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HardWired by AlphaWire brings you candid conversations with founders, investors, and builders shaping blockchain's next wave.

Each episode dives into the stories, strategies, and technical trade-offs behind real-world projects.

Expect sharp, practical insight on security, infrastructure, funding, and the trends driving Web3 forward. Tune in for focused, founder-first perspectives that cut through the hype.

The Future of Learning: Startups, AI and Human Agency

Jun 18 2026 / Length: 56:37

In this episode of Pulse, Aldo sits down with Houtan Froushan, the driving force behind UCL EdTech Labs, to explore what happens when research, entrepreneurship, and education meet. We discuss why founders need evidence just as much as conviction, how educational impact can coexist with commercial sustainability, and why understanding your competition starts with understanding […]

The Role of AI in Human Longevity with Dr. Johann Malawana

Jun 10 2026 / Length: 31:51

In this conversation, Aldo sits down with Dr. Johann Malawana—former physician, founder of Medics Academy and the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA), and Associate Dean for Innovation at the University of Lancashire—to explore the intersection of healthcare, leadership, technology, and AI. Together they discuss why innovation often happens outside traditional systems, how AI is accelerating change […]

Can AI Prevent a Mental Health Crisis Before It Begins? with Emmanuel Stiels, CEO of Reinhart

Jun 3 2026 / Length: 57:16

What happens when mental healthcare becomes proactive instead of reactive? If you’re looking for a politically correct summary of AI and healthcare you won’t find it here. In this thoughtful conversation, psychologist and Reinhart Group founder Emmanuel Stiels joins Aldo de Pape to explore the future of mental health, AI, and preventative care. From NHS […]

The Urgent Need for Computational Thinking in an AI World with Conrad Wolfram

May 27 2026 / Length: 51:02

In this episode of Pulse, host Aldo de Pape sits down with Conrad Wolfram, Mathematician, Technologist and Author of ‘The Math(s) Fix: An Education Blueprint for the AI Age’. Aldo and Conrad explore how AI is transforming education, computation, and society itself. From the failures of traditional maths curricula to the urgent need for “computational […]

Beyond Screen Time: What Parents Are Really Afraid of in the AI Era with Dr. Viola Liu

May 20 2026 / Length: 32:59

What happens when researchers, parents, and entrepreneurs ask a deeper question about technology and education? In this conversation, Aldo sits down with Dr. Viola Liu — learning science researcher, Harvard graduate, and AI-in-education expert — to reflect on our experience at MIT’s Entrepreneurship Development Program and the unexpected journey that led to the creation of Norie.  […]

The Future of Brain Health: Scientific Innovation, Startups and AI

May 14 2026 / Length: 53:09

In this episode of Pulse, host Aldo de Pape sits down with Craig Ritchie, founder and CEO of Scottish Brain Sciences, for a deep conversation about brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, entrepreneurship, genetics, AI, and the future of healthcare innovation. Craig shares his journey from medical school in Aberdeen to becoming a globally recognized leader in neurodegenerative medicine. […]

Unraveling the Story Behind Tony Mafia, an Artist and a Life of Freedom with Sabine Lubbe Bakker

May 6 2026 / Length: 56:37

In this episode, Aldo sits down with the award winning Dutch filmmaker Sabine Lubbe Bakker for a deeply personal and reflective conversation about a man whose life resists simple definition. Through memory, research, and storytelling, we explore the world of ‘Tony Mafia‘ – a painter shaped by a restless pursuit of freedom – a troubled […]

The Truth about Male Fertility: What Most Men Get Wrong with Karen Czeloth Urologist and Founder of Aspen Med Ltd

Apr 30 2026 / Length: 41:25

In this insightful interview from Aberdeen, Aldo sits down with Dr. Karen Czeloth, a Clinical Andrologist and specialist in men’s health. She shares her journey from Germany to the UK, her expertise in male health, and her innovative approach to personalized medicine that’s challenging how we think about healthcare as a whole. What begins as […]

Rethinking How Children Learn: Beyond Screens, Toward Listening with Drew Vernon, Director of Education at Tonies

Apr 24 2026 / Length: 30:32

What if one of the most meaningful shifts in education isn’t visual—but auditory? In this conversation with Drew Vernon, we explore a deceptively simple idea: that listening—true, focused listening—may be one of the most underutilized tools in childhood development today. Drew’s work at Tonies began in product and marketing, but evolved into something deeper—rethinking how […]

The Limitless Mindset: How AI is Rapidly Transforming Preventive Medicine

Apr 16 2026 / Length: 38:44

In this episode, Alex Cardon shares his inspiring journey from founding multiple companies to building Limitless, a health-tech platform making preventive blood testing accessible across Europe. Discover his insights on entrepreneurship, health, family, and the Belgian startup ecosystem. Key Topics Alex’s motivation behind creating Limitless to democratize preventive health The concept and functionality of Limitless […]

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