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Webdelics PodcastUnlocking Self-Awareness | Psychedelic Perspectives with David DrapkinIn this episode of the Webdelics podcast, host Scott Mason interviews David Drapkin from Psychedelics Today, who shares his personal journey and professional insights into the world of psychedelics. David discusses his transformative experiences with psychedelics, the importance of mental health, and how these substances have helped him become a better father, husband, and professional. The conversation dives deep into the role of psychedelics in fostering a deeper relationship with oneself, the societal need for a paradigmatic shift, and the stigma surrounding these substances. This episode is a must-watch for anyone curious about the potential benefits and challenges of integrating...
2025-03-1858 min
SetSet with April PrideBONUS: Psychedelic Integration Coach Jobs, A Special ReportThe need for Psychedelic Integration Coach Jobs is on the rise as interest in this metal health intervention gains traction. In this episode, host April Pride is in discussion with David Drapkin, Director of Education & Training for Psychedelics Today. They review a report titled, “The Emerging Psychedelic Workforce” that was released by Vital, a psychedelic facilitator training program.After listening to this episode, you'll have a better understanding of:How those being trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy are incorporating these new skills into an existing careerThe significant role between personal experience and success with psychedelics on guid...
2023-12-0841 min
Psychedelic Medicine Podcast with Dr. Lynn Marie MorskiPsychedelic Training and Education with Kyle Buller and David Drapkin, LCSWIn this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Kyle Buller and David Drapkin, LCSW of Psychedelics Today join to discuss psychedelic training and education. David is a licensed clinical social worker, the director of education and training at Psychedelics Today, and one of the creators of their 12-month training program, Vital. Kyle is the co-founder of Psychedelics Today and VP of training and education. In this conversation, Kyle and David share an overview of the current state of psychedelic training programs and education. Kyle shares his own background with psychedelic education, discussing how he got involved in t...
2023-09-1243 min
LeadershipedelicsDavid Drapkin, Director of Education at Psychedelics Today on Psychedelic Therapy and His journey (S3E4)Today, we catchup with returning guest David Drapkin, Director of Education and Training at Psychedelics Today to talk about the Vital Psychedelic Therapy Training Program (https://www.vitalpsychedelictraining.com/) and his journey since we last met over a year ago. David reflects on what they learned in the first year of Vital, some of the highlights of the program, who can apply, and why this program is different from other Psychedelic Therapy Training programs. We also talk about David's journey since our last episode, his upcoming move to Israel, a huge...
2023-02-2239 min
Psychedelic ConversationsPsychedelic Conversations | David Drapkin - Psychedelic Education #75Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!
Episode 75:
In this episode we discuss David's background story, his near-death experience, traumatized individuals seeking psychedelics, navigating the legal landscape, biotech companies using psychedelics, thoughts on indigenous traditions, transpersonal states of consciousness and kabbalah, coming out of the psychedelic closet and so much more!
00:00 - Fire Moment
01:50 - Introduction
04:26 - David's Background Story
09:11 - Traumatized Individuals Seeking Psychedelics
16:01 - Why Is The Education Front Important In Psychedelics?
21:42 - How Do You Navigate The Legal Landscape?
26:20 - Who Qualifies For The Vital Program?
2023-02-191h 23
Know Who Drives ReturnWhy Board Evaluations are so Important with Korn Ferry's Anthony GoodmanBoardroom Alpha's David Drapkin is joined by Korn Ferry's Anthony Goodman a lively discussion on board effectiveness, the SEC's new universal proxy card rules, and more. In an era where board scrutiny and accountability are at an all-time high, board evaluations are of the utmost importance. In addition, a renewed focus on the evaluations of individual directors is becoming more front and center, particularly in light of the new Universal Proxy rules.Learn more on universal proxy cards: https://www.boardroomalpha.com/univer... ** More on Anthony Goodman **Anthony Goodman is Senior Client...
2022-12-0531 minKnow Who Drives ReturnGetaround's CEO Sam Zaid on Carsharing and Going PublicSam Zaid , CEO of Getaround, is a technology entrepreneur with an engineering background and a 15 year history in startups. Getaround is a peer to peer carsharing company, that Sam founded about 10 years ago to solve the problem of underutilized cars.Sam joins David Drapkin on the Know Who Drives Return podcast to discuss the macro trends in car ownership and usage, why the ease of carsharing makes sense, and why they have decided to join the public markets via a reverse merger with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp. (IPVA). See the transcript, investor presentation and more.
