INNOV-8 Presents: Entrepreneurs in Tech

Welcome to "INNOV-8 presents Entrepreneurs in Tech," where we delve into the minds of trailblazing innovators who have left an indelible mark on the technology world. Join us as we explore the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of these visionary entrepreneurs, uncovering the strategies and insights that have propelled them to success. From disruptive startups to industry titans, our podcast showcases the diverse stories and groundbreaking ideas that shape the future of technology. Tune in for inspiring conversations and actionable takeaways that will ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and drive innovation forward.

INNOV-8 Presents: Entrepreneurs in Tech is a business podcast hosted by Bob Shami, with 84 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bob Shami hosts INNOV-8 Presents: Entrepreneurs in Tech, a business show with 84 episodes published.

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  Episode #85

  AI, Biotech, and Billion-Dollar Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur

  Apr 24, 202641 minS0

  <p>In this episode of INNOV-8 Presents: Entrepreneurs in Tech, host Bob Shami sits down with inventor and entrepreneur Tareq Risheq, founder of Biovera, for an in-depth conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the future of artificial intelligence in healthcare.</p><p>Tareq shares his extraordinary journey—from building a globally successful vacuum cleaner business in the Middle East to pivoting into health technology and AI-driven innovation. He opens up about the failures that shaped him, the lessons learned from early ventures, and how personal health challenges inspired the creation of Biovera’s sleep apnea technology.</p><p>The conversation explores how...

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  Episode #84

  Resilience in Reality: Entrepreneurship at the Edge of Innovation

  Jan 23, 202644 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Bob Shami sits down with Minas Kyriakou, CEO of Ascanio, to explore a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship. From his early curiosity and background in health and safety to leading a cutting-edge mixed reality technology company, Minas shares how problem-solving shaped his entrepreneurial mindset.</p><p>The conversation dives into Ascanio’s transformation from near bankruptcy into a promising tech startup, leveraging mixed reality to revolutionize training in maritime and military industries. Minas also discusses the evolving startup ecosystem in Cyprus, the opportunities created by government funding, and the ongoing challenge of attracting and re...

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  Episode #83

  Women in Leadership: Entrepreneurship in FinTech and MedTech

  Jan 9, 202625 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Mălina Turcuț, CEO of PrimeDash and co-founder of MLA MedTech, shares her inspiring journey from the oil and gas industry to becoming a leader in FinTech and medical technology.</p><p>Mălina opens up about her unexpected transition into FinTech and how that experience shaped her entrepreneurial mindset. She explains how PrimeDash is transforming financial services for small and medium enterprises by focusing on real SME behavior and delivering innovative, embedded finance solutions through PrimePay.</p><p>The conversation also explores her work with MLA MedTech, a platform designed to connect startups with the med...

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  Episode #82

  Investing in Intelligence: AI, Alignment, and the Future of Technology

  Dec 29, 202527 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Deepika Chopra, AI transformation leader, founder of AlphaU AI, and author of Move First, Align Fast, to explore what it really takes to lead in the age of artificial intelligence.</p><p>Drawing from her experience driving large-scale AI and digital transformations across Fortune 100 companies, Deepika shares why curiosity is the catalyst for innovation, and why understanding people is just as critical as understanding technology. We unpack the biggest challenges leaders face when scaling AI—from organizational readiness to trust, alignment, and belief in technology as a performance driver.</p><p>Deepika al...

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  Episode #81

  The Language of Spikes: Programming Living Brain Cells with FinalSpark

  Dec 26, 202540 minS0

  <p>In this episode of INNOV-8 Presents: Entrepreneurs in Tech, host Bob Shami sits down with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, the visionary Founder & CEO of Ekai.io and Strategic Advisor to FinalSpark. With a PhD in Neuroscience, Dr. Kurtys is at the forefront of the next great leap in technology: Biocomputing.</p><p><br></p><p>As AI models like ChatGPT demand unprecedented levels of electricity and water for cooling, the tech world is facing a sustainability crisis. Dr. Kurtys discusses how FinalSpark is building "living computers" using biological neurons that are one million times more energy-efficient than traditional silicon chips...

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