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Full Fokus PodcastCan AI understand human emotion?Jonathan sits down with Paula Petcu, CEO and founder of Interhuman AI, a startup focused on social intelligence for AI.Expect to learn what Paula thinks the future of AI human interaction will look like, how best to model human emotions and takeaways for mental health and running an AI startup.Timestamps:00:36 — Who’s Paula & beyond written words02:15 — 93% of communication are non-verbal signals10:36 — Behaviors vs emotions for modelling human interaction21:37 — Differences in human-human and human-AI interaction27:33 — The future and regulation, is education enough?35:17 — Biggest use ca...
2025-09-2257 min
CLIP DE TEATRE«La tercera fuga»«La tercera fuga». Idea original de Victoria Szpunberg. Col·laboració en l'escriptura del text: Albert Pijuan. Intèrprets: Sasha Agranov, Emma Arquillué, Anna Castells, Marc Joy, Olga Onrubia, Carles Pedragosa, Carles Roig, Biel Rossell Pelfort, Fede Salgado, Magalí Sare. Clara Segura Crespo, Sergi Torrecilla i Ton Vieira. Escenografia: Max Glaenzel Sílvia Delagneau. Vestuari: Sílvia Delagneau. Il·luminació: Pedro Yagüe. Coreografia i assessorament en el moviment escènic: María Cabeza de Vaca. Composició i direcció musical: Dani Espasa. Espai sonor i composició de la cançó «Rina»: Lucas Ariel Vallejos. So: Iker Rañé. Caracterització: Àngels Salinas. Assessora d’accent argentí: Romina Cocc...
2025-04-3007 min
ANDREU SOTORRA / ESCRIPTOR I PERIODISTA«La tercera fuga»«La tercera fuga». Idea original de Victoria Szpunberg. Col·laboració en l'escriptura del text: Albert Pijuan. Intèrprets: Sasha Agranov, Emma Arquillué, Anna Castells, Marc Joy, Olga Onrubia, Carles Pedragosa, Carles Roig, Biel Rossell Pelfort, Fede Salgado, Magalí Sare. Clara Segura Crespo, Sergi Torrecilla i Ton Vieira. Escenografia: Max Glaenzel Sílvia Delagneau. Vestuari: Sílvia Delagneau. Il·luminació: Pedro Yagüe. Coreografia i assessorament en el moviment escènic: María Cabeza de Vaca. Composició i direcció musical: Dani Espasa. Espai sonor i composició de la cançó «Rina»: Lucas Ariel Vallejos. So: Iker Rañé. Caracterització: Àngels Salinas. Assessora d’accent argentí: Romina...
2025-04-3007 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#23 - Anja: Culturally Competent Mental Health, Deep Work, and The Founder’s PathIn this episode, we talk with Anja Zhou, the founder of Well Well Well. Anja shares her journey from moving to US as a student to starting her own company which provides culturally competent mental health services for immigrants. She talks about the ups and downs of being a founder, personal growth, the importance of deep work in therapy, and also offers insights into maintaining mental health, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the importance of honest communication and self-belief. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of entrepreneurship and mental wellbeing.
2025-02-2038 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#22 - Thomas: Neurotech, Self-Reflection, and Building a Mental Health Start-upIn this episode of the Founders Mental Health podcast, we talk with Thomas Ousterhout about his journey from California to Denmark and how his personal experiences with mental health led him to a career in cognitive neuroscience and neurotechnology and founding Hird, a company that uses neurotech to address workplace stress. Thomas shares insights into his entrepreneurial path, the change in roles over time, the importance of self-awareness, and how his company's tech help monitor and improve mental health in real-time. Thomas also reflects on the supportive environment in Denmark that enabled his success and...
2025-02-1529 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#21 - Simon and Emad: Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics in a Mental Health Tech StartupIn this episode of Founders Mental Health, we welcome Emad and Simon, who share their experiences in the mental health tech startup space. Emad transitioned from corporate roles to founding the startup Saichologist, aimed at aiding mental health professionals. Simon, a psychologist with a tech background, connected with Emad through an shared community, and they quickly realized their shared passion for alleviating administrative burdens on mental health professionals. We discuss the importance of finding the right co-founder, handling disagreements, and sustaining mental health through open communication and the right support systems. Your...
