups Join 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 exper...

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 potentia...

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 Yo...

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 gr...

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. 🎯 Ins...

🎙️ LIVE: Data Trust — The New Currency of Experience with Sanjay Bhatia In 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 in...

🧬 From Waste to Innovation — How Biotech Startups Are Transforming the Food Industry | Hosted by Gary Fowler | Top Global Startups Join 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 ant...

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...

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. I...

🌿 Sustainable Innovation: How Smart Tech Powers Purposeful Travelwith Eric Pelletier Join us live as we explore how technology can do more than simplify travel — it can transform it for good. Eric Pelletier dives into how smart systems are reducing waste, optimizing resources, and empowering travelers to make eco-conscious choices with ease. Discover how SIMPLENIGHT is bridging innovation and sus...

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: ✅ T...

Join Iyad Kayrala, Co-Founder & CEO of VERTASSIT, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how AI, robotics, and innovation are shaping the future of luxury hospitality. Discover how VERT, an AI-powered in-room voice assistant, is revolutionizing how hotels deliver personalized experiences — blending intelligent automation with the art of human connection. Insights You’ll Learn: ✅ Ho...

Join Nazar Davyda , CEO & Co-Founder of GO TO-U, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how AI-driven predictability and user experience are redefining the EV charging landscape. Discover how GO TO-U’s innovative platform — now in 67 countries and trusted by partners like ABB, Siemens, and Google — is setting a new global standard for smart, seamless, and human-centered EV infrastru...