In Innovation Odyssey, Renu Ann Joseph shares the experiences of those entrepreneurs who have traversed countries in their lives and in the businesses they have built.
An odyssey represents a long and adventurous journey, often filled with significant challenges and transformative experiences. Sometimes the journey is the destination, sometimes not. Either way this term reflects the entrepreneurial journey of each guest on the podcast, highlighting the ups and downs they faced while pursuing innovative solutions in their respective fields
Episode #26 -"Increasing operational efficiency for brokers with technology” Helen Burke, Founder and CEO of Teambase Ireland
Helen Burke, Founder and CEO of TeamBase Ireland, discusses streamlining insurance broker operations through technology, ultimately reducing administrative burdens and improving client focus in this interview episode.
16 May 2025
Episode #25 -"Using technology and data to re-define the short-term rental insurance market” Andrew Bate, CEO and founder of Safely
Welcome to another chapter of Innovation Odyssey, where Renu explores Andrew Bate’s insights in his insurance journey. Andrew is the CEO and Co-founder of Safely, a company that’s redefining trust in the short-term rental market through data, technology and insurance.With a background spanning McKinsey, London Business School, and years of entrepreneurial experience, Andrew shares how he built Safely to help homeowners rent with peace of mind—by combining guest screening, data insights, and insurance in one smart platform.
Key Takeaways:
How Safely protects short-term rental properties by combining identity verification, risk data, and tailored insurance products.
Andrew’s journey from launching a marketplace called “Trusted Guests” to founding an MGA and navigating the complexities of InsurTech.
The evolving impact of AI on underwriting, claims, and customer service—and why trust and proactivity remain central to Safely’s growth.
Tune in to hear how Andrew and his team are making insurance smarter, more data-driven, and accessible for short-term rental owners around the world.
25 Apr 2025
Episode #24 - “I connect dots between verticals" Kenny Estes, Chief Geek at 42Geeks, Founder & CEO of Diffuse Inc.
Buckle up for another insightful ride on Innovation Odyssey, where Renu interviews Kenny Estes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyestes/), Chief Geek at 42Geeks (https://www.linkedin.com/company/42geeks/), Founder & CEO of Diffuse Inc. (https://www.linkedin.com/company/diffusefunds/), and a self-described “serial boutique fund manager.” Kenny shares his eclectic journey—from high-frequency trading to founding multiple venture and hedge funds- to now curating global trips that bring ambitious tech leaders together to spark serendipitous collaboration.
Key Takeaways:
How 42Geeks organizes immersive international trips to foster trust, cross-border business, and spontaneous innovation among VCs and founders.
Kenny’s insights on geopolitical shifts, defense tech, and how emerging ecosystems outside Silicon Valley hold massive untapped potential.
A candid look at innovation in the age of AI, robotics, and community living—and what this could mean for the future of work and entrepreneurship.
Tune in to discover how Kenny Estes connects global dots—from capital to community—and challenges what it means to innovate across industries and borders.
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