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A surgeon's path to fixing healthcare - Ben Schwartz (Commons Clinic)

In this episode, I sat down with Ben, an orthopedic surgeon who is making a significant career change after 17 years. He's moving away from his clinical practice to a leadership role at Commons Clinic, a company focused on value-based care. In our conversation, we explored his motivations for this major pivot, the frustrations of the traditional healthcare system, and his vision for a future that seamlessly blends technology with human-centric care.

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Aug. 26, 2025

A surgeon's path to fixing healthcare - Ben Schwartz (Commons Clinic)

In this episode, I sat down with Ben, an orthopedic surgeon who is making a significant career change after 17 years. He's moving away from his clinical practice to a leadership role at Commons Clinic, a company focused on value-based care. In our conversation, we explored his motivations for this …

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Aug. 26, 2025

A surgeon's path to fixing healthcare - Ben Schwartz (Commons Clinic)

In this episode, I sat down with Ben, an orthopedic surgeon who is making a significant career change after 17 years. He's moving away from his clinical practice to a leadership role at Commons Clinic, a company focused on value-based care. In our conversation, we explored his motivations for this …

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Aug. 2, 2025

Beyond the Turing Test: The Artificial Consciousness Challenge - Prof…

This podcast episode features a fascinating and philosophical conversation between Rishad Usmani and Ronjon Nag, delving into the nature of reality, consciousness, the impact of AI on humanity, and even the quest for an "aging vaccine." Defining Reality and Consciousness: The conversation kicks …

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Aug. 2, 2025

Beyond the Turing Test: The Artificial Consciousness Challenge - Prof…

Join Rishad Usmani in a profound conversation with engineer and investor Ronjon Nag as they explore the very fabric of our existence in an age of rapidly advancing AI. This episode ventures far beyond typical tech talk, diving deep into philosophical questions about what constitutes reality, the el…

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July 25, 2025

Purpose-Driven Innovation: Niki Santo's Biotech Journey (Swaza)

In this insightful episode, Rishad Usmani sits down with Niki Santo, co-founder and CEO of Swaza, a Silicon Valley biotechnology startup. Niki shares her compelling personal journey, marked by profound loss and a head injury ...

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July 25, 2025

Purpose-Driven Innovation: Niki Santo's Biotech Journey (Swaza)

In this insightful episode, Rishad Usmani sits down with Niki Santo, co-founder and CEO of Swaza, a Silicon Valley biotechnology startup. Niki shares her compelling personal journey, marked by profound loss and a head injury in 2020, which led her to redefine her life's purpose and pivot into biote…

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