Innovation Fuel

Innovation Fuel

Innovation Fuel is more than just a podcast—it’s a movement. Co-founded and hosted by educators and innovators Dave Keighron and Gelareh Farhadian, Innovation Fuel was born out of a shared passion for bringing real-world, purpose-driven learning into the classroom while helping small and medium-sized businesses tell their stories, solve real challenges, and grow with the support of academic communities.

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Shaping of The Furure of Employment
Shaping of The Furure of Employment

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Shaping of The Furure of Employment
March 26, 2026

Shaping of The Furure of Employment

What if finding work felt more personal and actually worked?


Stephanie Brown, CEO of GigsUp, explains how her platform is rethinking talent marketplaces in an AI-driven world. From personalized career matc...

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Transforming Rent into Credit: The Future of Housing
March 10, 2026

Transforming Rent into Credit: The Future of Housing

In this episode of Innovation Fuel, we sit down with Robert Boies, founder and CEO of Rented123, a cutting-edge fintech rental technology platform. Discover how Rented123 is revolutionizing the rental market by empowering ...

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Shower Power: Transforming Water Use with Rainstick Technology
Feb. 26, 2026

Shower Power: Transforming Water Use with Rainstick Technology

In this episode, we explore the innovative world of sustainable water solutions with Claire Shao, Chief Operating Officer at Rainstick Shower. Discover how this groundbreaking technology is designed to save water without comp...
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From Research to Reality - AI's Role in Healthcare
Feb. 11, 2026

From Research to Reality - AI's Role in Healthcare

>> Gelareh: Got an idea that keeps you up at night or one that makes people say, hm, that will never work. >> Dave: Perfect. That's what we talk about here on Innovation Fuel. So let's get that conversation started. Welcome b...
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From Classroom to Career: AI's Role in Job Interview Success
Jan. 29, 2026

From Classroom to Career: AI's Role in Job Interview Success

In this episode of Innovation Fuel, we explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in career readiness with Imran Muna, co-founder and director of strategic partnerships at Instage. Discover how AI-driven simu...
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Data-Driven Storytelling for Marketing Success
Jan. 15, 2026

Data-Driven Storytelling for Marketing Success

In this episode of Innovation Fuel, we are joined by Cindy Greenglass, a thought leader in data-driven decision-making and storytelling with data. With over 20 years of experience, Cindy shares her insights on transforming ra...
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