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 protecting privacy, and where AI has the greatest potential as well as the greatest limitation.

Vinh also shares his journey into computational biology and why human expertise remains essential in scientific discovery.

If you are interested in AI, genomics, or the future of medicine - then this is a great Episode for you!

Sincerely hope you’ll enjoy this conversation with Dr. Vinh Tran of NIOME.

More on NIOME can be found at: https://niome.genomes.io

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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 learners all over the world.

We also talk about entrepreneurship, resilience, and the habits that have shaped Diana's amazing journey to date.

Sincerely hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Diana Al-Dajani from eduTechnoz.

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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? And why is human connection still the foundation of learning in an AI-powered world?

Items discussed:

• Why innovation isn't always about technology.
• How governments and innovators can work together to scale impact.
• Lessons from education initiatives across Zambia, India, Lebanon, Palestine, Ukraine, Peru, and beyond.
• The role of AI in education—and where it should never replace people.
• Why context, culture, and community matter more than one-size-fits-all solutions.
• How education creates opportunity, dignity, and long-term change.

Sometimes the greatest innovation isn't building something new—it's creating something others can truly own and scale.

We hope this conversation leaves you inspired.

You can read more on how EEA is leading further discussions around AI here: https://www.educationaboveall.org/library/artificial-intelligence-discussion-paper

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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 their time and money.

We also reflect on AI, human agency, and the role universities can play in helping society navigate technological change without losing sight of what makes us human.

Some ideas explored:

• Why founders need people who disagree with them
• Building a research library before building a product
• Understanding who is really competing for your customer's attention
• The tension between impact and revenue in education
• What makes UCL EdTech Labs different from traditional accelerators
• How AI can support human agency rather than diminish it
• Why education should focus on learning, not just exam performance
• The importance of founder communities and shared experience

A conversation about evidence, curiosity, and building things that matter.

You can find out more about UCL EdTech Labs here:

https://www.ucledtechlabs.com/

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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 change across medicine, and how longevity advancement informs cancer research.

In this episode:

• Why Johann left a successful medical career to build Medics Academy and HLA
• The challenge of creating change from within large institutions
• How AI is reshaping healthcare, medical education, and research
• What longevity research reveals about the future of medicine
• The risks of concentrating technological power in the hands of a few
• Leadership, curiosity, and building communities that create lasting impact
• Why human relationships remain more valuable than ever

A thought worth reflecting on:

"I can't change the whole world, but I can change this bit of it—and perhaps create a ripple effect."

If you're interested in healthcare innovation, leadership, education, or the future of AI, this conversation offers plenty to think about.

Connect with Dr. Johann Malawana:

• Medics Academy
• Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA)
• School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Lancashire

Enjoy the conversation.

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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, from trauma therapy to ethical questions around AI, this episode examines what becomes possible when technology is used to support people before crisis hits.

A thoughtful discussion on trust, human connection, and why the biggest risk may be doing nothing at all.

• Why mental healthcare today is still largely reactive
• The growing role of AI in therapy and psychological support
• How wearable tech may help detect mental health decline early
• The hidden ethical dilemma of long waiting lists
• Why preventative mental health could reshape healthcare systems
• The challenge of balancing innovation with regulation
• How shame and stigma affect access to therapy
• Emmanuel’s vision for the future of mental healthcare

Key reflection:
“Sometimes the ethical question is not whether we should use technology — but what happens if we don’t.”

About Emmanuel Stiels
Psychologist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Reinhart Group, Emmanuel works at the intersection of mental health, behavioral science, and emerging technology. His work focuses on making mental healthcare more proactive, scalable, and accessible.

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Learn more about Reinhart Group: https://www.reinhart.uk/

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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 schools are still preparing students for a world that no longer exists.

The conversation dives into AI hype cycles, Wolfram Alpha’s early role in artificial intelligence, human versus machine thinking, and why adapting education may be the most important challenge of our time.


Find out more about Conrad Wolfram's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Math-Fix-Education-Blueprint-Wolfram/dp/1579550290

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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 explore:

• Why AI is changing far more than content delivery
• The growing tension parents feel around screens and digital childhood
• The importance of critical thinking and metacognition in the AI era
• How primary market research reshaped our assumptions
• Why the real challenge is not screen time — but understanding what children absorb
• The role of AI as a thinking partner, not just a tool
• What entrepreneurship can teach researchers — and vice versa

This episode is ultimately about one question:

How do we preserve humanity, curiosity, and wisdom in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines?

A thoughtful conversation on education, parenting, AI, and building technology with intention.

Learn more about Norie: https://getnorie.com/

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