2025-02-0433 min
Walk the ValleyPaula Petcu CTO of Interhuman AIIn this episode of Walk the Valley, we talk with Paula Petcu, CTO of Interhuman AI, about navigating the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. Paula shares her insights on the EU AI Act—its benefits in ensuring safety and fairness, as well as the challenges it poses for startups navigating heavy regulatory demands. She discusses the potential of AI in healthcare, from improving patient communication to diagnostic innovations, while exploring the hurdles of integrating these technologies into public health systems.
Finally, she offers practical advice for early-stage companies entering the healthcare market, including the importance of pa...
2025-01-2114 min
Human AI ExperienceAI for Social Good: redefining tech’s purpose with Paula PetcuIn this episode, we sit down with Paula Petcu, Co-Founder and CEO of Interhuman AI, to explore the fascinating world of Socially Aware AI, AI-driven coaching, and humanoid robotics. From her journey in digital health to building a startup focused on human-centered AI, Paula shares insights on leadership, AI applications, and future industry trends.LinksPaula Petcu's LinkedinFounders' Mental Health PodcastPaula's LabInterhuman AI--- Connect with us:www.humanaixp.comhello@humanaixp.com@humanaixp Be...
2025-01-1557 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#20 - Przemek: From Mentor to Startup Founder, Embracing Mental Health, and Being Open to Get a Trainer for Your MindIn this episode, Przemek shares his journey going from mentoring other startups to taking the driver's seat and co-founding and growing the medical software development company Revolve Healthcare, and what he learned about himself on the way.
We explore the importance of identifying your own personal limits, what being a founder means for your ability to ask for help from others, and we come also to the realization that we all might need a trainer for our minds!
We take care of our bodies by going to the gym and even getting a personal trainer...
2024-12-1225 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#19 - Line: Human-Centric Productivity, Finding Your Superpower, and Embracing Sustainable Work PracticesIn this episode, we are joined by Line, a specialist in creating efficient processes without burnout, to discuss her unique approach to productivity. Her LinkedIn tagline reads "Your company's got chaos? Excellent!". This is a must listen for improving productivity in your organization, no matter the size.
Line shares her insights from her career in digital and tech, emphasizing the importance of considering human factors in organizational efficiency.
She also opens up about her personal mental health journey, including her recent diagnosis, and how these insights have shaped her professional approach.
Don't miss...
2024-12-0231 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#18 - Natalia: Finding Energy and Joy in Work and LifeIn this episode of Founders Mental Health, we talk with Natalia, a leadership advisor and coach, as she shares her transformative journey from two decades in corporate life to embracing the entrepreneurial path.
Natalia shares the importance of identifying personal energy sources and cultivating joy in daily life, the challenges one faces while transitioning to coaching, strategies for sustaining balance and energy, and the tools that have helped her along the way.
Your host: Paula Petcu
Guest: Natalia Scherff , Leadership & career development coach Coach Scherff
Theme song: The Pelican Brothers
2024-11-1620 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#17 - Sam: Challenging The Myths About Entrepreneurship, Coaching and AI, and the Founder's MindsetIn this episode, we have Sam Isaacson share his extraordinary journey from tech consultant to author, coach and founder, and together we explore the intersection of coaching and AI.
Sam shares his unique journey from a career in corporate technology risk to becoming his own boss and developing an AI coaching service aimed at democratizing access to coaching.
He also shares how he balances work and family, as well as why he believes working for yourself is about mindset and perseverance.
Your host: Paula Petcu
Guest: Sam Isaacson, Co-founder of AIcoach.chat and founder of...
2024-10-0130 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#16 - Daniel: Behavioral Design, Intrinsic Motivation, and Navigating Obstacles as Mental Health Tech FounderIn this episode, our guest is Daniel Viholm, founder of Nuance and a passionate entrepreneur and UX designer. We discuss the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship, and Daniel shares his personal journey with ADHD and how it inspired him to create Nuance, an assistive app designed to help people with ADHD.
From overcoming the struggles of being a solo founder to the emotional ups and downs of launching a tech startup, Daniel offers a candid look into the mental health challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
Tune in to hear about Daniel’s innovative approach to be...
2024-09-2635 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#15 - Augusta: Balancing Founder's Passion and Mental Health, Fundraising Seasonality, UK Startup CommunityIn this episode, Augusta Peytz, co-founder of the health tech startup Aisel Health and impact investor, shares strategies for a balanced founder's life.
Aisel does intelligent assessments in mental health care, enabling psychiatrists to start assessment sessions informed.
Augusta recently moved from Denmark to UK, and so we catch up on what does that mean for the cofounders team, and also how the community over there looks like. We also discuss how summer impacts fundraising strategies and ask a difficult question: is there any time for vacation?
