In this episode of Perceived Reality , host Nadia Atwal sits down with Christina Muller , a licensed clinician specializing in workplace mental health, to uncover the often invisible link between work environments and emotional well-being. Christina shares how burnout, anxiety, and even depression are frequently rooted in workplace dynamics—and why leaders must rethink how they design culture. Key Discussion Points The Root of Workplace Burnout Christina explains how early exposure to overworked...
Apr 06, 2026•6 min
In this CES edition, host Nadja Atwal sits down with Dr. Muhammad Ali Khan to discuss the global launch of ChatQLM , a revolutionary quantum computing platform that aims to democratize access to quantum and supercomputing power. As CEO of SuperQ Quantum and its parent company Staque , Dr. Khan explains how this new app bridges the complex worlds of AI, quantum, and supercomputing—all through a familiar chat interface. Key Discussion Points: The Launch of ChatQLM : Designed as a ChatGPT-style int...
Jan 23, 2026•7 min
In this episode, we sit down with Ried Floco, President and Director of TechForce Robotics, a hospitality technology and asset acquisition company. As Chief Growth Officer and leader of CES standout innovations like the Beverage Bot and Transport Bot, Floco breaks down how his team is reshaping hotel operations using AI-driven service robotics built entirely in the U.S. Key Discussion Points: From replacing labor-intensive hotel tasks like trash and linen hauling to deploying autonomous luggage ...
Jan 22, 2026•8 min
John Sansoucie , President and Chief Growth Officer of CogNet , joins host Nadia Atwal to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry—particularly within HR. With two decades of experience, John shares how his global team is helping HR service providers scale through smart automation and process optimization. Key Discussion Points The Origin Story : John traces his journey from building an HR outsourcing company in the U.S. to creating a 60...
Dec 29, 2025•5 min
Ken Mahoney, President of Mahoney Asset Management returns to Perceived Reality to break down what’s really happening in the markets—from AI-fueled innovation to interest rate tailwinds—and why investors shouldn’t fear volatility but use it. Drawing on 36 years of experience, Ken shares why 2026 is shaping up to be an investor-friendly year and which overlooked stocks are set to surprise. Key Discussion Points Bubble or Boom? Ken explains why current market conditions resemble a 1990s-style tech...
Dec 08, 2025•16 min
John Sampogna , CEO of modern advertising agency Wondersauce, joins Nadia Atwal to break down what it really means to accelerate a business in today’s saturated and fast-changing digital world. With over 15 years in digital marketing and a client roster that includes Subway, Scott’s, and Brookfield, John shares why most companies are doing brand-building backward—and how to fix it. Key Discussion Points: What Business Acceleration Actually Means: John defines business acceleration not as a buzzw...
Nov 26, 2025•13 min
In this episode of Perceived Reality , host Nadja Atwal speaks with Hiten Sonpal, CEO of RISE Robotics , an MIT-affiliated robotics company disrupting the $600B hydraulics industry. Hiten shares how a childhood fascination with robots led to a career building advanced automation—and now scaling a breakthrough technology that makes electric heavy machinery possible for the first time. Key Discussion Points: From childhood curiosity to robotics leader - Hiten recalls the moment in first grade—crow...
Nov 11, 2025•21 min
Chris Kline is an expert in financial planning and modern retirement strategies. As COO of BitcoinIRA , Chris unpacks the growing retirement crisis in the U.S.—from financial illiteracy to outdated investment strategies—and shares how decentralized assets like Bitcoin are transforming the future of retirement. From building secure crypto IRAs to protecting intergenerational wealth, Chris delivers a data-driven, candid conversation on what it really takes to retire in today’s volatile world. Key ...
Oct 22, 2025•18 min
Marcos Redondo, President of Zenith Prep Academy , one of the fastest-growing college admissions consulting firms in the U.S. They unpack the changing landscape of college admissions—and why traditional markers like GPA aren’t enough anymore. Marcos reveals how his team is guiding families with data-driven strategies, emotional intelligence development, and real-world preparation that go far beyond just getting into a top school. Key Discussion Points: Why starting early matters more than ever: ...
Sep 30, 2025•6 min•Ep. 7
George Dimov isn’t your average tax guy. He’s the one people call after their DIY filing goes horribly wrong. In this episode, George breaks down why even high earners and finance pros are missing massive savings, and how early planning and the right structure can mean the difference between overpaying and winning the long game. Key Discussion Points: The most common tax mistakes professionals and founders make Why tax apps and quick DIY filing often lead to surprise bills How equity comp, crypt...
Jul 22, 2025•5 min•Ep. 6
Shekar Natarajan shares his remarkable journey—fueled by miracles, mission, and a promise to his son. In this episode, he unveils how Orchestro.AI is building the foundational rails for the next generation of supply chains—without ripping up what already exists. Key Discussion Points: Growing up with 8 people in a one-room home—and the father who gave away his last rupee The promise Shekar made to his newborn son that became the mission of Orchestro.AI Why today’s supply chain system is broken a...
Jul 01, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jake Claver went from M&A consultant to one of the fastest-growing figures in digital asset wealth management—turning his early crypto success into a $300M+ registered advisory firm in just seven months. In this episode, he shares how he identified the massive trust gap in digital asset services, built a solution for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, and now helps family offices avoid catastrophic mistakes—including one client who lost $30M in a single transaction. Key Discuss...
Jun 17, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Patrick Hearn and Eric Dresdale discussed how their company, Entrokey Labs , is redefining cybersecurity for governments, banks, healthcare systems, artists, and more—without requiring a single change to existing infrastructure. From cosmic radiation to AI-trained entropy, they explain how this lightweight technology delivers seamless, scalable protection—and why now is the moment to take digital security seriously. Key Discussion Points: How quantum and AI threats are quietly destabilizing glob...
Jun 06, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Jake Claver , after starting with nothing and betting big on digital assets during COVID, turned his financial instincts and crypto foresight into a booming $300M+ advisory firm in under a year. Now one of the fastest-growing RIAs in the world, Jake is bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized innovation, giving ultra-high-net-worth families a roadmap to preserve—and protect—their wealth for generations. Jake Claver shares how he built his business from a personal need for t...
Jun 06, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Jordan Sallander, After years working inside tech giants like Apple and Dell, saw a broken system—bloated, slow, and stuck in outdated ways of making IT decisions. Instead of writing reports, he built a company that delivers results. In this episode, Jordan unpacks how IT Select is transforming the consulting industry using speed, automation, and proprietary AI models to save time, money, and sanity. Key Discussion Points: How working at Apple and Dell revealed the inefficiencies of traditional ...
Jun 06, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We sit down with Peter Ferrari, founder and CEO of Jaka Sugar, a wellness-driven startup on a mission to reinvent one of the most misunderstood ingredients in our food system: sugar. After a successful career in real estate development, Peter made a radical pivot into the highly competitive health food industry to introduce Americans to a rare sugar called allulose—an FDA-approved, zero-glycemic alternative that tastes and behaves like real sugar. Peter opens up about the childhood trauma that s...
May 30, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
