Marcus Weller is the visionary founder behind DeepInvent—an AI-powered platform that’s revolutionizing how intellectual property is created, scaled, and commercialized. By slashing the time and cost of invention, DeepInvent is accelerating innovation across industries and delivering transformative value to the global economy.

With a background in cognitive science and data science, Marcus has driven innovation across sectors including AI, semiconductors, consumer electronics, transportation, and augmented reality. His multidisciplinary experience led to a breakthrough insight: AI isn’t just a tool for productivity—it can be a catalyst for invention itself.

Now, Marcus is on a mission to empower a new generation of inventors, entrepreneurs, and companies with the AI engine that could reshape the future of innovation.

Want to boost your company's sales? Consumer financing could be the key.

In this episode of Experienced Voices, our “How To” segment features Eric Daugherty of Monterey Financial Services, who breaks down the fundamentals of consumer financing for small business owners.

From understanding how payment plans influence customer decisions to setting up programs that drive growth, Eric shares practical insights on how businesses can close more sales by making purchases more accessible through flexible financing options.

George Gebhart, CEO and founder of Voltu Motor, is a trailblazer in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, leveraging nearly two decades of expertise in engineering, innovation, and leadership to redefine sustainable transportation.

A bio-engineer by training, George began his career conducting research in robotics and brain-computer interfaces (BCI) which led to his passion for electrification and technology-driven solutions​. With over 15 years of experience in electric drives and EVs, George founded Voltu Moto to revolutionize the EV market with an integrated, proprietary power train solution.

Voltu’s innovations—such as the patented immersive cooling battery technology and the bidirectional inverter that enables the industry-first onboard fast charging—are a testament to his technical ingenuity and determination to eliminate barriers to EV adoption​.

Hear George's journey as he discusses how he began his startup in Argentina and moved Voltu Motor to California where it will soon be introducing full production of its Class 3 EV pickup truck.