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Welcome to SandboxAQ’s podcast, fAQ, hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley. This series features casual conversations with amazing people in science and technology. All curious humans are invited to join! New episodes every other Tuesday. Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com Interested in a video version of this podcast? Check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

  1. 4d ago

    The Future of Cardiac Care with Ethan Pratt | fAQ podcast S3 E9

    Ethan Pratt, Head of Engineering at SandboxAQ’s AQMed division, joins Tai-Danae Bradley for a conversation about building heart-health technology that can meet clinicians where they are: in the fast, messy reality of the emergency room. In this episode, Ethan explains AQMed’s work on magnetocardiography, a technique designed to capture the heart’s magnetic signals and help address one of medicine’s toughest everyday challenges: evaluating chest-pain patients in the ER’s diagnostic “gray zone.” He shares why the team has focused so intensely on real hospital workflows, how an “algorithmic shield” helps separate the heart’s signal from ambient magnetic noise, and why getting prototypes into real clinical settings matters more than waiting for perfection in the lab. The conversation also traces Ethan’s unconventional path into medtech, from rebuilding a 1967 Camaro and studying physics at Cal Poly to earning a PhD at Cornell and eventually discovering that his strengths lay not in abstract theory alone, but in building experiments, devices, and teams that work in the real world. Along the way, he reflects on math anxiety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the guiding principle that has shaped both his career and his leadership style: start with what you know. CAUTION— CardiAQ is an investigational device. Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use. Links Learn more about SandboxAQ’s AQMed team here: https://www.sandboxaq.com/solutions/aqmed Connect with Ethan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanpratt/ About this podcast This podcast is hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley and features the stories of amazing people working in science and technology at SandboxAQ and beyond. All curious humans are invited to join! Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com For previous episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

    The Future of Cardiac Care with Ethan Pratt | fAQ podcast S3 E9

  2. Jul 14

    From the Trading Floor to Deep Tech: Taking Career Leaps with Luca Ferrara | fAQ podcast S3 E8

    In this episode of the fAQ Podcast, Tai-Danae Bradley sits down with Luca Ferrara, the General Manager for the AQNav team at SandboxAQ, to discuss his inspiring career trajectory, which began with a childhood in Orlando, Florida, and an early interest for the sciences. After experiencing some academic burnout in high school, he pivoted to speech and debate, eventually studying international relations and economics at Boston College. We discuss his journey from the trading floor at UBS to earning his MBA at the University of Chicago, and how a 20% project at Google led him to the cutting edge of quantum technology. We also discuss the world of magnetic navigation, where Luca explains how GPS systems are increasingly vulnerable to jamming and spoofing, and how his team is building resilient infrastructure by using highly sensitive quantum sensors to navigate using the Earth's magnetic field. Tune in to hear Luca's insights on filtering out extreme electromagnetic noise on an aircraft, his advice on seizing high-leverage career opportunities, and why he dreams of touring the world's remote islands on a mega yacht. Links Learn more about SandboxAQ’s AQNav team here: https://www.sandboxaq.com/solutions/aqnav Connect with Luca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-andrea-ferrara-83a03b38/ About this podcast This podcast is hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley and features the stories of amazing people working in science and technology at SandboxAQ and beyond. All curious humans are invited to join! Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com For previous episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

    From the Trading Floor to Deep Tech: Taking Career Leaps with Luca Ferrara | fAQ podcast S3 E8

  3. Jun 23

    From Quantum Teleportation to Virtual Cells with Samantha Davis | fAQ podcast S3 E7

    Next up on the fAQ Podcast, Tai-Danae Bradley sits down with Samantha Davis, a postdoc resident on the AI Simulation team at SandboxAQ. Samantha shares her remarkable scientific journey, which spans from earning a PhD in physics at Caltech, where she built quantum teleportation networks, to her current work building virtual cell simulation engines for computational biology. But her path to these incredible achievements was wonderfully unconventional. Tune in to hear how Samantha transitioned her mindset from open-ended academic curiosity to product-driven industry deliverables, how she balances it all with adventurous travels like hiking the pristine lakes of the Andes, and why she believes the deepest scientific discoveries happen at the intersection of fields. Links Learn more about SandboxAQ’s AI Simulation team here: https://www.sandboxaq.com/solutions/drug-discoveryFind Samantha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-isabel-davis-965a23144/About this podcast This podcast is hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley and features the stories of amazing people working in science and technology at SandboxAQ and beyond. All curious humans are invited to join! Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com For previous episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

    From Quantum Teleportation to Virtual Cells with Samantha Davis | fAQ podcast S3 E7

