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2D AGO

The Future of Western Defense - Ukraine's Military Tech Revolution Part 2

Listen to the 2nd part of this episode. Perry Boyle, Co-founder & CEO of MITS Capital, the no.1 private investor in Ukraine's defense. Following a 35-year career in investment banking and asset management, Perry set up MITS Capital to drive capital into Ukraine's domestic defense sector. Perry serves on several boards and advisory boards in the fields of affordable housing, renewable energy, education, and innovation. Denys Gurak, Co-founder & CEO of MITS Capital. In 2014 Denys joined the Ukrainian Defense Industry (a state defense conglomerate) as the Deputy Director-General for foreign economic activity. Denys represented Ukraine as the Head of Ukraine’s delegation to the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG). He is a CEO and Co-Founder at A.D.A.M., a 3d bioprinting company with a primary focus on 3D-printed bones. Besides business matters, Denys is a key member in a number of think tanks and NGOs. MITS Capital is an investment bank that invests in Ukraine's defense industry. MITS Capital owns the only full-service defense technology accelerator in Ukraine and directly invests in advanced drone technology companies. MITS Lab creates new companies with military technology in Ukraine. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

2d ago

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26 min
SEP 11

The Future of Western Defense - Ukraine's Military Tech Revolution Part 1

For the next generation minimum, we will be looking back at these months and years to see how the new world of defense and security developed. And it's all happening in Ukraine - the center of Western defense. Meet the men at the forefront of this generational development in this podcast. Hear how they got inspired to develop Ukraine's no. 1 private defense investment fund, projects they are working on, their thoughts on current developments with drones and interceptor drones, and where the air war is heading in the near future. Perry Boyle, Co-founder & CEO of MITS Capital, the no.1 private investor in Ukraine's defense. Following a 35-year career in investment banking and asset management, Perry set up MITS Capital to drive capital into Ukraine's domestic defense sector. Perry serves on several boards and advisory boards in the fields of affordable housing, renewable energy, education, and innovation. Denys Gurak, Co-founder & CEO of MITS Capital. In 2014 Denys joined the Ukrainian Defense Industry (a state defense conglomerate) as the Deputy Director-General for foreign economic activity. Denys represented Ukraine as the Head of Ukraine’s delegation to the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG). He is a CEO and Co-Founder at A.D.A.M., a 3d bioprinting company with a primary focus on 3D-printed bones. Besides business matters, Denys is a key member in a number of think tanks and NGOs. MITS Capital is an investment bank that invests in Ukraine's defense industry. MITS Capital owns the only full-service defense technology accelerator in Ukraine and directly invests in advanced drone technology companies. MITS Lab creates new companies with military technology in Ukraine. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

Sep 11

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30 min
SEP 4

Diplomacy in Historic and Turbulent times - A chat with the Greek Ambassador to Ukraine Alex Dimitrakopoulos

An absolute pleasure to do this podcast with my good friend and like-minded individual with a passion for Ukraine, the Greek ambassador to Ukraine, Alexandros (Alex) Dimitrakopoulos. Pantelis Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos is the Greek Ambassador to Ukraine. He was appointed to the position and presented his credentials in September 2024. Prior to his appointment in Ukraine, he served in various diplomatic roles, including positions at the Greek embassy in London, the Greek consulate in Istanbul, and with the Greek Chairmanship of the OSCE in Vienna. He also worked at NATO headquarters in Brussels and the NATO Secretary General's office. Alex made a very laudable decision to volunteer to come work in war-time Ukraine, understanding the significance of Ukraine and this war to Western civilization at this critical moment. And who better to talk to then a state representative of the very nation where Western civilization began. Beyond that, we had an insightful discussion on the unique nature of diplomacy in Ukraine amid the war, these turbulent historic times amid the Trump presidency, a resurgent China, and the need to consolidate and strengthen European partnerships. Likewise, listen in to understand Greece's several thousand year history with Ukraine and the pivotal role Greeks in Ukraine have played in Greek history. And hear why Alex believes Ukraine is "the land of opportunity"! To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

Sep 4

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42 min
AUG 21

Alaska and DC summits - what does it mean for Ukraine?