2022-10-2728 minKnow Who Drives ReturnUniversal Proxy Cards: Okapi CEO Bruce Goldfarb on Who Wins and Who LosesBruce Goldfarb, CEO of Okapi Partners, joins David Drapkin to discuss the newly implement Universal Proxy Card process. Bruce and David discuss the changes and impacts including:How we got here and overview of changes?Will universal proxy leads to more activism?What it means for individual directorsAre there any ESG or DEI implications?Who are the winners and losers?Watch the video here: https://www.boardroomalpha.com/universal-proxy-with-bruce-goldfarb-okapi
2022-09-1229 minKnow Who Drives ReturnCDs, DVDs, & Vinyl are Still Big Money with Alliance Entertainment's Bruce Ogilvie & Jeff WalkerBoardroom Alhpa's David Drapkin talks to Bruce Ogilvie (Chairman) and Jeff Walker (CEO) from Alliance Entertainment. Both have long history in entertainment distribution industry. Their current company, Alliance Entertainment, has struck a deal to go public via Adara Acquisition Corp. (ADRA). Alliance is a distributor, buying physical entertainment goods from content providers (music companies, gaming companies etc.), and selling to retailers, e-commerce, and even a little D2C. Watch to learn how they aim is to be a one-stop-shop for all things entertainment.
2022-08-1229 minKnow Who Drives ReturnIs Westrock Coffee's CEO Scott Ford Brewing Up a Winning Public Company?Join David Drapkin as he speaks to Westrock Coffee CEO Scott Ford. Westrock Coffee is going public company via a $1.1B deal with Riverview Acquisition Corporation (RVAC).** Watch the video or read the report
2022-07-2827 min
Better Call ShaulEp. 9: Psychedelic HealingWhat’s it like to experience a psychedelic assisted therapy session? Can it have long lasting effects to help heal PTSD, depression, OCD and improve one’s general wellbeing and enjoyment of life? David Drapkin LCSW is a man on a psychedelic wellness mission and a thought leader in the field of psychedelic medicine and therapy. He joined us to discuss these questions and more.
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2022-05-2650 minKnow Who Drives ReturnFOXO Technologies CEO Jon Sabes on Finally Disrupting InsuranceBoardroom Alpha sat down with Jon Sabes, CEO of FOXO Technologies. FOXO is an interesting SPAC on our radar, having announced in February an agreement to merge with sponsor Delwinds Insurance Acquisition Corp. (DWIN) in a deal that values the company at an enterprise value of $369 million. The transaction is expected to be completed in Q2. Listen as Joanna Makris and David Drapkin talk to FOXO's CEO Jon Sabes about how he intends to disrupt the insurance industry.Also, see read the report or watch the full video here.
2022-04-1129 min
Know Who Drives ReturnSatellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman on What Sets SATL ApartSatellogic, founded in 2010 by Emiliano Kargieman and Gerardo Richarte, is a vertically integrated geospatial company. The company operates a 17-satellite imagery constellation. Their mission is touted as “Democratizing access to critical geospatial data” which they do via their satellite images and analytics. Emiliano sits down with David Drapkin and Joanna Makris to discuss what makes SATL special amongst an increasingly crowded space.** Read the full report at Boardroom Alpha.comBoardroom Alpha's SPAC ServiceFor ongoing tracking, analytics, and data on SPACs checkout Boardroom Alpha's SPAC Resea...
2022-03-0232 min
Curious to SeriousEpisode 14: David Drapkin - Working In The Psychedelic Space | Psychedelics Today | Vital Psychedelic TrainingIn this episode, we talk with David Drapkin.He is the Director of Operations and Strategic Growth at Psychedelics Today.In our conversation, we explore David’s work at Psychedelics Today, including his role in creating Psychedelic Today’s newest course, Vital.We discuss David’s history in economics and how a near-death experience changed his path to psychotherapy and social work. Additionally, we talk about bridging the personal sphere with the professional sphere and what that can look like in practice. Further, we discuss how psychedelics influence our religious paths and what that m...
2022-03-011h 36
LeadershipedelicsLeadershipedelics S1E9 - Season 1 Recap & ReflectionsIn this episode I share some of the insights gained from my discussions with the guests of Leadershipedelics Season 1. This episode is a great place to start if you're new to Leadershipedelics, if you want to get caught up or just want to find which episode to dig more into. It's a short and can be even shorter if you speed it up 🕺👇Season 1 GuestsEpisode 1: Luc Van PoeljeEpisode 2: Marik HazanEpisode 3: Rob KalwarowskyEpisode 4: Carlos TannerEpisode 5: Ryan McMinnEpisod...
