Brains Byte Back

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Brains Byte Back interviews startups, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders that tap into how our brains work. We explore how knowledge & technology intersect to build a better, more sustainable future for humanity. If you're interested in ideas that push the needle, and future-proofing yourself for the new information age, join us every Friday. Brains Byte Back guests include founders, CEOs, and other influential individuals making a big difference in society, with past guest speakers such as New York Times journalists, MIT Professors, and C-suite executives of Fortune 500 companies.

Episode Date
Why Latin America’s Tech Future Depends on Women in Leadership
Aug 21, 2025
Shift Left, Ship Fast: How Software Teams Can Offer Speed Without Sacrificing Quality
Jul 22, 2025
Teaching with Tech: What’s Changing and Why It Matters
Jul 11, 2025
Will AI Take Your Job or Just Rewrite It?
Jun 23, 2025
Meet Agentic AI: Your AI Agent Just Leveled Up to Teammate
Jun 05, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 01, 2025
The Science of What We Eat: The NYU Math Grad Bringing Sustainable Olive Oil to Your Kitchen
Apr 11, 2025
Building Smarter: AI, the Ultimate Tool Transforming an Old-Age Industry
Mar 25, 2025
The Unintended Consequences of AI: Are Marketers Relying Too Much on It?
Mar 05, 2025
Relief Through Innovation: The Young Inventor Changing Lives
Jan 15, 2025
Over-Tourism Reimagined: How Regenerative Travel Can Address Today’s Environmental Challenges
Dec 02, 2024
Prioritizing Time to Grieve Over Paperwork: How Ribbon is Streamlining the Inheritance Process
Oct 29, 2024
The Vacation He Couldn’t Return Home From: A Venezuelan CEO’s Inspiring Journey to Growth Hacking Success
Oct 08, 2024
Wearable Tech That Measures Product Effects: The AI Neurotech Company Revolutionizing Product Testing
Sep 19, 2024
"A Lowercase 'C' Cost Me £550K”: CEO Shares Lessons Learned from a Private Equity Earn-Out
Sep 05, 2024
The Future of Pet Care: The New App Built for Today’s Modern Pet Owner
Aug 20, 2024
The AI Level-Up: A CEO’s Take on How AI is Transforming Real-time Communication
Aug 08, 2024
A Company Leveraging Technology to Reduce Turnover Rates in Hourly Jobs
Jul 15, 2024
Why Traditional Learning Doesn't Cut it in a World of Rapidly Changing Technology
Jul 01, 2024
“The Secret Sauce” To Great Business Communications: A CEO Shares His Recipe 
Jun 11, 2024
How One Company is Looking to Reshape the Maintenance Industry and Serve Businesses of All Sizes 
May 10, 2024
Not Your Typical CPA Firm: A CEO on a Mission to Guide Companies Through the Ever-Changing World of Tech Compliance
Apr 26, 2024
From Smart Factories to 3D Model Homes: An Entrepreneur Looking to Evolve the Manufacturing Industry 
Mar 23, 2024
How one platform is revolutionizing the creator economy for the better
Mar 20, 2024
From Ridesharing to Fractional Investing: An Entrepreneur's Journey from Latin America to the US
Nov 30, 2023
Podcast Hosting CEO on How Podcasting Will Expand into Everyday Communications
Oct 12, 2023
From Landlines to Smart Cities: Consumer Electronics President Shares the Evolution of Tech Demand Over 40 Years
Oct 12, 2023
AI Entrepreneur on Putting Clones of Real World People into Virtual Environments
Oct 12, 2023
The Art of Wooing Developers in Latam and How to Hire in an Untraditional Way
Oct 06, 2023
Understanding the Keys to Successful Cross-Team Collaboration for Those in the Creative Space
Sep 22, 2023
Why Data-backed Lending and Data-As-Collateral Stand to Change How Startups Value Their Data
Sep 08, 2023
The Psychology of Loyalty Apps: How Positive Reinforcement, Goal Anticipation, and the Power of Habit Influence Behavior
Aug 25, 2023
Instant Messaging API Startup Founder on How AI Will Change the Way we Digitally Communicate
Aug 11, 2023
Former NSA Engineer on Best Cybersecurity Advice & Considering the Human Element in Cyber Breaches
Aug 04, 2023
Adobe's Strategic Development Manager on Why the Metaverse isn't About Monetizing Consumer Time & Attention But Rewarding it
Jul 28, 2023
“Streaming Money as if it Were Data:” How the DeWi Ecosystem Stands to Dramatically Change the Telecommunications Industry
Jul 21, 2023
Breaking Geographical Barriers and Improving Social Mobility in Latin America with Remote Work
Jul 14, 2023
MIT Instructor on How to Absorb and Retain Information to Use When You Need it Most
Jul 07, 2023
Unlocking the Benefits of Supplements Based on Your Body's Unique Genetic Code
Jun 30, 2023
Solving Misinformation and Building The Future of Intelligent Online Conversations with Social Annotation
Jun 23, 2023
