The Innovators

Tom Dioro interviews Chris and Kathy Zoch of Zoch Real Estate Group in Dana Point, California discuss their 20+ year real estate track record across South Orange County (buying, selling, leasing) but emphasize that clients hire them primarily for protection and advocacy, treating clients like family. They share guiding principles—Kathy’s “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional,” and Chris’s Prov...

Inspiring Dreams with Pierre Buljan: A Journey Through Bay Area Real Estate and Innovation In this episode of the Innovators Radio Show and Podcast, host Tom interviews Pierre Buljan, owner of the Buljan Group, a renowned Bay Area family luxury real estate company affiliated with Compass. Pierre reflects on his journey growing up in San Mateo, his deep connections within the Silicon Valley communi...

Chuck Brennan: From Serial Entrepreneur to Dollar Loan Center Founder In this episode of the Innovators Podcast at Stanford, Chuck Brennan, founder and president of Dollar Loan Center, shares his entrepreneurial journey. Brennan discusses his early experiences starting businesses from sixth grade, his venture into the entertainment industry, and his transition to short-term lending. He highlights...

Investing with Passion and Purpose: A Conversation with eToro US Head Andrew McCormick In this episode of the Innovators Podcast, host Tom DiOro is joined by Andrew McCormick, head of eToro US. Andrew discusses his passion for investing in companies he loves, particularly relating to brands like Chipotle that resonate with his family. Throughout the conversation, Andrew highlights the importance o...

Mastering Discipline and Emotional Resilience in Trading: Insights from Juan Carlos Riano In this episode of the Innovator's Podcast, host Tom interviews Juan Carlos Riano, CEO and education consultant at Smart Capital Club. They discuss the psychological aspects of trading, emphasizing the importance of discipline, emotional control, and resilience. Juan Carlos shares his journey from a high-stre...

Revolutionizing Payments with Franklin Levy: Instant Direct Payments at OpenPath In this episode of The Innovators Radio Show and Podcast, hosted by KZSU Stanford University's FM radio station, Franklin Levy, a partner at OpenPath, discusses the transformative technology of instant direct payments. The conversation delves into the changes in online payment methods, benefits to both merchants and c...

Reviving Gold Mining in Colorado: An Interview with Franklin Levy In this episode of the Innovators Radio Show and Podcast, host Tom Dioro interviews Franklin Levy, co-founder and managing director of GS Mining Holdings. Franklin shares the history and operations of GS Mining in Gilpin County, Colorado, known as the richest square mile on Earth due to its abundant gold deposits discovered in 1859....

Innovators Podcast: From Holiday Lights to Emergency Services – The Journey of Ascender Systems In this episode of the Innovators Podcast, host Tom Dioro interviews Jorge and Ethan Muniz, the dynamic father-son duo behind Ascender Systems. Beginning with the inventive solution to putting up Christmas lights, their journey led to the creation of a prototype robotic climber. The discussion covers ov...

Supply Chain Transparency and Innovations with Jeff Gaus In this episode, host Tom Dioro interviews Jeff Gaus, founder and CEO of the Provenance Chain Network (PCN). They discuss key issues in the supply chain, including eliminating shrink and addressing Uyghur cotton issues, as well as the broader implications of supply chain transparency. Jeff explains the origins and mission of PCN, and how the...

This episode features Herbert Dwyer, CEO of EMPEQ, discussing the challenges and solutions in the energy sector post-pandemic, focusing on workforce dynamics and technological advancements. Dwyer shares insights from his varied background in sectors such as software, real estate, and energy efficiency, leading to the creation of EMPEQ and the innovative Fast Site Survey app which significantly red...

Empowering Innovation and Team Culture with Brandon Dekker of Cannon Design This episode of the Innovators Radio Show and Podcast on KZSU Stanford features an interview with Brandon Dekker, a principal and office practice leader at Cannon Design, a living-centered global design firm. The discussion explores Dekker's leadership philosophy, emphasizing team culture and the quote 'pleasure in the job...

Embracing Transformation and Innovation in Engineering and Leadership In this episode of the Innovators Radio Show and Podcast from KZSU Stanford University, host Tom Dioro interviews Vince Dipofi, the CEO and professional engineer of SSOE, a global project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management. Vince shares his insights on the transformative impact of artificial...