2022-02-0936 min
Leadership Launchpad: The Legacy EditionPsychedelics & Becoming Our True Selves with David DrapkinOn this week's The Leadership Launchpad Project, David Drapkin, the Director of Operations & Strategic Growth from Psychedelics Today joins the show. We talk about the deeper self work, healing our past, creating our future selves & the intersection with psychedelic medicine.
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2022-01-241h 03
LeadershipedelicsLeadershipedelics S1E6 - David Drapkin from Psychedelics Today comes out of the psychedelic closetToday we meet with David Drapkin 🕺David is the director of operations and strategic growth at Psychedelics Today. He is a licensed clinical social worker and seasoned mental health and addiction practitioner with over 15 years in front-line clinical and leadership roles within healthcare. David is a fierce advocate for evidence-based, equitable and accessible behavioral health services. He envisions a future where psychedelics play a central role in redefining true wellness. In this episode David comes out of the psychedelic closet and shares his whole self and spiritual journey, from his early days in Eng...
2022-01-201h 18
Know Who Drives ReturnAmy Nauiokas on FinTech VC, SPACs, Diversity, and Anthemis Digital (ADAL)David Drapkin sits down with Amy Nauiokas, the Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and Co-CIO of fintech investing platform Anthemis ($1.2B in AUM), who has been a leading fintech investor for nearly 15 years. Though she has a career that us regular folks might find astounding given she also runs a film and television production company, Archer Gray, which promotes story telling from diverse individuals. Read the companion report on Boardroom Alpha Podcast Topics Intro to Amy and her background Areas of focus for investing at Anthemis Recent capital raise for Anthemis, and plans SPAC...
2022-01-0736 min
Know Who Drives ReturnDave CEO Jason Wilk on Saving Customers Billions and their SPAC Deal with VPCCDave CEO Jason Wilk joins Boardroom Alpha's David Drapkin to discuss how DAVE has already saved customers billions, how it is shifting its business as it matures, and how its SPAC deal with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings III (VPCC) will help fuel that shift. Read the companion report on Boardroom AlphaTopics On the Podcast Intro and background on Jason Wilk Overview of Dave and the origins Customer acquisition and targeted users Dave Banking and plans for rollout Side hustle and how Dave helps customers User growth, was it sustainable? Competition: many players...
2021-12-2225 min
Know Who Drives ReturnHotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel on Their 3-Way SPAC Merger with Reservations.com and Astrea Acquisition (ASAX)HotelPlanner and Reservations.com are going public in a three-way merger with Astrea Acquisition Corp (ASAX) in a $567M EV deal that was announced in August 2021. Listen in as David Drapkin talks to HotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel regarding travel, COVID, what sets them apart from the competition, and why the deal may be attractive to investors. See the companion report here: HotelPlanner / Reservations.com / ASAX SPAC Deal OverviewTopics On the Podcast Tim Hentschel Background and founding of HotelPlanner Differentiation in...
2021-12-2132 minKnow Who Drives ReturnCodere Online (SPAC: DDMX) and the Gaming / Betting Landscape in LatAmMartin Werner, CEO of DD3 Acquisition Corp II (DDMX) and Moshe Edree of Codere Online join David Drapkin to discuss their SPAC transaction and the future of gaming in LatAm.Codere Online is the online gaming/gambling arm of parent Codere Group. Codere online is going public via DD3 Acquisition Corp II (DDMX) in a $350M EV transaction announced in June this year. DDMX shareholders are gearing up for the vote which was just announced for November 18th. DDMX CEO Martin Werner, former head of Go...
2021-10-2937 min
Know Who Drives ReturnDWAC and Trump / TMTG Make SPACs Great AgainIn this quick hit episode, David Drapkin talks to Matthew Tuttle from Tuttle Capital on the unprecedented action in DWAC as it breaks all SPAC and MEME records following its announcement to merge with Trump Media & Technology Group. Not even during peak SPAC mania have we seen anything like it. Will it bring back much needed attention to the asset class?
2021-10-2214 min
Know Who Drives ReturnInspirato's CEO, Brent Handler, on their $1.1B SPAC Deal with Thayer Ventures (TVAC)Inspirato is going public in a SPAC deal valued at $1.1B with Thayer Ventures Acquisition (TVAC). Inspirato's CEO, Brent Handler, and CFO, Web Neighbor, join Boardroom Alpha's David Drapkin for a deep dive on Inspirato and the deal.** Get your Know Who Drives Return SWAG **Discussion DetailsInspirato - OverviewClub and PassWhy public now and why SPAC?Why Thayer?Travel and COVID affectsGrowth prospects Inspirato valuation Capital Structure Life as a public companyCompetitorsFavorite placesAbout Inspirato (https://www.inspirato.com/)Launched in 2011, Insp...
