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In this episode, we dive into the fast-moving frontier of biotech innovation and precision medicine with Christopher Lucas, co-founder of DNA Nanobots, a platform creating non-viral gene therapies designed to save lives, reduce toxicity, and democratize access to cutting-edge treatments.

Chris brings a rare blend of deep scientific expertise and business savvy to the conversation, sharing how his team is reimagining drug delivery using DNA itself as a building block to target diseases with precision, efficiency, and safety.

We explore:

• How DNA Nanobots builds non-viral delivery systems from the gene itself
• Why this technology could replace viral vectors for gene therapy, lowering cost and enabling re-dosing
• The company’s breakthrough partnerships in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), lysosomal storage diseases, and acute myeloid leukemia
• How they’re balancing platform strategy and single-asset development to hedge against biotech market cycles
• Why Chris and his co-founder believe success = saving even one life
• Fundraising lessons from biotech, navigating early-stage VC, proof-of-concept milestones, and partner collaborations
• Key advice for new biotech investors on identifying early signals, managing risk, and finding trustworthy teams

Whether you're a startup founder, an early-stage investor, or simply biotech-curious, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the future of personalized medicine.

🎧 Listen now and discover how the next wave of biotech could transform medicine, and how smart investors can be part of it.

👤 About Christopher Lucas:

Chris is the co-founder and officer of DNA Nanobots, a biotech platform pioneering non-viral gene delivery systems that promise safer, more targeted, and cost-effective therapies. With a PhD in biomedical sciences and a postdoc in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University, Chris has spent the last decade pushing the boundaries of drug delivery to make precision therapies more accessible.

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If you don't have the time to professionally trade and are tired of being at the whim of the market's ups and downs, consider using Sidepocket to automate investing.

Sidepocket monitors the markets 24/7 and automatically rebalances your holdings each month. To maximize returns while protecting against loss.

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In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood (and fast-evolving) areas of finance: crypto tax compliance.

Our guest, Janna Scott, is the founder of Defi Tax, a platform built to solve what multi-billion-dollar crypto tax tools failed to do: deliver audit-ready, regulator-validated tax reports for digital asset investors and businesses.

Her journey from a government insider to a watchdog for crypto investors, exposes a hidden flaw in the system that nearly no one’s talking about.

We explore:

• How she discovered 14+ crypto tax platforms were dangerously inaccurate
• Why CSV-based reporting and API misreads are quietly putting investors at legal risk
• How Defi Tax shut down two waves of IRS audits and what’s coming next
• Why the IRS is gearing up for mass audits and how you can protect yourself
• The importance of showing your work and avoiding accidental fraud
• How Janna’s work with the IRS, SEC, and top universities is shaping a new crypto tax standard
• What every founder, investor, and accountant needs to know before the audits begin

Whether you're trading altcoins, staking NFTs, running an exchange, or just dabbling in Web3, this episode is a must-listen. Janna’s insights could save you from costly mistakes… and possibly an audit.

👤 About Janna Scott:
Janna is the founder of Defi Tax, a crypto tax platform built for audit-readiness, regulatory integrity, and maximum protection for investors. Her research has been cited by the IRS, validated by university partnerships, and is actively reshaping crypto compliance standards.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to stay ahead of the crypto tax curve, before it’s too late.

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About Sidepocket:

If you don't have the time to professionally trade and are tired of being at the whim of the market's ups and downs, consider using Sidepocket to automate investing.

Sidepocket monitors the markets 24/7 and automatically rebalances your holdings each month. To maximize returns while protecting against loss.

That's why Sidepocket applies sophisticated quantitative methods, including tactical asset allocation to systematically minimize these drawdowns and consistently protect and grow your hard earned savings.

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In this episode, we explore a different kind of wealth - one rooted in experience, freedom, and connection.

Our guest, Hayley Melidonis, is the founder and CEO of Bubbl (www.bubbl.co), a travel platform reimagining how we connect with others and with ourselves through meaningful, shared journeys. From launching community-based ski houses in Tahoe to building a tech platform that enables solo travelers to find safety, affordability, and friendship, Hayley is crafting a new path for both travel and entrepreneurship.

Her story weaves together real estate investing, startup grit, and a passion for living fully - on your own terms.

We explore:

• How Hayley used property investing to unlock financial freedom (and her first ski pass!)
• What it really means to build an AI-proof business rooted in human connection
• The psychology of solo travel, and how Bubbl eliminates the loneliness
• Why points hacking, shared housing, and mindful debt can be powerful financial tools
• How experiences, not stuff, can deliver the best ROI of all
• Her insights from working at Uber, Intel, and building Bubbl from the ground up

Whether you’re designing your next chapter, traveling solo, or building something that honors both profit and purpose, this conversation is a reminder that freedom is a financial strategy, and connection is the most valuable asset of all.

👤 About Hayley Melidonis:
Heyley is the founder of Bubbl, a platform helping people travel better, together. With over 30 years of global experience, she blends real estate investing, startup innovation, and a love of human connection to unlock new models for wealth and wellbeing.

🎧 Listen in and get inspired to build a life you don’t need a vacation from.

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About Sidepocket:

If you don't have the time to professionally trade and are tired of being at the whim of the market's ups and downs, consider using Sidepocket to automate investing.

Sidepocket monitors the markets 24/7 and automatically rebalances your holdings each month. To maximize returns while protecting against loss.

That's why Sidepocket applies sophisticated quantitative methods, including tactical asset allocation to systematically minimize these drawdowns and consistently protect and grow your hard earned savings.

To learn more, visit www.sidepocket.com