Pulse by AlphaWire
Welcome to Pulse by AlphaWire, the podcast where science and education meet cutting edge technology and artificial intelligence.
My name is Aldo de Pape and each week I sit down with innovators, thinkers and doers who are working to change our world for the better.
Together, we explore their journeys, uncover the lessons they've learned and take the entrepreneurial pulse that drives them on their path to success.
Episodes
40 episodes
The Science of Personalized Nutrition and Women's Health with Dr. Monika Gostic
In this episode of Pulse, we're talking with Dr. Monika Gostic, geneticist, nutrition consultant, entrepreneur, and teaching fellow at the University of Aberdeen.We explore why one-size-fits-all approaches to health often fall short, and...
The Empty Chairs That Uncovered A Hidden History with Cees Koole
In this episode of Pulse, Aldo sits down with Cees Koole, educator and creator of Empty Chairs in the Classroom, a project that explores how history can come alive in ways that profoundly impact both students and communities.<...
How Do We Build Better Medicines Without Relying on Animal Testing? with Dr. Yassen Abbas from CN Bio
In this episode of Pulse, Aldo sits down with Dr. Yassen Abbas, Biology Group Leader at CN Bio, to explore how organ-on-a-chip technology is transforming the future of biotechnology, drug discovery, and personalised medicine.The...
Is There Life Beyond Earth? - with Dr. Alex Baker & Dr. Chris Rose
What if the next great discovery about life doesn't happen on Earth?In this episode of Pulse, I sit down with Dr. Chris Rose and Dr. Alex Baker, co-founders of Sent Into Space and Diatom Watches to explore how space exploration is changi...
From Oil to Innovation: Aberdeen's Next Chapter with Jennifer Craw MBE and Jen Scott from Opportunity North East
In this episode of Pulse, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Craw and Jen Scott from Opportunity North East (ONE) to explore how Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland are reinventing themselves for the future.&nb...
Transforming Rare Disease Diagnosis with AI and Digital Innovation
Revolutionizing Rare Disease Awareness and Community Engagement with Rebecca Stewart of Rare RevolutionExplore the inspiring journey of Rebecca Stewart, founder and CEO of Rare Revolution, as she shares how personal experiences wi...
The Future of Genomics: AI, Synthetic Data & Human Expertise
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 g...
Personalizing the Future of Language Learning with AI with Diana Al Dajani founder of eduTechnoz
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 diff...
Education at Scale: What Actually Works with Janhvi Kanoria, Executive Director of Innovation Development at Education Above All
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...
The Future of Learning: Startups, AI and Human Agency with Houtan Froushan
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 co...
The Role of AI in Human Longevity with Dr. Johann Malawana
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...
Can AI Prevent a Mental Health Crisis Before It Begins? with Emmanuel Stiels, CEO of Reinhart
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 G...
The Urgent Need for Computational Thinking in an AI World with Conrad Wolfram
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...
Beyond Screen Time: What Parents Are Really Afraid of in the AI Era with Dr. Viola Liu
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 e...
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The Future of Brain Health: Scientific Innovation, Startups and AI with Dr. Craig Ritchie Founder of Scottish Brain Sciences
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 dis...
Unraveling the Story Behind Tony Mafia: An Artist and a Life of Freedom with Film Writer and Director, Sabine Lubbe Bakker
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 storyt...
The Truth about Male Fertility: What Most Men Get Wrong with Karen Czeloth Urologist and Founder of Aspen Med Ltd
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 t...
Rethinking How Children Learn: Beyond Screens, Toward Listening with Drew Vernon, Director of Education at Tonies
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 too...
The Limitless Mindset: How AI is Rapidly Transforming Preventive Medicine
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...
AI, Neurodiversity, and the Future Classroom with Vijita Patel, Executive Director at the Qatar Foundation
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 transformi...
Psychological Liberation: What if Stress isn't the Problem but Your Thinking is? A Conversation with Dr. Michael Vlerick
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, ...
The Most Powerful Influence on Our Kids is the Media with Aly Jetha CEO of Big Bad Boo
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 do...
Fixing the Funding Gap in Women’s Health with Laura Minquini from Athena BIO
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.
Rewiring AI for Education: Data, Ethics and Better Outcomes with Paul Atfield of The Education Outcomes Fund
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 ...
Scams in the Age of AI: What Recovery Looks Like After Digital Fraud ft. Carmel King Partner at Grant Thornton
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 insight...