Also, we get fundraising tips!
2024-09-1526 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#14 - Ginny: Founders’ Relationship Skills, Starting with the End, and Building Habits and StructureIn this episode, Genevieve (Ginny) Herron, founder of WeStand, shares her journey of building a company that helps impact driven founders feel less lonely and stressed by improving their relationship skills. She is coming with a scientific perspective and treating the business she builds like a gigantic experiment, where parameters can be tweaked. We also get plenty of book suggestions, and tips for both aspiring entrepreneurs, and future founders. You don't want to miss this episode!
Your host: Paula Petcu
Guest: Genevieve (Ginny) Herron, founder of WeStand
Theme song: The Pelican Brothers
2024-08-1540 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#13 - Charlene: Creativity and AI, plus a Philosophy on Embracing the Unknown in the Entrepreneurial JourneyIn this episode, Charlene Putney, co-founder of Write with LAIKA, shares her remarkable journey from studying ancient languages to working at tech giants Google and Facebook, and eventually founding an AI-based startup. Charlene opens up about the challenges and joys of creating a business with her life partner, maintaining mental health, and the innovative potential of AI in creative fields. Tune in to hear Charlene’s insights on balancing work and personal life, preventing burnout, and her inspiring philosophy on embracing the unknown in the entrepreneurial journey. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in th...
2024-06-1728 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#12: Andreas - Integrating Mental Health RoutinesIn this episode, Andreas Aabo, CEO and founder of Healper, a mental health platform that matches individuals with therapists, shares his personal journey, describing the struggles that inspired Healper's creation.
Andreas discusses the importance of mental health practices within his team, including daily check-ins, gratitude journaling, and group therapy. He emphasizes the need for founders to seek support, maintain honest communication, and integrate mental health rituals into their routines. Andreas also recommends a course and a book! Give it a listen to hear more.
Your host: Paula Petcu
Guest: Andreas Aabo, Founder and CEO of Healper.dk
Th...
2024-05-1428 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#11: Michaela - Strategies for Entrepreneurial SuccessIn this episode of "Founders Mental Health: Do You Want to Talk?", we welcome Michela Raaby, a mental health enthusiast and professional helping founders and other human beings to find the direction, keep calm, and enjoy the ride.
Having pivoted from a high-stress career into NLP psychotherapy, Michela now dedicates her expertise to supporting founders, especially women, on their mental wellness journeys.
In this episode, we delve into practical strategies for maintaining mental health amidst the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and how personal wellbeing directly influences professional success. Tune in...
2024-04-2426 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#10: Suzaan - Health Technology and Founder Wellbeing, Empowerment through DataIn this episode of "Founders: Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?", host Paula Petcu and guest Suzaan Sauerman delve into the critical intersection of health technology and founder wellbeing.
Suzaan, with a rich background in consumer tech and innovation, shares her personal journey of utilizing wearables and health data, emphasizing the empowerment that comes from understanding one's health data.
Suzaan's insights offer a deep dive into how technology can be a catalyst for health and well-being, especially in areas traditionally underserved by mainstream health tech.
Your host: Paula Petcu...
2024-03-1932 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#9: Freja - Mental Health Among Youth, Managing own Mental Wellbeing and Time (Danish)In this podcast episode we talk with Freja Sangild Boysen, Founder and Director of SocialSpace. She's sharing her journey, the challenges she faced, and what motivated her to start SocialSpace. We talk about best practices in mental health, the impact of social media on people, and how to manage time and your own mental wellbeing while running a business.
Your host: Paula Petcu
Guest: Freja Sangild Boysen, Founder of SocialSpace
Theme song: The Pelican Brothers
Note: this episode is recorded in Danish.
2024-03-1525 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#8: Marcus - Brain Science, Emotions, Acceptance and ForgivenessIn this podcast episode, Marcus Carstensen, co-founder and CTO of Optoceutics, we go into a journey into the science of the brain and the resilience and innovation that drives entrepreneurs. Marcus's story is a testament to the power of combining scientific inquiry with personal growth. We talk about his own rollercoaster ride, experiencing emotions, using acceptance and forgiveness, and the importance of sleep and curiosity.