2021-10-1930 min
Know Who Drives ReturnVacasa's Matt Roberts on their SPAC Deal with TPGSVacasa's CEO Matt Roberts joins David Drapkin to discuss what makes Vacasa a compelling addition to investors' portfolios as it goes public via SPAC. Vacasa is a vacation rental management platform that is going public via TPG Pace Solutions (TPGS) in a $3.7 billion EV deal that was announced this summer.More on Vacasa: https://www.vacasa.com/More on TPG Pace Solutions (TPGS): https://www.tpg.com/pace-solutions Discussion DetailsMatt Roberts - Career HistoryOverview of Vacasa's business Vacasa vs. BKNG, EXPE, ABNBCovid tailwinds in travelWhat does second home supply look l...
2021-10-1431 min
Know Who Drives ReturnDeep Dive on the Aurora + RTPY SPAC Deal w/ Chris Urmson and Michael ThompsonAurora CEO Chris Urmson and Reinvent's (RTPY) Michael Thompson join David Drapkin to talk self-driving technology, why Aurora is setup for success, and the overall SPAC market. Aurora / Reinvent just announced their shareholder vote on the deal is happening on November 2nd. Reinvent Technology Partners Y (RTPY), is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) led by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and Zynga founder Mark Pincus. More on Aurora: https://aurora.tech/ More on Reinvent: https://www.reinventtechnologypartners.com/ Discussion DetailsOverview of Aurora...
2021-10-1228 min
Know Who Drives ReturnOkapi's Bruce Goldfarb on Activism, the Rise of Retail, AMC, and SPACsBruce Goldfarb, CEO and Founder of Okapi Partners joins David Drapkin on the Know Who Drives Return podcast. Bruce goes deep on what he's seeing in recent proxy seasons, contested M&A, SPACs, AMC, and whether retail investors are good for the markets.Discussion DetailsWho is Okapi Partners?Themes of the current proxy seasonContested M&A situationsGetting SPAC deals passed, and retail investor baseRetail, reddit, and the individual investor dynamicAMC, Adam Aron and new retail strategyAre retail investors good for the markets?Director selection in activist situationsBruce Goldfarb Biography
2021-10-1136 min
Know Who Drives ReturnSPACs for the Long-Term with True Wind Capital's Scott Wagner & Tom HeggeTrue Wind Capital's track record as a SPAC sponsor is about as good as it gets. Open Lending Corp (LPRO) is an absolute rock star deSPAC up over 240% since IPO, Rover (ROVR) is up 30% since IPO, and there is more on the way from them with Bilander Acquisition (TWCB) looking for a deal and 3 more in the queue to IPO.Boardroom Alpha's David Drapkin is joined by True Wind Capital's Scott Wagner and Tom Hegge. Listeners will remember Scott as the ex-CEO of GoDaddy and Tom is a...
2021-10-0625 minKnow Who Drives ReturnInvesting in SPACs for Yield with Jonathan Browne from Robinson CapitalJonathan Browne from Robinson Capital joins Boardroom Alpha's David Drapkin to talk about SPAC arbitrage. Robinson Capital's SPAX ETF launched in June of 2021 and is an actively managed exchange-trade fund (ETF) that invests in Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), also known as blank check companies. SPAX seeks to provide total return while minimizing downside risk.Discussion DetailsIntro - Background to RobinsonSPACs as an Alternative to Fixed IncomeSPACs and Yield, Risk-FreeHow do you picks SPACs?State of the SPAC IPO MarketSPAX - the ETFWhat can reinvigorate the SPAC market?Sponsor alignment Gamma squeeze Closed en...
2021-10-0423 minKnow Who Drives ReturnSPACs, FOMO, and Tail Risk - Matthew Tuttle Captures the MomentumMatthew Tuttle from Tuttle Capital joins David Drapkin to talk about SPACs, FOMO, and tail risk. Tuttle Capital's thematic and actively managed ETFs are taking advantage of the SPAC craze, everybody's FOMO (fear of missing out), and protecting the downside tail risk. Listen in to learn how they do it and their latest thoughts on what's happening in the markets.Discussion TopicsIntro to Tuttle CapitalFOMOGambling vs. InvestingSPACs, and state of the marketFuture of SPACs and sponsorsFATT - Tail Risk ETFBuy the Dip?$100 in any ETFLearn more at Tuttle...
