Welcome to The Beautiful AI podcast, the podcast that dives deep into the groundbreaking advancements of AI technology. Join our host –technology thought leader and Perfect Corp. Chief Growth Officer, Wayne Liu, as he interviews industry leaders and innovators, to explore the many ways AI innovation is enhancing the lives of consumers and creating a more beautiful world.
Whether you are an executive, looking for ways to breathe new, digital life into your company, or are simply interested in the many applications of modern AI technology, this podcast offers valuable inspiration and insights on the breakthrough technologies influencing the world today.
https://www.perfectcorp.com/business
Perfect Corp.'s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/perfect-corp/
Wayne's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneliu88/
The Future Starts with One Great Idea: Exploring What Investors Look for in Founders with Bill Reichert, General Partner at The Startup World Cup
What does it take to build the next great startup?
In this episode of The Beautiful AI Podcast, we're joined by Bill Reichert, General Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures and Chief Evangelist, to explore the Startup World Cup—the world's largest startup pitch competition connecting founders, investors, and innovators across 100+
regional competitions.
Bill shares what investors really look for in founders, the biggest mistakes startups make when pitching, and how entrepreneurs can stand out in today's AI-driven landscape. We also discuss Perfect Corp.'s partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures to bring the Startup World Cup NYC
Regional to the Fashion Institute of Technology on September 28, where founders will pitch their companies for the opportunity to compete for a $1 million investment prize at the Grand Finale in San Francisco.
Whether you're a founder, entrepreneur, or innovator with a bold idea, this episode is full of insights to help you build what's next.
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Learn more about Bill Reichert & the Startup World Cup:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/billreichert/
https://www.pegasustechventures.com/
https://www.startupworldcup.io/
Learn more about Perfect Corp.:
https://www.perfectcorp.com/business
https://www.linkedin.com/company/perfect-corp/
Check us out:
Connect with Wayne Liu, the Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneliu88/
Subscribe for more insightful episodes!
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Timestamps:
00:49 Why This Episode Matters
02:08 Meet Bill Reichert
03:52 How VCs Judge Founders
05:55 Startup World Cup Vision
10:48 Global Day One Winners
14:22 Getting to Wow
20:15 Pitch Mistakes and Red Flags
26:35 What Makes AI Defensible
31:02 Apply to NYC Qualifier
33:58 Final Thoughts
23 Jul 2026
The Future of Beauty: AI, Digital Transformation, and Retail Innovation
On this episode of The Beautiful AI Podcast, we sit down with Meredith Epstein Goodman, a strategic leader at the intersection of beauty, retail and technology, to discuss how AI and digital transformation are shaping the future of the beauty industry.
Meredith shares insights from her experience helping iconic beauty companies embrace innovation and drive transformation across retail and sales enablement. Together, we explore how AI can enhance customer experiences, empower beauty advisors, and modernize beauty retail — plus what’s next as technology continues to evolve.
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Learn more about Meredith Epstein Goodman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-epstein-goodman/
Learn more about Perfect Corp.:
https://www.perfectcorp.com/business
https://www.linkedin.com/company/perfect-corp/
Check us out:
Connect with Wayne Liu, the Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneliu88/
Subscribe for more insightful episodes!
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Timestamps:
00:48 Meet Meredith Esptein Goodman
02:08 Meredith's Career Journey
05:53 How Tech Transforms Beauty
08:21 AI for Enablement
12:35 Driving Revenue With AI
17:41 Leadership and Governance
22:03 Keeping Beauty Human
25:50 Future of AI Retail
27:54 AI Perspective of a Beauty Consumer
30:01 Final Thoughts
23 Jul 2026
The Modern Aesthetics Consumer: Longevity, Natural Results, and the Future of AI in Aesthetics with Dr. Lanna Cheuck
On this episode of The Beautiful AI Podcast, Wayne Liu sits down with Dr. Lanna Cheuck — Board-Certified Robotic Urologic Surgeon, regenerative aesthetics innovator, entrepreneur, and global thought leader in K-Beauty, skin longevity, and the future of aesthetic innovation.
In this episode, Dr. Cheuck shares her perspective on how today’s aesthetics consumers are evolving — from the growing demand for preventative care and longevity-focused treatments to the rise of subtle, natural-looking enhancements and personalized patient experiences. The conversation also explores findings from Perfect Corp.’s recent Modern Aesthetics Consumer trend report, which revealed that aesthetic procedures have firmly entered the mainstream, with 80% of consumers expressing positive sentiment toward treatments such as Botox and filler, while consumers increasingly seek greater confidence, natural-looking results, and personalization before moving forward with procedures.
Wayne and Dr. Cheuck also discuss the growing role of AI-powered skin analysis and simulation technologies in aesthetic consultations, and how AI visualization tools can help improve patient education, build trust, and support more personalized treatment planning in the future of
aesthetics.
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Learn more about Dr. Lanna Cheuck:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanna-cheuck-51b37024
https://doctorlanna.com/
Learn more about Perfect Corp.:
https://www.perfectcorp.com/business
https://www.linkedin.com/company/perfect-corp/
Check us out:
Connect with Wayne Liu, the Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneliu88/
Subscribe for more insightful episodes!
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Timestamps:
01:53 Meet Dr Lanna
03:41 Smarter Patients Today
05:16 Prevention and Longevity
08:13 Natural Look Trend
10:46 Regenerative Treatment Roadmap
13:14 K-Beauty Lessons
17:15 Merging East and West
19:36 AI in Consultations
26:57 Limits of AI Advice
28:52 Future of Aesthetics
31:43 Final Thoughts
Inside a recent episode
AI and the Future of Skincare with ReVive Skincare CEO Elana Drell-Szyfer
Published 14 Oct 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Okay. So, Helena, you have a very impressive journey in the beauty industry, of course, and then now as a CEO of Revive Skincare. So what inspired you and what's your vision for the company today? Well, first of all, thank you for the introduction, Wayne. I really appreciate it. I'll just tell you a little bit about the company. The company was founded 27 years ago. by a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He did research and was working in the world of burn wound healing on epidermal growth factor. And many years later, when he was in private practice and also had an academic position, he really was the first person to understand that there were topical benefits to epidermal growth factor in anti-aging. […]
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