An Hour of Innovation
An Hour of Innovation is hosted by Vit Lyoshin, a technology professional with a product development, and program leadership background.
Each episode explores the art and science of innovation through conversations with product leaders, scientists, and innovators.
We dive into groundbreaking ideas, uncovering the WHY and HOW behind them. The goal is to amplify the voices of those driving change, offering insights, inspiration, and practical takeaways to spark listeners’ creativity and passion for progress.
Recent Episodes
March 28, 2025
PRFAQ: The Secret Innovation Framework Used at Amazon | Marcelo Calbucci
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin sits down with Marcelo Calbucci, a seasoned entrepreneur, technologist, and author, to explore PRFAQ, the innovation framework that helped Amazon launch some of its most successful products. Marcelo shares how this powerful method enables teams …
March 21, 2025
NFTs Aren’t Just Art! How They’ll Transform Digital Goods, Ownership & Collaboration | Jaime Schwarz
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Jaime Schwarz, founder of Brand Therapy and holder of an NFT patent, joins Vit Lyoshin to discuss how NFTs are evolving beyond collectibles and transforming digital ownership, supply chains, and collaborative creation. Jaime shares the story behind his NFT …
March 13, 2025
North Star Metric: The Key to Unlocking Startup Growth & Focus | Nolan Myers
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin speaks with Nolan Myers, an executive coach and product management consultant, about the power of North Star metrics. Nolan explains that a North Star metric is a singular focal point that provides direction for a company, aligning teams around …
March 8, 2025
The Future of Agriculture! Can We Innovate Without Harming the Planet? | Dr. Claudio Gratton
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin and Dr. Claudio Gratton, an entomologist and landscape ecologist, discuss the intersection of agriculture, biodiversity, and ecological innovation. Dr. Gratton traces the evolution of agricultural technology, from early irrigation and mechanizat…
Feb. 27, 2025
The Power of ‘Dumb’ Ideas! How to Unlock Breakthrough Innovation | David Carson
Why do groundbreaking ideas often start as "dumb" ones?
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, David Carson joins Vit Lyoshin to explore why smart people resist unconventional thinking and how embracing so-called "dumb" ideas can lead to breakthrough innovation.
They discuss how history ha…
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