  4. Jun 9

    A Glimpse into the AI Era of Math with Daniel Litt | fAQ podcast S3 E6

    In this episode of the fAQ Podcast, host Tai-Danae Bradley sits down with Daniel Litt, an assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Toronto, to discuss the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and mathematics. Bypassing the public speculation and social media hype, this conversation provides a practical look at some ways large language models are actively being used in high-level mathematical research. Daniel shares his daily workflow, detailing his transition from testing early AI models in a Dungeons and Dragons game to currently utilizing advanced tools for literature search, "vibe coding," and finding counterexamples. The discussion also covers the new challenge of "proof abundance," practical tips for prompting AI effectively, and how these powerful tools might force a necessary restructuring of mathematical education and the academic publishing system. Links Learn more about Daniel here: https://www.daniellitt.com Follow Daniel on X: https://x.com/littmath About this podcast This podcast is hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley and features the stories of amazing people working in science and technology at SandboxAQ and beyond. All curious humans are invited to join! Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com For previous episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

    A Glimpse into the AI Era of Math with Daniel Litt | fAQ podcast S3 E6

  5. May 26

    Can Visual Storytelling Bridge the Deep Tech Divide? Jonathon Corbiere | fAQ podcast S3 E5

    In this episode of the fAQ podcast, Tai-Danae sits down with Jonathan Corbiere, the co-founder and CEO of Thought Cafe, an award-winning animation and design studio, to discuss the crucial role of visual storytelling in the age of deep tech. Jon shares his fascinating journey from being a kid with dreams of becoming an astronaut—a path unexpectedly changed by a colorblindness diagnosis—to becoming a master visual translator for complex scientific ideas. Tai-Danae and Jon dive into how his early love for Michael Crichton and Star Trek shaped his worldview, and why he believes that today's science fiction is rapidly becoming our science reality. They also discuss a profound realization Jon had after hearing a lecture by David Suzuki: why it shouldn't just be the scientist's job to communicate the reality of crises and technological breakthroughs to the public. Plus, Jon gives us a sneak peek into Amplified Intelligence, his highly creative new podcast that features a tuned AI agent as an active co-host! Tune in for an inspiring conversation about lifelong learning, the power of communication, and why we should start thinking of AI not as "artificial," but as an amplification of the human spirit. Links Follow Jon on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jonathoncorbiere Subscribe to Thought Cafe’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThoughtBubbler View Thought Cafe’s work for SandboxAQ: https://www.thoughtcafe.ca/sandboxaq About this podcast This podcast is hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley and features the stories of amazing people working in science and technology at SandboxAQ and beyond. All curious humans are invited to join! Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com For previous episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

    Can Visual Storytelling Bridge the Deep Tech Divide? Jonathon Corbiere | fAQ podcast S3 E5

  6. May 12

    Meet the Quantum EdTech Founder Who Does It All: Natashia Kaur Raina | fAQ podcast S3 E4

    What does the next generation of deep tech leadership look like? In this episode of the fAQ podcast, Tai-Danae sits down with Natashia Kaur Raina, a senior at IIT Madras and a rising star in the quantum computing space. From growing up in a house filled wall-to-wall with books in Chennai, India, to balancing a myriad of professional and academic roles, Natashia shares where her incredible drive comes from. We dive into how an early love for astrophysics paved the way for her fascination with quantum mechanics. Natashia discusses the moment she realized she needed to start her own YouTube channel in December 2023 to help democratize quantum education. She also walks us through her current endeavors, including her work as a quantum security research engineer at Vyapati, building her EdTech startup NucleQi, and writing upcoming books on quantum machine learning and cryptography. She also opens up about the dangers of overthinking and shares the leadership maturity she’s developed to achieve extreme focus—learning to stop worrying about the future, quiet her mind, and give 100% of her energy to the present moment. Whether you're a student trying to break into deep tech or just someone looking for motivation to stop overthinking and start doing, Natashia's ambition—which stretches all the way to dreams of a Nobel Prize—will leave you inspired. Links Follow Natashia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-kaur-raina-b2922622a/ Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NatashiaKaurRaina/videosWatch Natashia’s first, and most popular, video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCkYT5VIQLQ About this podcast This podcast is hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley and features the stories of amazing people working in science and technology at SandboxAQ and beyond. All curious humans are invited to join! Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com For previous episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

    Meet the Quantum EdTech Founder Who Does It All: Natashia Kaur Raina | fAQ podcast S3 E4

