With a new administration under President Trump, the healthcare industry is poised for significant shifts. How do we adapt, innovate, and lead through change? That’s the focus of this special series on HIT Like a Girl podcast, hosted by Demi Radeva, our newest guest host and a powerhouse in health system financing and innovation. 🌟 In this series, Demi shares her journey and sits down with 6 incredible women experts to explore how they’re navigating change, driving innovation, and shaping the future of healthcare.  In this first episode, we get to know more about Demi—her background, her mission, and the unique perspective she brings to the conversation. Here’s what you’ll hear: 00:00 HIT Like a Girl Podcast Returns 04:12 Building Health Equity at Optum 08:09 Missing Startups at ViVE 11:59 Exploring AI's Impact on Stakeholders 13:45 Women's Health Data Privacy Concerns 17:24 Navigating Changing Times Together Why This Episode Matters This episode sets the stage for the entire series, introducing Demi’s expertise and passion for healthcare innovation. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious about the future of the industry, this conversation will inspire you to think boldly and act decisively in the face of change. Coming Up in This Series Demi’s conversations with 6 incredible women experts are just around the corner! All episodes were recorded at #ViVE2025 Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming: Shirel Daniel (Extrico Health): Branding, marketing, and the evolving definitions of AI. Molly Schreiber (Savvy Coop): The patient perspective, women’s health, and data privacy. Shriya Palekar (CLEAR): Patient access to data and care, and the role of startups. Patty Hayward (Talkdesk): AI’s role in improving patient experience. Kim Perry (emtelligent): Clinical documentation and the intersection of AI and interoperability. Kristen Valdes (B.Well): Interoperability and how tech companies are transforming healthcare. Stay in Touch:  De

The latest SlateCast episode featured Dimitri de Jong, founder and CTO of 204.ai, in conversation with Liam “Akiba” Wright, Editor in Chief of CryptoSlate, and Nate Whitehill, CEO of CryptoSlate. The discussion centered on de Jong’s innovative work at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and artistic expression. His experience spans decades of research and development in decentralized systems, blending technology with creative vision.From Microelectronics to AI and BlockchainDimitri’s journey began with a foundation in microelectronics and systems theory. As he explained, this background provided a deep understanding of complex systems and their optimization. His work in the 2010s revolved around using machine learning to simulate rare events and improve microchip designs for diverse environments, from space missions to nuclear reactors.“I specialized in systems theory and nonlinear systems to optimize designs in virtual environments,” said Dimitri. “That foundation translates directly into understanding decentralized systems.”This knowledge eventually led him to blockchain and AI, where he developed data sovereignty solutions such as Ocean Protocol, a decentralized data exchange, and Nevermind, focused on AI agents and data ownership.204.ai: Fusing Art and TechnologyDimitri described 204.ai as an “interactive design studio” where AI and artistic research converge. The studio explores immersive generative art, creating unique experiences like stepping into AI-enhanced paintings or witnessing fossils “come alive” through dynamic overlays.“We aim to make AI interactions multi-sensory and deeply engaging,” he said. “For example, we use brain-computer interfaces to enhance real-time generative designs.”204.ai’s work spans institutional projects and public-facing immersive experiences. From kinetic installations to AI-driven nature simulations, Dimitri emphasized the importance of bridging creative expression and technological advancement.The Vision of a Universal Recomme

How does the media talk about Bill Belichick's and Jordon Hudson's relationship? People taking NFL insiders to task on how they report free agency news. Who are some of the top stars of online sports media? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.Time Stamps:-:41: NFL insiders criticized for how they report free agent news-18:12: Kyle Hamilton of the Week-20:52: Breakout Stars of Online Sports Media Draft-43:07: How to discuss Bill Belichick’s and Jordon Hudson’s relationship?-58:11: Basketball sports betting being terrible contributing to lack of interest in the NBA-1:03:16: Women’s NCAA Tournament without Caitlin ClarkYou can subscribe to The Play-By-Play wherever podcasts are found. Please subscribe, rate and review!Download The Play-By-Play:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Polestar's chair resigns amid a decline in the company's stock, Nvidia experiences popularity with its chips despite a less favorable brand perception, and a critical analysis examines market divergences.