Innovation Odyssey

In Innovation Odyssey, Renu Ann Joseph shares the experiences of those entrepreneurs who have traversed countries in their lives and in the businesses they have built.An odyssey represents a long and adventurous journey, often filled with significant challenges and transformative experiences. Sometimes the journey is the destination, sometimes not. Either way this term reflects the entrepreneurial journey of each guest on the podcast, highlighting the ups and downs they faced while pursuing innovative solutions in their respective fields

Innovation Odyssey is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 29 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.

Unknown Host hosts Innovation Odyssey, a business show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #26 -"Increasing operational efficiency for brokers with technology” Helen Burke, Founder and CEO of Teambase Ireland

  May 30, 202531 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the new episode of Innovation Odyssey, with Helen Burke, Founder and CEO of TeamBaseIreland, a company transforming the insurance industry through smart, human-focused technology. With over a decade of experience working in the Middle East and a background in tech, Helen shares how she’s on a mission to make insurance brokers’ lives easier by eliminating the administrative burden through automation and intuitive tools.</p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>How TeamBase Ireland simplifies complex insurance workflows, empowering brokers and agents to focus on what matters most - advising clients.<br></p><p>Helen’s journey from teachi...

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  Episode #25 -"Using technology and data to re-define the short-term rental insurance market” Andrew Bate, CEO and founder of Safely

  May 15, 202533 minS0

  <p>Welcome to another chapter of Innovation Odyssey, where Renu explores Andrew Bate’s insights in his insurance journey. Andrew is the CEO and Co-founder of Safely, a company that’s redefining trust in the short-term rental market through data, technology and insurance.With a background spanning McKinsey, London Business School, and years of entrepreneurial experience, Andrew shares how he built Safely to help homeowners rent with peace of mind—by combining guest screening, data insights, and insurance in one smart platform.</p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>How Safely protects short-term rental properties by combining identity verification, risk data, and ta...

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  Episode #24 - “I connect dots between verticals" Kenny Estes, Chief Geek at 42Geeks, Founder & CEO of Diffuse Inc.

  Apr 25, 202531 minS0

  <p>Buckle up for another insightful ride on Innovation Odyssey, where Renu interviews Kenny Estes, Chief Geek at 42Geeks, Founder & CEO of Diffuse Inc., and a self-described “serial boutique fund manager.” Kenny shares his eclectic journey—from high-frequency trading to founding multiple venture and hedge funds- to now curating global trips that bring ambitious tech leaders together to spark serendipitous collaboration. </p><p>Key Takeaways: </p><p>How 42Geeks organizes immersive international trips to foster trust, cross-border business, and spontaneous innovation among VCs and founders. </p><p>Kenny’s insights on geopolitical shifts, defense tech, and how emerging ecosystems outside Silicon Valley h...

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  Episode #23 - "Enabling insurers to build, design and operate parametric insurance on scale". Thomas Krapf Co-founder and CEO of Riskwolf

  Feb 7, 202537 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Innovation Odyssey, Renu  talks to  Thomas Krapf, co-founder and CEO of Riskwolf, a technology company revolutionizing parametric insurance. With 25 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, Thomas shares his journey of building a platform that enables insurers to design, scale, and operate parametric insurance solutions worldwide. He also discusses his global expansion efforts, particularly in India, and the role of AI in the future of insurance. </p> <p>Key Takeaways: </p> <p>How Riskwolf is bridging the gap between traditional and parametric insurance, enabling faster and more reliable payouts for clients. </p> <p>The c...

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  Episode #22 - "On a mission to help people gain more autonomy of their dreams" Emporia Meng, Co-Founder and CEO EMPI DREAM & Managing Director of Sense of Agency

  Jan 24, 202528 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Innovation Odyssey Renu interviews Emporia Meng, co-founder of EMPI DREAM, and Founding Partner of Sense of Agency, two ventures transforming how people engage with their subconscious and brands, respectively. Emporia shares her journey from growing up in Malaysia and China to co-creating EMPI DREAM, a platform that uses AI to help users understand and harness their dreams, and founding Sense of Agency, a marketing firm specializing in data-driven strategies for tech startups and hospitality brands. </p> <p>Key Takeaways: </p> <p> • How EMPI DREAM empowers users to record, analyze, and gain insights into their dreams, with...

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