An audio and video podcast hosted by the brother and sister duo, Heather Evans and Tristan Venture. The podcast features long-form conversations covering a wide range of topics, including parenting, life phases, health and wellness, life and loss, spirituality, generational experiences and many others. All through a forum that welcomes diverse opinions and perspectives. It is known for its on point and often controversial topics. Ideologically diverse mix of guests
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Join host Tristan Bowen as he chats with former Major League Soccer players about their transition to a career off the field. Presented by the MLSPA 90'+ Network.
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Health Unchained dives into healthcare projects enabled by blockchain technology. Listen to healthcare leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, researchers, and medical professionals who share their insights and experience.
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Your Property Success Podcast reveals the practical steps to investing successfully in today’s property market. Respected author and experienced property investor Jane Slack-Smith interviews Australia’s most trusted experts and reveals how she herself has built a multimillion dollar property portfolio using a very simple, low risk method. Jane is joined by experienced renovator and property developer John Hubbard. Together they explore real 'boots on the ground’ case studies and the renovati ...
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Tristan Bowen is joined by Kory Kindle for a conversation on his post playing career path - and how those paths often aren't linear. Listen in to hear more about Kory's journey from soccer to physical therapy, to now working on a healthcare AI startup. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the indi…
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Send us a text Sibling Soapbox Podcast | Author Paulette Ren on Love, Loss & Resilience In this powerful episode of the Sibling Soapbox Podcast, Heather Evans and Tristan Venture sit down with author Paulette Ren, author of Stolen Moments: Coping with Loss from Multiple Sclerosis. 💜 Paulette shares her deeply personal journey of love, caregiving, a…
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Send us a text Is Gen Z really lazy—or are they the generation redefining success? In this episode of the Sibling Soapbox Podcast, we sit down with our guest, Pierce (a proud Gen Z voice), to explore what this generation actually thinks about work, identity, and the future. We cover: ✅ Work-life balance vs. grind culture ✅ College, side hustles & e…
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Ep. 132: The Intersection of Love, AI, and Health - Alex Cahana (Venture Partner @ Impact Rooms)
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49:28Dr. Alex Cahana is a pain medicine physician and expert in ethical AI. Dr. Cahana reflects on changes since his last appearance in 2019, including the rise in Bitcoin prices, Purdue Pharma's settlement, and emerging interest in decentralized technologies. The conversation touches on the challenges of building trust in society, the ethical principle…
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Tristan Bowen is joined by former player Cameron Porter for a conversation about his journey from the field to the world of venture capital, and the parallels between the highs and lows of the game and the business world. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necess…
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Send us a text Sibling Soapbox: Esoteric Woo Woo Heather and Tristan open up about their ghostly childhood memories, family experiences with spirits, and the mysterious signs they’ve encountered from loved ones who have passed. From haunted houses and Ouija boards to guardian angels, crystals, and cultural traditions like Día de los Muertos—this ep…
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Send us a text Can we live a healthier life in spite of a broken medical system? In this episode of the Sibling Soapbox Podcast, Tristan and Heather dive into simple daily health hacks—like grounding, power naps, trauma release, and mindful movement—that can help you thrive even when healthcare feels complicated, expensive, and inaccessible. Donate…
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Heath Pearce joins Tristan Bowen on Career Conversations for a discussion on knowing when it's time to step away from the game, reinventing himself in the media space and his passion impacting the sport through his post-playing career. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and…
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Send us a text Parenting in today’s world is harder than ever — meal planning, screen time, childcare costs, school pressures, and raising kids in a digital-first generation. In this episode, Heather and Tristan dive into the real challenges of modern parenting, share personal stories, and drop parenting hacks that help keep families sane. Resource…
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Send us a text What phase of life are you in right now? In Episode 2 of The Sibling Soapbox Podcast, real-life siblings Tristan Venture and Heather Evans explore the rollercoaster of life’s phases — from childhood chaos and teenage growing pains to creative ambition and midlife reflection. Whether you're navigating parenting, career changes, or the…
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Send us a text 🎙️EPISODE 3: Let’s Talk About Hypocrisy From parenting contradictions to performative social media posts, we’re diving deep into the messy topic of hypocrisy—and how it shows up in all of us. In this episode: How to spot your own hypocrisy (with compassion) The problem with “do as I say, not as I do” Social media, cancel culture & do…
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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to the Sibling Soapbox Podcast! In our very first episode, siblings Tristan Venture & Heather Evans jump on the soapbox together to share our wild, heartfelt, and hilarious journey from a small "cow town" in Washington State to chasing big dreams in Hollywood. From haunted childhood homes and our parents' disco days... to …
