Pulse by AlphaWire

It has never been easier to start a podcast. So, why do so many podcasts disappear after just a handful of episodes? 

In this episode of Pulse, Aldo speaks with Carlie Bonavia, radio journalist and longtime host of ‘The Expat Focus Podcast’, about how podcasting has evolved over the past decade. 

We explore the rise of video podcasts. The challenge of finding and keeping an audience and how Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we produce content. 

But perhaps most importantly, we discuss why authentic storytelling and human connection remain at the heart of each and every great episode. 

Sincerely hope you will enjoy the conversation with Carlie Bonavia in episode 51 of Pulse.

Be sure to check out Carlie's show Expat Focus here: https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast

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What do 50 conversations with people shaping the future of science, education, and innovation teach you about our world? 

For this special milestone episode of Pulse, Aldo is joined by our very own producer Natalie Pyles, as we take you behind the scenes. 

Aldo and Natalie reflect on five years of working together, how podcasting has evolved, and what they have learned from bringing remarkable voices and ideas to a wider audience.

They also discuss the pressures of social media, the challenge of standing out in an increasingly crowded podcasting landscape, and why meaningful long conversations still matter. 

Above all, this 50th episode is a celebration of curiosity discovery and the incredible people we've had the privilege of speaking with. 

Thank you for being part of the journey in support of science and education. 

We sincerely hope you will enjoy episode 50 of Pulse.

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What happens when something as natural as menstruation becomes a barrier to education and equality for millions of girls and women?

In this episode, Aldo speaks with Michelle Tjeenk Willink, CEO of AfriPads, about her journey from the Netherlands to Uganda and the organisation’s mission to transform menstrual health across Africa. They explore the stigma surrounding menstruation, the challenges of building and scaling a social enterprise, and why women’s health deserves far greater attention and investment than it gets today. 

With an extraordinary 30 million pads sold or distributed, AfriPads shows how a simple product can become a powerful driver of social change.

Sincerely hope you will enjoy the conversation with Michelle Tjeenk Willink. 

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Why does education receive so little media attention when it literally shapes the future of millions?

In this episode of Pulse, Aldo speaks with Elvis Boniface, founder of EduGist, a pan-African newsroom determined to change the way we think about education. 

They discuss Elvis` entrepreneurial journey, the importance of independent education journalism, and the challenges of building a sustainable media organization. 

They also explore why storytelling and the proper distribution of educational success stories are essential to driving meaningful change in education across Africa.

Sincerely hope you will enjoy the conversation with Elvis Boniface. 

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Can failure be the greatest teacher in entrepreneurship?

In this episode of Pulse, Aldo speaks with Dr. Kimberley Mackenzie about her journey from molecular biology into biotech entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges of building startups and what it takes to start over.

They also speak about Kimberley’s current venture for equine health and how AI can make a true difference in the health of many horses in our world. 

A conversation about resilience, the importance of your health, innovation, and why it is important to always stay curious! 

Sincerely hope you will enjoy the conversation with Dr. Kimberley Mackenzie.

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Can data and AI make education more human rather than less? 

In this episode Aldo speaks with Jelte de Jongh, the founder of Leeruniek and the Mirror Foundation about his mission to help teachers see every child as an individual rather than an average.

They talk about Jelte's journey from MIT-inspired ideas to building and scaling an EdTech company in his country, the Netherlands.

They discuss why technology alone is never enough to change education, and how data can give teachers practical insights without reducing children to statistics. 

Aldo and Jelte also explore the role of AI in the classroom, and why the future of education may depend as much on human understanding as it does on better technology.

Sincerely hope you will enjoy this next episode of Pulse! 

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Why are sexually transmitted infections still so difficult to talk about and could better technology make testing easier? 

In this episode, Aldo speaks with Dr Ali T, co-founder of Lotus DX, about the stigma surrounding STIs and his mission to develop a rapid test that people can use entirely at home.

They also talk about Ali's journey from Iran and Dubai to Scotland. The realities of building a diagnostic startup and where AI can genuinely help in healthcare. 

Aldo and Ali also address why sometimes the science is easier than the humans. 

Sincerely hope you enjoy this next conversation with Dr. Ali T.

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How do we make mathematics more accessible to every child, regardless of where they grow up?

In this episode Aldo speaks with Green Shoots co-founders Jo Besford and Mark Swartz about their 15-year journey from supporting just 16 schools to reaching now more than 439,000 learners across South Africa. 

We discuss how technology and data help teachers spot learning gaps, why tech should support rather than replace traditional teaching, and how their organization Green Shoots is exploring artificial intelligence while keeping people at the very heart of education. We love this conversation about mathematics, inequality, technology and what it really takes to create a long and lasting impact in education.

Sincerely hope you enjoy this next episode of polls with Jo Besford and Mark Swartz.

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What happens to science when AI can accelerate discovery faster than ever before? 

In this episode, Aldo speaks with Dr Mark Hahnel, Vice President for Open Research at Digital Science, about how AI is reshaping scientific discovery. 

We explore the promise of open research and the growing role of AI and synthetic data, and ask some of the difficult questions that need to be answered sooner rather than later.  

A conversation about where science is heading — and how we make sure AI progress always and always remains a force for good.

Sincerely hope you will enjoy our conversation with Dr. Mark Hahnel. 

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In this episode of Pulse, Aldo speaks with Bouchra Danwra, CEO of DHOW Marcom Agency and the founder of You Are What’s Next.

We explore why human connection in an increasingly digital world is more relevant than ever and why Bouchra is bringing young students and CEOs together to share their experiences, to help young people find greater clarity about their futures.

Bouchra also reflects on motherhood and all the experiences that shaped her. 

This is a conversation about passing wisdom from one generation to the next and the power of simply sitting down and talking.

Sincerely hope you like this next episode of Pulse. 

You can find out more about You Are What's Next here: https://youarewhatsnext.com 

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