How VR Tech can Help Patients with PTSD Relive and Overcome their Trauma in a Safe Environment
Jun 16, 2023
Data Consulting Firm CTO Shares Insight on the Future of Cloud and Data Services
Jun 09, 2023
How Learning a New Language can Significantly Delay the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Jun 02, 2023
Cyber-Security Startup Founder Shares Tips and Insights to Defend Your Business from Hackers
May 26, 2023
How Having an Impact-Driven Purpose Gives Your Startup an Edge in Attracting & Retaining Talent
May 19, 2023
How this Digital Marketplace for Used Heavy Equipment Helps Business Save Money & Improve Sustainability
May 12, 2023
Why Innovation in the Construction Industry is Key to Tackling the Affordable Housing
May 05, 2023
How Predictive Data Mining Can Help Forecast the Online Behavior of Consumers
Apr 28, 2023
Customer Engagement Tech Startup’s VP of Sales Shares Secrets to Omnichannel Sales Success
Apr 21, 2023
From 20 Billion Now to “29 billion by the End of the Year:” API Startup CEO on the Rise of Connected Devices
Apr 14, 2023
Database CEO on Why Moving to a "State Transition Database" is like Taking the Red Pill in the Matrix
Apr 07, 2023
How this Entrepreneur Turned Misfortune into Opportunity When a Move Across the World Didn’t Work Out
Mar 31, 2023
What is Banking as a Service and How You Might be Using it Already Without Knowing
Mar 24, 2023
How Educating Clients by Creating Games in the Metaverse Can Help You Gain a Business Edge
Mar 17, 2023
How the Cannabis Industry Mirrors the Tech Startup Ecosystem & the Hurdles this Budding Industry Faces
Mar 10, 2023
Marketing Author Discusses “Banner Blindness” and the Future of Privacy & Tracking on the Internet
Mar 03, 2023
Using Digital Tools to Enhance Real-Life Connections Among Travelers, Explorers, & Digital Nomads
Feb 24, 2023
From Sustainable Timber to Conflict Free Diamonds, How Blockchain Technology is Positively Impacting Supply Chains
Feb 17, 2023
Why Creating an Emotional Connection is More Effective than Flaunting Success in Video Marketing
Feb 10, 2023
AI-Driven News Aggregator Examens Language and "Ghost Revisions" to Identify Propaganda
Feb 03, 2023
How AI Can Improve the 25% Outcome of an Operation that Depends on a Surgeon’s Skill
Jan 20, 2023
Why a Remote Work Candidate’s Passions Are as Important as Their Skills
Jan 06, 2023
Serial Entrepreneur Shares 3 Key Ingredients for a Great Startup Name
Dec 23, 2022
What's a Latam 'VCable' Startup and Why are Mexico and Brazil Key to Creating One?
Dec 09, 2022
Cybersecurity Founder Praises Positive Messaging Over Fear-Based Tactics as Key to Growth
Nov 25, 2022
Cloud Solutions Founder on Why an Ideal Engineering Team is Like an Army Battalion
Nov 11, 2022
Biotech CEO Reviews the Efficacy of Ketamine, MDMA & Psychedelic Therapy for Mental Health
Oct 28, 2022
How Opening a Burger Shop Brand Inspired This Entrepreneur to Create an Immersive Training Startup
Oct 14, 2022
How the XaaS Economy Stands to Increase Sustainability and Eradicate Planned Obsolescence
Sep 30, 2022
The Cleaning Solutions Startup Killing Viruses & Bacteria with Only Salt, Water, and Electricity
Sep 16, 2022
Wellness Startup Co-founder on Music as a Primary Modality to Treat Mental Health Issues
Sep 02, 2022
NatGeo Brain Games Creator Shares the 3 Key Ingredients for Making an Impact with Audiences
Aug 19, 2022
How to Incorporate & Operate a US-based Company Remotely as an International Founder
Aug 05, 2022
How a Near-Death Attack Inspired This Founder to Create a Personal Safety Tech Startup
Jul 22, 2022
Air Quality Startup Founder on Modern Tech Fighting Germs & Viruses in Buildings
Jul 08, 2022
A Recovering Porn Addict's Advice for Struggling Couples, Friends & Family
Jun 24, 2022
The YCombinator Startup Using Community-Based Competitions to Encourage Weight Loss
Jun 10, 2022
Dissecting the Psychological Dynamics Behind Persuasive Tech & Business Ethics
May 27, 2022
Ex-cult member details life inside Netflix's 'Wild, Wild Country' documentary
May 13, 2022
How VCs Are Creating the “Uberfication of Therapy” That is Purely Profit Focused
Apr 29, 2022
How Virtual, Algorithmic ADHD Diagnosis Tech Can Keep People From Falling Through The Cracks
Apr 15, 2022
How AI Influenced Habits and Behavioral Changes Lead to Financial Freedom
Apr 01, 2022
A Platform to See Politicians' Voting Histories & Stats Like a Fantasy Football Spread
Mar 18, 2022
Brain Stimulation Startup Founder Talks Tackling the Opioid Crisis While Navigating Y-Combinator
Mar 04, 2022
Stepping into the metaverse: A look at NFTs and all things blockchain in our digital future
Feb 18, 2022
Who Has Access to Your NFTs and Crypto When You Die?
