Innovate or Evaporate
Innovate or Evaporate
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Innovate or Evaporate," the podcast where we explore the relentless pace of change and the innovators who drive it! Every episode, we dive deep into the world of cutting-edge ideas, breakthrough technologies, and the fearless pioneers pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From startups to industry giants, discover the secrets of those who adapt, evolve, and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. If you're ready to stay ahead of the curve, transform your thinking, and ensure you don't get left behind, tune in and get inspired—because it's innovate or evaporate!
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This podcast covers a variety of contemporary topics, including entrepreneurship, technology, and the future of innovation, with episodes featuring discussions on AI democratization, motorsport transitions from gaming, and higher education innovations in technology sectors.
Welcome to “Innovate or Evaporate,” the podcast where we explore the relentless pace of change and the innovators who drive it! Every episode, we dive deep into the world of cutting-edge ideas, breakthrough technologies, and the fearless pioneers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From startups to industry giants, discover the secrets of those who adapt, evolve, and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. If you’re ready to stay ahead of the curve, transform your thinking, and ensure you don’t get left behind, tune in and get inspired—because it’s innovate or evaporate!
Jeanna Q. Liu didn’t just leave Wall Street — she reinvented what it means to grow something from the ground up. As founder and CEO of Cowbell Plant Co., Jeanna turned her background in global investment banking into a playbook for sustainable, capital-efficient entrepreneurship.
In this episode of Innovate or Evaporate, we talk about:
- How she scaled a physical product from prototype to thousands of units — with zero outside funding
- The myths of the venture-backed model (and why most companies should skip it entirely)
- The emotional science of houseplants, and why her tech is quietly creating better lives at home
Takeaways
- Most startups misunderstand the real math of venture capital — and over-raise too soon.
- Great consumer products often come from personal pain points, not flashy tech.
- Distribution — not perfection — is the true goal.
The Cowbell story proves hardware isn’t dead. It’s just underserved.
Plants are the new pets. And we’re only beginning to understand the emotional impact of biophilic design.
Keywords
#JeannaQLiu #CowbellPlantCo #InnovateOrEvaporate #VentureCapital #Bootstrapped #HardwareStartups #BiophilicDesign #PlantCare #SustainableLiving #StartupJourney #ProductDevelopment #FemaleFounder #MergersAndAcquisitions #DistributionStrategy #DTC #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #ElevateVentures #TophDay #SelfWateringTech
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