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Tristan Bowen sits down with John Wilson for a candid conversation about how the challenges of his pro career prepared him for his current role as Player Engagement and Welfare Director for Charlotte FC. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect thos…
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In this episode of Career Conversation, Tristan Bowen sits down with Dr. Robbie Russell to discuss preparation for the "next thing" in life. Which for Robbie Russell involved transition form the playing field to the medical field. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do n…
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Mike Chabala | Fitness & Entrepreneurship
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43:45Tristan Bowen welcomes Mike Chabala for a conversation about life "off the ball" as well as the importance of mentorship, and being intentional in all that you do. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experien…
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Tristan Bowen welcomes Evan Whitfield for a conversation about his experience transitioning from the playing field to law. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are pers…
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Ep. 131: Rebuilding Trust in Healthcare - Gianluca De Novi, PhD (CEO Circular Protocol)
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47:11Gianluca De Novi, founder and CEO of Circular Protocol, a Massachusetts-based layer one blockchain built on a proof of reputation consensus mechanism joins host, Ray Dogum. Circular is designed to help partners accelerate innovation in healthcare and decentralized science (DeSci) through secure, reputation-driven infrastructure. Gianluca is a hands…
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In this conversation, Ethan White chats with Tristan Bowen about turning your passion into a profession and the importance of not only giving yourself a runway to life after the game, but also utilizing your experiences as an athlete to open doors. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individu…
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Ep. 130: Vital Signs Below the Belt - Dr. Elliot Justin (CEO MyFirmTech)
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45:23Dr. Elliot Justin, founder and CEO of MyFirmTech, discusses the pioneering work his company is doing in the realm of smart wearables designed for sexual health. With a background in emergency medicine, Dr. Justin aims to eliminate the stigma around erectile dysfunction by using real data and insights. He explores the company's innovative technology…
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In this conversation, Mariano Trujillo chats with Tristan Bowen about the challenges of transitioning from a soccer career. Listen in as he describes how his personal key to making it smoother is transferring skills developed from soccer like work ethic and discipline into daily life. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversat…
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Ep. 129: Light Therapy & Securing Clinical Data with Dr. Brandon Crawford (NeuroSolution)
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45:58Dr. Brandon Crawford, DC FIBFN-CND, is a board-certified developmental functional neurologist and global laser expert. He discusses his work on laser and light therapy to transform patient lives. Dr. Crawford shares his journey from chiropractic training to pioneering functional neurology and photobiomodulation. He explains how different wavelength…
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Ep. 128: Introducing the Coalition for Decentralized Healthcare and Life Sciences (CDHLS) with leads Nitin Gaur (Ex IBM) & Jim Nasr (CEO Acoer)
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47:24Guests Nitin Gaur, ex IBMer & CTO of LedgerLink.ai, and Jim Nasr, CEO of Acoer, discuss decentralized healthcare and life sciences initiatives. The conversation explores the Coalition for Decentralized Healthcare and Life Sciences (CDHLS), which aims to unite global stakeholders from healthcare, technology, academia, and regulatory sectors to enhan…
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Life after soccer is still a game, just with different rules. In this episode of career conversations, Justin Morrow shares how leveraging opportunities as an active player can provide experiences that empower a successful post-playing career. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual gu…
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Ep. 127: Funding DeSci - Reflections of @ Gwei_SHA - Eleanor Davies (Head of DeSci at the Sei Foundation)
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32:23Eleanor Davies is the Head of DeSci at the Sei Foundation. Eleanor previously helped launch VitaDAO, the first tokenized longevity venture studio, she served as Operating Partner at Cerebrum DAO, and was COO at Convexity Labs (previously known as LabDAO). With deep experience bridging web3, biotech, and healthcare, Eleanor shared her unique insight…
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In a new episode of Career Conversations with Tristan Bowen, Victor Ulloa shares the importance of having a strong network and leaning on a community of retired players for support while navigating the challenges that can come after hanging up the boots. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the in…
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Ep. 126: Decentralizing Organ Transport with Pulse Charter Connect - Laura Epstein (CEO) & Chris Tyler (CTO)
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36:01Laura Epstein, CEO and founder of Pulse Charter Connect, along with Chris Tyler, Pulse's Chief Technology Officer, join host Ray Dogum in an episode you won’t want to put on ice. They dive into their backgrounds and share how their company is revolutionizing organ transportation logistics to save time—and lives. Pulse Charter Connect (PCC) digitize…
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Jalil Anibaba and Jimmy Conrad | Media and Broadcasting