2021-09-2426 min
Know Who Drives ReturnIs Quantum Computing the Next Big Thing? IonQ & dMY CEO Niccolo de Masi Think So.Niccolo de Masi of dMY Technology Group talks to Boardroom Alpha's David Drapkin about why quantum computing is the next big tech innovation and how investors won't want to miss out. Discussion TopicsIntro IonQ and Quantum computing overviewIonQ's financial and strategic valueCompetitive landscapeRevenue and customer pipelineSPAC RedemptionsFinal message ahead of IonQ shareholder voteThis is the second of two special episodes with Niccolo. Hear Part I on dMY Technology here.About IonQIonQ, Inc. is the leader in quantum computing, with a proven track record of i...
2021-09-2021 minKnow Who Drives ReturnKyle Bransfield and Ruben Minski on the Union Acquisition II / Procaps SPAC DealBoardroom Alpha's David Drapkin welcomes Union Acquisition II CEO Kyle Bransfield and Procaps CEO Ruben Minski to the podcast. The deal goes to vote on September 22, 2021 and ex-redemption on September 17, so this will be one of shareholders' last opportunities to hear from the team before deciding to redeem or go long alongside Kyle and Ruben. Investors should note that ~$65M was already redeemed from trust at their extension vote in April 2021.Episode DetailsIntro to ProcapsWhy Procaps going public now?Decision to go via SPAC rather than IPO...
2021-09-1623 minKnow Who Drives ReturnAre Niccolo de Masi and dMY the Real SPAC Kings?Niccolo de Masi of dMY Technology Group talks to Boardroom Alpha's David Drapkin about why they are at the top of the SPAC sponsor tables, how bad actors are stealing value from everyone else in the SPAC market, and why dMY is "long-term greedy."Discussion TopicsIntro w/ Niccolo dMY Overview and value addWhy dMY's deals have been successful SPACs, targets, and projections from bad actorsTransitioning from private to publicInvolvement in PF company boardsFuture of the SPAC marketWhat's next for dMYThis is the first of two special episodes with Niccolo. We'll soon be...
2021-09-1322 minKnow Who Drives ReturnSarcos CEO Ben Wolff on Robotics and SPACsBen Wolff, CEO of Sarcos, talks to Boardroom Alpha's David Drapkin about robots, SPACs, and why investors should be looking at Sarcos as an opportunity to invest.Discussion TopicsIntro to SarcosWhy is now the time to go publicWhy a SPAC? Why Rotor?Who are your direct competitors?Sarcos' Valuation Shareholders + PIPE investors SPAC redemptionsSarcos revenue model Path to revenue projections Potential CustomersImpacts of COVIDPublic company experienceFinal word from BenAbout Ben WolffBen Wolff serves as the Chairman and CEO of leading global robotics company, Sarcos Robotics. In this role...
2021-09-0929 min
Dismantling the High Performance NarrativeSpirituality & Creating Ourselves with David DrapkinOn this week's episode, David Drapkin from Psychedelics Today joins the show. We talk about creating ourselves, psychedelics, spirituality & intergenerational trauma.
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2021-08-2346 min
La radio de Solo"Migdia a Cope Catalunya i Andorra” 14/'7/21Entrevista de David Velasco a Claudio Drapkin en Cadena COPE Catalunya, para hablar sobre el escenario de las organizaciones post-Covid19 en "Migdia a Cope Catalunya i Andorra”
2021-07-1609 min
Psychedelics TodayPTSF67 – Psilocybin, Power, and PatentsIn this week's Solidarity Friday episode, Joe, Michelle, Kyle, and newest PT team member David Drapkin talk about a recent psilocybin for depression study, the DEA fighting the Right to Try Act, patents, IP, peyote, and more. www.psychedelicstoday.com
2021-07-091h 24
La radio de SoloRetos y liderazgos en tiempos de CovidNuevo programa de Missió i Vocació, en Radio Estel, en el que Claudio Drapkin participa junto a Pilar Jiménez. Hoy conversan con David Medrano sobre los retos empresariales y los tipos de liderazgo en tiempos de Covid.
2020-10-2723 min
La radio de SoloLa importancia de las personas en la estategia empresarialClaudio Drapkin conversa con Anna Fornés, directora de la Fundació Factor Humà i David Medrano, sobre la importancia que tiene la función de las personas en las estrategias de las organizaciones.
2020-02-1823 min