Innovator of the Week

Shashank Varma

BSc in Mechanical Engineering
New York University

I am Shashank Varma.
I am innovation.

I wasn’t born in America. But I innovate here.

I have been in the US since I was 12 - when my parents decided to move here for business. My father has created nearly a hundred jobs and generated millions of dollars since then. However, we still haven't been able to secure even permanent residency yet and so he's going back to India to do business there. I too dream of owning my very own business one day. Wonder whether it'll be based here in the... More

Jeff Puchalski

Founder and CEO
Modisco
In an interview with Jeff Puchalski, founder and CEO, Modisco, a mobile application service that lets you discover new people nearby that have similar interests, we have a discussion about startups, energy monitoring and how the government can help innovators.   Explain the... More

Brian Johnson

CEO
Suryl Inc.
In an interview with Brian Johnson, CEO of Suryl Inc., we have a discussion about innovation, startups and how the government can help innovators.Explain the concept of Suryl. What was the inspiration for its creation?Brian: Suryl was started because we saw a gap in the PC industry. Other... More

Jay McLellan

President
HAI by Leviton
I am Jay McLellan. I am innovation. Growth only comes from innovation. I’m the president of a manufacturer in the home automation space. The increased number of “patent assertion entities” or “patent trolls” is creating a substantial new cost of doing... More

Lina Chen

CEO and Co-founder
Nix Hydra Games
I am Lina Chen. I am Innovation.   Originally from South Africa, I obtained my degree from Yale University. My company, Nix Hydra Games, is creating a network of mobile apps for young women. U.S. visa policies need to change so entrepreneurs like me will start businesses in America... More

Jeff Pothul

COO
Dock-n-Lock
In an interview with Jeff Pothul, COO of Dock-n-Lock, a company whose flagship product The Surge’ON™ Safe Driving System will be the first of its kind to prevent dangerous cell phone use while driving, we have a discussion about innovation, the future of automotive... More

Kevin Strong

CEO
FutureDash
In an interview with Kevin Strong, CEO of FutureDash, a company whose core product is EnergyBuddy™, a small, low-cost and easy-to-use stylish gateway that connects to your home network and will help you to monitor, manage and see how your family uses electricity around the home, we... More
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