Feb 04, 2022
Why Going Cold Turkey with a Digital Detox is Unlikely to be Successful
Jan 21, 2022
Brains Byte Back: Best of 2021
Jan 07, 2022
Augmentation or Full Takeover? Exploring AI’s Growing Presence in the Workplace
Dec 17, 2021
Finding Solutions to the Challenges of the New Decentralized Workforce
Dec 03, 2021
On Today's Menu, Meat Alternatives, the Modern Philosophy of Food, and How our Diets Reflect Different Beliefs
Nov 12, 2021
Mapping the Avenues of Addiction in our Brains
Oct 29, 2021
AI-Assisted Recruiting Will Help Put Education Alongside Career Path
Oct 15, 2021
The Cerebro, The Provocateur, and The Cryer: Inside the Archetypal Minds of Online Trolls
Oct 01, 2021
Brains Byte Back is Back!
Sep 24, 2021
The Final Chapter? (The Best Of Brains Byte Back)
Apr 27, 2021
Flash Drives for Freedom: The Organization Smuggling Forbidden Information Into North Korea
Apr 20, 2021
How Not To Become A Prize Catch From Phishing Attacks
Apr 13, 2021
True Crime Stories From The World Of Crypto Hacks And Ransomware
Apr 06, 2021
Self-Aware AI On The Battlefield: Should We Fear A Terminator Scenario?
Mar 30, 2021
The Rise of TikTok: What Are The Components Of A Successful Social Media Platform?
Mar 23, 2021
How AI-Driven Crisis Recovery Tackles The 'Second Disaster' Of Disorganization
Mar 16, 2021
Connecting Everything To The Internet: Our Future With IoT Technology
Mar 09, 2021
Are Fully Autonomous Vehicles Fast Approaching?
Mar 02, 2021
The Silk Road (Psychology After Dark)
Feb 23, 2021
How To Unlock Your Creativity With Fun-Based Neuroscience Techniques
Feb 16, 2021
How To Retain More Information, Improve Recall & Learn A New Language
Feb 09, 2021
Bitcoin FOMO: How Our Psychology Drives The Price Of Bitcoin
Feb 02, 2021
Changing The 'Chatter' Of Our Inner Voice From Destructive To Productive
Jan 26, 2021
Social Media and our Psychology (Don't Worry, We'll Talk It Out)
Jan 19, 2021
Brain Plasticity: How Technology, Environments, and Language Change Our Brains
Jan 12, 2021
Software That Predicts Employee Burnout Through Language
Jan 05, 2021
Brains Byte Back: The Best of 2020
Dec 29, 2020
Increasing Happiness With Evidence-Based Techniques
Dec 22, 2020
Heuristics: How Our Mental Short Cuts Can Mislead Us
Dec 15, 2020
The gift-giving AI for businesses that increases sales by 40x
Dec 07, 2020
Building A More Efficient, Privacy-Focused Future With Smart Cities
Nov 30, 2020
Understanding the Dangers of Social Media
Nov 23, 2020
How to Become an Effective Critical Thinker
Nov 16, 2020
Sex Neuroscientist On Technology And The "Sexual recession" Of Young Generations
Nov 09, 2020
Analyzing Blackout Drinking Culture During Quarantine Using Tweets
Nov 02, 2020
The Psychology of Conspiracy Theory Beliefs
Oct 26, 2020
Cancel Culture: A Digital Witch Hunt
Oct 19, 2020
UFO Technology, Ancient Civilizations and Unexplained Mysteries
Oct 12, 2020
Neuroplasticity: Why Learning Shouldn't Always Be a Linear Process
Oct 05, 2020
The Past & Present of CBD with Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Cannabis Formulator
Sep 28, 2020
Teaching Emotional Regulation Through Children's Videos Games
Sep 21, 2020
Neuromarketing: Psychology That Influences Consumer Behavior
Sep 14, 2020
Chatbots at the front line of online therapy
Sep 07, 2020
Neurofeedback: A Software Upgrade for the Brain
Aug 31, 2020
How Smart Mattresses Analyze Your Sleep to Improve Your Slumber
Aug 24, 2020
Inclusive UX: How Design Delivers Impact
Aug 17, 2020
Dark patterns: How UX design tricks deceive us
Aug 10, 2020
How Online Casinos Bet on Addicts Through Psychological Ploys
Aug 03, 2020
Libido in Lockdown: Exploring Copulation in Isolation
Jul 27, 2020
Who owns the rights to AI's new artistic talents?
