Steve Woods, Partner and CTO of iNovia Capital, shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, including founding Quack.com and scaling Google Canada from 10 to 2,000 employees. He emphasizes adding a human touch to technology for consumer satisfaction and discusses nurturing internal talent over hiring externally. Steve reflects on the importance of team dynamics and culture in driving innovation. He also shares insights from his venture capital experience, including investments in AI models and offers valuable advice for founders on adaptability and openness.