Hosted by Angelina Huang, Innovative Investing is the podcast that examines how emerging trends and revolutionary ideas are transforming the startup and venture capital ecosystem. In a time where the world is rapidly changing, this podcast explores the impact of new advancements on various industries, providing valuable insights on new opportunities for investment and growth.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/innovativeinvestingpod/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-huang-54762a2a1/
The Future Of The Creator Economy: A Conversation With Akshay Maharaj
Akshay Maharaj is the co-founder of Aview International, a company that offers a suite of tools allowing content creators and brands to expand their reach internationally. Akshay started Aview back in 2017 and has since collaborated with numerous creators and brands to break language barriers and tap into new global markets.
Topics discussed include what inspired Akshay to build a startup in the creator economy space, what it was like to have Logan Paul as Aview’s first client, how the creator economy has evolved over the years, the impact of artificial intelligence on the creator space, key takeaways from Akshay’s experience in the Techstars program, and much more.
Timestamps:
00:00- Intro
00:50- Inspiration for joining the creator economy
02:30- Identifying global audience accessibility issues
04:33- Working with Logan Paul as the first client
08:59- Expanding Aview beyond influencer content
10:28- Evolution of the creator economy throughout the years
13:10- Cultural differences when globalizing content
14:50- How AI is impacting the creator space
17:18- Biggest mistakes creators make when expanding globally
19:53- Independent creators vs. large studios
23:21- Trends in the creator economy within the next 10 years
25:03- Akshay's takeaways from Techstars
27:09- Key goals for Aview this year
28:00- Advice for younger self
Get in touch:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-huang-54762a2a1/ https://www.instagram.com/innovativeinvestingpod/
Aview:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aview-international/
https://www.instagram.com/aviewint/
Akshay Maharaj:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaymaharaj/
18 Feb 2025
Lessons From Building A Fintech Startup: A Conversation With Adyan Tanver and Cyril Joy Mangalan
Adyan Tanver and Cyril Joy Mangalan are the founders of Cove, a startup that is revolutionizing financial infrastructure. In this episode, we’ll be focusing on Cove’s verification platform for landlords and property managers.
Verifying tenants effectively while minimizing fraud is a constant challenge, and Cove is changing the game by streamlining the process, reducing risk, and helping owners drive better returns.
Topics discussed in this episode include the importance of acquiring user feedback, Cove’s process of bringing an idea to life, how building startups has changed over the years, how to determine the right time to pitch to VCs, and much more.
Timestamps:
0:00-Intro
0:53- Background and Beginnings
14:05- Building Cove
26:41- Market and Industry
39:04- Fundraising
45:05- Future Outlook
Get in touch:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-huang-54762a2a1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativeinvestingpod/
Cove:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getcove/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cove.rent/
25 Nov 2024
Reshaping Real Estate With Proptech: A Conversation With Sean Sun and Vito Yang
Sean Sun and Vito Yang, Dwellner's founders, share insights on how Proptech and AI are reshaping real estate, unlocking innovation and investment opportunities.
11 Nov 2024
Startup Growth, Funding, and AI's Future: A Conversation with Jai Mansukhani
Jai Mansukhani is the co-founder of OpenSesame, an AI startup dedicated to helping companies rapidly create, test, and deploy AI applications.
In this episode, we’ll be discussing OpenSesame’s startup journey, the process behind their product development, their financial management strategies, key trends shaping the AI industry, and much more.
Get in touch: www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-huang-54762a2a1
Timestamps:
0:00- Intro
0:45- Beginnings and Journey
10:20- Finances and Funding
18:31- Industry Trends and Future Outlook
22:29- Outro
References:
https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/global-startup-funding-recap-q3-2024/
Music Used:
https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-corporate-207111/
https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-tech-corporate-182507/
7 Oct 2024
Runway: Is Generative AI Redefining Creativity?
In recent years, generative AI startups have developed impressive technologies to significantly transform the creative process, offering a variety of tools to help creators improve work efficiency and unlock new creative possibilities. The growing demand for these tools has caused investor interest to surge, with venture capital firms investing large amounts of money into generative AI startups over the past year.
In this episode, I’ll be exploring how generative AI is impacting creative industries, specifically focusing on a company called Runway. Their motto, “No lights, No camera, All action,” perfectly captures the creative tools they offer, paving the way for a new era of creativity and storytelling. I’ll also be delving into the timeline of Runway’s financing, related industry trends, and insights on how generative AI is changing the world of business and finance.
Connect with me:
www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-huang-54762a2a1
Timestamps:
0:00- Introduction
0:41- Company Overview and Key Milestones
5:50- Finances and Funding
8:43- Related Industry Trends
11:33- Future Outlook and Insights
References List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LjWyqzrsCbpJeE9VsYgn-JY5gKXdxGGuX9J2MOzRefw/edit?usp=sharing
Music Credits:
https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-corporate-207111/ (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-corporate-207111/)
https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-tech-corporate-182507/ (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-tech-corporate-182507/)
10 Sept 2024
The Rise of Autonomous Robots: Serve Robotics’ Role in Technology Sector Growth
With the rise of AI and growing popularity of investments in futuristic technologies, we’re seeing a surge in AI-driven products and services reshaping the investment landscape. Notably, a standout autonomous food delivery company has captured the attention of investors over the past few months, with Nvidia’s investment in the company propelling its stock growth over the summer.
