S01E21 - Multiskilled man working in the shadows for start-ups

randInt podcast with Raffy and Chandra

Imagine growing up in Australia, moving to the US, getting into the highly competitive medical school there at the world renowned Mayo Clinic, finishing and NOT becoming a practicing doctor! Today's guest is someone who's done exactly that: Dr Ryan Begley!

Both Chandra and I have known Ryan for years but never really known how he ended up with such a wide range of skills that he uses in his various roles in many start-ups. In this interview-sode, we discuss:

• What made Ryan try for medical school?
• Why did he NOT pursue a medical career?
• What exactly is consulting?
• The many differences between the US and Australia
• does he even listen to this podcast and much more!

Ryan is a bit of a recluse on the world of the internet and preferred to be contacted via us in case anything took your fancy. Please email us at [e-mail] and we'll pass on a message.

Things mentioned in the podcast in no apparent order:

• Range by David Epstein - https://amzn.to/3pw6mJ8 - book mentioned by Ryan about NOT specialising
• Jordan Peele - Get Out- The annotated screenplay - https://amzn.to/3GiXttw - Ryan's example of how to study a screenplay and the decisions made by the director
• Oral B Genius Tooth Brush - https://amzn.to/3xXxfcI - Toothbrush with pressure sensing tech
• Chilipad sleep system - https://amzn.to/3DpVNMO - temperature control for better sleep
• Oura ring - https://ouraring.com/taf/b35ca2a188 - Best sleep and heart rate tracking device
• Weighted blankets - https://amzn.to/3ptXCmX - Sleep with a constant hug

Links to Raffy & Chandra's stuff

• Raffy's newsletter - Sunday Surprise - https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday
• Raffy's Instagram - Photos x Raffy - https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy
• Chandra's Instagram - Chandrashan - https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan

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