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In this episode of Pulse , Aldo sits down with Dr. Vinh Tran, Lead Bioinformatician at NIOME & Researcher at the Goethe University in Frankfurt.  Together we explore how AI and synthetic data are reshaping the future of genomics and life sciences. They discuss why data quality remains one of the biggest challenges in bioinformatics, how synthetic genomic data can accelerate research while prot...

In this episode of Pulse , Aldo sites down with Diana Al-Dajani, founder and CEO of Edutechnoz. We explore how AI is transforming language learning and more particularly learning Arabic.  We discuss why Arabic requires a different approach from traditional language learning apps, how AI can personalize learning while supporting teachers, and how Edutechnoz is building a scalable platform for learn...

In this episode, Aldo sits down with Janhvi Maheshwari-Kanoria, Executive Director of Innovation Development at Education Above All, to explore what it really takes to expand access to quality education at a global scale. The conversation moves beyond technology to the deeper questions: How do we create solutions that governments can adopt? What does meaningful innovation look like in education? A...

In this episode of Pulse, Aldo sits down with Houtan Froushan, the driving force behind UCL EdTech Labs, to explore what happens when research, entrepreneurship, and education meet. We discuss why founders need evidence just as much as conviction, how educational impact can coexist with commercial sustainability, and why understanding your competition starts with understanding where people spend t...

In this conversation, Aldo sits down with Dr. Johann Malawana—former physician, founder of Medics Academy and the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA), and Associate Dean for Innovation at the University of Lancashire—to explore the intersection of healthcare, leadership, technology, and AI. Together they discuss why innovation often happens outside traditional systems, how AI is accelerating chang...

What happens when mental healthcare becomes proactive instead of reactive? If you're looking for a politically correct summary of AI and healthcare you won't find it here.  In this thoughtful conversation, psychologist and Reinhart Group founder Emmanuel Stiels joins Aldo de Pape to explore the future of mental health, AI, and preventative care. From NHS backlogs to wearable health data,...

In this episode of Pulse, host Aldo de Pape sits down with Conrad Wolfram, Mathematician, Technologist and Author of 'The Math(s) Fix: An Education Blueprint for the AI Age'.  Aldo and Conrad explore how AI is transforming education, computation, and society itself. From the failures of traditional maths curricula to the urgent need for “computational literacy,” Conrad explains why schoo...

What happens when researchers, parents, and entrepreneurs ask a deeper question about technology and education? In this conversation, Aldo sits down with Dr. Viola Liu — learning science researcher, Harvard graduate, and AI-in-education expert — to reflect on our experience at MIT’s Entrepreneurship Development Program and the unexpected journey that led to the creation of Norie.  Together, we exp...

In this episode of Pulse , host Aldo de Pape sits down with Craig Ritchie, founder and CEO of Scottish Brain Sciences , for a deep conversation about brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, entrepreneurship, genetics, AI, and the future of healthcare innovation. Craig shares his journey from medical school in Aberdeen to becoming a globally recognized leader in neurodegenerative medicine. He discusses...

In this episode, Aldo sits down with the award winning Dutch filmmaker Sabine Lubbe Bakker for a deeply personal and reflective conversation about a man whose life resists simple definition.  Through memory, research, and storytelling, we explore the world of ‘Tony Mafia‘ - a painter shaped by a restless pursuit of freedom - a troubled past, and a legacy carried as much by myth as well as fact. Th...

In this insightful interview from Aberdeen, Aldo sits down with Dr. Karen Czeloth, a Clinical Andrologist and specialist in men's health. She shares her journey from Germany to the UK, her expertise in male health, and her innovative approach to personalized medicine that's challenging how we think about healthcare as a whole. What begins as a discussion on fertility evolves into somethi...

What if one of the most meaningful shifts in education isn’t visual—but auditory? In this conversation with Drew Vernon, we explore a deceptively simple idea: that listening—true, focused listening—may be one of the most underutilized tools in childhood development today. Drew’s work at Tonies began in product and marketing, but evolved into something deeper—rethinking how children engage with con...