Your host: Paula Petcu
Guest: Marcus Carstensen, CTO & Co-Founder of Optoceutics
Theme song: The Pelican Brothers
2024-02-1933 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#7: Khushboo - Using Retrospection & Prioritizing Support Systems and Robust Self Care RoutinesIn this podcast episode, Khushboo Verma, founder and CEO of startup vCare Denmark, shares her entrepreneurial journey, the motivation behind her innovation and why doing it now. We also look at the differences in healthcare support and mental health between Denmark and India, the countries in which she operates with vCare. We talk about the importance of self-care routines, the value of a support system, delegating, and other strategies for maintaining mental well-being as an entrepreneur. Khushboo emphasizes the need for retrospection and a robust routine for mental health, alongside the benefits of having a supportive co-founding team.
2024-02-1126 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#6: Mathias - Sauna & Mind Body Connection, Failing & Falling, and the Frames we operate inIn this podcast episode, Mathias Krabholm, founder of startup I Bedste Fald, shares lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey and from the people he provides workshops for.
We talk about sauna and waking up the connection with your body, we talk about the importance of knowing what you value and your vision for yourself and the company, we get a reminder on the importance of talking with the people you're actually planning to sell something to, and how better frames are needed to change the circumstances in which entrepreneurs can find a more sustainable way of thriving. ...
2024-01-1630 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#5: Julie - Coaching Founders, Founders' Mental Health, and Understanding your "Why"In this podcast episode, Julie Elmvang Beicker, founder of the Institute for Coaching Psychology, shares her journey from an interest in personal development to coaching entrepreneurs. She is coaching other founders and is a founder herself!
Key topics include the loneliness inherent in entrepreneurship, the criticality of work-life balance, and the challenges associated with decision-making in business. Julie emphasizes the importance of personal development, integrating scientific understanding into coaching, and building authentic connections with clients. The conversation also explores strategies for entrepreneurs to maintain mental well-being, highlighting the value of having a sparring partner, practicing gratitude, and...
2023-12-2031 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#4: Tina - Passion, Balance, Preventive Care, and Book RecommendationsIn this episode, Tina Randrup from Welldium shares her journey in the world of health and wellness, and her transition from a background in business administration and marketing to a passion-driven venture in the health industry, sparked by her father's health struggles.
Tina shares her insights on maintaining personal health and work-life balance, and highlights the need for open discussions about challenges in entrepreneurship.
We also get some book suggestions!
Your host: Paula Petcu
Guest: Tina Randrup, co-founder and CEO of Welldium
Theme song: The Pelican...
2023-12-1122 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#3: Mark - Physical, Emotional and Mental ResilienceIn this episode, Mark Yousef from Insai shares his personal journey as an entrepreneur, revealing the challenges and stressors unique to the founder's experience.
Learn about Mark's personal experiences with mental health, his insights on coping mechanisms, and the importance of self-care and recovery.
Insai is a company innovating in the field of mental health and psychiatry, so we also go to a more personal exploration of mental health and how that fuels the work he does.
Your host: Paula Petcu
Guest: Mark Yousef, CEO and co-founder of...
2023-12-0422 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#2: Kim - Building a Psychologically Safe Startup Culture and Being Curious about Own Mental HealthIn this podcast, Kim Baden Kristensen from Brain+ shares his entrepreneurial journey and reflects on the mental health challenges and learning opportunities he faced in transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship.
He emphasizes the importance of a psychologically safe work environment, shares how that works in Brain+, and how he communicates about mental health with investors and his team.
He advocates for personal mental health practices and recommends to other founders to be curious in understanding emotions for personal growth and better mental health.
Your host: Paula Petcu
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2023-11-2421 min
Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?#1: Paula - Why, How, WhatIn this first episode, you'll hear about why this podcast exists, how it's trying to make a difference, and what you can expect as a listener.
With each episode, you'll hear conversations with founders working in the health sector, who will be sharing their personal stories, the struggles they've faced, and the strategies they use to stay balanced.
Whether you are already on your entrepreneurial journey, are thinking of creating your company, or you are a mentor for other founders, I hope that the content of the podcast will be inspiring, and maybe that it...
2023-11-1908 min
Evolution Exchange Denmark PodcastEvo DK #65 - Using Tech For GoodIn this episode of Evo DK, our host Sian Vance talks to four tech experts who are using their skills and knowledge to make a positive impact. Kwabena Ababio Adwabour discusses how data analytics is being used to assist refugees in crisis situations, while Kristian Edlund explains how LEGO is harnessing the power of data to enhance play experiences for children. Jakob Leander shares his insights on cloud technology and how it's transforming the business landscape, and Paula Petcu discusses the importance of ethical considerations in tech innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1548 min