My guest today is Esther Dyson. Many of you will be familiar with Esther’s work, which includes multiple startups and board seats - 23andMe being one - her writing - including the 1997 book Release 2.0, her work in digital health and her investing with EDVentures. And that’s only part of her history. These days, one of her big projects is Wellville, a non-profit focused on community health and community wellness that she founded and chairs.

Building Healthy Communities | Esther Dyson | Wellville

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63 - At the Intersection of Healthcare & Technology: A Conversation w/ Steve Lieber

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62 - Kitty Roars w/ Goldilocks CPI, Guest Host gives Hospital Perspective, Dueling AI

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61 - The Future of Healthcare: AI, Innovation, and Impact with Ambar Bhattacharyya

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60 - Job Loss, Ascension Disrupted, Gene Therapy Cures, CRISPR, AI Friends

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Building Healthy Communities | Esther Dyson | Wellville

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