GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler

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...

🧬 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 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 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...

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 infrastr...

Join Ash Penley, CEO of ZOEX Power, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how wave energy is entering a new era of innovation and sustainability. From transitioning out of offshore oil & gas to developing a modular Wave Energy Converter that tackles marine energy’s biggest challenge — cost-efficiency — Ash shares her remarkable journey as a solo founder raising £1.2M and building w...

Join Prateek Sodhi, Co-Founder & CEO of Finofo, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how AI is transforming corporate finance — from accounts payable (AP) automation to intelligent treasury management. Discover how Finofo is reimagining how finance teams operate globally by streamlining workflows, reducing friction, and enabling smarter decision-making with AI-driven insights. Ins...

Join ⁠Sarah Springsteen Trumble⁠ , Founder & CEO of The Job Applicant Perspective, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they uncover the deep structural flaws in today’s digital hiring systems — and how startups can use technology to restore trust, transparency, and fairness in the global labor market. Explore how hiring platforms shifted from two-way marketplaces to engagement-driven ecosyste...

Join Caroline Shleifer, Founder & CEO of RegASK, as she explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global regulatory landscape—empowering companies to navigate complex compliance frameworks faster, smarter, and more efficiently. Learn how AI-driven insights are driving a new era of transparency, agility, and innovation across healthcare, life sciences, and global markets. Insights Y...

Gary Fowler interviews Dr. Ashish D. Aggarwal, Co-founder & CEO of JubileeTV, as he explores how human-centered innovation can bring independence, dignity, and joy to the fastest-growing — yet most underserved — population: aging adults. Discover how JubileeTV is transforming the television into a caregiving and connection hub, reshaping how families support their loved ones from afar. Insight...

Join Daniel Saks, CEO & Co-Founder of Landbase, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how Agentic AI is revolutionizing the way companies generate demand, build relationships, and drive growth. Discover how the next evolution of AI — systems that act intelligently on our behalf — is reshaping go-to-market strategy and redefining the future of work. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✅ Agen...

Reimagining Travel Through AI: Startup Lessons from The Tarzan Way | Top Global Startups Join Shikhar Chadha, Founder & CEO of The Tarzan Way, as he shares his journey from launching backpacker hostels at age 19 to building an AI-powered travel-tech platform redefining how people discover and book unique experiences worldwide. Learn how he scaled a global travel startup, raised funding, and le...

Top Global Startups features Daria Berman, Co‑founder & CEO of FUSS—the AI app matching everyone’s preferences so group plans actually happen. We’ll explore relationship tech, user behavior shifts, launching in Eastern Europe vs Western markets, and how FUSS achieved 50% retention in London with ⁠⁠ ULTRA.VC ⁠⁠ backing. Daria previously co‑founded Uptown ($360k ARR, 60k users) and rebuilt in th...

What if every team worked in sync—sales, ops, finance, service—like one digital assembly line? We’re hosting Buddy Bockweg (CEO & Co‑Founder, Vsimple) to show how AI operations platforms and vAI agents orchestrate end‑to‑end workflows across manufacturing, distribution, construction, and professional services. Expect practical takeaways on integrating with ERP/CRM and improving throughput, cyc...

Reimagining Travel Through AI: Startup Lessons from The Tarzan Way | Top Global Startups Join Shikhar Chadha, Founder & CEO of The Tarzan Way, as he shares his journey from launching backpacker hostels at age 19 to building an AI-powered travel-tech platform redefining how people discover and book unique experiences worldwide. Learn how he scaled a global travel startup, raised funding, and le...

How do you operationalize scientific truth in regulated environments? Top Global Startups features Dr. Lieza Danan, PhD—Founder & CEO of LiVeritas Biosciences—on agentic AI execution systems that elevate data integrity from method design to audit‑ready results. A mass spectrometrist and cancer survivor, Lieza has contributed to 20+ IND/BLA filings (Genentech, Sutro, Stemcentrx) and built analy...

We host Cristian Cibils Bernardes, Co‑founder & CEO of Autograph, to explore how an AI historian—“Walter”—helps families preserve loved ones’ memories in their own voice. Autograph captures life stories over simple phone calls, keeping the real emotion behind every moment while making it easy to record, explore, and share a family’s legacy. What we’ll cover: Why voice matters: Emotionally auth...

🎙️ Top Global Startups: AI Revolution in Insurance Distribution with Foliume CEOGary Fowler interviews Martín Fagioli, Co-Founder and CEO of Foliume, the insurtech transforming client engagement across Europe and Latin America through AI-powered solutions for insurance distribution.🎯 What You'll Discover: |✅ AI Insurance Revolution - transforming client engagement in Europe and Latin America ✅...

Top Global Startups: CareCycle's 1 Million AI-Senior Conversations RevolutionJoin Gary Fowler as he interviews Alex Doonanco, CEO of Y Combinator-backed CareCycle, the AI voice assistant platform transforming Medicare agency operations with over 1 million conversations since launching in October 2024.🎯 Discussion Topics: ✅ AI Senior Healthcare - how voice AI serves Medicare beneficiaries 24/7 ✅...

The Future of Global Student Mobility: How Fintech is Reshaping Education Access | Top Global StartupsJoin Ankit Mehra, Co-founder and CEO of GyanDhan (India's first education financing marketplace), as he explores the future of global student mobility and how fintech innovation is democratizing access to quality education worldwide.🎯 Global Education & Student Mobility Insights You'll Learn:...

Med-Tech Startup Reality Check: Capital, Competition & Life-Saving Innovation | Top Global StartupsJoin Eric Goslau, President & CEO of Transverse Medical (Series C stage), as he shares unfiltered insights from 30+ years navigating med-tech startup challenges - from competing with Big Corp incentives to defining "good enough" products that save lives.🎯 Med-Tech Entrepreneurship Realities...