Innovation Through Architecture with Stan Lew, AIA President of RMW This Innovators Radio Show episode, hosted by Tom Dioro and broadcast from Stanford University's KZSU, features an engaging conversation with Stan Lew, AIA, the Principal and President of RMW architecture and design firm. The discussion delves into the importance of adopting an innovation mindset in architecture, how transportatio...

Combating Veteran Suicide Through Gaming: The Story of Stack Up The Innovators Radio Show and Podcast featuring an in-depth interview with Steve Machuga, the founder and executive director of Stack Up, an organization dedicated to combating veteran suicide through gaming. Steve shares his journey from serving in Iraq, where video games helped him cope, to founding Stack Up in 2015. Stack Up suppor...

Eleanor Hayden, founder of Hayden Consultancy After managing the Convenience and Gas business for Pepsico in Utah, Eleanor moved on to Kodiak Cakes to build out the shopper marketing department from the ground up and later did the same at Siete foods. In June of 2021, she ventured out on her own to start Hayden Consultancy. This episode of the Innovators Podcast features Eleanor Hayden, founder of...

Christopher Lay, CEO and Co-founder of Leonid. Christopher (Chris) Lay is a co-founder of Leonid Capital Management. His background includes professional practice in the Healthcare, Financial Services, Technology, and Specialty Finance industries and significant experience operating in Private Equity and Hedge Fund investment environments. Feel free to visit their website at https://leonidfinance....

Today we are honored to welcome Parth Trivedi. CEO and co founder of Skylo technologies, the world's most ubiquitous and affordable network that connects any machine or sensor. Trained as an aerospace engineer, Parth has led various missions in aerospace projects at MIT sponsored by the US Department of Defense, NASA, and FAA. Parth has a bachelor of science in aeronautical and astronautical engin...

Today we're honored and excited really excited to to welcome Joelle Flynn, founder, inventor and co CEO of FunkkOff. And Sonia Hounsell, co founder and president of FunkkOff. Feel free to visit their website at https://funkkoff.com/

Today, we’re honored and excited to be joined by Eugene Johnson. Eugene is the CEO of Revi, a technology solution that drives revenue through consumer data and relationships, like e-commerce sites.  Revi elevates the consumer experience by digitizing the purchasing process, allowing consumers to build consumer profiles, personalize their experience, and be rewarded throughout the purchasing j...

Terry Dry is an award-winning marketer, entrepreneur, strategic advisor, CEO, and executive coach. As the founder of Future Proof Advisors, Terry specializes in advising mid-market businesses and their executive teams on how to overcome barriers that inhibit growth. Regarded as a “pragmatic visionary," Terry is best known for pairing innovative thinking with practical solu...

Todays guest is Toni Alexander, president and creative director at Inter Communications Incorporated . Inner communications Incorporated is a full service branding and marketing firm specializing in real estate and resort projects worldwide. Feel free to visit their website https://intercommunications.com/

Today, we're really excited and honored to be interviewing Stanford grad Dror Berman, co founder of Innovation Endeavors. Dror co-founded Innovation Endeavors with Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Executive Chairman of Google/Alphabet Inc., in 2010. Dror invests in early-stage startups that are driving exponential rates of change in their industries — from agriculture and computational biology to fulf...

Today, we're honored to have Lika Tsintsabadze, founder and attorney at Nomos Law Firm, located in the country of Georgia. Visit her website at https://www.nomosgeorgia.com/ From the campus of Stanford University this is The Innovators Radio Show + Podcast featuring in-depth, one-on-one interviews with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, renowned thought-leaders and game changers committed to ideas, inn...

Today, we are joined by Elijah Kim, founder of GalleryArc, and Tatum DiOro, Business Operations, Partnerships, and Growth Manager. GalleryArc's mission is to enable creators of all types to build web3-enabled augmented reality art, objects, experiences, and software. To learn more, feel free to visit their website at https://www.galleryarc.com/

Today we are joined by Jess Lenouvel, founder of the listings lab. The listing lab helps build sustainable multi six and seven figure real estate business without burnout and old school marketing tactics. Feel free to visit their website at https://www.thelistingslab.com/