The Augmented Life

As a performance scientist and applied physiologist, Dr. Steve Ingham has worked with Olympic champions and leading executives, blending physiological science with hands-on coaching to build strategies that sustain peak performance under pressure. His approach is rooted in taking scientific insights and making them work in real-world, high-stakes environments—whether that’s on the track or in the...

On this episode of The Augmented Life, Michael Tiffany is joined by Dr. Chris Mason , Professor of Genetics at Weill Cornell Medicine. By studying astronauts’ responses to the extreme conditions of space, Dr. Mason uncovers insights that could transform how we monitor and understand our health. The stresses of spaceflight reveal unique biological adaptations that, when closely tracked, provide val...

Amy Kelly , co-founder & CEO of Miri AI and a former therapist is augmenting personalized care through AI. Miri AI is developing tools that enhance, rather than replace, the expertise of wellness professionals, coaches, and brands. Their goal is to help experts deliver support around the clock, expanding their reach and opening new revenue streams. In this conversation, we explore: 1. How Miri...

Dan Thomson , founder of Sensay, is focused on creating technology that keeps people connected and preserves their knowledge for the future. His platform allows users to create AI-powered digital replicas, helping them stay productive and safeguard their insights. In this episode, Dan breaks down what it takes to build a successful AI company, including the challenges of leading a global, fully re...

Families are juggling more responsibilities than ever. We've seen technology support many areas of our lives, but family management is still mostly done the old-fashioned way which often leaves us feeling like there's never enough time in the day. In this episode, Ellie Windle, Founder and CEO of Persist, talks about how AI might reshape family life. Ellie’s career in ad tech, including ro...

Instead of our usual guest interview, we're dedicating another episode to answering the questions that you have been sending our way. It's an opportunity for us to dive deeper into topics that you, our listeners, are most curious about. We'll be exploring a range of subjects related to personal data and artificial intelligence. The brilliant team at Fulcra will be sharing their thought...

Amit Pradhan , a seasoned startup founder, investor, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in deep tech joined us this week on Augmented Life. As the Founder & CEO at Rainfall , Executive Chairman of Zero Labs, and co-founder & President of the Silicon Valley Blockchain Society (SVBS), Amit is dedicated to creating and investing in frontier technologies that positively impact the li...

Cassie Kozyrkov , Google's first-ever Chief Decision Scientist, joins us on The Augmented Life to share her insights on decision-making, data, and AI. During her tenure at Google, Cassie trained over 20,000 Googlers on data-driven decision-making and advised leadership on building data-driven organizations. Now the CEO of a stealth AI startup, she brings an abundance of wisdom from her 20+ yea...

The Augmented Life did things a bit differently this week. Instead of hosting a single guest, Michael is joined by Ash , Diana , and Amna to talk through some of the questions that have been flooding in from listeners. The overwhelming curiosity and engagement from the audience have inspired the team to dedicate an entire episode to addressing these burning questions head-on. In this episode, we d...

Jan Roessner , Co-Founder and CEO of One Earth Rising , joins The Augmented Life to share his journey from German military officer to tech entrepreneur and investor. With a background spanning helicopter and reconnaissance drone piloting in Afghanistan, digital marketing, building licensed video games for partners like PETA, and now Web3, Jan offers a genuinely diverse perspective on navigating th...

As a former NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain, Scott Kelly is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of human performance. With a remarkable career spanning multiple space missions, including a year-long stint on the International Space Station, he has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing our understanding of human health and resilience in extreme conditions. Now, as a...

Julia Angwin has built her career on the frontlines of the battle for data privacy. As an award-winning investigative journalist, she's exposed the hidden costs of our digital lives - from Facebook's privacy breaches to the algorithms that perpetuate racial bias in criminal sentencing. Now, as founder of Proof News, she's reimagining journalism itself as a tool for reclaiming agency in...