Best Srinivas Rao Podcasts (2025)

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The Generalist Biotech CEO With Seekyo's Oury Chetboun 52:03

5d ago52:03

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Oury Chetboun, co-founder and CEO of Seekyo, a French biotech, talks about the range of experiences that prepared him to lead a company focused on developing innovative solid tumor treatments that target functional proteins in the tumor micro-environment. Chetboun talks …

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Innovating On The Frontier Of Radiopharmaceuticals With RadioMedix's Ebrahim Delpassand, M.D. 54:07

12d ago54:07

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Ebrahim Delpassand, M.D., founder, CEO, and chairman of the board at RadioMedix talks about his personal journey standing up and growing a radiopharmaceutical company focused on oncology. Dr. Delpassand discusses the current trends in radiopharmaceutical drug development…

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Building An Efficient Biopharma With South Rampart Pharma's Hernan Bazan, M.D. 45:41

19d ago45:41

45:41

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Dr. Hernan Bazan, M.D., co-founder and CEO at New Orleans-based South Rampart Pharma, talks about building an ultra-lean drug development company to address an unmet need observed in his own patients as a surgeon: safe treatments for acute pain. Dr. Bazan explains his st…

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The Business And Science Of Obesity With Roger Cone, Ph.D., Founder Of Courage Therapeutics 54:23

26d ago54:23

54:23

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Roger Cone, Ph.D., Founder and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board at Courage Therapeutics, talks about discovering obesity-related protein receptors in the brain, how he spun his academic discoveries out into a biotech company developing new obesity drugs, the need f…

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BoB Live At BIO: Amber Salzman, Ph.D., Epicrispr Biotechnologies 32:56

1M ago32:56

32:56

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. This week's episode is one from the road, recorded in front of a live audience in Boston's Seaport neighborhood during the BIO conference (special thanks to MasterControl for making it happen). Amber Salzman, Ph.D., CEO of Epicrispr Biotechnologies (aka 'Epic Bio') explains how epigenetic editi…

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How To Be A Policy Advocate For Biotech With NewYorkBIO's Jennifer Hawks Bland 56:34

1M ago56:34

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode of the Business of Biotech, Jennifer Hawks Bland, CEO of NewYorkBIO, shares insights on New York State's life sciences ecosystem while reflecting on her journey from Capitol Hill to biotech advocacy. Her experiences in politics, law, and biopharma government affairs uniqu…

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79. Pushing Buttons: Gender and Sexual Diversity & Dissidence in Academia 43:25

2M ago43:25

43:25

In this episode, we dive into gender and sexual diversity, sexual dissidence, and their intersections with anthropology and education. Through a conversation with Dr. Joshua Liashenko, Director of LGBTQ+ Studies at Chapman University, we explore how queer anthropologists are engaging with these concepts in their approaches to research, training and…

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FDA Trials And Tribulations With Connect Biopharma's Barry Quart 1:04:33

2M ago1:04:33

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Barry Quart, CEO of Connect Biopharma, weighs in on the current state of engagement between drug developers and the FDA, and how that key relationship continues to evolve under new leadership. Barry also discusses moving the company from China to San Diego, why a U.S. fi…

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Proactive Procurement Strategies For Biotech With Tom Wells 58:23

2M ago58:23

58:23

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode of the Business of Biotech, Tom Wells, Director of Life Sciences at 4C Associates, reveals why -- and how -- smart procurement practices can make or break emerging biotech companies during critical growth stages. Tom shares insights into procurement tools and strategies t…

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The Discovery Of Microbes And Implications For Public Health Today, With Science Writer Thomas Levenson 1:06:27

2M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Thomas Levenson, MIT professor and author of So Very Small: How Humans Discovered The Microcosmos, Defeated Germs — And May Still Lose The War Against Infectious Disease talks about what he learned in the writing of So Very Small, how cultural and political forces shape …

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Psychedelics For Mental Health Disorders With atai's Srinivas Rao, M.D., Ph.D. 55:50

2M ago55:50

55:50

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Dr. Srinivas Rao, co-founder and CEO at atai Life Sciences, explains how his engineering background led him to the development of psychedelic compounds for treating depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. Internal drug development efforts at atai are focu…

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Biotech Angel Investing With Yaniv Sneor 56:27

3M ago56:27

56:27

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Yaniv Sneor, founder of the Mid Atlantic Bio Angels and CEO at Native State Therapeutics, explains how life science angel investors evaluate biotech startups, and offers tips for young drug developers in search of funding. Our conversation covers how to create a successf…