In this episode, Alex Cardon shares his inspiring journey from founding multiple companies to building Limitless, a health-tech platform making preventive blood testing accessible across Europe. Discover his insights on entrepreneurship, health, family, and the Belgian startup ecosystem. Key Topics Alex's motivation behind creating Limitless to democratize preventive health The concept and fu...

How can technology truly support neurodiverse learners without replacing the human connections they rely on? In this episode, Aldo de Pape speaks with Vijita Patel of the Qatar Foundation to explore how thoughtful tech integration is transforming special needs education. From sensory-friendly innovations to ethical AI use, this conversation dives into what it really means to create inclusive, huma...

In this 'Pulse' interview, Dr. Michael Vlerick explores the profound concepts of happiness, psychological liberation, and the transformative power of ancient wisdom traditions. Discover practical insights on meditation, the nature of emotions, and the future of technology in enhancing human well-being. Keywords happiness, psychological liberation, meditation, ancient wisdom, mindfulness,...

What if the most influential teacher in a child’s life isn’t a teacher at all—but the stories they choose to watch, over and over again? This is a conversation about the power of storytelling—how it entertains, how it educates, and how, when done with intention, it can shape the values of an entire generation. Aldo de Pape sits down with Aly Jetha at WISE to discuss Big Bad Boo, the children’s med...

In this episode, tech entrepreneur Aldo de Pape sits down with Laura Minquini, founder of Athena BIO (formerly Athena DAO), to explore one of the most overlooked problems in modern medicine: the massive funding gap in women’s health research. Laura explains how decentralized science (DeSci) can help fund translational research—the critical stage where discoveries in the lab turn into real treatmen...

Recorded live at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Doha , this episode of the AlphaWire podcast features a fascinating conversation with Paul Atfield, Data & AI Lead at the Education Outcomes Fund . Paul brings more than 20 years of experience working with data — from building systematic trading platforms in global finance to now applying those same data and AI capabilities t...

In this interview, Carmel King, Partner and Head of Digital Assets at Grant Thornton, discusses the evolving landscape of digital assets, the risks of fraud and scams, and the importance of regulation and swift action. She shares expert insights on how law enforcement and private sector can combat digital asset fraud, the impact of AI, and practical advice for victims. Major trauma, bankruptcy and...

This episode underscores the urgent need for collaborative efforts among parents, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to ensure AI benefits children safely and ethically. In this interview, Anne-Sophie Seret from Everyone.ai discusses the opportunities and risks of AI, especially for children and young people. She emphasizes the importance of proactive regulation, ethical consideration...

In this engaging conversation, Aldo De Pape interviews Rosalia Arteaga, a prominent figure in education and politics. They discuss the importance of education, science, and technology, as well as the challenges faced by teachers in Ecuador. Rosalia shares her experiences in training teachers, addressing violence in education, and the need for collaboration among education ministers. The conversati...

In this conversation, Aldo talks to Peter about the journey of entrepreneurship, highlighting the inevitable ups and downs that come with it. They emphasizes the importance of resilience and adaptability in navigating challenges, sharing personal anecdotes about unexpected opportunities that arise when least expected. Peter reflects on the significance of networking and refining products to meet c...

Aldo speaks to Dr. Marc Brackett, an expert in emotional intelligence, and dives into the significance of understanding and regulating emotions in our lives.  He shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced, and how they shaped his work in promoting emotional awareness. The discussion also explores the impact of technology and AI on emotional well-being, the importance of building human re...

In this insightful interview, Sayasat Nurbek, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan, discusses the challenges and opportunities in aligning education with the labor market, the role of digital platforms in transforming education, and Kazakhstan's ambition to become an academic hub. They emphasize the importance of AI literacy and the need for fast decision-making in gover...

In this conversation, Aldo and Thomas Rush discuss the evolution of blockchain technology and its intersection with AI, focusing on the investment landscape, ethical practices, and the importance of human relationships in a tech-driven world. They explore the challenges and opportunities within the blockchain space, the impact of AI on user interfaces, and the need for secure data management in he...