Pulse by AlphaWire

Welcome to Pulse by AlphaWire, the podcast where science and education meet cutting edge technology and artificial intelligence. My name is Aldo de Pape and each week I sit down with innovators, thinkers and doers who are working to change our world for the better. Together, we explore their journeys, uncover the lessons they've learned and take the entrepreneurial pulse that drives them on their path to success.

Pulse by AlphaWire is a business podcast hosted by AlphaWire, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

AlphaWire hosts Pulse by AlphaWire, a business show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #45

  Breaking the STI Stigma: The Race to Bring Rapid Testing Home

  Oct 1, 202653 min

  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. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaWireHQ This episode was brought together by AlphaWire: https://alphawire.xyz/

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  Making Mathematics Available to Every Child

  Sep 24, 202646 min

  How do we make mathematics more accessible to every child, regardless of where they grow up? In this episode Aldo speak's 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 helps 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. I 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 Joe Besford and Mark Swartz. You can find out more about the great work of Jo and Mark in South Africa here: https://www.greenshootsedu.co.za/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaWireHQ This episode was brought together by AlphaWire: https://alphawire.xyz/

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  Episode #43

  The Future of Science in the Age of AI with Dr. Mark Hahnel

  Sep 17, 202646 min

  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. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaWireHQ This episode was brought together by AlphaWire: https://alphawire.xyz/

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  Episode #42

  The Conversations that Shape Our Future with Bouchra Danwra

  Sep 10, 202648 min

  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 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaWireHQ This episode was brought together by AlphaWire: https://alphawire.xyz/

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  Episode #41

  Writing and Happiness in the Age of AI with Dr. Michael Vlerick

  Sep 3, 202658 min

  In this 'Pulse' Episode, Aldo and Dr. Michael Vlerick explore the power of writing, why it sharpens thinking, and how it can create real value for readers and for the writer. They also dig into anxiety, social media, AI, and why new technologies should be judged by how well they help people rather than by hype or fear. Along the way, Michael shares how he structures books, what flow feels like, and why success is only meaningful if it genuinely helps others. The conversation closes with practical advice for aspiring writers and a preview of Michael’s forthcoming book on psychological liberation. You can find out more about Dr. Michael Vlerick here: https://www.michaelvlerick.com Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaWireHQ This episode was brought together by AlphaWire: https://alphawire.xyz/

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