Future Optimist
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Ross & Maru Face the Future: Are we optimistic after 200+ interviews with successful entrepreneurs? - Ep. 214
June 26, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 32.2 MBJoin us for a rare, reflective conversation about the learnings and insights gained from hosting a podcast, highlighting the inspiring work of diverse and talented individuals, including entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. My wife and I discuss the emotional and intellectual journey from ignorance to awareness about global challenges such as resource shortages and climate change, and how these issues are being addressed. The main question is: Are we more or less optimistic after talkin...
Andriy & Sergiy Lyubchyk: Game-Changing Tech That Generates Energy from Thin (Humid) Air! - Ep. 213
June 19, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MBAndriy & Sergiy Lyubchyk are co-founding brothers of CascataChuva a Portuguese eco-tech company that believes it can literally pull energy from thin air. This idea is almost too wild to be true, but apparently we're all just one NDA away from seeing it for ourselves... While running another experiment, these brothers discovered that there were forces they couldn't account for. This discovery led them to develop "a revolutionary technological solution for producing electrical energy throu...
Daniel Carcillo: From Stanley Cup Winner to Psychedelic Therapy Pioneer - Ep. 212
June 12, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 87.2 MBDaniel Carcillo was a pro hockey veteran and 2-time Stanley Cup winner. But his life changed when he was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and traumatic brain injury (TBI) following his 10-year career as an “enforcer” in the NHL. After years of suffering from neurological issues, he found solace in psychedelic medicine – something that traditional pharmaceuticals could not provide. Today, Daniel is an advocate on behalf of TBI survivors and those dealing with mental health challeng...
Mark Atkeson: Chaos, Opportunity, Tech, and Three Decades of Entrepreneurship in China - Ep. 211
June 05, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBMark Atkeson is the author of 'Risky Business in Rising China', a book chronicalling three decades of business, tech, and politics in China. TikTok, ByteDance... China seems to be always in the news. Sometimes for good, sometimes for... less than good? Either way, I wanted to explore the real truth of China's rise and its role in shaping the world of today and tomorrow. In this episode, Mark shares his unique experiences and observations from his extensive career, highlighting the signif...
Mark Atkeson: ByteDyance, TikTok, and Three Decades of Entrepreneurship in China - Ep. 211
June 05, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBMark Atkeson is the author of 'Risky Business in Rising China', a book chronicalling three decades of business, tech, and politics in China. TikTok, ByteDance... China seems to be always in the news. Sometimes for good, sometimes for... less than good? Either way, I wanted to explore the real truth of China's rise and its role in shaping the world of today and tomorrow. In this episode, Mark shares his unique experiences and observations from his extensive career, highlighting the signif...
David Wakerley: Insane Tech Turning Carbon Emissions into Usable Plastic - Ep. 210
May 29, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBDavid Wakerley is the co-founder and CTO of Dioxycle—a truly mind-blowing tech company that turns factory emissions back into usable plastic. Dioxycle has raised over $17 million in funding to date, and focuses on repurposing carbon emissions into ethylene, an essential chemical in many products. David teaches me the environmental challenges associated with ethylene production, the carbon-intensive processes currently used, and about Dioxycle's groundbreaking electrolyzer technology. Their...
David Brown: Cyber Threats, Ethical Hacking, and the Future of Digital Security - Ep. 209
May 21, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 92.1 MBDavid Brown is the CEO of CounterCraft, deception-powered cybersecurity solutions that go beyond detection and response. In this talk, David tells me about the challenges and opportunities within the cybersecurity landscape. Although he's optimistic about humanity's capacity to overcome adversity, David also expresses concerns about the potential for global conflict and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. Whether we realize it or not, David Brown's work is at the heart of on...
Chris Tolles: Raising $12 Million for Ingenious Soil Carbon Tech - Ep. 208
May 15, 2024 14:34 - 45 minutes - 105 MBChris Tolles is the CEO of Yardstick, an eco-tech company focused on measuring soil carbon that just raised $12MM in Series A funding. In this episode, we talk about climate challenges, and the potential of addressing climate change through improved agricultural practices. Exploring a niche within a niche, Yardstick aims to create a market by offering a method to measure soil carbon cheaply and effectively, thereby enabling better carbon dioxide removal techniques. My talk with Chris To...
