In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we welcome 20-year-old inventor and Yale student David Fleming, the creator of Releevum, a groundbreaking self-serve headache relief device. David shares his inspiring journey of overcoming debilitating migraines, his early prototypes at age 11, and his relentless pursuit of innovation that led to over 100 iterations of his product.

As a two-time competitor on American Ninja Warrior, David discusses how his perseverance and passion fueled his entrepreneurial journey, turning a personal struggle into a device designed to help millions. We explore his crowdfunding success, research process, and his strategy to bring Releevum to market through partnerships with chiropractors and connecting with those finding relief with his product.

This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of health tech, innovation, and resilience, offering listeners a glimpse into the mind of a young inventor changing lives one prototype at a time.

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In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we visit a pressing issue: over-tourism and its impact on our planet. From the wildfires devastating Canada’s forests to the historic and deadly flooding in Valencia, the consequences of global warming are undeniable. And tourism, while a vital economic driver, often amplifies these challenges—putting immense pressure on fragile ecosystems, local resources, and cultural landmarks.

To help us navigate these complexities, we’re joined by Aradhana Khowala, an expert in regenerative travel and sustainable tourism. The CEO and founder of Aptamind Partners brings unparalleled insights into how the tourism industry, often seen as a contributor to environmental strain, can instead be leveraged as a force for good.

Together, we explore innovative approaches to address over-tourism. 

So, whether you’re a globetrotter, an environmental advocate, or simply curious about how technology and creativity can shape the future of travel, this episode is for you.

Join us as we imagine a future where travel enriches both the traveler and the destination—right here on Brains Byte Back.Find out more about Aradhana Khowala here (Linkedin) - 

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In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore a topic that touches all of us at some point in life: inheritance and the difficult process of managing a loved one’s finances after they pass away. Those who have experienced it would agree that time takes on a new meaning, whether it’s time spent with your loved one or time spent grieving. 

Erick sits down with Saeid Kian, the CEO and co-founder of Ribbon, to discuss how his company is looking to give that time back to families by limiting the hours spent completing paperwork, visiting financial institutions, or making multiple calls. 

Saeid’s journey to creating Ribbon is a personal one. The loss of his father introduced him to an outdated process he encountered while dealing with money matters following his passing. We'll hear how his frustration led to a solution that’s not only changing how families navigate the financial obligations of a loved one but also how his time is providing significant value to credit unions by creating a modernized process that’s prepared, efficient and empathic. 

It’s a valuable conversation on how technology can make one of life’s hardest moments a little easier.

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https://www.trustribbon.com/

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In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we’re proud to kick off Latin Heritage Month and recognize the achievements of those in the community. Today, we’re joined by Gerardo Sandoval, CEO and founder of Facil Cloud. Gerardo’s inspiring journey takes us from his early days in Venezuela, where he launched his first tech startup at just 16— a computer lab where recognized the value of empowering his community with computer skills. A small venture that gave him the skills leading up to his present-day success in creating a Miami-based private cloud solutions company.

He shares a personal story about a family vacation he never returned home from, which obliged him to leave a successful web hosting company behind. This story reflects the struggles of many Venezuelans forced to leave their homes, not by choice. However, that didn’t deter him from being a driving force in both the Latino and tech communities.

To date, Gerardo has founded several startups with clients in more than 20 countries and is recognized as one of the main Hispanic influencers in the world of Growth Hacking. He shares how he uses this combination of data science, digital marketing and other elements to create bridges between what companies want and what customers desire. 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardosandovalcabrera/

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https://www.facilcloud.com/

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In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore the future of neurotechnology with a special guest, Israel Gasperin, founder and CEO of Zentrela. Israel's company is leading the charge in using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze brainwaves, developing groundbreaking tools that measure cognitive impairment in ways traditional drug tests can’t.

