In today’s episode, Tommy talks with Valmik Rao, a student philanthropist who aims to solve the world’s biggest problems, one step at a time.
For Valmik, it’s not video games and parties that get him excited. Most of the time, he’s diving deep into genetic research, bringing awareness to societal issues, and innovating products and services that can make a significant impact on the world. Valmik is a graduate of The Knowledge Society (TKS), a trusted incubator for young innovators.
Valmik talks with Tommy about the barriers to a sustainable world, catapulting causes, stem cell advocacy, and other issues that disproportionately affect third-world countries.
[28:39] - “What motivates me and the team is when we see people and understand what they're going through. And we've seen it firsthand. We've talked to them and at the end of the day, making sure that their quality of life is better is our biggest goal.” - Valmik Rao
Key Takeaways
[09:11] - Studies about the potential of stem cells and regenerative medicine are worth investing in. Not just with money, but with time.
[16:06] - It’s easy to solve the world’s problems if all entities involved have synchronized goals. Right now, the misalignment with how academia and startups are approaching pressing issues is apparent.
[18:46] - Longtime global problems need to be addressed by presenting sustainable solutions and encouraging behavior change. Additionally, it’s time to discuss cultural practices that were passed from generation to generation that pose health and sanitation concerns.
Links
Valmik Rao
Valmik Rao on LinkedIn
Beyond The Ordinary 001: How Adaptive Education Can Change the World with Navid Nathoo
The Knowledge Society
Derivation of induced pluripotent stem cells in Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) | Nakai, R., Ohnuki, M., Kuroki, K. et al.
World Health Organization (WHO)
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