In this episode of Breaking Precedent, host Leah Solivan is joined by Dr. Eiman Jahangir, a cardiologist, associate professor at Vanderbilt University, and newly minted astronaut. Together, they discuss Dr. Eiman’s childhood dream turned reality of shuttling to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard. Dr. Eiman shares the trials of his astronaut applications, his unexpected journey through the world of NFTs and cryptocurrency, and the sheer emotion of achieving a lifelong dream.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dr. Eiman Jahangir, MD, is a cardiologist with extensive training and experience in research investigation and clinical patient care. He has a special interest in hypertension and cardiac oncology. Dr. Eiman became the first commercial physician from Nashville to fly into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard.

Eiman's Website

Space for Humanity

Moondao

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Intro
• (0:25) Leah introduces guest, Dr. Eiman Jahangir to Breaking Precedent
• (2:25) Dr. Eiman’s childhood space dreams
• (4:00) Applying to NASA
• (10:00) Web3 and NFT’s
• (11:00) Winning a seat on Blue Origin through Moondow
• (22:00) Precedent breaker or maintainer
• (24:30) Post-flight interview with Dr. Eiman
• (25:25) NASA’s launch preparation and training
• (29:00) The launch
• (38:00) Emotional and physical experience of liftoff
• (42:00) “You have become the actualized version of the person you dreamt of 20 years ago.”
• (45:30) Zero Gravity - The profound impact of seeing Earth from space
• (49:00) First impression of space
• (51:00) Reflections on returning to Earth and the landing process
• (52:30) Post flight reflections
• (55:30) Future of space travel and predictions
• (1:04:30) “We aren't too far away from moon bases and suborbital space stations.”

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Leah Solivan is the host of Breaking Precedent, a podcast that explores the stories of innovators who are pushing societal boundaries and setting new precedents in their fields. Leah is General Partner at Fuel Capital, where she invests in early-stage companies across consumer technology, hardware, education, marketplaces, and retail. Leah has 15 years of experience building and creating technology products that have reached millions of people around the globe. She started her career at IBM as an engineer in the software group, working on Lotus Notes and Domino. In 2008, Leah founded TaskRabbit, the leading on-demand service marketplace in the world.

Connect with Leah:

Website: breakingprecedent.com/

Instagram: @labunleashed

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In this episode of Breaking Precedent, host Leah Solivan is joined by a successful venture capitalist and co-founder of Floodgate, Ann Miura-Ko. Leah and Ann dive into the world of technology, what Ann seeks in founding teams, thoughts on the challenges with the Venture Capital industry, and Ann’s perspective on the opportunities AI presents for mass cognition. Drawing from her upbringing in a Japanese immigrant family and experiences in Silicon Valley, Ann dives deep into her journey of embracing her individuality and pushing boundaries in both her personal life and her professional career.

Guest Bio and Links:

Ann Miura-Ko is a co-founding partner at Floodgate, a seed-stage venture capital firm with notable investments in companies including Lyft, Twitter, Twitch, and Okta. Known for her inception stage investments that range from marketplaces to highly technical companies, Ms. Miura-Ko's investments have earned her repeat appearances on the Forbes Midas List and The New York Times list of top twenty venture capitalists worldwide.

Listeners can learn more about at her website, on IG @amiura and X @annimaniac

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Intro
• (0:30) Leah introduces guest, Ann Miura-Ko
• (3:00) Growing up: family and cultural influences
• (5:00) Breaking with tradition - Ann’s mother’s influence on her independence
• (7:30) The legacy of precedent breaking women
• (10:00) Ann’s experience on the debate team
• (13:30) “Sometime’s in order to win you have to go in for the kill.”
• (15:00) Transition to Venture Capital
• (17:15) The unconventional interview
• (22:30) The origin of TaskRabbit and early-stage investment
• (25:00) The personal side of fundraising
• (28:30) Shaping the future of work
• (31:30) Investing in Zimride
• (35:00) Lyft breaking legal precedents
• (37:45) Factors and philosophies that go into investing
• (43:30) The future of self-driving enterprises
• (50:00) The ownership model of Venture Capital
• (53:30) The value of listening to your gut
• (54:30) Precedents yet to be broken
• (56:00) “Sometimes I think as we criticize things. We need to first learn how to love them.”
• (58:30) Closing thoughts - reflections on success and happiness
• (1:02:00) To stay inspired and informed, be sure to like, follow, and subscribe to Breaking Precedent for more insightful conversations with trailblazers like Ann Miura-Ko

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Leah Solivan is the host of Breaking Precedent, a podcast that explores the stories of innovators who are pushing societal boundaries and setting new precedents in their fields. Leah is General Partner at Fuel Capital, where she invests in early-stage companies across consumer technology, hardware, education, marketplaces, and retail. Leah has 15 years of experience building and creating technology products that have reached millions of people around the globe. She started her career at IBM as an engineer in the software group, working on Lotus Notes and Domino. In 2008, Leah founded TaskRabbit, the leading on-demand service marketplace in the world.

Connect with Leah:

Website: breakingprecedent.com/

Instagram: @labunleashed

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In this episode of Breaking Precedent, host Leah Solivan dives into the world of law with retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. From the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education to the recent Dobbs decision, Justice Breyer shares his thoughts on the significance of precedent as a cornerstone of societal stability. He also explores how the concept of precedent differs in business and technology, where breaking precedent can drive innovation and progress. On a personal note, Justice Breyer discusses his approach to raising his children and grandchildren, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and traditions within the family.

Guest Bio

Justice Stephen Breyer served on the Supreme Court for 40 years and has been part of deciding landmark cases that have shaped our society. He is known for his pragmatic approach to interpreting the Constitution and his ability to build consensus among his colleagues.

Books/Resources:

• We Dissent
• Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism
  
  

Google vs. Oracle case opinion

Show Notes:

• (0:00) Intro
• (0:30) Leah introduces guest, retired Supreme Court Justice, Stephen Breyer
• (2:00) Intro to precedent and law
• (2:40) “The word precedent is best translated, I think, as let sleeping dogs lie. The thing was decided, it was decided. And don't go back into it unless you absolutely have to.”
• (4:30) How often the Supreme Court breaks precedent
• (5:50) The significance of Brown v. Board of Education in overturning Plessy v. Ferguson
• (8:00) The enforcement of Brown v. Board of Education
• (12:00) Reflections of the little rock nine in 1957
• (15:45) Economic changes and legal precedent
• (19:00) Dobbs - a recent case breaking precedent
• (21:30) Writing a Dissent - the process and importance
• (26:00) The current perception and climent of the world
• (26:30) A pragmatic approach to interpreting the constitution
• (34:00) Breyer discusses the importance of diversity in hiring clerks and its long-term impact
• (41:00) The Constitution and modern challenges
• (45:30) Family traditions, values, and closing thoughts

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Leah Solivan is the host of Breaking Precedent, a podcast that explores the stories of innovators who are pushing societal boundaries and setting new precedents in their fields. Leah is General Partner at Fuel Capital, where she invests in early-stage companies across consumer technology, hardware, education, marketplaces, and retail. Leah Solivan has 15 years of experience building and creating technology products that have reached millions of people around the globe. She started her career at IBM as an engineer in the software group, working on Lotus Notes and Domino. In 2008, Leah founded TaskRabbit, the leading on-demand service marketplace in the world.

Connect with Leah:

Website: breakingprecedent.com/

Instagram: @labunleashed

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