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Innovators Inside

Ian Bergman

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on corporate innovation and emerging technology, it features external founders, venture investors, senior public-sector technology leaders, and innovation executives—from established figures to rising experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch CEOs and founders, venture investors, deep-tech and artificial-intelligence experts, and leaders with practical enterprise transformation or R&D perspectives; booking is medium difficulty because the show seeks credible industry leaders while also featuring up-and-comers.

Metrics

Episodes: 119

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.4k subscribers

Instagram: 467 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

innovators@alchemistaccelerator.com

platforms@alchemistaccelerator.com

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Host

Ian Bergman - CEO of Alchemist and host of a show exploring corporate innovation, emerging technology, and the challenges of building cultures of curiosity in large organizations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior founders and CEOs, venture capital investors, public-sector technology and R&D leaders, and experienced executives or technical experts working in emerging technology and enterprise innovation.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led technology companies, Managed venture capital or investment portfolios, Held senior government technology or R&D leadership roles, Developed or commercialized emerging technologies, Led enterprise AI or innovation initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Emmanuel Vallod - Frontier-technology Funding, Pre-seed Investment, AI Infrastructure, Robotics, Space-based Computing, And Research Commercialization.

Arati Prabhakar - Government-funded R&d, DARPA, Breakthrough Innovation, Semiconductors, GPS, Autonomous Vehicles, AI, And Long-term Technology Investment.

Dave Lambert - AI Startup Economics, Capital Efficiency, Venture Capital, Early-stage Investing, Defensibility, Profitability, And Startup Valuations.

Ingrid Curtis - Moving AI Projects From Pilot To Production, Enterprise Implementation, Innovation Strategy, Measurable Growth, And Organizational Change.

Garnet Heraman - Vertical AI, Enterprise Adoption, Venture Investing, Quantum Software And Infrastructure, Technology Cycles, Climate Finance, And Financial Services.

Recent Topics

Corporate Innovation, Venture Capital, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Deep Tech

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Innovators Inside
:

Why Most AI Pilots Never Scale Into Real Business Value | Jennifer Charbonneau

October 13, 2026

Why do some transformation efforts take hold while others require constant pushing? Jennifer Charbonneau, SVP Operations and Supply Chain @ Cache Energy, shares what she learned leading innovation, AI adoption, safety, and organizational change inside complex, high-stakes environments.Learn how to build trust and buy-in, turn small wins into momentum, choose AI projects based on business value, and create room for experimentation without ignoring risk. Jennifer also explains why successful tr...

Executive Hiring: How to Find Leaders Who Can Scale | Travis Hann

September 29, 2026

Executive hiring can make or break a scaling company. Travis Hann, co-founder and managing partner of Pender & Howe, explains why leadership hires fail, how founders can assess candidates beyond the résumé, and why they should hire for where the business is going, not where it is today.Learn what to define before opening an executive search, which early leadership roles matter most, and the signals that reveal judgment, curiosity, consistency, communication, and real operating ability. Tr...

The AI Hype Tax: Why AI Demos Fail in Production | Andrew Brooks

September 15, 2026

AI demos are easy. Building AI that actually works inside a business is much harder.Andrew Brooks, founder and CEO of Contextual.io joins Ian Bergman to unpack the AI hype tax, the hidden cost of confusing ChatGPT, Copilot, and impressive prototypes with real business transformation.They explore what makes an AI system truly production ready, why even 99% accuracy can create serious problems at scale, and where human judgment, guardrails, governance, and accountability still matter.You’ll als...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Innovators Inside
:

How do I get in touch with Innovators Inside?

Innovators Inside is hosted by Ian Bergman. Its publicly listed emails are innovators@alchemistaccelerator.com and platforms@alchemistaccelerator.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Innovators Inside?

The publicly listed emails for Innovators Inside: innovators@alchemistaccelerator.com and platforms@alchemistaccelerator.com.

How many listeners does Innovators Inside have?

Podseeker estimates Innovators Inside reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Innovators Inside?

Innovators Inside typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior founders and CEOs, venture capital investors, public-sector technology and R&D leaders, and experienced executives or technical experts working in emerging technology and enterprise innovation. Common among recent guests: Founded or led technology companies; Managed venture capital or investment portfolios; Held senior government technology or R&D leadership roles. Recent guests include Emmanuel Vallod, Arati Prabhakar, and Dave Lambert.

How hard is it to get booked on Innovators Inside?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Innovators Inside cover?

Recent episodes cover Corporate Innovation, Venture Capital, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, and Deep Tech. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

innovators@alchemistaccelerator.com

platforms@alchemistaccelerator.com

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