Innovation Unplugged
Innovation Unplugged
Podcast Description
Hosted by Jim Brisimitzis, Founder & CEO of Khasm Labs, each episode dives into the entrepreneurial journey of innovative startups, exploring how they’re tackling complex, real-world challenges and driving transformation across industries. From groundbreaking edge technologies to scalable solutions for enterprise buyers, we uncover what makes these trailblazers unique and why their work matters.
This podcast isn’t just about innovation; it’s about fostering connections between startups, enterprises, and investors to create meaningful impact.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology with specific episodes covering themes like drone connectivity solutions with Elsight, transformative agriculture technology with Blue White Robotics, and AI-driven speech technology with Aiola. Each episode dives into how startups are devising scalable solutions across various industries to drive significant change.
Hosted by Jim Brisimitzis, Founder & CEO of Khasm Labs, each episode dives into the entrepreneurial journey of innovative startups, exploring how they’re tackling complex, real-world challenges and driving transformation across industries. From groundbreaking edge technologies to scalable solutions for enterprise buyers, we uncover what makes these trailblazers unique and why their work matters.
This podcast isn’t just about innovation; it’s about fostering connections between startups, enterprises, and investors to create meaningful impact.
In this episode, Jim sat down with Ryan Calkins, Presidentof the Port of Seattle Commission and longtime leader across maritime operations, public policy, and infrastructure innovation.
Together, they explore the critical role ports play in global trade, national security, and regional competitiveness – and why the last several years exposed just how essential modern port infrastructure has become.
Ryan shares firsthand insights into:
- Why US ports lag behind Asia and Europe in modernization.
- How AI, data analytics, and connectivity are transforming port operations.
- The growing role of smart infrastructure and private 5G networks.
- The operational realities behind supply chain bottlenecks.
- Why startups often struggle to break into maritime ecosystems.
- Emerging opportunities around alternative fuels, electrification, and decarbonization.
- The massive transformation currently underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
From maritime logistics to airport modernization, thisconversation highlights how intelligent infrastructure and emerging technologies are reshaping the systems that move goods, people, and economies.
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