In 2018, the historic legalization of cannabis in Canada is where Zentrela really took off. With government funding and support in his research, he was able to create cutting-edge tools for effectively measuring cannabis impairment. Today, Zentrela's AI-based EEG technology is being used globally to help a variety of industries, including cannabis, energy drinks, and wellness, conduct faster, more cost-effective product testing – giving consumers direct insight into the psychoactive and non-psychoactive effects of the products they are buying.

They are essentially providing companies and consumers with a new kind of label—not the traditional listing of ingredients but rather the effects of the product. The future of brainwave analysis is shaping the way companies research, develop, and inform their customers like never before—Israel shares how. 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/israelgasperin/

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https://zentrela.com/

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In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Sam Oliver, CEO of OpenFI, a conversational AI tool designed for businesses looking to elevate their customer interactions.

The London-based author and serial tech entrepreneur joins the podcast to share a cautionary tale about a private equity earn-out deal that took a sharp, expensive turn during the sale of his previous company. Due to a minor but relevant lowercase "c" in the contract defining "connected parties," Sam lost over half a million pounds in the midst of closing the private equity earn-out agreement. 

He shares the lessons he learned from the deal, providing valuable insight and actionable advice for founders that could one day find themselves navigating their own exit strategies. As well as what’s in the works for his current venture OpenFI. 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam0liver/

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https://www.openfi.tech/

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This episode of Brains Byte Back is for the animal lovers. We know there are many of you because, according to the stats, over 50% of the world's population owns a pet. That in itself creates a large consumer market for our furry or scaly friends, including in the world of tech. In 2024, the global pet tech market was valued at 7.2 billion USD, and that number is expected to grow substantially in the coming years. 

In the episode, Erick sits down with Ayaz Ahmadov, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Dosty, a complete pet care solution platform looking to feed the demands of today’s pet owners. Think of it as a virtual assistant that knows your pet's needs, allowing you to easily manage their care and routine directly from your fingertips. 

Erick and Ayaz discuss how today’s pet owners are a different breed comparerd to decades ago, metaphorically travel the world discussing how culture influences pet care and what’s to come for Dosty as they expand in different regions.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayaz-ahmadov-93b54582/

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https://dosty.co/

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In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore the evolution of communication. Over the last 20 to 30 years, we’ve seen a technological revolution that has introduced us to so many new channels of communication. Each has impressed us just enough, but nothing in comparison to the great leaps we’ve seen through different forms of AI technology in these last couple of years. 

Nate MacLeitch, CEO of QuickBlox, joins our podcast for a second time to discuss how this revolutionary technology is changing real-time communication like never before. He explains how his team is leveraging AI to provide solutions related to staffing and efficiency in an industry he’s served for quite some time—healthcare. 

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Did you know that more than 78 million people are employed in hourly jobs in the U.S. and that hourly workers make up more than 55% of the workforce? From hospitality to healthcare, these people work in a variety of critical industries that we depend on every day, and these jobs are beginning to outpace salaried positions. However, the caveat is that the turnover rate is high. 

In this episode, we sit down with Jon Puckett, CEO of Cadient, a talent acquisition team focused on streamlining and elevating the hourly hiring process for companies of all sizes. We discuss the tools they leverage to connect employers with the best talent for the job and how technology is helping them address industry challenges.

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https://cadienttalent.com/

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With technology advancing rapidly, have you ever stopped to think if our style of learning should be advancing with it? The term information overload is nothing new, but what are we doing to address it?

That’s where Ruban Phukan steps in. He’s an entrepreneur who sat down with Erick Espinosa for this episode of Brains Byte Back to discuss the issue of traditional learning in a world where time is a luxury. However, we’re still expected to learn about technological changes in our respective industries and apply it to our work at the same speed technology is advancing. Ruban says there is a better way, and it’s called GoodGist. 

One-third of an employee's day is spent researching information online. It highlights that much of their time is dedicated to researching rather than applying, essentially eating away at productivity. This ignited Ruban's idea for GoodGist, an AI software that helps companies support, learn, and grow through a centralized platform that delivers specific learning modules to individuals based on their work requirements.

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https://www.goodgist.com/

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