In this episode, I'll be talking about Serve Robotics, exploring its history and key moments that helped the company grow into what it is today. I'll also look at its initial public offering, stock performance, relevant industry trends in robotics, and the broader implications for the future.
Timestamps:
0:00- Introduction
1:18- The Beginnings
2:20- Uber and Expansion
4:12- IPO to Now
7:10- Related Industry Trends
9:32- Closing Thoughts
‣References
Yahoo Finance:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-just-invested-ai-stock-111500828.html (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-just-invested-ai-stock-111500828.html)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/serve-robotics-down-37-month-145900925.html (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/serve-robotics-down-37-month-145900925.html)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmzmEyu3AVo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmzmEyu3AVo)
The Motley Fool:
https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/08/17/meet-the-newest-artificial-intelligence-ai-stock-i/ (https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/08/17/meet-the-newest-artificial-intelligence-ai-stock-i/)
https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/07/28/could-serve-robotics-become-the-next-symbotic/ (https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/07/28/could-serve-robotics-become-the-next-symbotic/)
https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/08/14/why-serve-robotics-stock-is-skyrocketing-again-tod/ (https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/08/14/why-serve-robotics-stock-is-skyrocketing-again-tod/)
Serve Robotics Website:
https://www.serverobotics.com/pizzahut-partnership (https://www.serverobotics.com/pizzahut-partnership)
https://www.serverobotics.com/ouster-and-serve (https://www.serverobotics.com/ouster-and-serve)
https://investors.serverobotics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/serve-robotics-announces-first-quarter-2024-results-and-provides (https://investors.serverobotics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/serve-robotics-announces-first-quarter-2024-results-and-provides)
Food On Demand:
https://foodondemand.com/07242024/serve-robotics-stock-surges-amid-investments/ (https://foodondemand.com/07242024/serve-robotics-stock-surges-amid-investments/)
Cities Today:
https://cities-today.com/delivery-robots-set-to-expand-in-los-angeles/ (https://cities-today.com/delivery-robots-set-to-expand-in-los-angeles/)
TechCrunch:
https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/10/uber-nvidia-backed-delivery-robot-startup-serve-robotics-to-go-public/ (https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/10/uber-nvidia-backed-delivery-robot-startup-serve-robotics-to-go-public/)
PR Newswire:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/serve-robotics-enters-production-agreement-with-magna-to-scale-robot-manufacturing-302125462.html (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/serve-robotics-enters-production-agreement-with-magna-to-scale-robot-manufacturing-302125462.html)
The Robot Report:
https://www.therobotreport.com/magna-to-manufacture-more-serve-robotics-last-mile-delivery-systems/ (https://www.therobotreport.com/magna-to-manufacture-more-serve-robotics-last-mile-delivery-systems/)
Mugglehead Magazine:
https://mugglehead.com/sidewalk-delivery-robotic-startup-goes-public-after-successful-capital-raise/ (https://mugglehead.com/sidewalk-delivery-robotic-startup-goes-public-after-successful-capital-raise/)
Microsoft Start:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/serve-robotics-stock-is-surging-wednesday-whats-going-on/ar-AA1oNohX (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/serve-robotics-stock-is-surging-wednesday-whats-going-on/ar-AA1oNohX)
Nasdaq:
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/307-month-should-you-grab-breakout-stock-under-20 (https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/307-month-should-you-grab-breakout-stock-under-20)
Investing.com:
https://ca.investing.com/news/company-news/serve-robotics-secures-20-million-in-private-placement-93CH-3577703 (https://ca.investing.com/news/company-news/serve-robotics-secures-20-million-in-private-placement-93CH-3577703)
MotorTrend:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-robotaxi-first-look-review/ (https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-robotaxi-first-look-review/)
TheStreet:
https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/tesla-stock-jumps-on-fsd-roadmap-plans-with-robotaxi-launch-in-focus (https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/tesla-stock-jumps-on-fsd-roadmap-plans-with-robotaxi-launch-in-focus)
MIT Technology Review:
https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/01/23/1086936/whats-next-for-robotaxis-2024/ (https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/01/23/1086936/whats-next-for-robotaxis-2024/)
Government Technology:
https://www.govtech.com/transportation/after-a-year-of-setbacks-where-do-robotaxis-go-in-2024 (https://www.govtech.com/transportation/after-a-year-of-setbacks-where-do-robotaxis-go-in-2024)
CNBC:
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/26/teslas-optimus-faces-humanoid-competition-at-beijing-robot-conference.html (https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/26/teslas-optimus-faces-humanoid-competition-at-beijing-robot-conference.html)
‣Music Used
https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-tech-corporate-182507/ (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-tech-corporate-182507/)
https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-corporate-207111/ (https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-corporate-207111/)
Connect with me:
www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-huang-54762a2a1
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