Innovative Investing

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/

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/

Sean Sun and Vito Yang are the founders of Dwellner, a Proptech startup focused on personalizing the home search process using artificial intelligence.

In recent years, artificial intelligence has made a significant impact on real estate, revolutionizing the buying and selling process while unlocking opportunities for innovation and investment. This episode explores how AI is changing real estate, key industry trends shaping the future, the importance of building a strong company culture, Dwellner’s journey from concept to securing funding, and much more.

Get in touch: www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-huang-54762a2a1

Music Used:

https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-corporate-207111/

https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-tech-corporate-182507/

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/

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-tech-corporate-182507/

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/serve-robotics-down-37-month-145900925.html 

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/2024/07/28/could-serve-robotics-become-the-next-symbotic/ 

https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/08/14/why-serve-robotics-stock-is-skyrocketing-again-tod/ 

Serve Robotics Website:

https://www.serverobotics.com/pizzahut-partnership 

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 

Food On Demand:

https://foodondemand.com/07242024/serve-robotics-stock-surges-amid-investments/ 

Cities Today:

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/ 

PR Newswire:

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/ 

Mugglehead Magazine:

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 

Nasdaq:

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 

MotorTrend:

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 

MIT Technology Review:

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 

CNBC:

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-upbeat-corporate-207111/

Connect with me:

www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-huang-54762a2a1