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37:14Interested in working in the media industry? Jalil Anibaba and Jimmy Conrad join Tristan Bowen for a special episode focused on the foundations of building a media career, and the practical advice you need to hear. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily r…
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Ep. 125: Biohacking with Follistatin Gene Therapy - Tristan Roberts (Founder of Dog Years DAO)
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44:29Tristan Roberts, founder of Dog Years DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization focused on improving canine longevity. They discuss the potential of using blockchain technology to manage decentralized trials and gather data more effectively. Tristan shares his journey from cognitive neuroscience to biohacking and gene therapy, detailing his expe…
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Bobby Warshaw | Front Office & Consulting
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31:49Bobby Warshaw joins Tristan Bowen on Career Conversations. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.…
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Ep. 124: CureLedger's Role in the New Era of Health Data Sharing with David Stefanich, Nina Kilbride, Dr. Suren Movsisyan
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1:01:09David Stefanich, Nina Kilbride, and Dr. Sarin Movsisyan from CureLedger join host Ray Dogum to discuss their upcoming token launch. The discussion centers on CureLedger, an initiative aimed at transforming the decentralized science (DeSci) landscape through blockchain and Web3 technologies. David speaks about Rymedi’s foundational software for Clem…
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Ep. 123: Privacy. Period. - Anna Hall (CEO Embody.Space)
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27:35Privacy. Period. Anna Hall is the founder and CEO of Embody Space, a menstrual cycle tracking and wellness app with 50k+ users, that prioritizes data privacy through local encryption and open-source technology. Anna shares her journey from an educator to a startup founder, driven by her own diagnosis of PMDD and the need for secure menstrual health…
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Ep. 122: Decentralized Biobanking Marketplace with Caspar Barnes (CEO Aminochain)
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43:07Meet Casper Barnes, co-founder and CEO of AminoChain, discusses the intersection of biobanking and blockchain technology. Barnes, who has a background in economics, neuroscience, and biotech, shares insights on decentralized science (DeSci) and how his company aims to revolutionize the use of biosamples in preclinical research. They delve into the …
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Ep. 121: Protecting Genetic Data Privacy - Barry Weber (CISO & DPO of Global Genes)
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40:01Summary Barry Weber, the Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer at Global Genes brings decades of expertise in data compliance and cybersecurity. The discussion centers on the importance of data privacy, the challenges of protecting sensitive health information, and the complexity of compliance with various privacy laws like…
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Ep. 120: Dancing into Social Prescribing with Arun Nadarasa (CEO of International Social Prescribing Pharmacy Association)
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39:45Arun Nadarasa on Social Prescribing and Blockchain in Pharmacy In this episode of Health Unchained, host Ray welcomes Arun Nadarasa, a pioneering pharmacist and founder of the International Social Prescribing Pharmacy Association. Arun talks about his journey in integrating social prescribing into community pharmacy and his insights on combining th…
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Ep. 119: Tokenless Blockchains for Enterprises - Juliun Brabon (CEO of Stability Protocol)
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42:38In this episode, Julian Brabon, co-founder and CEO of Stability Protocol, discusses the innovative, fee-less, token-less blockchain solution designed with enterprise adoption in mind. Julian explains his transition from the nutraceutical manufacturing industry to blockchain technology due to his belief that current blockchain models, which are heav…
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Ep. 118: AI & Ethics in Healthcare - Doug Heintzman (Blockchain Research Institute)
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1:08:02In this episode, Douglas Heintzman, Chief Catalyst at the Blockchain Research Institute, and Ray Dogum meet to uncover the cutting-edge intersection of AI, blockchain, and personalized medicine in healthcare. With extensive experience at IBM, Doug provides profound insights into AI's transformative role in drug discovery, clinical trials, diagnosti…
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Ep. 117: Patient Centric Care by Harnessing Blockchain Tech - Mike Ruggio, JD (Managing Partner at Taylor English)
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42:55Meet attorney Michael Ruggio, a linchpin in the healthcare law industry with over 40 years of extensive experience. From igniting the first False Claims Act cases that shook up healthcare providers, to now guiding them through the digital transformation tide, his role is both pioneering and pivotal. Michael's understanding of the potential of techn…
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Ep. 116: HealthTech Podcasters Unravel Web3's Impact on Healthcare - Don Lee (HC Biz Show)
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1:00:46We dive into the intricate world of health IT, examining the elusive goal of global interoperability and the dynamic role of blockchain technology. Don Lee sheds light on the innovative strides in biotech, particularly in expediting drug development for rare diseases, while also touching on the critical funding hurdles faced by startups. With a can…
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Ep 115: Unlocking the Power of Data Donation in Healthcare Research with Wojciech Sierocki (CEO Data Lake)
