Business Trip

Dec 12 2024 54 ep. 47 mins 33
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Business Trip tells the story of businesses at the frontier of mental health and wellness. Each episode features founders, investors, and researchers in psychedelics, neurotechnology, metabolic psychiatry, digital therapeutics, and more. 

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The State of Autism Part 1 with Elizabeth Horn of 2m Foundation

Dec 12 2024 37 mins  
Matias interviews Elizabeth Horn, founder of the 2m Foundation, on the current state of autism and what can we do about it.In this episode, we discuss:The rising prevalence of autism and its impact on societyHow 2m Foundation is funding research and solutionsEnvironmental and biological factors contributing to autismPhilanthropy and venture capital through the Autism Impact FundCre

Genetic Medicine for Brain Health with Dana Watt of Breakout Ventures

Nov 14 2024 44 mins  
Greg and Matias interview Dana Watt, a Partner at Breakout Ventures, about genetic medicine for brain and mental health.In this episode, we discuss:How genetic therapies work: addressing underlying causes, not just symptomsThe opportunities and challenges for genetic therapies for brain healthExploring effective delivery of genetic payloadsCommercial viability and insurance conside

Transcranial Focused Ultrasound for Mental Health with Jay Sanguinetti of Sanmai

Sep 05 2024 59 mins  
Greg and Matias interview Jay Sanguinetti, founder of Sanmai Technologies, a startup using transcranial focused ultrasound for the treatment of mental health conditions. Jay has a background in academia, having worked at the University of Arizona and started the SEMA Lab (Science Enhanced Mindful Awareness).In this episode, we discuss:The science behind transcranial focused ultraso

Navigating FDA clinical trials in Neurotech with Tim Marjenin

Aug 23 2024 41 mins  
Greg and Matias interview Tim Marjenin, a regulatory consultant at MCRA with 16 years of experience at the FDA, to discuss the regulatory landscape for neurotechnology devices.Tim provides insights into the FDA approval process for neurotech devices, drawing from his extensive experience on the FDA's Neurostimulation-Neurology Devices Team. The episode explores the evolving field o

Environmental Toxins and Mental Health with Gurdane Bhutani

Jul 18 2024 49 mins  
Greg and Matias interview Gurdane Bhutani, an investor at MBX Ventures, to discuss the impact of environmental toxins on health and the field of exposomics.Gurdane is an expert in environmental health, with a background in Epidemiology and Environmental Health Sciences. He provided insights into the pervasive nature of environmental toxins and their implications for public health.

FDA advisors say no to MDMA. What’s the impact? With Josh Hardman

Jun 21 2024 56 mins  
Greg and Matias interview Josh Hardman, founder and editor of Psychedelic Alpha, to discuss the recent FDA advisory committee meeting on Lykos Therapeutics’ MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD.Josh is a leading writer covering the intersection of psychedelics and business. He provided live reporting and analysis of the AdComm meeting.In this episode, we discuss:The FDA advisory commit

Investing in New Frontiers of Mental Health (Live at SXSW)

May 07 2024 50 mins  
Software, hardware, and biotechnology are playing an increasingly transformative role in our mental health and wellness. Join us as we discuss what investors look for in these new companies and how they separate what’s real — and what’s near-term — from what’s hype. We’ll explore AI-powered tools for mental health, the new area of “enerceuticals” (energy replacing t

Comparing Psychedelic Compounds in Therapy (Live Panel at Battery SF)

Apr 09 2024 61 mins  
Matias hosted a panel at The Battery SF with renowned psychedelics experts, Nolan Williams, Allison Feduccia, Matt Baggott.Nolan is a Stanford professor currently researching ibogaine among other areas in psychiatry and radiology, and he's a founder of TMS company Magnus Medical. Allison is the founder of Psychedelic Support, a platform providing psychedelic education, community an

What Payers Want with Lili Brillstein

Mar 14 2024 48 mins  
Matias interviews Lili Brillstein about how to work collaboratively with healthcare payers (the ones that reimburse for medical expenses).Lili is a pioneer in the field, having previously led one of the largest bundled payment initiatives at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. She currently is the founder of her own advisory firm, BCollaborative, where she helps startups and providers

Decoding the Brain with Ed Boyden

Feb 22 2024 50 mins  
Greg and Matias interview Ed Boyden about neuroscience frontiers and its applications to mental health.Ed is a pioneer in understanding the fundamental mechanisms of the brain. He runs a lab at MIT for Synthetic Neurobiology and is a professor across the departments of neurotechnology, biological engineering, and cognitive science at MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research. H