In this episode of The Innovation Series, host Mike Kelly sits down with Dr. Sanjana Vig, anesthesiologist, co-founder, and Chief Marketing Officer of Langar Holdings, to explore the cutting edge of health tech investing. From AI-powered radiology to robotic surgery and digital scribes, Sanjana shares how emerging technologies are reshaping the patient and physician experience. She explains the philosophy behind Langar’s ETF, which focuses on companies addressing real pain points...

In this AMA episode of "Venture Declassified," hosts Mike Kelly, Jacob Schpok, and Ben Pidgeon break down what it really takes to succeed in early-stage venture capital—especially for students and aspiring founders. The conversation kicks off with each speaker’s personal journey into VC, highlighting different career paths from software development to entrepreneurship and fund management. They then dive into the fundamentals of evaluating startups at various stages, unpacking wha...

In this installment of our Innovation Series, we dive deep into the transformative power of technology in the automotive aftermarket world. Join our host, Mike Kelly, as he chats with Anuj Gupta, head of digital business at ZF Aftermarket, with a special cameo from Sam Koch. If you're curious about how AI, blockchain, and IoT are shaking up the way we look at vehicle maintenance and repair, this episode is for you! Anuj opens up about the enormous potential of these technologies to tackle stu...

In this episode, we're joined by Ryan Larcom, an entrepreneurial expert with an impressive track record of launching over 40 businesses with High Alpha Studio & High Alpha Innovation and investing in countless more through High Alpha Capital. Ryan opens up about the personal side of entrepreneurship, sharing his commitment to self-care and the disciplined regimens that fuel his productivity. But this episode isn't just about the grind—it's a holistic look at life. From debunking holiday w...

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of The Innovation Series, where host Mike Kelly had the pleasure of hosting David Wong, the Executive Director of Innovation and New Growth at CME Group. This episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the innovation practices that drive successful product development. David begins the conversation by giving listeners a glimpse into his role at CME Group, where he leads the innovation lab. His responsibilities include steering the company’s focu...

The Innovation Series with Host Dr. Luke Pittman theinnovationseries.com In this episode, I (Dr. Luke Pittman) interviewed Dr. Justin Schrager, emergency physician, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vital Software. We dive deep into the crucial role of software in enhancing patient care and communication post-emergency department visits. Dr. Schrager sheds light on the varied challenges providers face and how trust plays a significant role in patient interactions. Our conversati...

When people are filing an insurance claim, it’s typically not a good day for them. So it’s important to make the customer’s experience as pain free as possible. With the emerging blockchain and AI technology, there are both opportunities and challenges to work toward smoother processes. To explore this some, I (Mike Kelley) interviewed Brian Poppe, SVP of Income and Wealth Planning at Mutual of Omaha. Among other thoughts, Brian shared some of the areas in which new technology is being ...

As technology has progressed care in the medical field, there has been a simultaneous advancement in the understanding and application of whole health care. Seeing conditions as more than only a set of physical symptoms has led to a more holistic approach to the health and well being of patients. Through this evolution, the medical community has engaged individuals more fully, as well as begun to take the health and well being of caregivers, and even communities, into account as well. To dis...

The Innovation Series theinnovationseries.com AI / ML (artificial intelligence and machine learning) is having a big impact in our lives, our work, and our businesses. So what should we be looking out for? And how should we be preparing? To explore this topic, I (Alex Billingsley) was joined by fellow DeveloperTown tech experts, Data Practice Leader, Brian Rowe and Senior Software (Data) Engineer, Joe Christman. Together, we discussed how terms have changed, news in large langua...

The Innovation Series with Host Dr. Luke Pittman theinnovationseries.com Leveraging Data to Meet Social and Physical Health Care Needs with Dr. Joshua Vest, PhD, MPH As technology increases and social awareness improves, health care is stepping up as well. Providers are looking to leverage data to not simply react to needs but to identify them earlier and proactively address them with the right resources and solutions. This ability involves not only accessing data but properly and...