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Innovation Fuel: Real-World Business Cases

Gelareh Farhadian and Dave Keighron
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Discover how today's entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into reality. Innovation Fuel brings you unfiltered business cases of determination, creativity, and resilience -- designed to inspire and equip the next generation with skills to lead and succeed in business.

Join Gelareh Farhadain and Dave Keighron as they dive deeper into the experiences of change makers and inno... more

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<p>In this episode of Innovation Fuel, we explore the transformative power of AI in regulated industries with Nicholas Ning, co-founder and CEO of Farpoint. Nicholas shares his unique journey from Fashion to Finance and ultimately to AI, detailing ho... more

<p>In this episode, we welcome Matthias ,Kucharska-Hulsmann CEO of Tiebreaker AI, as we explore the intersection of AI and compliance in organizations. Matthias shares his journey from technical consulting to founding Tiebreaker AI, a SaaS solution d... more

<p>What if finding work felt more personal and actually worked?</p><p><br></p><p>Stephanie Brown, CEO of GigsUp, explains how her platform is rethinking talent marketplaces in an AI-driven world. From personalized career matching to education plannin... more

<p>In this episode of Innovation Fuel, we sit down with Robert Boies, founder and CEO of Rented123, a cutting-edge fintech rental technology platform. Discover how Rented123 is revolutionizing the rental market by empowering renters to build credit t... more

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Recent Guests

Matthias Kucharska-Hulsmann
CEO of TieBreaker AI
TieBreaker AI
Episode: How to Turn Data Into Better Business Decisions: Insights from TieBreaker AI
Stephanie Brown
CEO of GigsUp
GigsUp
Episode: Shaping of The Furure of Employment
Robert Boies
Founder and CEO of Rented123
Rented123
Episode: Transforming Rent into Credit: The Future of Housing
Claire Shao
Chief Operating Officer at Rainstick Shower
Rainstick Shower
Episode: Shower Power: Transforming Water Use with Rainstick Technology
Dr. Meriam Abedi
Founder of Aplicare AI, with expertise in AI and health data analysis.
Aplicare AI
Episode: From Research to Reality - AI's Role in Healthcare
Dr. Mariam Abid
Founder of applicare.ai
applicare.ai
Episode: test
Imran Muna
Co-founder and director of Strategic Partnerships at Instage
Instage
Episode: From Classroom to Career: AI's Role in Job Interview Success
Cindy Greenglass
Thought leader in data-driven decision-making and storytelling with data
Livingston Strategies
Episode: Data-Driven Storytelling for Marketing Success
Erin Scarlet
Co-founder and co-owner of Fountainhead Network
Fountainhead Network
Episode: Finding Balance Innovation and Flexibility in the New Work Era

Hosts

Dave Keighron
Co-host of the series, known for his dedication to exploring genuine business stories that inspire emerging entrepreneurs and impart practical skills.
Gelareh Farhadain
Co-host of the series, passionate about connecting education and real-world business experiences, providing valuable insights for learners and creators.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Informative but…

    Found this as a mandatory for one of my class, subject are interesting but there is no engagement from the hosts, lost interest in within the first 5 mins, I have listened to other Universities podcast and other academic podcast and are better than this one, do not recommend

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    tavo3090
    Canada4 years ago
  • One of the best marketing & entrepreneurship podcasts ever

    If you’re looking to find out more about the most responsible entrepreneurship and marketing podcasts to follow in 2021, then look no further than the Innovation Fuel Podcast of University Canada West. It’s one of the most informative and enlightening podcasts in Canada.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Myparmaksiz
    Canada5 years ago

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How to Turn Data Into Better Business Decisions: Insights from TieBreaker AI
Q: What are the biggest challenges you've faced in growing the company and getting customers onboard?
The main challenges have been market adoption and ICP adjustments as regulation evolves. Early perceptions from auditors and consultants saw TieBreaker as competition, so the team pivoted to emphasize a value-for-all-stakeholders approach, built templates, and focused on scalable processes to demonstrate ROI before seeking investments.
How to Turn Data Into Better Business Decisions: Insights from TieBreaker AI
Q: Tell us more about what problem you're solving with TieBreaker and who benefits most.
TieBreaker acts as a meta-layer between research/quality management systems and auditing workflows, helping organizations collect, structure, and map regulatory data to controls. The primary beneficiaries are regulated industries (like healthcare) and MSPs that provide compliance services, who gain faster audit-readiness and clearer gap analyses.
From Research to Reality - AI's Role in Healthcare
Q: What challenges do you face as you're trying to disrupt this situation to provide better healthcare using AI?
Dr. Abedi highlighted the challenge of aligning her AI solution with real problems in healthcare and understanding existing business models in the market.
From Research to Reality - AI's Role in Healthcare
Q: What led you to explore the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence?
Dr. Abedi's journey began with postdoctoral research and a desire to ensure her research had a tangible impact on patient health, particularly through continuous monitoring.
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Q: What do you think will be the biggest AI-driven discoveries that we can see in healthcare?
Dr. Abid mentioned the importance of data centralization and the need for analyzing data rather than just implementing AI blindly.

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This podcast features insightful conversations with entrepreneurs and innovators who share their authentic business experiences and the challenges they faced in transforming ideas into reality. With a focus on real-world business cases, it aims to inspire listeners across various demographics, including students, educators, and aspiring entrepreneurs, by providing practical lessons that can be applied immediately. Noteworthy for its commitment to bridging the gap between education and business, the series offers actionable insights from thought leaders in the fields of entrepreneurship, marketing, and technology, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the dynamics of modern business and the entrepreneurial journey.

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