The Innovation Conversation

Innotion Conversation: From Corporate to Startup — Wojtek Buczynski on Building Fast Audit AI In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Wojtek Buczynski , founder of Fast Audit AI , about his bold transition from a stable corporate career in financial services to the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. They dive into: The motivations behind Wojtek’s leap from...

Innotion Conversation: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Work — Insights from Mike Todasco In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Mike Todasco , seasoned innovator, former PayPal leader, and holder of over 100 U.S. patents, about the evolving nature of innovation and the transformative power of AI. They dive into: Mike’s journey from startup founder to leading...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Entrepreneurship, Mental Resilience, and Staying Grounded — Insights from Rachel Murphy In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Rachel Murphy , seasoned entrepreneur and founder of The Grafter , about her inspiring journey from government roles, particularly in healthcare, to building successful businesses. They dive into: Rachel’s tran...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and Innovation — Insights from Maria Andrianova In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Maria Andrianova , serial entrepreneur and angel investor, about her transition from corporate life in Russia to building businesses and investing in startups in Dubai. They dive into: Maria’s journey from the corpora...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Startup Success, Fundraising, and Global Mindsets — Insights from Azahara Vera Cobos In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Azahara Vera Cobos , head of scouting and programs at Startupwise Guys , about what drives successful startups and how founders can better prepare for growth and exits. They dive into: Key factors that contribute...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: AI Matchmaking for Startups — Building Chainvest with Ediris Mohammed In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Ediris Mohammed , CEO and founder of Chainvest , an AI-driven platform connecting startups with investors. They dive into: Ediris’ journey from frustrated investor to tech founder. How Chainvest is revolutionizing startup-invest...

Innotion Conversation: Entrepreneurship Across Borders — Insights from Giulio Zecca In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Giulio Zecca , experienced entrepreneur and innovation leader, about his work across Europe and Africa and the diverse factors that shape entrepreneurial success in different regions. They dive into: Cultural differences in business practic...

Innotion Conversation: Building Nigeria’s Startup Ecosystem — Insights from Uche Aniche In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Uche Aniche , founder of Startup South and partner at Rebel Seed Capital , about the evolution and future of Nigeria’s dynamic startup ecosystem. They dive into: Uche’s journey supporting startups through Startup South and Rebel Seed Ca...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Entrepreneurship, AI, and the Power of Community — Insights from Tom Lorimer In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Tom Lorimer , founder of Passion Lab , about his entrepreneurial journey and his mission to make AI and machine learning more accessible to businesses. They dive into: Tom’s path through various startups and the lessons l...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Mental Health, Ethics, and Impact Investing — Insights from Daria Reutovich In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Daria Reutovich , venture capital investor and advocate for mental health in the startup world, about her journey from Belarus to the Netherlands and her mission to drive ethical, impactful investing. They dive into: Daria...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Spain’s Startup Landscape — Challenges, Culture, and the Road Ahead with Gonzalo Martín Rocañin In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Gonzalo Martín Rocañin about the current state of Spain’s startup ecosystem and what needs to change to foster a more vibrant entrepreneurial environment. They dive into: Key challenges facing startups...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Decision-Making, Angel Investing, and Community — Insights from Pedro Bandeira of Core Angels In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Pedro Bandeira from Core Angels about the critical dynamics of angel investing and the human elements that shape decision-making and communication. They dive into: The different profiles of angel investor...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Innovation, and Cultural Shifts — Insights from Tyler Gordon In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Tyler Gordon , serial entrepreneur and founder of TejoMed , about his journey from the US to Portugal and his mission to reinvent personalized healthcare. They dive into: Tyler’s entrepreneurial journey and t...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Building Global Startup Ecosystems — Insights from Emilio Corchado of StartupOle In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Emilio Corchado , CEO and founder of StartupOle , about his mission to connect global startup ecosystems and lessons from building one of Europe's leading startup events. They dive into: Emilio’s journey creating Star...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: From Athlete to Entrepreneur — Gabija Adele on Building Capital Boost and Embracing Innovation In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Gabija Adele , founder of Capital Boost , about her inspiring journey from professional athlete to launching a thriving sales agency. They dive into: Gabija’s transition from sports to entrepreneurship a...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Entrepreneurship, Bootstrapping, and Web3 — Insights from Samuel Pedro of No Code District In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Samuel Pedro , founder of No Code District , to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and valuable insights on launching and scaling successful businesses. They cover: Samuel’s experiences starting business...

🎙️ Innotion Conversation: Scaling Personalized Healthcare — Insights from Luis Valente of ILOF In this episode of Innotion Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Luis Valente , CEO of ILOF , a groundbreaking deep-tech health company revolutionizing personalized medicine through data-driven patient identification for clinical trials. They explore: The journey of launching and scaling a dee...

Innovation Conversation: Tech Venture Building, Global Startup Investing, and Personal Branding with Anmol Goel In this episode of Innovation Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Anmol Goel , founder of Gacs Limited and a seasoned tech venture builder, to discuss the realities of supporting startups from early-stage development to scaling and fundraising. They dive into: The key diff...

Innovation Conversation: Building a Travel Startup with AI — Persistence, Feedback, and the Denmark Ecosystem with André Souza In this episode of Innovation Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual sits down with André Souza , founder of Tryp.com , to discuss the journey of building a travel tech startup focused on connecting travelers with the best personalized flight and train routes through AI and m...

Innovation Conversation: Entrepreneurship, Startup Ecosystems, and Mental Toughness with Dr. Jeff Standridge In this episode of Innovation Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Dr. Jeff Standridge , innovation consultant, executive coach, and author, to discuss key insights on building startups, fostering innovation, and developing the mindset of top performers. They dive into: How to...

Innovation Conversation: Integrating Web3 and Web2 in Finance — Technology, Risk, and Luck with Ross Kolodyazhnyi In this episode of Innovation Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Ross Kolodyazhnyi , entrepreneur and founder in the FinTech and blockchain space, to talk about building companies that bridge traditional finance and emerging technologies like Web3. They dive into: How t...

In this episode of Innovation Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Daniel Pidcock , designer, UX researcher, and startup founder, to discuss the real-world challenges of launching and running startups with a product-first mindset. They dive into: Why passion for your product or service is critical to long-term success. Balancing product-focused decisions with financial realities and...

Innovation Conversation: Entrepreneurship, AI, and Building Strong Teams with Simon Penson In this episode of Innovation Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Simon Penson , successful entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor, to explore lessons from building and selling multiple businesses. Simon shares real-world insights on what it takes to launch, grow, and exit a startup succ...

Innovation Conversation: Building Businesses, Community, and Resilience with Akil Benjamin In this episode of Innovation Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Akil Benjamin , entrepreneur and founder of Kamusi, to discuss his journey from launching a design studio to supporting small businesses and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Akil shares lessons learned from creating the Black Bus...

Innovation Conversation: First-Time Founders, Impact, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Jane Fisher In this episode of Innovation Conversation , host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Jane Fisher , founder of Imii , an AI assistant for immigrants, to discuss her journey as a first-time founder and the challenges she’s faced in building a mission-driven startup. They dive into: The realities and h...