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The Glow Up - Fabulous conversations with innovative minds.
Almost every founder is in a league of their own. It’s lonely at the top for founders and product leaders. It’s lonely in innovation - few people really understand what you do or can share relatable examples or advice.
Welcome to The Glow Up - Fabulous conversations with innovative minds. I'm your host - Nathan C - founder of Awesome Future.
Here at The Glow Up, we're on a mission to uplift and humaninze the world of startups and innovaiton by focussing on what really matters in the long entreprenuerial journey of successfully taking an idea or technology to market.
Most innovative ideas are ahead of their time, which makes staying on the playing field long enough for your idea to “hit” one of the most crucial skills for a founder or new business.
The Glow Up talks with innovators about their big ideas, how they stay resilient in the face of change and how they find and build the value that will drive their future success.
What is a glow up - you might ask?
Glow up is defined as "a positive transformation, often involving significant changes in appearance, confidence, or lifestyle.
We use "Glow up" to refer to the process of becoming a better version of oneself, more attractive, and more successful.
If you're a founder or a product leader who's looking to have a glow up of your own - or if you're a seasoned entrepreneur who's stories can support others, we'd love to hear from you. Please add you name to the guest list with the link in the show notes.
Each episode will also feature a community spotlight for innovative NGOs, non-proffits, and other organizations that are driving innovation and change in their communities. There's another link in our bio for community groups and sponsors to learn more!
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Using Art and Science to Make Emotions Visible - Sarah Ticho & Niki Smit
Sarah Ticho and Niki Smit are the creators of SoulPaint, an innovative virtual reality (VR) experience designed to make emotions visible and help people connect with their bodies and feelings. Here are the key takeaways from their conversation:Origin Story: Sarah's personal experience navigating the healthcare system and feeling unheard led her to explore VR as a tool for expressing complex emotio...
Breaking Down Communication Barriers Across Hearing Loss and Languages - Dan Scarfe, XRAI
Dan Scarfe is the CEO and founder of XRAI, a company that develops augmented reality solutions to break down communication barriers, particularly for those with hearing loss and across language differences.Key Takeaways:Origin Story: XRAI was born from Dan's personal experience with his grandfather who had lost his hearing, inspiring the idea to combine real-time subtitles with augmented reality.E...
When Revolutionary Business is as Fun as Talking to Friends - InnoVationGirls - Tereze Bogdane & Richard Zreik
Richard Zreik is the founder of InnoVationGirls, and Tereze Bogdane is a student and active member of the community. InnoVationGirls is a global community of young Gen Z girls and non-binary individuals working on innovative solutions to global problems, with a current focus on solving fast fashion waste using new technologies.Key Takeaways:Origin Story: InnoVationGirls was born from Richard's per...
Solving the Massive Skills Gap in Creating Spatial Computing Experiences - Moody Mattan -
Moody Mattan is the co-founder and CEO of Brand XR, a company that offers a no-code augmented reality platform and professional XR services, focusing on making AR technology accessible to non-technical users and businesses.Key Takeaways:No-Code AR Platform: Brand XR's Studio allows users to create AR experiences without coding, similar to website builders like Squarespace or Wix.AR Murals: A uniqu...
Flow Helps Solve the Mental Health Crisis - Tristan Elizabeth Gribben
Tristan Elizabeth Gribben is the founder of Flow, an immersive meditation technology platform that aims to make meditation accessible and effective for modern, busy people.Key Takeaways:Innovative Approach: Flow combines technology with a unique meditation method (Breathe, Move, Let Go, Calm, Focus, Restore) to provide immediate access to the benefits of meditation.Multi-Platform Accessibility: In...
Empowering Breast Cancer Patients with Digital Fitness - Jennifer Johnson
Jennifer Johnson is the founder and CEO of JennJ Health and Fitness, focusing on digital health solutions for breast cancer patients. Her flagship product, FitnessCan, is a health and fitness app designed to support breast cancer patients before, during, and after treatment.Key Takeaways:Personal Experience Driving Innovation: Jennifer's own breast cancer diagnosis led her to create FitnessCan, ad...
Helping Millions of People with Accessible QR Codes – Caspar Thykier
Caspar Thykier is the CEO and co-founder of Zappar (zappar.com), a company focused on augmented reality (AR) technology. With a background in marketing and advertising, Caspar has been exploring the potential of AR for over 13 years.Key Takeaways:AR Evolution: Zappar has been at the forefront of AR development since mobile devices made the technology more accessible.Problem-Solving Focus: The comp...
Tethering the Metaverse to Real Life – Howard 702 Taylor
Howard 702 Taylor is a VR digital enthusiast and content creator who hosts "The Howard Hour," a weekly series in Horizon Worlds. Howard's mission is to bring awareness to VR, XR, and AR technologies in the metaverse, highlighting what's cool and what to avoid.Key Takeaways:VR as a Platform for Connection: Howard discovered VR's potential for community building and creative expression through exper...
Austin Stanbury - Helping Neurodiverse Adults Overcome Obstacles to Independence.
Austin Stanbury is the co-founder of Augmented Info Systems, a VR development studio focused on enhancing accessibility in education, particularly for neurodivergent individuals with high support needs. The company aims to create immersive learning experiences that benefit all students by addressing diverse learning styles and needs.Key Takeaways:Accessibility in Education: Augmented Info Systems ...