Why Should I Invest?
A podcast for angels, by angels. Hosted by Dr. Tom Duening, founder of the International Collegiate Angels Network (ICAN). This show dives into real early-stage deals, unpacks the logic behind great investments, and features founders of high-potential Campus-Born Ventures. Each episode explores market opportunity, investor strategy, and the key question behind every check: Why should I invest?
*Disclaimer
The content presented in the “Why Should I Invest?” podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.ICAN does not solicit or offer securities. No part of this podcast constitutes an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security or investment. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence or consult with a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions. ICAN is not a broker-dealer, investment advisor, or crowdfunding platform. Participation in any investment opportunity must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Episodes
21 episodes
Gwen King & Jonathan Wies | MyMech
MyMech is developing a platform to help 18 to 30 year olds better understand their cars, to improve car maintenance.
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18:44
Mario Huesca | ViroCarb
ViroCarb is developing a novel, single-therapeutic approach to treat and prevent viral respiratory infections.
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19:34
Linxi Shi | NeuralTrak
Linxi Shi is the founder and CEO of NeuralTrak. A venture that developed low-cost, low-dose, 3D imaging to simplify surgical guidance using physics-informed AI.
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19:47
Andy Ridgway | Everybody Counts
Andy Ridgway is the founder of Everybody Counts. A best-in-class global maths program to help schools improve outcomes with world leading Singapore math mastery approach.
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17:50
Nazanin Saeidi | Biowerkz
Nazanin Saeidi is co-founder and CEO of Biowerkz. A venture developing 100% biobased mycelium composites as replacement for engineered wood and synthetic insulation material.
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20:50
Raymon Cesar | SyncNet
Raymon Cesar is the founder and CTO of SyncNet. An AI-powered co-browsing and communication platform that allows businesses to support and collaborate with customers in real time, directly within the browser, with no downloads or logins require...
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18:39
Nab Mans | Derental
Nab Mans is co-founder and CEO of Derental. The B2B SaaS Platform for Construction Equipment Rental to support SMBs equipment suppliers.
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20:11
Dominika Repcikova | The Iron Bar
Dominika Repcikova is the founder and CEO of The Iron Bar. A venture developing functional nutrition solutions to supplement iron in women.
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20:25
Julian Buhlmaier | Linity
Julian Buhlmaier is the founder and CEO of Linity. A STEM learning platform with an AI Co-Pilot. It combines automated content creation, learning feeds tailored to the learn type and the curriculum, real-time chat support and skill tracking.
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18:30
Panagiotis Kokmotos & Antonis Politis | Givelink
Panagiotis Kokmotos & Antonis Politis are co-founders of Givelink. A game-changing donation marketplace bridging the gap between people’s donations and charities’ real needs.
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16:22
Raphael Giami | Panacea-ml
Raphael Giami is the CEO of Panacea-ml. A company developing a trial design SaaS platform to help pharma de-risk & accelerate its clinical development with eXplainable-AI.
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19:42
David Scieszka | Vertical Longevity Pharma
David Scieszka is the founder and CEO of Vertical Longevity Pharma. They've created the first vaccine designed to both prevent and reverse atherosclerosis. Plaques clog arteries, and their vaccine trains the immune system to remove cells drivin...
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16:57
Marvin Lim | TheKitchenTable
Marvin Lim is the founder of TheKitchenTable. A platform that offers affordable, personalized chef experiences to help everyone enjoy high-quality, in-home dining.
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17:57
Raymond Martin | BlinkConnect
Raymond Martin is the founder of BlinkConnect. They're revolutionizing professional networking with AI-driven connections, community-building, and content sharing. Their platform bridges the gap between talent and capital, empowering college pr...
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16:44
Liz Hatz & Ken Krull | GLR Medical Innovations
Liz Hatz & Ken Krull are founders of GLR Medical Innovations. GLR Medical has developed a true women's external urinary catheter for hospitals, long term care and pericare markets.
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16:19
Peman Montazemi | Finally Quiet!
Peman is the founder of Finally Quiet! The first AI-driven wireless communication interface and noise canceling system for loud ORs.
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21:02
Mirzo Khashimov | Qbike
Mirzo Khashimov is the founder of Qbike, a company that provides EV motorcycles and battery-swapping stations to help delivery companies cut costs and maximize uptime.
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17:07
Jessica Reed | Diapin
Jessica Reed is the Vice President of Development at Diapin Therapeutics. Diapin is developing best in class medicines for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
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21:18
John Licato | Actualization.AI
John Licato is the founder of Actualization.AI. His platform is making AI validation easy, with an automated testing suite leveraging state-of-the-art research.
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18:41