Hosted by Jim Brisimitzis, Founder & CEO of Khasm Labs, each episode dives into the entrepreneurial journey of innovative startups, exploring how they’re tackling complex, real-world challenges and driving transformation across industries. From groundbreaking edge technologies to scalable solutions for enterprise buyers, we uncover what makes these trailblazers unique and why their work matters.
This podcast isn’t just about innovation; it’s about fostering connections between startups, enterprises, and investors to create meaningful impact.
Innovation Unplugged with Ryan Calkins: Reinventing Ports, Trade & Infrastructure
In this episode, Jim sat down with Ryan Calkins, Presidentof the Port of Seattle Commission and longtime leader across maritime operations, public policy, and infrastructure innovation.
Together, they explore the critical role ports play in global trade, national security, and regional competitiveness - and why the last several years exposed just how essential modern port infrastructure has become.
Ryan shares firsthand insights into:
Why US ports lag behind Asia and Europe in modernization.
How AI, data analytics, and connectivity are transforming port operations.
The growing role of smart infrastructure and private 5G networks.
The operational realities behind supply chain bottlenecks.
Why startups often struggle to break into maritime ecosystems.
Emerging opportunities around alternative fuels, electrification, and decarbonization.
The massive transformation currently underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
From maritime logistics to airport modernization, thisconversation highlights how intelligent infrastructure and emerging technologies are reshaping the systems that move goods, people, and economies.
13 May 2026
Making Private 5G Simple: How Moso Networks is Bringing Cellular to the Enterprise
In this episode, Jim sat down with Stephen Leotis from MosoNetworks to explore how private 5G is transforming enterprise connectivity.
Stephen shares the origin story behind Moso Networks, theevolution of CBRS and private cellular adoption, and why simplifying deployment and management is critical for enterprise-scale success. Together, Jim and Stephen break down the challenges that have historically slowed private 5Gadoption, how Moso is making cellular as accessible as Wi-Fi, and why enterprises are increasingly turning to private wireless networks for reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
The conversation also dives into real-world deployments,including projects at the Port of Tacoma, broadcast event connectivity, industrial campuses, and critical infrastructure environments. They discuss how organizations are using private 5G for everything from security cameras andmobility to mission-critical operational systems - and why these early deployments often become the foundation for broader digital transformation initiatives.
If you’re interested in private 5G, CBRS, edge computing,enterprise networking, and the future of connected infrastructure, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
27 Apr 2026
Operationalizing AI at the Edge with Jags Kandasamy
In this episode, Jim speaks with Jags Kandasamy, Co-Founder and CEO of Latent AI, about how enterprises are moving artificial intelligence from the cloud to the edge.
Jags shares how Latent AI is helping organizations deploy and optimize AI models across edge devices - reducing infrastructure costs while enabling real-time decision-making. The conversation explores the rise of edge AI and physical AI, with real-world use cases across manufacturing, retail, utilities, and defense.
They also break down the concept of the edge continuum, offering practical guidance on when to process data locally versus in the cloud, and how to manage the growing cost of data movement. From AI-powered drone inspections to mission-critical defense systems, this episode highlights how edge intelligence is transforming enterprise operations.
Jags closes with advice for founders and students: focus on real-world problems, develop domain expertise, and use AI as a tool - not the starting point.
Key Topics:
Edge AI vs. cloud AI: when and why it matters
Real-time AI and the edge continuum
Reducing AI infrastructure costs
Enterprise AI use cases (manufacturing, retail, utilities, defense)
Advice for AI founders and students
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