Welcome to "INNOV-8 presents Entrepreneurs in Tech," where we delve into the minds of trailblazing innovators who have left an indelible mark on the technology world. Join us as we explore the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of these visionary entrepreneurs, uncovering the strategies and insights that have propelled them to success. From disruptive startups to industry titans, our podcast showcases the diverse stories and groundbreaking ideas that shape the future of technology. Tune in for inspiring conversations and actionable takeaways that will ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and drive innovation forward.
AI, Biotech, and Billion-Dollar Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur
In this episode of INNOV-8 Presents: Entrepreneurs in Tech, host Bob Shami sits down with inventor and entrepreneur Tareq Risheq, founder of Biovera, for an in-depth conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the future of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Tareq shares his extraordinary journey—from building a globally successful vacuum cleaner business in the Middle East to pivoting into health technology and AI-driven innovation. He opens up about the failures that shaped him, the lessons learned from early ventures, and how personal health challenges inspired the creation of Biovera’s sleep apnea technology.
The conversation explores how Biovera is developing cutting-edge solutions using AI and micro-vibration systems to address sleep disorders, alongside the challenges of funding, FDA trials, and market adoption in a highly competitive health tech space.
This episode is a deep dive into what it really takes to build, fail, and rebuild in the world of high-impact innovation—offering practical wisdom for founders, engineers, and anyone interested in the future of health and AI.
Tareq Risheq: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareq-risheq-111a352/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareq-risheq-111a352/) | tr@biovera.ai (mailto:tr@biovera.ai) | https://www.instagram.com/trisheq (https://www.instagram.com/trisheq) | https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTk9ygbgy/ (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTk9ygbgy/) | https://www.tiktok.com/@trisheq (https://www.tiktok.com/@trisheq)
23 Jan 2026
Resilience in Reality: Entrepreneurship at the Edge of Innovation
In this episode, Bob Shami sits down with Minas Kyriakou, CEO of Ascanio, to explore a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship. From his early curiosity and background in health and safety to leading a cutting-edge mixed reality technology company, Minas shares how problem-solving shaped his entrepreneurial mindset.
The conversation dives into Ascanio’s transformation from near bankruptcy into a promising tech startup, leveraging mixed reality to revolutionize training in maritime and military industries. Minas also discusses the evolving startup ecosystem in Cyprus, the opportunities created by government funding, and the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining top tech talent.
This episode is a must-listen for founders, technologists, and anyone curious about how passion, resilience, and emerging technologies can drive meaningful change across industries.
Minas Kyriakou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minaskyriakou-7/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/minaskyriakou-7/) | minas5194@hotmail.com (mailto:minas5194@hotmail.com)
Ascanio: https://ascanio.io/ (https://ascanio.io/)
9 Jan 2026
Women in Leadership: Entrepreneurship in FinTech and MedTech
CEO Mălina Turcuț discusses her transition from oil and gas to FinTech and MedTech, highlighting PrimeDash's SME financial solutions and MLA MedTech's healthcare innovation platform in this interview.
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