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Leading A tRNA Startup With Alltrna's Michelle Werner 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Michelle Werner, CEO at Alltrna, talks transfer RNA (tRNA) therapy with host Ben Comer and guest co-host Anna Rose Welch, editorial and community director at Advancing RNA. Werner explains why a single engineered tRNA therapy has the potential to treat "hundreds, if not …

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Listener Favorites: Paul Millerd | The Pathless vs Default Path 1:05:17

3M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Join us for a compelling conversation with Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path. In this episode, Paul shares his insights on finding yourself in the wrong life and the real work of figuring out how to live. Discover his journey through experiments, travels, and lessons learned, as he pieces together a set of principles to guide him from unful…

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Executing A Product Pivot With Vir Bio's Mark Eisner, MD 39:45

3M ago39:45

39:45

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode of the Business of Biotech, Dr. Mark Eisner, EVP and Chief Medical Officer at Vir Bio, talks about the company's post-COVID pivot into infectious diseases (Hepatitis Delta and Hepatitis B) and oncology (solid tumors), how he reprioritized the company's development candida…

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Commercializing RNAi Therapies With Alnylam's Tolga Tanguler 55:54

3M ago55:54

55:54

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On today's episode, Tolga Tanguler, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, talks about commercializing RNAi therapies, how they fit into health insurance reimbursement systems, the company's use of value-based contracts, and building therapeutic franchise "skyscrapers." Ta…

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Listener Favorites: Arianna Warsaw | Navigating The Dynamics of Identity Change 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Join us as we sit down with music industry insider, Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch. Discover her unique perspective on navigating identity change and get an insider's tour of the industry. From musician life to proper clapping etiquette, Arianna shares her knowledge and experiences. Don't miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the classical m…

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Big Pharma Insights For Building Biotech Startups With Uniquity Bio's Brian Lortie 55:45

3M ago55:45

55:45

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On today's episode I'm speaking with Brian Lortie, President and CEO of Uniquity Bio, about his "no jerk" policy and how his experience building teams at GSK, Endo Pharmaceuticals, and Onspira Therapeutics informs his leadership at Uniquity, a clinical-stage immunology startup backed by Blackst…

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Listener Favorites: Manisha Thakor | Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough 58:16

4M ago58:16

58:16

In the latest episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast titled 'Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough', we are joined by Manisha Thakor, a seasoned financial expert and the Founder of MoneyZen LLC. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Manisha offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with money and success. Dra…

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Listener Favorites: Aaron Dignan | How to Speed up The Organizational Decision Making Process 57:11

4M ago57:11

57:11

Aaron Dignan is using software to help scale new ways of working and expedite the decision making process of organizations. Discover the possibilities for transformation in the workplace and realize how we can use software like Murmur to revolutionize our slow and outdated systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Implications Of China's Growing Biotech Industry With Allan Shaw 46:08

4M ago46:08

46:08

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Business of Biotech MVP Allan Shaw is back to talk about the rise of China's biotech sector, and its evolution from fast follower to global innovation powerhouse. Increased deal activity with Chinese biopharmaceutical companies is injecting new risk into traditional development models in the We…

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How To Be A CFO With Insmed's Sara Bonstein 44:20

4M ago44:20

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On today's episode we're speaking with Sara Bonstein, Chief Financial Officer at Insmed, about what it takes to be a successful CFO. Sara provides useful insights on how to lead teams, especially when those teams have deeper subject matter expertise. Other topics discussed include when to make …

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Listener Favorites: Drew Plotkin | How to Use Tattoos to Rewrite Your Story and Reinvent Yourself 1:00:01

4M ago1:00:01

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Drew Plotkin, tattoo artist and filmmaker, shares his journey of self-discovery through tattoos in this episode. He recounts his adventures, from death row to Hollywood, and uses his experiences to inspire listeners with his resilience and determination to live life on his own terms. Don't miss this raw and honest account of success, failure, and f…

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Listener Favorites: Gautam Mukunda | What Presidential Elections Can Teach us About Leadership 1:06:48

4M ago1:06:48

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In this podcast episode, we sit down with Gautam Mukunda, a Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership, to discuss what we can learn about leadership from presidential elections. Drawing on insights from his book 'Picking Presidents', which examines the qualities that make for successful leaders, Mukunda provides a…

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Listener Favorites: Jeremey Utley | How Having Lots of Ideas Leads to Creative Breakthroughs 57:10

4M ago57:10

57:10

If you want to be more innovative, you need to start by changing the way you think about creativity. Good ideas aren't the result of pure wisdom, but rather the practice of innovation. Learn how to tap into surprising and valuable ideas on demand and fill the creative pipeline with breakthrough ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Deal And Investment Trends With Investment Banker David Sans 46:43