  7. Apr 28

    Are All Scientists Stuck in a Lab? Meet the Playwriting Physicist: Eneko Axpe | fAQ podcast S3 E3

    In our next episode of the fAQ podcast, Tai-Danae Bradley sits down with SandboxAQ's Eneko Axpe to explore the creative and resilient mindset required to navigate and lead in deep tech. Innovation at the edge of physics demands more than technical brilliance; it requires the ability to communicate complex ideas, recover from massive failures, and foster healthy, high-performing teams. Eneko shares his incredible journey from a humble upbringing in Bilbao, Spain, where his mother worked as a cleaner. Thanks to accessible, high-quality public education, he was able to follow his passion and eventually become the first Basque physicist at NASA. Eneko’s path is a testament to the power of resilience. He opens up about the terrifying (and now hilarious) story of his very first PhD experiment, where a broken glass vial led to the accidental creation of a radioactive living cell culture—resulting in an eight-hour lockdown with his PI. He explains how he bounced back from that disaster, adopting a philosophy from an early mentor to "stand up when you fall" and to treat life's massive obstacles like tsunamis to be surfed. By eventually swapping the glass for metal, his experiment ultimately led to a publication in Nature Physics and a spot at Oxford University. We also explore his approach to leadership, deeply influenced by a mentor at Stanford who taught him that a leader's true priorities are ensuring their team is growing and happy. Finally, Eneko illustrates that the best deep tech innovators are often polymaths. He walks us through his 15 years in science radio, writing a hit theater play called "Quantum Adventures" that explains quantum physics to kids using Schrödinger's cat, and his mind-blowing invention of "electro cooking," which uses electrical resistance to cook a kilo of meat in just eight seconds. Links Delicioso Algoritmo by Eneko Axpe: https://www.amazon.com/Delicioso-algoritmo-Eneko-Axpe/dp/8408297678/ About this podcast This podcast is hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley and features the stories of amazing people working in science and technology at SandboxAQ and beyond. All curious humans are invited to join! Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com For previous episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

    Are All Scientists Stuck in a Lab? Meet the Playwriting Physicist: Eneko Axpe | fAQ podcast S3 E3

  8. Apr 14

    From Sibling Experiments to Virtual Cells: Tiffany Callahan’s Quest for Knowledge | fAQ podcast S3 E2

    In this episode of the fAQ podcast, Tai-Danae explores the emotional and intellectual rigor required to solve impossible problems in Deep Tech with Tiffany Callahan, who was a Machine Learning Research Scientist at SandboxAQ before starting her current role at Manas AI as a Principal Machine Learning Engineer. Tiffany is a computational biologist with a fascinatingly unconventional background. From testing the melting point of Tupperware in her family's fireplace, to conducting behavioral experiments on her triplet siblings, her unquenchable curiosity has driven her since childhood. Tiffany walks us through her journey of completing a 752-page dissertation at the University of Colorado Anschutz, inspired by her grandfather’s wisdom that “knowledge is the one thing that no one can take away from you”. We dive deep into her work at SandboxAQ, where she led a team building causal virtual cell models from first principles to understand gene expression dynamics. Because Deep Tech demands that we operate in uncharted territory, Tiffany opens up about the immense pressure of the work. She shares the brilliant concept of “Rubber Duck Science” and explains why true Deep Tech leadership requires radical vulnerability. Tiffany recounts a recent moment where she cried in front of her team out of frustration, admitted she didn't know the answer, and watched as that raw honesty empowered her team to solve a two-week coding problem in just two hours. Finally, she shares her deeply personal ultimate dream: to use biology, AI, and digital patterns to proactively solve mental health crises before people even know they are struggling. Links: Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callahantiffCheck out her AQtive Minds episode here: “From fMRI to AI: A Scientist's Journey to Building Virtual Cells | Tiffany Callahan's AQtive Mind” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9j6EHsBvfg About this podcast This podcast is hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley and features the stories of amazing people working in science and technology at SandboxAQ and beyond. All curious humans are invited to join! Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com For previous episodes, check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

    From Sibling Experiments to Virtual Cells: Tiffany Callahan’s Quest for Knowledge | fAQ podcast S3 E2
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Welcome to SandboxAQ’s podcast, fAQ, hosted by Tai-Danae Bradley. This series features casual conversations with amazing people in science and technology. All curious humans are invited to join! New episodes every other Tuesday. Want to get in touch? Write us at faq-podcast@sandboxaq.com Interested in a video version of this podcast? Check out https://www.youtube.com/@sandboxaq

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  • Creator
    Tai-Danae Bradley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © SandboxAQ 2023
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