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The Innovation Civilization Podcast

Waheed Nabeel

Booking Overview

A wide-ranging, first-principles podcast on how civilizations progress—linking technology, energy, history, philosophy, and economic systems. It’s a good platform for experts who can explain “why” behind major shifts and translate complex ideas into civilizational insights.

Metrics

Episodes: 49

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.4k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@empasco.com

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Host

Waheed Nabeel - Host of The Innovation Civilization Podcast, featuring conversations (with friends of Empasco) with domain experts on civilizational progress and the first-principles shaping the modern world—spann...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established domain experts—university professors/researchers, recognized authors, or senior leaders in innovation/industrial strategy/energy/economics and policy research.
Required Achievements:  
Authored or edited major books with academic publishers, Academic leadership roles (e.g., professor/head of institute), Notable research contributions with public-policy or industry relevance, Thought leadership on innovation, civilization studies, or global economic systems

Recent Guest Discussions

David E. Spiro - Petrodollars, American Hegemony, Sanctions/financial Infrastructure, Trust/liquidity And Global Order

Ian Morris - Energy Systems Shaping Human Values; Long-run Patterns Across Civilization

Tim Minshall - Scaling Innovation; Manufacturing Ecosystems; Industrial Strategy And Value Capture

Recent Topics

Civilization, History, Philosophy, Technology, Energy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Innovation Civilization Podcast
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#48 - Omri Amirav-Drory : The End of Scarcity: If AI Can Do Every Job, What’s Left for Us?

October 03, 2026

We spend a lot of time asking what AI can do. Write software. Analyse a company. Design an experiment.A harder question follows: if those capabilities become widely available, where does value move?That was the starting point for our conversation with Omri Amirav-Drory, a scientist, founder, and general partner who leads NFX Bio. Before becoming an investor, he founded Genome Compiler, which was acquired by Twist Bioscience.We connected through his essay, The Case for Venture Capital in the A...

#47 - Jacopo Buongiorno: The Nuclear Renaissance: Can We Build Cheap, Clean Energy Again?

August 09, 2026

We're joined by Professor Jacopo Buongiorno, Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT, Director of the Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems, and Director of Science and Technology at the MIT Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. His research spans reactor safety, advanced nuclear systems, small modular reactors, microreactors, and the future of nuclear energy in a carbon-constrained world.Jacopo’s central argument is clear and balanced: nuclear is not the answer to every energy problem...

#46 - David Spiro : Iran, Petrodollars & the New World Order

May 09, 2026

We're joined by David E. Spiro, political scientist and author of The Hidden Hand of American Hegemony: Petrodollar Recycling and International Markets.The book, published by Cornell University Press, challenged the standard story that petrodollar recycling in the 1970s was simply a market-driven process and instead showed the deeper political role of American power in shaping where oil surpluses went.David’s central argument is that the dollar system has always been about more than economics...

Frequently asked questions

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The Innovation Civilization Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Innovation Civilization Podcast?

The Innovation Civilization Podcast is hosted by Waheed Nabeel. Its publicly listed email is info@empasco.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 The Innovation Civilization Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Innovation Civilization Podcast: info@empasco.com.

How many listeners does The Innovation Civilization Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Innovation Civilization Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Innovation Civilization Podcast?

The Innovation Civilization Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established domain experts—university professors/researchers, recognized authors, or senior leaders in innovation/industrial strategy/energy/economics and policy research. Common among recent guests: Authored or edited major books with academic publishers; Academic leadership roles (e.g., professor/head of institute); Notable research contributions with public-policy or industry relevance. Recent guests include David E. Spiro, Ian Morris, and Tim Minshall.

How hard is it to get booked on The Innovation Civilization Podcast?

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

What topics does The Innovation Civilization Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Civilization, History, Philosophy, Technology, and Energy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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