In this episode of the Innovation Mindset Podcast, hosted by Mark McNees from the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, the spotlight shines on Chris Cyrille, the CEO and founder of Aqua Insights. Fresh from winning one of the InNOLEvation Challenge awards, the Growler Country's Most Scalable Business award Chris discusses the journey of his AI-powered brand strategy software, which originated from a need to understand fashion trends for his menswear styling business. By integrating AI, Aqua Insights aims to revolutionize how apparel brands capture market trends and customer sentiments, providing them with actionable insights for brand strategy, marketing, and product improvement. Chris shares his vision for Aqua Insights, discusses the challenges and successes of starting a business, and even delves into broader conversations on AI's future in various industries, highlighting healthcare and the emergent discussions around the ethics of AI in human life.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

00:35 Discussing the Innovation Challenge Experience

01:07 The Inception of Aqua Insights

02:18 Understanding the Ideal Customer and Value Proposition

05:00 The Role of AI in Aqua Insights

05:45 The Journey from Stylist to Programmer

08:17 The Potential and Challenges of Aqua Insights

17:06 The Future of Aqua Insights and AI

21:00 Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey

24:47 Closing Remarks and Future Expectations