Nik Ershov: Creating Mind-Tracking Brain control Interfaces that De-Stress - Ep. 207
May 03, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 78.1 MBNik Ershov is the CEO of Waverox, makers of brain-monitoring headphones and headbands that help you de-stress and be more productive. Nik Ershov shares his journey from experiencing severe burnout in the advertising and marketing industry to founding a startup focused on combating stress and increasing productivity through a mind-tracking device and wellness app. He explains how his personal battle with burnout, depression, and anxiety led him to explore neuroscience and develop a techn...
Dr. Gordon Chiu: Winner of Harvard Tough Tech Prize, Graphene Expert & Entrepreneur - Ep. 206
April 26, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 78.1 MBDr. Gordon Chiu has 41 patents and recently won Harvard Business School's "Tough Tech" Prize in 2023. He is a graphene pioneer, investor, AI entrepreneur and deep tech expert. In this episode, we discuss various topics including a utopian/dystopian future, the importance of authenticity, the future of technology, and the healing power of music. Join me for a deep philosophical conversation with a man who has raised many millions of dollars in his life for a staggering number of influenti...
Jon Hacker: Mind-Blowing, Zen-Inducing Neurotech Headphones - Ep. 205
April 19, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 73.7 MBJohn Hacker is a biomedical engineer and the CEO of NeurGear. His latest innovation is the ZenBud, the market's first ultrasonic vagus nerve stimulator, designed to promote relaxation and combat stress. In this episode, Jon Hacker discusses the underlying technology, its decades of research, and its implications for future wellness applications. He sheds light on the challenges and excitement surrounding new tech developments, emphasizing the blend of existing scientific knowledge with inn...
Jon Hacker: Mind-Blowing, Zen-Inducing Brain Tech - Ep. 205
April 19, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 73.7 MBJohn Hacker is a biomedical engineer and the CEO of NeurGear. His latest innovation is the ZenBud, the market's first ultrasonic vagus nerve stimulator, designed to promote relaxation and combat stress. In this episode, Jon Hacker discusses the underlying technology, its decades of research, and its implications for future wellness applications. He sheds light on the challenges and excitement surrounding new tech developments, emphasizing the blend of existing scientific knowledge with inn...
Alan Liu: Game-Changing, Touch-Based, Sweat-Sensing Tech for Diabetes and Beyond
April 12, 2024 15:35 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBJoining us today is Alan Liu, the co-founder of Persperion Diagnostics, an innovative startup based in San Diego that aims to revolutionize diabetes management with its non-invasive glucose monitoring technology. Founded in 2022 by Alan Liu and Lu Yin, the company leverages cutting-edge touch-based sweat-sensing technology to detect a wide range of biomarkers from a simple fingertip touch. This technology was developed in the nanoengineering lab of UCSD Professor Dr. Joseph Wang, with whom...
Alan Liu: Touch-Based, Sweat-Sensing Tech for Diabetes and Beyond - Ep. 204
April 12, 2024 15:35 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBJoining us today is Alan Liu, the co-founder of Persperion Diagnostics, an innovative startup based in San Diego that aims to revolutionize diabetes management with its non-invasive glucose monitoring technology. Founded in 2022 by Alan Liu and Lu Yin, the company leverages cutting-edge touch-based sweat-sensing technology to detect a wide range of biomarkers from a simple fingertip touch. This technology was developed in the nanoengineering lab of UCSD Professor Dr. Joseph Wang, with whom...
Brooke Harris: Creating a Plant-Based Milk Empire from Scratch - Ep. 203
April 05, 2024 14:31 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBBrooke Harris is the founder and CEO of Goodmylk Co., one of the world's leading plant-based dairy companies. Her awakening to the benefits of a plant-based diet—driven by personal health challenges—unveiled the stark reality of conventional "nutritious" alternatives marred by unhealthy additives. Determined to offer a genuine, healthful option, Brooke's venture into crafting plant-based milks without compromises led to the inception of Goodmylk. We talk about the challenges of building...
Ep. 203 – Brooke Harris: The CEO of Goodmylk Co. on the Future of Plant-Based Milk (...And Why Your Oat Milk Is Bad for You.)
April 05, 2024 14:31 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBBrooke Harris, founder of Goodmylk Co., embarked on a transformative journey from a childhood on a dairy farm to spearheading the creation of one of the world's leading alternative dairy companies. Her awakening to the benefits of a plant-based diet—driven by personal health challenges—unveiled the stark reality of conventional "nutritious" alternatives marred by unhealthy additives. Determined to offer a genuine, healthful option, Brooke's venture into crafting plant-based milks without ...
Brooke Harris: The CEO of Goodmylk Co. on the Future of Plant-Based Milk (...And Why Your Oat Milk Is Bad for You.)
