Thought Leaders

Claus D. Volko, M.D. on Symbiont Conversion Theory and Bacterial Reprogramming
Claus D. Volko, M.D. (born 1983) is an Austrian software engineer and medical scientist in Vienna. He holds degrees in medicine (M.D.), medical informatics (B.Sc.) and computational intelligence (M.Sc.). In the demoscene he is known as “Adok” and served as main editor of the electronic magazine Hugi. Volko formulated Symbiont Conversion Theory in 2018. He founded and leads the Prudentia High IQ Society, and joined Mensa in 2002. In 2018 he published “Volko Personality Patterns,” a Jungian-inspired extension of MBTI typology. In 2025 he posted “Reprogramming Bacteria for Symbiont Conversion: A Review” on Prudentia’s blog, and maintains Prudentia’s journal and blog.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Interview
Interview: The Discipline Behind Nasdaq Futures Trader Koushik Ranjit
Known for his structured approach to Nasdaq futures and his ability to manage multiple six-figure funded accounts, Koushik Ranjit has built a quieter, steadier style of trading. He relies on routine, emotional balance and mathematical clarity rather than prediction or aggressive risk-taking. Raised in Hasnabad, West Bengal, he often says the discipline he uses in markets today was shaped long before he ever saw his first chart.
By Manish Bhatia2 months ago in Interview
REIL Capital’s Growth Journey Under the Leadership of Evan Samlin
Look at the world of small business financing today, and it is easy to forget that so many entrepreneurs still struggle to find access to the capital they need. Banks say no. Traditional lenders take too long. And business owners are often left to manage everything themselves. That’s precisely the gap REIL Capital stepped in to solve-and at the heart of that mission is one person: Evan Samlin, Founder and president of the company.
By Evan Samlin2 months ago in Interview
Finding Laughter Everywhere”: An Interview with Kolkata Comedian Shahrukh Murshed
Kolkata’s stand-up comedy scene has been steadily gaining momentum, and at the heart of this growth is Shahrukh Murshed, a prominent comedian and show host known for his sharp observational humour and dynamic audience interactions. As a familiar face in the city’s comedy circuit, Murshed reflects on his journey, his craft, and the evolving landscape of comedy in Kolkata.
By Manish Bhatia2 months ago in Interview
When the Harmonium Finds a New Voice: A Conversation with Sadakat Aman Khan
At twenty eight, Sadakat Aman Khan, popularly known as Mr. Harmonium, has taken an instrument often used only for accompaniment and placed it at the center of the musical spotlight. A simple box of bellows and reeds becomes something entirely different in his hands. It becomes lyrical, restless, emotional, sometimes even rebellious.
By Manish Bhatia2 months ago in Interview
Honestly, I wonder what’s wrong with me”: Elon Musk Finally Explains His Fascination With the Letter ‘X’
Elon Musk’s latest appearance on Nikhil Kamath’s widely followed podcast WTF is has triggered intense buzz across social platforms. The conversation, which covered a broad range of topics related to business, technology and global trends, offered one moment that especially caught the attention of viewers. Musk finally opened up about his lifelong fascination with the letter X, a theme that runs through several of his ventures and personal decisions.
By Manish Bhatia2 months ago in Interview
The Quiet Support We Often Need: How Real-Time Guidance Can Transform the Way We Work. AI-Generated.
There’s a moment most professionals experience but rarely speak about — the moment you look at your screen, your task, your deadline, and whisper silently to yourself, “I don’t know what to do next.”
By Pamela Kholi2 months ago in Interview
The Interview I Wasn’t Prepared For
M Mehran I have been through interviews before—phone screens, Zoom calls, panel rooms with too-bright lighting and too-fake smiles—but nothing prepared me for the one scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on a rainy Tuesday in November.
By Muhammad Mehran2 months ago in Interview
The Philosopher's Stone: Using AI And Logic To Redefine Auto Insurance
As an outsider looking in on the auto insurance space, Robert Smithson quickly identified a recurring, fundamental problem for drivers: generic premiums based on a traditional model stuck in the past. Smithson, fresh from the sale of Genius Sports, a $280 million business that used data to understand and predict sports performance, had found his next target ripe for transformation.
By Léa Carlsen2 months ago in Interview
Ajay Hinduja on AI-Powered Domestic Assistant: Redefining Elderly Care with Compassionate technology
Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to data centers or industrial robots—it is entering our homes, reshaping the way we care for the elderly. One of the most impactful applications of Physical AI is in AI-powered domestic assistants designed to provide physical support, companionship, and continuous health monitoring for seniors. These intelligent systems are not just machines; they are empathetic companions that help older adults live independently, safely, and with dignity.
By Geoff Lyon3 months ago in Interview
Tomaso Rodriguez — Leading Talabat Beyond Food Delivery
Tomaso Rodriguez inherited a challenge: build a delivery platform in one of the fastest-moving, most diverse markets on earth, and make it feel human, local, and scalable all at once.
By Julian Cole3 months ago in Interview
Megh Chowdhury (Mahfuz): From Humble Beginnings to Building the Global Fashion Brand SYLAÉ
Dhaka, Bangladesh – November 2025 In a world where academic success often defines one’s worth, Megh Chowdhury Mahfuz’s journey is a powerful reminder that determination and creativity can rewrite destiny. At just 20 years old, this young entrepreneur from Amtali, Barguna, Barishal, Bangladesh, has built SYLAÉ, a fast-growing modern fashion brand now gaining international attention.
By SYLAÉ 3 months ago in Interview