The Tech Glow Up - Fabulous conversations with innovative minds.
Get an unprecedented front row seat to vulnerable founder conversations with innovation leaders from Blockbuster, Meta, Sony, Cisco, Nokia, and more. Join Nathan C, founder of Awesome Future, for authentic discussions with product leaders, CEOs, and startup founders who share the real challenges of bringing breakthrough ideas to market.
Because having a good idea is only the first, easiest part of the entrepreneurial journey.
Each episode delivers relatable stories and actionable strategies from people who've navigated the startup trenches. Discover the soft skills and mental resilience that separate successful launches from failed attempts—without getting bogged down in tech jargon.
Perfect for founders, product leaders, and entrepreneurs seeking genuine advice on innovation, scaling, and surviving the long haul. These aren't polished product pitches, they're honest conversations about staying in the game until your idea hits.
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What is a glow up - you might ask?
A "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, nonprofits, 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!
Episodes
The Power of Five: How XR Women Built a Global Movement for Women in Spatial Computing
Infrastructure is Sexy & Fun: Nokia’s Top Trend Scout on Enterprise Innovation - Leslie Shannon
Building an Ecosystem of 3D Tools to Empower Creators - Thaisa Yamamura
DreamPark, Scaling Play in the Real World with Downloadable Theme Parks — Aidan Wolf
Helping Enterprises Remove Barriers for Adopting AI and XR - Shelley Peterson
Two Bowsers, Two Views on XR - Dr. Diane Bowser, PhD
Unexpected Treasures, A Career in Innovative Media - Christina Heller
Education is Freedom - James Keyes
From Warhammer to 15 Million in ARR with Augmented Reality and Robots - Nils Pihl
Making Future Interpersonal Connections More Engaging with AI - Cathy Hackl
Making VR Profitable and Leading Emerging Technology for the Enterprise - Alex Rühl
Re-Wiring Our Relationship with the Nervous System to Drive Growth - Megan Moseley
Trying to Make a Nickel with Tech and Stories — Charlie Fink Pt. 2
Trying to Make a Nickel with Tech and Stories — Charlie Fink Pt. 1
Solving the Problem of Fragmented, Unstructured Customer Insights - Dwayne King
Understanding the Brain and Unlocking Human Performance with 3D Tools - Johnny Hartman
AI-driven Healthcare Transformation - Patty Hayward Talkdesk
Creating an Ecosystem of Value for the Future of Education - Julie Smithson
Helping Small Businesses in the Heartland Grow in the AI Age - Ashley Coffey
Building Startup Brands that Provide Value, Faster - Melissa Hollis
Building a Microbial Metaverse to Teach Health Sciences in VR with Visual and Kinesthetic Learning
Using AI & Lab Data to Improve and Personalize Healthcare – Julie Schulz, MD and Mike Dovidio
Using Data & AI to Expand Access to Care & Make Better Patient Experiences – Dr. Colin Banas
XR Education & Creating Accessible Concerts - Adrian Rashad Driscoll
Creating the Marketing of Tomorrow with Emergence Platforms – Nic Hill