April 05, 2024 14:31 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBBrooke Harris, founder of Goodmylk Co., embarked on a transformative journey from a childhood on a dairy farm to spearheading the creation of one of the world's leading alternative dairy companies. Her awakening to the benefits of a plant-based diet—driven by personal health challenges—unveiled the stark reality of conventional "nutritious" alternatives marred by unhealthy additives. Determined to offer a genuine, healthful option, Brooke's venture into crafting plant-based milks without ...
Ep. 202 – Massimo Portincaso: From Managing Director and Partner at BCG to Pioneering Bio Manufacturing
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBToday, we're diving into the intersection of deep tech and innovation with Massimo Portincaso, the Founder and CEO of Arsenale BioYards. As the creator of this groundbreaking bio-manufacturing platform (what does that even mean!?!), he’s using crazy tools like yeast to build… Anything! No this isn’t Star Trek… but this is undeniably the kind of future tech that humans have only dreamed about for generations. Beyond Arsenale, Massimo leads Deepwave Ventures, offers his expertise on several...
Massimo Portincaso: From Partner at Boston Consulting Group to Pioneering Bio Manufacturing
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBToday, we're diving into the intersection of deep tech and innovation with Massimo Portincaso, the Founder and CEO of Arsenale BioYards. As the creator of this groundbreaking bio-manufacturing platform (what does that even mean!?!), he’s using crazy tools like yeast to build… Anything! No this isn’t Star Trek… but this is undeniably the kind of future tech that humans have only dreamed about for generations. Beyond Arsenale, Massimo leads Deepwave Ventures, offers his expertise on several...
Massimo Portincaso: Pioneering Bio Manufacturing (Star Trek is Here?) - Ep. 202
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBMassimo Portincaso is the Founder and CEO of Arsenale BioYards. Formerly, he was a managing director at Boston Consulting Group. As the creator of this groundbreaking bio-manufacturing platform (what does that even mean!?!), he’s using crazy tools like yeast to build… Anything! No this isn’t Star Trek… but this is undeniably the kind of future tech that humans have only dreamed about for generations. Beyond Arsenale, Massimo leads Deepwave Ventures, offers his expertise on several advis...
Introducing Future Optimist (Formerly Beat the Often Path)
March 22, 2024 15:32 - 2 minutes - 4.69 MBWelcome to Future Optimist! I'm Ross Palmer and together we're going to explore the world of the future in all its good and bad glory with the entrepreneurs and visionaries who are building the world of tomorrow. I hope you’ll join me in becoming a Future Optimist! ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer ➡️ Subscribe on YouTube: @therosspalmer
Greg Johnson: Ingenious Water-Permeable Sustainable Concrete - Ep. 201
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBGreg Johnson is the Co-Founder and CEO of AquiPor Technologies. His company offers groundbreaking tech for porous concrete, meaning the sidewalk can collect and capture rain water! AquiPor promotes a new type of material technology intended for urban stormwater management. We will investigate the effectiveness and environmental impact of their products, including their permeable concrete and low-carbon technology claims. The discussion will also cover AquiPor's approach to infrastructure sol...
Ep. 201 – Greg Johnson: Crazy Water-Permeable Sustainable Concrete
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBGreg Johnson is the Co-Founder and CEO of AquiPor Technologies. His company offers groundbreaking tech for porous concrete, meaning the sidewalk can collect and capture rain water! AquiPor promotes a new type of material technology intended for urban stormwater management. We will investigate the effectiveness and environmental impact of their products, including their permeable concrete and low-carbon technology claims. The discussion will also cover AquiPor's approach to infrastructure sol...
Greg Johnson: Crazy Water-Permeable Sustainable Concrete
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBGreg Johnson is the Co-Founder and CEO of AquiPor Technologies. His company offers groundbreaking tech for porous concrete, meaning the sidewalk can collect and capture rain water! AquiPor promotes a new type of material technology intended for urban stormwater management. We will investigate the effectiveness and environmental impact of their products, including their permeable concrete and low-carbon technology claims. The discussion will also cover AquiPor's approach to infrastructure sol...
Welcome to the Future Optimist Podcast
March 15, 2024 15:32 - 1 minute - 3.3 MBWelcome to Future Optimist! I'm Ross Palmer and together we're going to explore the world of the future in all its good and bad glory with the entrepreneurs and visionaries who are building the world of tomorrow. I hope you’ll join me in becoming a Future Optimist! ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer ➡️ Watch these episode on YouTube.
