What happens when medicine, technology, and leadership come together? In this episode of Elevate the Game, host Eric Bodiwala sits down with orthopedic surgeon and healthcare leader Antonia Chen to explore how innovation is transforming orthopedic surgery and patient care.

Antonia shares her journey from growing up on the East Coast to becoming Chair of Orthopedics at UT Southwestern. She explains how knee and hip replacement surgeries have evolved over the past decade and why robotics, navigation systems, and precision tools are reshaping outcomes for patients and surgeons alike.

The conversation dives into how robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery improves accuracy and personalization, while also reducing physical strain on surgeons. Antonia breaks down the difference between precision and accuracy, and why technology is a powerful tool when paired with clinical judgment and experience.

Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look at UT Southwestern’s major initiatives, including building world-class clinical programs, advancing orthopedic education, and leading research in infection prevention, trauma care, and minimally invasive techniques. Antonia discusses partnerships with professional sports teams and how caring for elite athletes pushes innovation forward for all patients.

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In this episode of Elevate the Game, Jorge Abreu and Eric Bodiwala sit down with architect and designer Adam Gates to break down how architecture truly fits into real estate development. Adam shares what architects actually do behind the scenes, why communication is the most important part of the process, and how good design goes far beyond aesthetics.

Adam explains how architects help transform a vague idea into a clear, buildable plan, while balancing client vision, building codes, and contractor execution. He walks through the three core types of communication involved in architecture and why strong drawings can save time, money, and frustration on-site.

The conversation also explores what Adam is seeing in today’s market, including why multifamily projects are on pause, where capital is still moving, and why healthcare, small commercial projects, and specialty spaces like climbing gyms are staying active. Adam also shares thoughtful insights on AI, prop tech, and why technology won’t replace human judgment in development anytime soon.

For investors and aspiring developers, Adam delivers practical advice on due diligence, surveys, renderings, and decision-making. He explains why rushing the early stages can create expensive problems later and why “passive income” in real estate is rarely passive at all.

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In this episode of the Elevate the Game Podcast, Jorge Abreu and Eric Bodiwala sit down with Eddie DeCurtis, a longtime technology and wireless industry leader and the Co-Founder and CEO of Shush Inc. Eddie shares his journey from growing up in New York City to leading innovation in mobile security on a global scale.

Eddie explains how mobile authentication has evolved, why traditional SMS one-time passwords are no longer secure, and how mobile network data can be used to prevent fraud without creating friction for users. He breaks down real-world examples like SIM swap fraud, call-based scams, and how banks and fintech companies can protect customers automatically in the background.

The conversation also dives into startup leadership, company culture, and why hiring the right people early matters so much. Eddie shares how listening to customers led him to write a company “thesis,” build the Shush platform, and grow the business rapidly in under two years.

Beyond technology, Eddie talks openly about entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, passive income, real estate, and long-term wealth building. This episode is packed with insights for founders, operators, and anyone curious about how security, mobile technology, and business strategy intersect.

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