4M ago46:43

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Today we're talking life sciences investment trends and risks with David Sans, an investment banker with an academic background in chemical engineering and molecular modeling, and a professional background that began in Big Pharma and shifted to investing over 15 years ago. Our conversation cov…

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Listener Favorites: Russ Roberts | The Decisions that Define Us 1:02:18

4M ago1:02:18

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We have apps telling us who we should date, what music to listen to and which route to take to work, but no algorithm or AI can tell us who we should marry, where we should live or at what age we should have children. According to economist Russ Roberts, these decisions are borne of the necessity to solve life's wild problems. They aren't decisions…

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Listener Favorites: Camille Virginia | The Power of Offline Social Connection 1:01:50

4M ago1:01:50

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Camille Virginia presents a refreshing and influential solution to the conundrum of digital connection. That is- meeting offline and in the real world. Not only does Camille explain the power of offline connection but she also provides a handbook that will help you fast track your way to building a fulfilling and thriving connection with anyone. Ho…

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Listener Favorites: Michael Bungay Stanier | How to Unlock Your Greatness By Working on Hard Things 45:10

4M ago45:10

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Welcome to an inspiring episode of Unmistakable Creative, featuring the brilliant Michael Bungay Stanier, a renowned coach and author, as we explore the path to unlocking greatness by embracing challenges. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of working on hard things and how it leads to personal and professional growth. Stanier shares…

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Listener Favorites: Madeleine Dore | Redefining What it Means to be Productive 56:38

4M ago56:38

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In this episode, Madeleine Dore discusses how we can redefine productivity by embracing the messiness of life. Dore shares her insights on dismantling comparison, aspirational routines, and unrealistic expectations, encouraging listeners to find their own way to navigate the never-ending list of things to do. Tune in to discover a new perspective o…

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Listener Favorites: Tim Klein | The New Science of Navigating School, Careers and Life 1:02:34

4M ago1:02:34

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Tim Klein breaks down an evidence-based decision-making framework designed to help you make life's biggest decisions. Learn how to navigate the modern education system and ever-changing world of careers to find your purpose in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Business of Biotech 2.0 with Ben Comer 34:44

4M ago34:44

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. After nearly five years as host of the Business of Biotech podcast, Matt Pillar is handing the mic over to the voice of the Business of Biotech 2.0, veteran life sciences journalist Ben Comer. On this epsiode, Ben shares his nearly 20-year journey covering the pharmaceutical space, from Haymark…

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Listener Favorites: Mike Liguori | How to Heal a Relationship with a Parent 56:08

4M ago56:08

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We interview Mike Liguori, founder of Live Your Truth Media and author of The Road Ahead and Miles Behind. Mike shares his insights on how to heal relationships with parents, drawing on his experience reconciling with his father during a cross-country road trip. Tune in to learn more about Mike's journey and gain valuable insights on how to mend re…

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Ethan Kross | How to Deal With The Voice in Your Head 55:43

4M ago55:43

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the mind's intricacies with our esteemed guest, Ethan Kross. A renowned psychologist and author, Ethan Kross, is a leading expert in controlling the inner voice that often leads us astray. In this episode, titled 'Ethan Kross | How to Deal With The Voice in Your H…

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Listener Favorites: Frederic Bahnson | How To Reduce the Impact of Cognitive Biases on Your Decisions 1:25:59

5M ago1:25:59

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The choices we make are actively building the future that awaits us, so what better way to find joy, love and happiness than to become masters of our own decision making? Dr. Frederic Bahnson wants to teach you how to take the guesswork out of decision making so that you can unlock a power better than destiny: the power of choice. Hosted on Acast. …

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Listener Favorites: Dennis Xu | A World Without Folders 55:43

5M ago55:43

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Are you tired of the never-ending struggle to keep your files organized and easily accessible? We sit down with Dennis Xu, co-founder of Mem Labs, to discuss the revolutionary new self-organizing workspace that is changing the way we store and access information. Using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, Mem helps knowledge workers around the…

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BoB@JPM: Nima Farzan, Latigo Biotherapeutics 43:32

5M ago43:32

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. In this final installment of our episodes recorded and filmed on-site at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, Nima Farzan, CEO of Latigo Biotherapeutics, shares his company's mission to change the pain management paradigm by way of novel, non-opioid medications that target NAV 1.8 sodium channe…

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Listener Favorites: Masachs Boungou | Turning the Pain and Personal History into Meaning and Purpose 51:24