Welcome to the Future Optimist Podcast!
March 15, 2024 15:32 - 1 minute - 4.13 MBWelcome to Future Optimist! I'm Ross Palmer, founder of aloa.agency, and together we're going to explore the world of the future in all its good and bad glory with the entrepreneurs and visionaries who are building the world of tomorrow. I hope you’ll join me in becoming a Future Optimist! ➡️ Watch these episodes on YouTube ➡️ My agency Aloa®
Introducing Future Optimist (Thanks for 200 Interviews!)
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 21 MBWow – 200 interviews in the bag! So what’s next? In this mini-episode I’m going to be telling you three things I’ve learned from the 200 interviews I’ve conducted for the Beat the Often Path podcast. I’m also going to be going into more detail about an exciting change that’s coming up – the name of the podcast is changing to…*drumroll*… Future Optimist! We’re going to explore the world of the future in all its good and bad glory with the entrepreneurs and visionaries who are building the...
Introducing Future Optimist (Bye Bye Beat the Often Path)
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 21 MBWow – 200 interviews in the bag! So what’s next? In this mini-episode I’m going to be telling you three things I’ve learned from the 200 interviews I’ve conducted for the Beat the Often Path podcast. I’m also going to be going into more detail about an exciting change that’s coming up – the name of the podcast is changing to…*drumroll*… Future Optimist! We’re going to explore the world of the future in all its good and bad glory with the entrepreneurs and visionaries who are building the...
Ep. 200 – Deniz Kent: CEO of a Mind-blowing BioTech Company That’s Raised over $40 Million
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBIn this very special 200th interview, I’m joined by Deniz Kent, the Co-Founder & CEO of Prolific Machines, a biotech company at the forefront of sustainable and healthy food. Starting his career with notable research in cancer immunotherapy at the University of Bristol, Deniz has been recognized for his contributions to science, including winning the award for “outstanding contribution to research” while at GlaxoSmithKline focusing on asthma. Deniz is a key player in cell production for agr...
Ep. 200 – Deniz Kent: CEO of a Mind-blowing $80mm+ BioTech Company
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBIn this very special 200th interview, I’m joined by Deniz Kent, the Co-Founder & CEO of Prolific Machines, a biotech company at the forefront of sustainable and healthy food. Starting his career with notable research in cancer immunotherapy at the University of Bristol, Deniz has been recognized for his contributions to science, including winning the award for “outstanding contribution to research” while at GlaxoSmithKline focusing on asthma. Deniz is a key player in cell production for agr...
Ep. 200 – Deniz Kent: CEO of a Mind-blowing $40mm+ BioTech Company
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBIn this very special 200th interview, I’m joined by Deniz Kent, the Co-Founder & CEO of Prolific Machines, a biotech company at the forefront of sustainable and healthy food. Starting his career with notable research in cancer immunotherapy at the University of Bristol, Deniz has been recognized for his contributions to science, including winning the award for “outstanding contribution to research” while at GlaxoSmithKline focusing on asthma. Deniz is a key player in cell production for agr...
Ep. 199 – Lin Kayser: The Insane World of AI-assisted “Computational Engineering”
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBLin Kayser is the co-founder of Leap 71 – a Dubai-based company pioneering the emerging field of Computational Engineering. Lin started coding as an 8-year-old and is a serial entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in building high technology ventures. His software was also pivotal in the roll-out of the original Matrix movie, still one of my absolute favorite movies of all time. ➡️ https://leap71.com/ ➡️ https://rosspalmer.com/lin-kayser ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspa...
Ep. 198 – Gastón Paladini: Turning Soy Into Pork at a Molecular Level (This is nuts!)
February 16, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBGastón Paladini is the CEO and Co-Founder of Moolec Science, a crazy tech company that is literally turning soy into pork. Can plants be more like meat, no really? In this episode, we're spotlighting Moolec Science, a trailblazer in the food industry harnessing the power of Molecular Farming technology. Not sure what that is? Great! Because neither am I. At the helm (and joining us today) is CEO and Co-Founder Gastón Paladini, who brings a wealth of experience from his 20-year tenure at ...
Ep. 198 – Gastón Paladini: What is Piggy Sooy? Turning Soy Into Pork at a Molecular Level(!)
