Bay Area Innovators

Welcome to Bay Area Innovators. I am your host Steve Ispas. We will be talking to some of the most influential people, the ones who had and have a part in shaping what the San ...more

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November 21, 2025 00:38:28
AI’s Trillion-Dollar Circle: Inside Big Tech’s Power Play

AI’s Trillion-Dollar Circle: Inside Big Tech’s Power Play

In today’s episode, Ahmed Banafa, artificial intelligence (AI) expert, author, and professor of engineering, returns to discuss the explosive AI landscape—from trillion-dollar investments in...

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November 14, 2025 00:36:37
How 2 YouTubers Took on Global Fraud Rings

How 2 YouTubers Took on Global Fraud Rings

In today’s episode, Ashton and Art of Trilogy Media reveal how an accidental phone call with an IRS scammer launched a nine-year crusade against...

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November 07, 2025 00:18:29
Can a Children’s Book Bring World Peace?

Can a Children’s Book Bring World Peace?

In today’s episode, Tess Cacciatore, creator of "Yumi’s Universe: Garden of Peace," shares the moving story behind her children’s book and animated film. Inspired...

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October 31, 2025 00:40:27
How a Sunnyvale Kid Became Classical Music’s Biggest Comeback Story

How a Sunnyvale Kid Became Classical Music’s Biggest Comeback Story

In today’s episode, Jon Nakamatsu, celebrated pianist and 1997 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition gold medalist, shares his remarkable journey from a young musician...

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October 23, 2025 00:50:42
What Do We Know About the World’s First Real Flying Car

What Do We Know About the World’s First Real Flying Car

In this episode, Jim Dukhovny, founder and CEO of Alef Aeronautics, unveils the science and vision behind the world’s first true flying car—a vehicle...

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October 17, 2025 00:34:13
From Billion-Dollar Startup to Rock Bottom–and Back: Cameron Chell’s Story

From Billion-Dollar Startup to Rock Bottom–and Back: Cameron Chell’s Story

In today’s episode, Cameron Chell—tech entrepreneur and CEO of Draganfly—shares his extraordinary journey from building his first business at 14, to losing it all...

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