Eren shares his journey from developer to innovator, revealing the importance of addressing genuine business challenges over chasing technology trends.

Luká shares the compelling origin story of Grapevine, inspired by the urgent supply chain failures witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grapevine aims to revolutionize the medical supply chain, offering solutions that drastically reduce costs for healthcare practices while enhancing patient care.

Rebecca shares her journey from a corporate background to the helm of a startup, providing a firsthand account of the challenges and exhilarations of navigating the startup landscape, especially in highly regulated industries. 

Chenny reveals the strategies behind balancing diverse stakeholder needs, scaling Gotcare’s impact, and staying focused on the mission amidst competing demands. She also reflects on her community leadership journey and how her passion for social entrepreneurship fuels both her business and advocacy work.

In this episode, Ian and Rita dive into the nuances of financial strategy and entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Ian sits down with Logan Burchett, co-founder and COO of Forecastr, to explore the transformative impact of financial modeling on the startup ecosystem.

Ian and Matthew delve into the significance of incorporating play and experimentation into our professional lives, illustrating through personal anecdotes how these elements can unveil unexpected discoveries and spark innovation.

In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman engages with Sebastien Gendron, co-founder and CEO of TransPod, in a riveting discussion about the future of transportation. 

In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside podcast, Ian Bergman chats with Alina Adams about her journey from physics and engineering into the world of startups focused on sustainability and social entrepreneurship.

In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, host Ian Bergman engages with the dynamic Sydney Thomas, exploring the profound impact of venture capital on society. They discuss how Sydney's venture is revolutionizing the sectors of health and finance to better serve the 99%.

Ian Bergman welcomes Amali de Alwis, a dynamic professional with a rich background in technology and innovation. Amali, known for her roles as CEO at Climate and Data Accelerator Subak, Managing Director at Microsoft for Startups UK, and CEO of Code First: Girls, shares her unique journey from a curious child fascinated with building and fairness to becoming a serial entrepreneur and influential leader in the tech world.

Ian Bergman sits down with Sam Li, the dynamic founder and CEO of Thoropass. This episode delves deep into the world of compliance for startups, unpacking the complexities and challenges that new tech companies face when navigating the demanding landscape of information security and privacy standards.

Ian Bergman engages with Robyn Bolton, innovator extraordinaire and founder of MileZero, known for her strategic acumen from her time at P&G to the insights gained under Clay Christensen’s tutelage. Robyn dives into her life as a risk-averse innovator, revealing how she molds breakthrough ideas into actionable strategies within the rigid frameworks of large corporations.

Christy Canida, Senior Director at Alchemist, joins host Ian Bergman for a deep dive into the intricate universe of corporate innovation. Christy's diverse background, spanning from the biotech industry to the helm of startups like Instructables—which later found its home with Autodesk—paints a vibrant backdrop to their conversation.

Bianca's career trajectory is far from conventional. Starting with aspirations in acting, she was drawn into the thriving startup environment of Berlin around 2011. Her innate ability to communicate complex ideas made her a sought-after figure in the world of startup pitch coaching.

"Even if you have significant failures, those are significant learning opportunities. They've contributed to the person that you are today." - Michael Ellison

“Even in the most high-profile, high-powered companies, positions and titles, everyone is a human.” - Jennifer Kim

"Artificial intelligence, crypto… they're all technologies that I think that we can be investing in and cultivating for the betterment of humankind." - Michael Moreno

"Today, startups are disrupting in a way unbeknownst to them. We are disrupting what we were believing so hard, and what we are trying to keep so hard." - Peter Bae

“Let the technology solve that problem so that people can do things that make their experiences more innovative.” - Neha Sampat

"When you bring in entrepreneurs, they tend to solve problems – really well." - Ashif Mawji

"There are going to be a lot more remote-only startups that are going to form with some of the best people all around the world." - Adam Odessky

"If you really want to think about innovation and technology, start by thinking about what it is that you want to bring into the world." - Brad Henrickson

"We need to transcend the traditional corporate structure - reduce the sometimes difficult journey to get collaboration in place." - Jacob LaPorte

"Government speak is different and government speak is not always interested in learning other languages.I think that fundamentally presents the challenge between government and the tech industry." - Tiffani Alvidrez

"All you can do is behave the way you expect other people to behave and live your own values and hope that other people see that and are inspired by that." - Jez Humble

"We always need to innovate in order to survive. I think it's a natural reaction to want to just hold on. But it kind of goes against what really needs to happen." - Kathy Chill

"There is purpose in all sorts of things that we do. If you can make someone's job easier, if you can help someone sleep better at night, or whatever it is. Reach out and have those conversations. Understand the context of the people that interact with those products and services." - Christi Zuber