February 16, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBCan plants be more like meat, no really? In this episode, we're spotlighting Moolec Science, a trailblazer in the food industry harnessing the power of Molecular Farming technology. Not sure what that is? Great! Because neither am I. At the helm (and joining us today) is CEO and Co-Founder Gastón Paladini, who brings a wealth of experience from his 20-year tenure at Argentina's meat production heavyweight, Paladini Group. Now Moolec Science aims to disrupt the food sector by infusing plants...
Ep. 197 – Niklas Kluger: Ingenious Rock Powder that Regenerates Soil and Removes CO₂ from the Atmosphere
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBNiklas Kluger is the co-founder and COO of InPlanet, a brilliant eco-company with a quadruple+ bottom line. We’ll learn how this GreenTech pioneer, with a rich background in environmental engineering and tropical agriculture, is revolutionizing carbon dioxide removal. From scaling urban farming globally to pioneering something I had never heard of called “Enhanced Rock Weathering” in Brazil, Niklas is at the forefront of combating climate change and regenerating tropical soils. Their r...
Ep. 197 – Niklas Kluger: Ingenious Rock Powder that Regenerates Soil and Removes CO₂ from the Atmosphere!
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBToday we’ll embark on a journey of innovation and environmental impact with Niklas Kluger, co-founder and COO of InPlanet. We’ll learn how this GreenTech pioneer, with a rich background in environmental engineering and tropical agriculture, is revolutionizing carbon dioxide removal. From scaling urban farming globally to pioneering something I had never heard of called “Enhanced Rock Weathering” in Brazil, Niklas is at the forefront of combating climate change and regenerating tropical soil...
Ep. 196 – Saman Farid: Legendary AI Investor/CEO on the Future of Robotic Automation
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBSaman Farid is the CEO and founder of Formic Technologies, a company at the forefront of revolutionizing automation in manufacturing. With a passionate commitment to boosting productivity in U.S. industries, his company Formic, specializes in offering cutting-edge robotic solutions that elegantly simplify automation. These versatile robots not only streamline the packing and palletizing processes but also contribute to the production of a diverse range of products, from delightful chocolate...
Ep. 196 – Saman Farid: Legendary AI Investor/CEO on Building the Future of Robotic Automation
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBSaman Farid is the CEO and founder of Formic Technologies, a company at the forefront of revolutionizing automation in manufacturing. With a passionate commitment to boosting productivity in U.S. industries, his company Formic, specializes in offering cutting-edge robotic solutions that elegantly simplify automation. These versatile robots not only streamline the packing and palletizing processes but also contribute to the production of a diverse range of products, from delightful chocolate...
Ep. 196 – Saman Farid: Legendary AI Investor and CEO of Formic Technologies Talks Building the Future of Robotic Automation
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBSaman Farid is the CEO and founder of Formic Technologies, a company at the forefront of revolutionizing automation in manufacturing. With a passionate commitment to boosting productivity in U.S. industries, his company Formic, specializes in offering cutting-edge robotic solutions that elegantly simplify automation. These versatile robots not only streamline the packing and palletizing processes but also contribute to the production of a diverse range of products, from delightful chocolate...
Ep. 195 – Paul Shapiro: Best-Selling Author of “Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World”
January 26, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 105 MBPaul Shapiro is the CEO of the Better Meat Company—a company on a mission to reinvent "meat". They’ve got plug-and-play mycoprotein formulations that quickly and cost-effectively enhance (or even replace) meat products while improving nutrition, flavor, and yield. He's also the author of the best-selling book, Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World, and the host of the Business for Good Podcast, a podcast that I might add closely mimics what w...
Ep. 194 – Why Ramiro Velasco Thinks Amazon Latin America Is the Next Big Gold Rush
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn today’s episode, we’re going to talk about Blue Oceans and Red Oceans, a concept talked about in Blue Ocean Strategy by Renée Mauborgne, W. Chan Kim. Broadly speaking, a “blue ocean” is uncontested market space—something that no one else is really doing, like Cirque Du Soleil when they first started. Compare that with a “red ocean”, or a supersaturated market in which you’re unlikely to succeed, like me selling you my NFTs of my head spliced onto Ryan Reynold’s body for the low low price...
Ep. 194 – How Ramiro Velasco is Dominating Amazon Latin America (For Lovers of Get-Rich-Quick Schemes!)
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn today’s episode, we’re going to talk about Blue Oceans and Red Oceans, a concept talked about in Blue Ocean Strategy by Renée Mauborgne, W. Chan Kim. Broadly speaking, a “blue ocean” is uncontested market space—something that no one else is really doing, like Cirque Du Soleil when they first started. Compare that with a “red ocean”, or a supersaturated market in which you’re unlikely to succeed, like me selling you my NFTs of my head spliced onto Ryan Reynold’s body for the low low price...
