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…
Feb. 20, 2025
How Shiru Uses AI & Biotechnology for Sustainable Food Innovation | Jasmin Hume
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin speaks with Jasmin Hume, the founder and CEO of Shiru, about how her company uses biotechnology, AI, and precision fermentation to create sustainable food ingredients.
Shiru’s mission is to develop sustainable, scalable, high-performance ingr…
Feb. 13, 2025
Driving Innovation with Product Strategy! Tools, Mistakes, KPIs | Roman Pichler
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin speaks with Roman Pichler about the critical role of product strategy in driving innovation while maintaining execution and long-term vision. Roman broke down the four key elements of an effective product strategy—target users, value proposition…
Feb. 6, 2025
The Power of Bold Thinking! Solving Big Problems with Innovation | Mitch Francis
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin and Mitch Francis talk about Mitch's book "Bad-Ass Solutions for Today's Big-Ass Problems." Mitch discusses pressing global issues such as rising ocean levels due to climate change, the education crisis in America, and the national debt. Mitch s…
Jan. 30, 2025
How AI is Revolutionizing Baby Monitoring & Parenting! Smart Baby Wellness Tech | Ami Meoded
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation, Vit Lyoshin and Ami Meoded discuss the innovative Elora Baby Wellness Monitor, which integrates AI technology to enhance baby monitoring and support parental confidence. The discussion covers the evolution of baby monitoring technology, the importance of un…
Jan. 23, 2025
The Battle Against Misinformation with AI! Charting a Course for Accuracy | Brooke Hartley Moy
In this conversation, Brooke Hartley Moy discusses her journey in the tech industry and the founding of Infactory, a company focused on leveraging AI to combat misinformation and enhance trust in online information.
Brooke Hartley Moy is the CEO of Infactory, a fact-checking AI search engine sta…
Jan. 16, 2025
How to Solve Real Problems and Build Winning Products | David Hirschfeld
In this conversation, David Hirschfeld shares insights on innovation, problem-solving, and the importance of identifying the right problems to solve in the startup ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for founders to validate th...
Jan. 9, 2025
Operationalizing Innovation! AI Tools, Culture, and Strategies for Success | Mike Bauer
In this conversation, Vit Lyoshin and Mike Bauer delve into the concept of Innovation Ops, a framework designed to enhance an organization's ability to deliver innovations effectively.
Mike Bauer is a seasoned executive with ...
Jan. 2, 2025
Understanding 'WHO' Is the Secret to Product Success | Steve Waddell | #46
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin speaks with Steve Waddell about his journey in entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of understanding the 'who' behind product development rather than ...
Dec. 27, 2024
Innovating Video Production! The AI-Powered Approach | Amer Tadayon | #45
In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin speaks with Amer Tadayon, founder of Lucihub, an AI-powered video production platform. They discuss Amir's diverse background in engineering, sales, and filmm...
Dec. 18, 2024
The Future of Medical Supply Chain! Patient Care and Cost-Saving Innovations | Luká Yancopoulos | #44
Luká Yancopoulos talks about the challenges in the healthcare supply chain and how his company is revolutionizing procurement for medical practices.
Luká is the CEO and co-founder of Grapevine Technologies, a company focused ...
Dec. 11, 2024
Turning Ideas into Products! Guide to MVPs and First Customers | Vinod Sharma | #43
Vinod Sharma talks about the journey from idea to MVP and scaling to the first 100 customers. Vinod shares his extensive experience in the tech field, emphasizing the importance of validating ideas, defining a minimum viable ...
Dec. 4, 2024
Fractional Leadership Explained! The Smarter Way to Grow Your Company | Mike Malloy | #42
Mike Malloy talks about fractional executives in this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast. He explores the benefits and challenges of fractional executives, the evolution of fractional roles, and the types of companies t...
Nov. 27, 2024
Driving Innovation! How TRIZ Can Revolutionize Your Problem-Solving Approach | Ivan Gekht | #41
In this conversation, Ivan Gekht discusses TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving or TIPS), a systematic approach to problem-solving and innovation. He explains its origins in the USSR, its evolution, and its application a...
Nov. 20, 2024
Revolutionizing Strategy in Organizations! AI-Powered Alignment | Josh Folk | #40
In this episode of the Hour of Innovation podcast, Josh Folk talks about the challenges of strategic alignment within organizations.
Josh shares his journey of becoming a leader in innovation and discusses the barriers that i...
Nov. 13, 2024
Building a Responsible Future with AI and Data Science | Dr. Alfred Spector | #39
In this conversation, Dr. Alfred Spector discusses the complexities of data science and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of understanding the broader context beyond technical aspects.
Dr. Alfred Spector is ...
Nov. 6, 2024
The Story of Life on Earth and Key Innovations Tackling Climate Change | Dr. Stephen Porder | #38
In this conversation, Dr. Stephen Porder, an associate provost for sustainability and professor of ecology at Brown University, discusses the core message of his book “Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Wil...
Oct. 30, 2024
Fostering a Culture of Innovation. Involve Everyone in Idea Generation! | Sam Zellner | #37
In this episode of the An Hour of Innovation podcast, Sam Zellner talks about fostering a culture of innovation within organizations. He explains the importance of involving all employees in the innovation process, managing r...
Oct. 23, 2024
Digital Marketplace Innovation! Key Tenets for Product Managers to Succeed | Vik Bharadwaj | #36
In this episode of the Hour of Innovation podcast, Vikram Bharadwaj shares the unique challenges and opportunities of Product Management in Digital Consumer Marketplaces. He describes the essential skills Product Managers nee...
Oct. 16, 2024
Inside the Product Job Market! Salaries, Pitfalls, and Trends | Heidi Ram | #35
Heidi Ram, a seasoned product recruiter and advisor, discusses the current landscape of the job market for product management professionals.
Heidi is a product recruiter, leader, and advisor to the Product Management communit...