Jul 20, 2020
Ex-Cybercrime Police Officer on the Evolution of Fighting Cyber Threats
Jul 13, 2020
Ex-CERN Scientist on Leveraging AI to Accelerate Language Learning
Jul 06, 2020
Securing and Simplifying Digital Identity
Jun 29, 2020
Modern Warfare Technology with Ex-Military Sergeant Turned Tech CEO
Jun 22, 2020
The New Era of Psychedelics: Learning and Integrating
Jun 15, 2020
The Transformative Power of Psilocybin
Jun 08, 2020
The Therapeutic Power of Ayahuasca
Jun 01, 2020
What is Microdosing? - Insights From a Clinical Biologist
May 25, 2020
‘The Psychedelic Renaissance’ with the former VP of content at High Times
May 18, 2020
The Most Dangerous Countries on the Internet: Russia
May 11, 2020
The Most Dangerous Countries on the Internet: North Korea
May 04, 2020
The Most Dangerous Countries on the Internet: Iran
Apr 27, 2020
The Most Dangerous Countries on the Internet: Brazil
Apr 20, 2020
The impact of gold and crypto on global currencies
Apr 13, 2020
How to bio-hack your body (Part 2)
Apr 06, 2020
How to bio-hack your body (Part 1)
Mar 30, 2020
The best AI questions and answers from Brains Byte Back
Mar 23, 2020
How accurate is Mr.Robot?: The Technology + The Psychology
Mar 09, 2020
The Brains Byte Back Trailer
Mar 04, 2020
How anyone can turn an idea into a startup
Mar 02, 2020
Sex Robots, INCELs and Porn Addiction with a Neuroscientist Researching Human Sexual Behavior
Feb 24, 2020
How AI is advancing surgery
Feb 17, 2020
The science behind learning soft skills and hard skills, with Neuroscience specialist Todd Maddox, Ph.D.
Feb 10, 2020
From surviving a plane crash to starting up in Colombia
Feb 03, 2020
Suicide prevention using predictive AI
Jan 27, 2020
Smartphones and Mindfulness: Understanding the new wave of meditation apps
Jan 20, 2020
From desert village to multi-million dollar tech startup
Jan 13, 2020
Why data scientists and social scientists need each other
Dec 16, 2019
Pixm: The guardian angel fighting phishing scams and poor judgement
Dec 09, 2019
The murky legality of doxxing in the USA
Dec 02, 2019
Call of Duty Co-founder, Chance Glasco, discusses the franchise and his new VR project
Nov 25, 2019
UFC star, Urijah Faber, talks motivation and success
Nov 18, 2019
The Psychology of SEO
Nov 11, 2019
Why "Skip Ad" must die: The future of advertising
Nov 04, 2019
Living everywhere and nowhere: What it's really like to be a digital nomad
Oct 28, 2019
A lighter, better, stronger, faster VR experience is just around the corner
Oct 21, 2019
Tech behind bars: Reducing recidivism with technology
Oct 14, 2019
Technology and the loneliness of young generations
Oct 07, 2019
Sleeping with technology: How modern tech can help or hinder your sleep
Sep 30, 2019
Deepfakes: When seeing is no longer believing
Sep 23, 2019
MIT prof on institute's new course “Safeguarding Our Humanity in the Age of AI"
Sep 16, 2019
A world with no jobs: AI and UBI discussed by ex-NASA engineer and political economist
Sep 09, 2019
Virtual healthcare: Doctors the new digital nomads
Aug 26, 2019
Professional ransomware negotiator and CEO discusses hackers' sly tactics and how to defend yourself
Aug 12, 2019
Exploring the dark web with an ethical hacker and a former Israeli Police Cyber-crime operative
Jul 29, 2019
The real price of porn? With Sexual Addiction Counselor Michael Dinneen and Professor Lynn Comella
Jun 06, 2019
How Blockchain is Taking on the Opioid Epidemic with Victoria Adams from ConsenSys
May 20, 2019
The World's Scariest Drug And The Social Media Group Spreading Awareness - Interview With A Victim
May 20, 2019
The New York Times' Nick Casey Discusses The Energy Blackout And Crypto In Venezuela
May 20, 2019
Getting Started With Bitcoin With Jack Dossman, the founder of Crypto Beginners
May 20, 2019
McAfee Vice President Candace Worley Talks Preparing for an AI Future
May 20, 2019
The Cannabis Industry With HighNY Founder Michael Zaytsev
May 20, 2019