Ep. 194 – Ramiro Velasco: Is Amazon Latin America a “Blue Ocean”? (For Lovers of Get-Rich-Quick Schemes!)
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn today’s episode, we’re going to talk about Blue Oceans and Red Oceans, a concept talked about in Blue Ocean Strategy by Renée Mauborgne, W. Chan Kim. Broadly speaking, a “blue ocean” is uncontested market space—something that no one else is really doing, like Cirque Du Soleil when they first started. Compare that with a “red ocean”, or a supersaturated market in which you’re unlikely to succeed, like me selling you my NFTs of my head spliced onto Ryan Reynold’s body for the low low price...
Ep. 193 – Matt Rogers: From Selling Nest for $3.2 Billion to Founding Mill, A Truly Brilliant In-Home Solution for Reducing Food Waste
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBToday we’ve got an AWESOME episode for you. Joining us is Matt Rogers, whom I believe we can accurately call a tech legend. Matt's career began at Apple, where his talent and dedication led him to build the software team responsible for ten generations of the iconic iPod. As one of the pioneering engineers on the original iPhone, his influence extended through five generations of the device and into the creation of the first iPad. His remarkable contributions to these groundbreaking product...
Ep. 192 – Fabian de La Fuente: How a Proven Serial Entrepreneur is Reshaping the Solar Tech Landscape
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBToday, I’m honored to have Fabian de la Fuente joining us. Fabian is a six-time serial entrepreneur with a 33-year history in technology innovation, holding over 100 patents in software, electronics, and photovoltaics. He has led diverse teams on four continents and launched numerous technology products globally. As the Co-founder and CEO of Solaires Entreprises Inc., a Canadian cleantech company, he's pioneering the development of perovskite-based solar cells, aiming for higher efficiency a...
Ep. 192 – Fabian de La Fuente: How a Serial Entrepreneur is Reshaping Solar Tech
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBFabian is a six-time serial entrepreneur with a 33-year history in technology innovation, holding over 100 patents in software, electronics, and photovoltaics. He has led diverse teams on four continents and launched numerous technology products globally. As the Co-founder and CEO of Solaires Entreprises Inc., a Canadian cleantech company, he's pioneering the development of perovskite-based solar cells, aiming for higher efficiency and sustainability in solar energy. If you're wondering wh...
Ep. 191 – Ryan Field: Ingenious Tech Revolutionizing Neuroscience and Neuromedicine
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBWhat if a brain scan was a part of our regular checkup? What if we could detect and prevent diseases like dementia far in advance, with non-invasive tech? Something as simple as just putting on a bicycle helmet? Could we accelerate treatment discovery? Improve patient outcomes? And transform neuromedicine? Joining us today is the CEO of Kernel, a company based here in Los Angeles that is up to out-of-this world stuff. I was lucky enough to visit their offices, and their tech is truly game-ch...
Ep. 191 – Ryan Field: Ingenious Tech Revolutionizing Neuroscience and Neuromedicine (Raised Over $150 Million)
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBRyan Field is the CEO of Kernel, a neurotech company that's raised over $150 million revolutionizing neuromedicine. What if a brain scan was a part of our regular checkup? What if we could detect and prevent diseases like dementia far in advance, with non-invasive tech? Something as simple as just putting on a bicycle helmet? Could we accelerate treatment discovery? Improve patient outcomes? And transform neuromedicine? Joining us today is the CEO of Kernel, a company based here in Los A...
Ep. 190 – Mike Loos: The Crazy Science of How AI and "Virtual Twins" Will Make Better Medicine, Faster
December 15, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBToday's episode feels like pure science fiction. What is a digital twin? How could this help us make better and faster pharmaceuticals? And why is that important? We know that there is so much data about us and our bodies and soon, our brains. Is there a reality in which we can use data to remove human testing from the process of finding new drugs? How can we use machine learning and artificial intelligence to better understand the data that we have? If this feels like something with massiv...
Ep. 190 – Mike Loos: How AI and "Virtual Twins" Will Make Better Medicine, Faster
December 15, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBToday's episode feels like pure science fiction. What is a digital twin? How could this help us make better and faster pharmaceuticals? And why is that important? We know that there is so much data about us and our bodies and soon, our brains. Is there a reality in which we can use data to remove human testing from the process of finding new drugs? How can we use machine learning and artificial intelligence to better understand the data that we have? If this feels like something with massiv...