The Brand Called You

Richard Barnes, Founder & CEO of Select Research, on Body Volume Index (BVI) BMI, invented in 1835, does not account for body shape. Barnes’ transition from the retail clothing industry to medical research. Podcast Overview In this episode of TBCY, Richard Barnes, Founder & CEO of Select Research, shares his groundbreaking journey from retail imaging to transforming global healthcare...

Justin Byers, Founder & CEO of Axio BioPharma Science and instruments have continued to improve, but information sharing between teams remains broken. Data transfers between organizations often lead to the loss of context, slowing progress. Podcast Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You, the conversation focused on the intricate data challenges facing the biopharma industry and how A...

Shanil Ebrahim, Partner & Head of AI Strategy, Deloitte Canada AI strategy is not just about adopting tools or running pilot projects. It begins by identifying where the business is stuck and which real problems need to be solved. Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and Head of AI Strategy at Deloitte Canada, returns to discuss what sepa...

Michael Ambrosino, Partner at Access Ventures, on Servant Leadership & Venture Success The influence of life in the Bronx and a deep love for baseball How sibling rivalry shaped his early ambition Podcast Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), Michael Ambrosino, Partner at Access Ventures, shares his journey from a competitive young athlete in the Bronx to a leading venture c...

Prof. Chua Kee Chaing, President of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), on Applied Learning and Innovation First in his family—and the youngest of seven siblings—to attend university Grew up in a single-parent household, developing resilience and a strong work ethic through his mother, who ran a convenience store Podcast Overview The latest episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) features...

Jan Romportl, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder of Elin.aiUnlocking AI and Digital Well-Being: Jan Romportl, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder of Elin.ai Receiving an Atari 800 XL at the age of 11 sparked a lifelong passion for programming and artificial intelligence. A fascination with both language and AI developed early, driven by curiosity about whether machines could truly replicate human cognition. Podcast...

Dr. Sam Schrevel, Postdoctoral Researcher, Leiden University Medical Center Explains the nature of qualitative research by examining stories, language, interviews, and observations. Emphasizes the nuances of the spoken word and the importance of validating findings using multiple sources. Podcast Overview In this engaging episode of The Brand Called You, Dr. Sam Schrevel sheds light on the realiti...

Prof. Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, Full Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway Family and teachers played a pivotal role in shaping his academic interests despite coming from non-engineering backgrounds. A deep passion for mathematics laid the foundation for his journey into electrical engineering. Podcast Overview Get inspired by the remarkable journey of Prof. Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban,...

Insights from David Shami, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Consumer Justice Law Firm David’s journey as a first-generation lawyer and the influence of his family How global events, including the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, shaped his sense of justice Podcast Overview In this episode of TBCY, Ashutosh Garg sits down with David Shami, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Consumer Justi...

Meghann Dawson, Founder of The Unperfect Life Co, on Healing, Resilience & Purpose Born to a 15-year-old mother, inheriting generational stress. Born premature and contracted an infection that led to lifelong medical challenges. Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), Meghann Dawson—Founder of The Unperfect Life Co and author of the upcoming memoir Becoming...