A very eventful past few days - historic summits in Alaska and DC - and felt the need to give my brief analysis of what it means and where things stand. In short, not bad and could have been alot worse. Not to mention a shocking promise by Trump. Now let's see how Russia responds (can't imagine well!) To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

Aug 21

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19 min
AUG 28

Getting into Putin’s mind – a Psychoanalytical Assessment of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Why did Putin invade Ukraine? Typically the answer to this question relates to geopolitical or historical reasons. However, in this episode, we delve into Putin's psychology and fundamental personal motivations to understand his preoccupation with Ukraine and willingness to unleash horrific levels of violence, sending hundreds of thousands to their deaths (and counting). To do this, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Professor Sheldon Solomon, an existential psychologist and philosopher known for his work related to humans' management of the awareness of their mortality. Professor Sheldon Solomon is an American social psychologist. He is a professor of psychology and existential philosophy at Skidmore College in New York. His studies of the effects of the uniquely human awareness of death on behavior were featured in the award winning documentary film Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality. He is co-author of The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life. Please do listen in to hear one of the most fascinating discussions I've had in doing this podcast. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

Aug 28

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44 min
SEP 10

Colman Swisher: Research and Developments

Coleman Swisher is a co-founder of Boldr Futures and is a Valuation Advisor. In this episode, Colman talks about lifestyle differences, questioning norms and constructs, impacts from elite coaching, just-in-time learning, the education from a small business, the pitfalls of extraction capital, and we do a deep dive with lessons learned from acquisitions and integrations. Colman Swisher, CEPA, transforms growing businesses into market-ready enterprises that command premium valuations. As Co-Founder of Boldr Futures, he combines deep operational expertise with certified exit planning to help business owners maximize enterprise value and create perpetual optionality. Colman's methodology—the Legacy Multiplier framework—systematically builds the four drivers of premium valuations: growth capacity, risk resilience, strategic clarity, and operational independence. Before co-founding Boldr Futures, Colman served as VP of Strategy and Chief Information Officer for the largest radiopharmaceutical logistics company in the U.S. There, he led the transformation efforts that increased enterprise value from $4M to $20M over three years—a 5x valuation increase achieved through systematic operational improvements, leadership development, and strategic positioning. He then orchestrated the company’s buy and build strategy, completing a series of M&A integrations using his 90-day integration playbook to increase revenue 4x in 2 years. To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Sep 10

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1h 25m
AUG 19

Fighting Back: How Neal K. Shah Is Helping Patients Beat Insurance Denials

In this episode of The Burnout Club, host Patrice Bonfiglio talks with Neal K. Shah, Chairman and Co-Founder of Counterforce Health and #1 bestselling author of Insured to Death. Neal and his team are building AI agents to help patients and physicians fight back against health insurance claims denials—a growing crisis that leaves millions without access to necessary care and adds fuel to the burnout epidemic. Neal shares how his personal caregiving journey and a successful career managing a $250M hedge fund led him to pivot toward social entrepreneurship. We uncover the real impact of insurance denials, the shocking cost disparities in healthcare pricing, and how technology can give patients a fighting chance. Plus, Neal offers a “citizen science” challenge you can try yourself to expose the hidden games in our healthcare system. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why health insurance denials are reaching epidemic levelsHow AI is giving patients and doctors new tools to fight backThe shocking cost disparities hidden in plain sight in U.S. healthcareWhy a sense of purpose is Neal’s shield against burnoutHow his career shift fulfills a childhood “prophecy”Neal’s challenge to uncover the true cost of your next medical serviceAbout Neal K. Shah: Neal K. Shah is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Counterforce Health, where he’s building AI agents to help patients and physicians fight health insurance claims denials. He is the author of the #1 Health Policy bestseller Insured to Death: How Health Insurance Screws Over Americans – And How We Take It Back. After a successful career managing a $250 million hedge fund, deeply personal caregiving experiences inspired Neal to pivot to social entrepreneurship. Determined to transform care delivery through technology, he is leading a rapidly growing AI startup dedicated to expanding access to affordable care. Neal is pioneering cutting-edge AI applications to fundamentally elevate quality of life for those needing care. Motivated by creativity and humanitarian progress, he leverages his experience guiding multi-billion dollar investments to make an impact for our most vulnerable populations—leading with both heart and analytical rigor. Resources & Links Mentioned: Email Neal to get your free copy of Insured to Death Book at neal@careyaya.orgCounterforce Health: https://www.counterforcehealth.orgInsured to Death Book: https://www.insuredtodeath.orgIf this episode opened your eyes, share it with someone battling an insurance denial—and join the movement to demand better healthcare. 🌿 Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help others transform their leadership and reduce burnout. Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/patrice-bonfiglio/

