Episodes

  • #73 - Evolving Landscape of Immigration Policy: Guest Tahmina Watson

    #73 - Evolving Landscape of Immigration Policy: Guest Tahmina Watson
    Jun 17 2021
    In this episode of Market Meditations, Chris and Neal welcome guest Tahmina Watson onto the show. Join us as we discuss the evolving landscape of immigration policy and how Tahmina is helping others navigate the changes in presidential administrations as well as the impacts of the pandemic. Tahmina is a practicing immigration lawyer, the founder of Watson Immigration Law, author, and host of the podcast Tahmina Talks Immigration. She is deeply committed to serving the community as well as advocating for comprehensive immigration reform and enjoys working with investors, entrepreneurs, and start-up companies. You can find Tahmina's books here: The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth & Economic Prosperity in America - www.amazon.com/Startup-Visa-Economic-Prosperity-America-ebook/dp/B00ZRBXSVU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+startup+visa&qid=1623710953&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 and Legal Heroes in the Trump Era: Be Inspired. Expand Your Impact. Change the World - https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trump-Era-Inspired-ebook/dp/B08KC7MBFV Her third book: "The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth and Economic Prosperity in America- SECOND EDITION (2021)" will be released on July 13 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahminawatson/
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    46 mins
  • #72 - At The Human Edge: Guest Dr. Marcus Ranney

    #72 - At The Human Edge: Guest Dr. Marcus Ranney
    Jun 7 2021
    Chris and Neal invite special guest Dr. Marcus Ranney onto the show to discuss his new book, At The Human Edge, as well as his work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The book is a non-fiction-based piece of popular science which unravels the amazing adaptive physiological responses that our bodies undergo as we push it to the limits in extreme sports and natural environments. Each chapter captures the history, geography, and physical challenges which our bodies face when we as a species have tried to conquer the great outdoors. From Mt Everest to the South Pole, from a journey to Mars to the bottom of the Mariana trench. Chris and Neal further dive into Dr. Ranney's strong understanding of human physiology (particularly at the extreme), how the body first deteriorates, then adapts, and finally excels when faced with running a marathon, summiting Everest, or going to Mars. You can find Dr. Ranney's book here: https://www.amazon.com/At-Human-Edge-Physiology-Performance-ebook/dp/B08MW7D165
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    42 mins
  • #71 - Not The Front Page News

    #71 - Not The Front Page News
    Jun 4 2021
    Chris and Neal discuss the week in news, covering the valuation of commodities, Vision Fund, crypto, blockchain tech, and more.
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    58 mins
  • #70 - Not the Front Page News

    #70 - Not the Front Page News
    Mar 29 2021
    Chris and Neal dive into the week's public market news. It appears the IPO and SPAC boom may be peaking, large pensions are looking for non-traditional assets for diversification, and logistics and raw materials are exhibiting pressure with higher commodity prices. Furthermore, Chris points out his attention to natural resources and commodities prices and the bottlenecks that exist. If they don't ease soon current market sentiments could become more permanent.
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    27 mins
  • #69 - Not the Front Page News

    #69 - Not the Front Page News
    Feb 20 2021
    Chris and Neal discuss Clubhouse, Elon Musk, Roaring Kitty, Chamath Palihapitiya, as well as updates on venture capital and the public finance markets.
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    29 mins
  • #68 - Learning from Patients and Clinicians: Guest Dan Nayot

    #68 - Learning from Patients and Clinicians: Guest Dan Nayot
    Feb 16 2021
    On this episode of the Market Meditations Podcast, Chris and Neal chat with Dan Nayot to discuss innovations within the fertility space. Dan Nayot is a reproductive endocrinologist, academic, and entrepreneur, having been actively involved in all aspects of fertility care ranging from patient advocacy to contributing to scientific breakthroughs, to mentoring trainees. His additional expertise in Mathematics (University of Toronto) and Clinical Epidemiology (Harvard University) has allowed him to critically analyze the current methods of health care delivery and help advance the field of reproductive medicine for patients and clinicians. Today, as the Medical Director of The Fertility Partners, Dan continues to learn from patients and clinicians on the pressing issues ranging from access to care to scientific bottlenecks inside and outside the IVF lab. Connect with Dan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-nayot-8b36b425/
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • #67 - Not the Front Page News

    #67 - Not the Front Page News
    Feb 13 2021
    Chris and Neal discuss the news of the week in the public markets and venture capital.
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    47 mins
  • #66 - Not the Front Page News

    #66 - Not the Front Page News
    Feb 1 2021
    Chris and Neal discuss the latest news in the public markets after a wild week of volatile trading. Topics this week include: GameStop, Bed Bath and Beyond, Chamath Palihapitiya's run for CA Governor, Jack Ma, and Andreessen Horowitz becoming a media company.
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    49 mins