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
Why English Majors Will Win The AI Era. Caitlin Lacey's Journey From Facebook Ad Review To Global Product Stages
Can Solving The VR Ick Problem Unlock Spatial Computing At Scale? – Amy Hedrick Cleanbox Technology
The Accidental Entrepreneur Who Built 50 Apps Before Knowing What a Startup Was – PJ Park
Turning Wearable Data Into Personal Care; Medical Language AI at Scale – Oren Nissim & Tim O'Connell
Custom Cancer Plans For Your DNA; Digital Health Lessons For Your Ears – Jim Foote & Dan Kendall
Turning Healthcare Data Into Usable Intelligence & Patient Advocacy - Jennifer Johnson & Brent Dover
Connected Care Infrastructure to Patient-First Pharmacy Networks - BD & FDB Vela
AI Makes Healthcare More Human - How Vital.io & Pleio Drive Personalized Care from HLTH 2025
From Building ChatGPT for Doctors to Solving the $87B Wasted Health Tech Problem - OpenEvidence & Ardexia
Healthcare Innovation Speed Round from HLTH 2025: 6 HIT Leaders on AI, Prevention & Patient Care
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