Aug 19

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40 min
MAY 7

WSET 2, White Wines

WSET – The Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Every year there are new crops of grapes and new wines to discover and enjoy. Each vintage is different but there are certain things that remain true, and this means that grape varieties and the wines made from them are recognizable from one year to the next. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines focuses on these constants. How are grapes grown? How is wine made? How do sparkling wines get their bubbles? Above all else, though, this qualification looks at grape varieties and what they contribute to individual wines that are found throughout the world. With that said, the focus of Level 2 are Grape Varieties and Still Wines. Today, I will share with you the White Wines we have studied as Part 1 to the WSET series of 3 podcasts. Part 2 covers red wines and part 3 covers other wines – sparkling and fortified. Now, let’s talk about the White Wines; Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Semillion, Furmint, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Gewurztraminer, Viognier and Albarino. To learn more, visit: https://eatdrinkandbemerry.online/provisions-libation-podcast Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/robin-bogue

May 7

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21 min
JUN 26

"No, Russia is Not Winning" - A chat with 4 Star General and NATO's former Supreme Allied Commander Philip Breedlove

In this episode, I had the great honor of interviewing 4-Star US General Philip Breedlove, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO. General Philip Breedlove, a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force who served as the commander of U.S. European Command, as well as the 17th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) of NATO Allied Command Operations, from May 2013 until May 4, 2016. Listen in to hear his views on: - Where the War in Ukraine is heading? - What is the impact of the Israel-Iran War on Ukraine? - What will be the US's policy towards Ukraine? - Will Europe step up? - Is NATO dead? ...and much more. Spoiler alert - no, Russia isn't winning. I had the pleasure of meeting Gen. Breedlove at the GLOBSEC conference in Prague a week prior to this interview at a side event dedicated to Ukraine's reconstruction. He was kind enough to join the show, being the massive supporter of Ukraine that he is. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

Jun 26

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34 min
SEP 10

Episode #146 Brains, Bytes, and Breakthroughs: Redefining Dementia Prevention and Diagnosis with Dr. Reza

In this episode, Dr. Reza shares his journey from cancer survivor and naval engineer to neuropsychiatrist, innovator, and founder of multiple healthcare startups. Drawing on his experience diagnosing over 1,000 families with dementia and building companies that push the boundaries of brain health and workflow automation, Reza brings a unique perspective at the intersection of medicine, technology, and human connection. Listeners will learn how AI enhanced tools, digital biomarkers, and creative clinical workflows are reshaping the future of psychiatry and patient care. With humor, insight, and hard won wisdom, Dr. Reza challenges us to rethink how we approach brain health, technology, and resilience in a changing healthcare landscape. Dr. Reza is a neuropsychiatrist, engineer, and serial healthcare entrepreneur whose journey has been shaped by resilience and innovation. A cancer survivor at 22, he pivoted from naval engineering to medicine, training in biomedical engineering and neuropsychiatry. His career spans four health tech startups, including MedFlow, Frontier Psychiatry, and NeuroLex, a voice biomarker company acquired by Sonde Health. With expertise in neurodegenerative disorders and a proven track record in building clinical technologies, Dr. Reza combines medical insight with engineering creativity to transform healthcare delivery. Known for weaving humor into even the toughest conversations, he inspires patients, colleagues, and audiences to see both the science and humanity in brain health. Three Main Points Listeners Will Learn The Power of Brain Health Innovation – How AI, digital biomarkers, and workflow automation are revolutionizing clinical care and supporting value based healthcare models.Resilience and Perspective – How surviving cancer, pivoting careers, and balancing humor with medicine shaped Reza’s approach to patients, leadership, and life.Strategies to Lower Your Risk for Dementia– Learn practical strategies to implement in your life in the areas of food, sleep and other areas to decrease your risk of dementia and increase your flourishing. Check out Dr. Reza: medflow.care www.linkedin.com/in/rezahg rezahg.com Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/genein-letford/

Sep 10

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58 min

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