The Brand Called You

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, trend watcher and author Adjiedj Bakas talks about The Male Harem, a novel by the late Vinco David. Blending medieval Indian history with a contemporary narrative, the book challenges societal norms, explores homosexuality across cultures and eras, and makes a compelling case for acceptance, empathy, and love in all its forms.00:35- About Adjiedj BakasAdjiedj is a trend watcher, author, TV personality and a speaker.He is also the presenter of The Male Harem, a novel by the late Vinco David.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Nick Adkins shares his extraordinary journey from suit-wearing healthcare CEO to founder of the Pinksocks movement—a global symbol of gifting, connection, and human kindness. What began as a simple way to stand out at conferences evolved into a worldwide reminder that real change starts with authentic human connection.00:49- About Nick AdkinsNick is the co-founder of PinkSocks (pinksocks.life) a movement about creating a global community of empathy, community and love.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of BSE, reflects on four decades in capital markets, contrasting global banks with domestic institutions, decoding BSE’s resurgence, and sharing lessons on leadership, regulation, innovation, and purpose-driven growth.00:48- About Sundararaman RamamurthySundararaman is the MD & CEO of BSE.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, MIT researcher Nils Fonstad unpacks digital innovation as a disciplined, impact-focused process. From end-user centricity to improvisation, modularity, and learning at scale, the conversation reveals how organizations can innovate without wasting resources—and turn digital from hype into measurable value.00:35- About Nils FonstadNils was educated at Cornell and MIT Sloan and earned his PhD from MIT.He has held senior research roles at INSEAD/eLab in Paris and MIT, publishing widely, including in Harvard Business Review.He co-founded the European CIO of the Year Awards with CIO Net and is currently based in Madrid.

In this deeply moving episode of The Brand Called You, host Lisa Lipkin speaks with Rabbi Yafa Joanie Tsehaynesh Chase, President and Founder of Ezra’s World.Rabbi Yafa shares her extraordinary journey through international development, spiritual leadership, and family empowerment. From her work in Ethiopia and Rwanda to her growing coaching practice rooted in soul wisdom, she explains why poverty—not lack of love—is the primary reason families fall apart.This conversation explores gratitude, intuition, cultural humility, and the power of supporting local leaders. It is a heartfelt reminder that true change begins by listening—to people, to communities, and to the soul.

Discover the origins, evolution, and future of the Internet in this in-depth conversation with Marleen Stikker, founder of Waag Futurelab and a pioneer of Europe’s early Internet.Marleen shares her journey from philosophy to technology, the creation of Digital City Amsterdam, and why she believes the Internet has lost its public purpose. The discussion spans digital sovereignty, ethics, open-source movements, and what it truly means to “fix” the Internet.If you care about democracy, public values, and the future of digital infrastructure, this episode is essential viewing.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Mark Wehde, Chair of the Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering, about the intersection of technology, leadership, and innovation in healthcare. Here’s a breakdown of key moments and highlights:Early love for technology and science fiction.Transition from technologist to first-line management.Experience managing outside his discipline and lessons in trust.Emphasis on leadership, emotional intelligence, and organizational culture.Pursuit of an MBA and commitment to teaching leadership development.Rise to Chair of Engineering at Mayo Clinic and challenges/rewards during the pandemic.

In this compelling episode of TBCY, host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Ilyas Khan about the rapid evolution of quantum computing—from foundational science to real-world commercial impact.Fresh off a $600M funding round and a $10B valuation, Quantinuum is redefining what’s possible with Helios, the world’s first fully integrated, commercially available quantum computer. The conversation explores fault tolerance, error correction, Generative QAI, cybersecurity, and why quantum computing could revolutionize biology and healthcare.This is a must-watch episode for anyone interested in the future of technology, AI, and global innovation.

A deep dive into Brewster Kahle’s journey from MIT engineer to the visionary founder of the Internet Archive. In this conversation, he reflects on building the Library of Alexandria for the digital age, the challenges of trust, regulation, and corporate dominance, and why universal access to knowledge remains one of the most important missions of our time.00:35- About Brewster KahleBrewster Kahle is an American digital librarian, computer engineer, and Internet entrepreneur.He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and engineering. Kahle founded the Internet Archive( including Wayback Machine) and co-founded Alexa internet in 1996.

A candid conversation with cognitive scientist Abeba Birhane, exploring the myths, risks, and societal impact of AI. She reveals why transparency matters, how power shapes AI narratives, and why accountability must be demanded—not assumed.00:28- About Abeba BirhaneAbeba is the founder and principal investigator of the AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) housed at the School of Computer Science and Statistics in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.