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54:09Wojciech Sierocki, sheds light on the innovative approaches to data consent and the ethical considerations that shape global data policies. We dug into the intricate balance between patient privacy and the accessibility of medical data. We explore the mission of Data Lake in revolutionizing patient care through data donations, and the potential of …
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Ep. 114: Evolution of Data-Driven Health - Michael Geer (co-founder of humanity.health)
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1:00:24In this episode of the Health Unchained Podcast, Ray Dogum interviews Michael Geer, CEO of Humanity, discussing various topics in healthcare and technology. They explore the balance between privacy and data utilization, emphasizing collaborative AI and the social aspect in Web 3.0. They delve into synthetic data, genetic testing, and advancements i…
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Ep. 113: Evidence-Based Blockchain - Dr. Naseem Naqvi (President of British Blockchain Association)
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36:25Join Ray Dogum and Dr. Naseem Naqvi, President of the British Blockchain Association, on this thought-provoking episode of Health Unchained, as they delve into the world of evidence-based Blockchain and the challenges faced by the industry. Dr. Naqvi highlights the importance of defining the problem that Blockchain is trying to solve and providing …
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Ep. 112: AI-Assisted Ambient Medical Documentation with Ian Kazi Shakil (co-founder Augmedix)
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55:18In this episode of Health Unchained, host Ray Dogum speaks with Ian Kazi Shakil, co-founder of Augmedix, about the company's mission to reduce the documentation burden for healthcare providers through the use of AI technology. They also discuss the potential uses of blockchain and augmented reality in healthcare, as well as how Augmedix is helping …
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Ep. 111: Functional Wellness Community (Michelle Martin | CEO Maka Health)
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48:20In this episode of Health Unchained, Ray explores functional wellness and the journey to achieving it with Michelle Martin, founder and CEO of Maka Health. Michelle shares how to use of web3 technologies in the health industry and how her company, Maka, is making a positive impact. The conversation covers Michelle's involvement with the Creative De…
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Ep. 110: Engaging Patient Relationships with Machine Learning - Alexandre Lebrun - Nabla (Co-Founder & CEO)
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37:54In this episode of Health Unchained, we welcome Alexandre Lebrun, co-founder and CEO of Nabla, a French health tech startup. Alexandre discusses his professional journey and how he became enamored with the idea of training machines to communicate with humans. He also delves into how Nabla utilizes AI-powered patient engagement tools to assist healt…
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Ep. 109: Decentralized Databases for DeSci- Michael Fischer, PhD (Founder of DB DAO)
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1:00:42In this episode, Michael Fischer, the founder of DB DAO, discusses the role of databases in Web3 and how they can be used improve scientific research and tokenize scientific articles. Fischer also shares his own experience with medical conditions and his thoughts on the healthcare industry. Fischer has a PhD in computer science from Stanford Univer…
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Ep. 108: Building Community - Joshua Bate and Jelani Clarke, PhD (DeSci World)
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1:13:55Joshua Bate and Jelani Clarke, PhD, leaders of the DeSci World Project, discuss decentralized science initiatives and their potential to revolutionize the way science works. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a source of legal, financial, or medical advice. Announcements Health Un…
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Ep. 107: Digital Trust Ecosystem - PharmaLedger (Dan Fritz & Marco Cuomo)
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55:24In today's episode, host Ray Dogum sits down with guests Dan Fritz and Marco Cuomo. Marco is an Applied Technology Innovation Manager with a passion for exploring and implementing new technologies such as blockchain and API Management. Dan is a Supply Chain Domain Architect at Novartis, where he is responsible for the architecture vision and select…
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Ep. 106: Web3 Innovation in Japan – Shinya Yamamoto, PhD (DICT Cube)
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30:12IT advancement and data analytics have long been a struggle in healthcare – many have tried to drive technological advancement in the space, but very little has changed. So are NFTs, DAOs, and Web3 the answer we’ve all been waiting for? In today's episode, Ray Dogum talks to Shina Yamamoto, PhD, a serial entrepreneur, clinical research innovation p…
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Ep. 105: Community Empowered Health and Reputation – Mike Sinn (CureDAO) & Mike Elias (IdeaMarket.io)
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1:09:14Ray Dogum is joined by Mike Sinn and Mike Elias. Mike Sinn is a Software Engineer at CureDAO, a collaborative framework for precision health of the future. CureDAO is creating an open-source platform to determine the effects of millions of factors on human health. Mike Elias, on the other hand, is the founder of Ideamarket, a platform that builds c…
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Ep. 104: Decentralizing Women's Reproductive Health with Laura Minquini, Co-Founder of AthenaDAO
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1:09:45Laura Minquini is an entrepreneur and creator of AthenaDAO, a collective leveraging blockchain and crypto to fund women’s reproductive health. AthenaDAO’s goal is to reduce the funding gap in research and access to reproductive health by funding research, drug development programs, and innovations. Laura shares with Ray why communities like AthenaD…
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