Robert Szmigiel

Robert Szmigiel is the founder and host of Europe’s Podcast, Canada’s Podcast, and Emirates
Podcast — a global network of platforms spotlighting entrepreneurs, start-ups, innovators, and
tech leaders across three continents.

He is also an active investor in early-stage startups, with a focus on business strategy, media,
marketing, communications and technology-driven companies. With over 20 years of
international experience in marketing, brands, strategic growth, and business development,
Robert has built and scaled multiple global companies across tech industries in North America,
Europe, and the Middle East.

A San Jose State University alumnus with a BA in Marketing and Advertising, he brings a
unique blend of hands-on strategy, lead generation expertise, and deep insight into emerging
technologies. He regularly interviews founders and executives at the intersection of AI, data,
and business growth at international events/conferences, passionate about making AI practical
and accessible for companies of all sizes.

As a strategic growth executive, investor, and global connector in the tech ecosystem, Robert is
ideally suited to moderate discussions on unifying data, AI, and business strategy. He will be
hosting the panel “Unifying Data, AI & Business Strategy” at TechEx North America on May 18,
2026, in San Jose, California (4:50–5:30 PM)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-szmigiel-182a735/