Patricia Campos Mello is a journalist who has reported from war-torn countries all over the world. A few years ago, she hired a bodygaurd - something she never did - in her own country. Why? Because Brazil's President Bolsorano had singled her out as a threat to his reelection.

In this episode, we talk to Campos Mello about her experience, what she did to cope, and what it took to remain a journalist in the face of abuse.

You can learn more about Campos Mello here.

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Jade Kearney founded SheMatters.health to help women of color survive childbirth. Because the health outcomes for POC were so poor, Kearney and her partner build a business dedicated to educating doctors and patients on the ways the health system had historically failed and how to solve the problems associated with pregnancy.

In this podcast, Kearney talks about how she mishandled feedback from seemingly well-meaning mentors and finally realized that she, alone, was the captain of her own ship. It's an inspiring look at a woman who is solving an important problem. Want more?

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In this episode PR professional Adam Sohmer talks about how to manage a small business while surviving flaky customers, bad deals, and difficult gigs.

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Startup Profile: Shen.ai senses your vital signs with your phone camera

It's a wild trick. You have to check it out.

You all have to check this out.

A new startup called Shen.AI is basically taking heart rate and other data right through your phone’s camera, a trick that has to be seen to believed. Their groundbreaking technology is changing the landscape of remote vital signs monitoring, offering a comprehensive solution for digital health providers worldwide.

At the heart of Shen.AI is a vision to leverage technology for the greater good of humanity. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Przemek Jaworski and Remi Kościelny, the company is fueled by a desire to make it easier and cheaper to stay healthy. With backgrounds in diverse industries, including video game publishing and 3D printing, the founders bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.

What sets Shen.AI apart is its clinically proven software technology, capable of accurately measuring vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate through a simple 60-second face scan using only a smartphone or computer. This revolutionary approach not only enhances accessibility to healthcare but also eliminates the need for cumbersome equipment and invasive procedures. You can check it out here.

Backed by a roster of international angel investors and venture capitalists, including Ragnar Saas, Martin Tajur, and Aaron Patzer, Shen.AI has secured $3.5 million in funding. This support has enabled the company to scale its operations and drive innovation in the field of digital health.

Since launching its software development kit (SDK) in September of last year, Shen.AI has experienced rapid growth, adding 2-3 new commercial customers every month. Today, the company boasts over 300,000 health scans delivered to date.

Central to Shen.AI's success is its robust AI architecture and the world's largest database for training AI on physiological signals extracted from facial videos. This foundation not only ensures the highest accuracy in vital signs monitoring but also offers unparalleled resistance to poor lighting conditions and inclusivity for all skin tones, thanks to their Multi-Tonal Sensing Technology.

One of Shen.AI's key differentiators is its commitment to privacy and data security. By conducting all computations on-the-edge and without requiring any user data to proceed, the company ensures complete confidentiality.

It’s a wild new tech and I’m sure the team is looking for customers and investors. Let me know if you’d like to get in touch.

In this episode, professional marketer Alexandra Matthiesen talks about her regrets when facing discrimination in the workplace and what we can do to fix it.

In this episode Matthiesen talks about finding the strength to speak up, the value of facing discrimination head on, and the value of mental focus.

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