5M ago51:24

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Dr. Masachs Boungou says that your personal history is not your past. It shapes who you are today and has the power to stir up a deeply moving and unshakable drive within you. Listen as Dr. Masachs shares his own personal history and how we can fulfill our true potential by embracing the history that shapes us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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Listener Favorites: Alex Budak | Becoming a Changemaker: Leading Positive Change at Any Level 57:23

5M ago57:23

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In this enlightening conversation, we're joined by Alex Budak, a professor at Haas Business School and the author of 'Becoming a Change Maker'. Alex shares his unique insights on micro leadership, the dynamics of champions, cynics, and fence sitters in our ability to make change, and the importance of taking a long-term perspective. Alex Budak is n…

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Listener Favorites: Gloria Mark | Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity 58:35

5M ago58:35

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Psychologist Gloria Mark shares her groundbreaking research on attention span and introduces the concept of "kinetic attention" as a new framework for understanding how our brains function in the digital age. In this podcast episode, she offers practical tips for restoring balance and improving our mental resources to find success and wellness in o…

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Listener Favorites: Craig Swanson | The Power of a Willingness To Be Wrong 58:57

5M ago58:57

58:57

Entrepreneur and startup studio owner, Craig Swanson, argues that the ability to embrace being wrong is essential to success in any field. Swanson explains that most people are afraid of being wrong. As a result, they're constantly second-guessing themselves and their ideas, which stifles creativity and innovation. Instead of being afraid of being …

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Listener Favorites: Kate Peterson | Coming up with Your Own Definition of What It Means to Live a Good Life 45:41

5M ago45:41

45:41

A brilliant travel writer and entrepreneur, Kate Peterson shares the wisdom she's attained from traveling the world on how to come up with your own definition on what it means to live well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BoB@JPM: Kasper Roet, Ph.D., QurAlis 43:46

5M ago43:46

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. Dr. Kasper Roet's hands-on work at the Dutch Brain Bank informed his leadership at the biotech QurAlis, where three clinical programs targeting specific genetic mechanisms in ALS are now underway. On this episode of the Business of Biotech, Life Science Leader's Ben Comer joins to co-host a con…

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Listener Favorites: Dan Pink | The Power of Regret 1:10:36

5M ago1:10:36

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Welcome to another episode of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast. In this episode, we're thrilled to have a conversation with Dan Pink. Dan is known for his insightful books, five of which are New York Times bestsellers, and his unique perspectives on motivation and human behavior. In this enlightening conversation, Dan Pink shares his wisdom on the…

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Listener Favorites: Dandapani | The Power of Unwavering Focus 1:11:00

5M ago1:11:00

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Dive into the world of unwavering focus with Dandapani, a renowned Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk, in this enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative. Dandapani's unique insights and experiences from his monastic life offer a deeper understanding of how focus can transform our lives. He delves into the intricacies of the mind, expla…

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Listener Favorites: George Ko | Why it Takes 1000 Small Breaks to Get One Big One 48:21

5M ago48:21

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George Ko, known for his dazzling sound and eloquence at the piano, is a pianist and composer who has played on stages around the world. George highlights the importance of dedication, grit and consistency when pursuing a creative path. Here's why being able to get 1000 small breaks instead of one big one will be what defines your ability to hit it…

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Listener Favorites: Richard Newman | Lift Your Impact: Transform Your Mindset, Influence, and Future to Elevate Your Work, Team, and Life 1:05:58

5M ago1:05:58

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Join Richard Newman, an award-winning expert in communication, storytelling, and influence, as he shares groundbreaking techniques to increase your impact and influence. Discover how to align your values, create a better future, overcome limitations, and inspire others through powerful storytelling. Tune in to gain practical tools and insights that…

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Listener Favorites: Akshay Nanavati | How to Use Pain as a Tool for Transformation 54:04

5M ago54:04

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Akshay Nanavati is on a mission to help people transform their negative emotions into health, wealth and happiness. His book "Fearvana" is a revolutionary approach to conquering your fears and achieving anything you set your mind to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BoB@JPM: Rick Modi, Affinia Therapeutics 52:20

5M ago52:20

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. The latest in our series of Business of Biotech podcasts recorded in-person at JPM in San Francisco features an inspiring conversation with Affinia Therapeutics CEO Rick Modi. Modi shares on how his upbringing in Kenya shaped his adversity-embracing worldview, and how that worldview contributes…

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Listener Favorites: Richard Leider | The Path of Purposeful Aging 52:44

5M ago52:44

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How can we celebrate the experience of aging? How can we take the process of getting old and turn it into a purposeful journey? In this episode, we explore this very unexplored subject with aging expert Richard Leider in order to hopefully unveil the path of purposeful aging to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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