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Doctorly Unhinged is a podcast that brings you inside doctors' minds for their professional take in a casual and relatable way. With a spotlight on dermatology, skincare, medicine and life as they think out loud to put headlines, products and even home hacks under the proverbial microscope.
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A beauty podcast from mindbodygreen, the leading brand in health and well-being. Hosted by mbg’s beauty director, Alexandra Engler, Clean Beauty School explores the intimate and intricate relationship between beauty and wellness, including physical, mental, environmental, and spiritual health. Through this series, we’ll dive into the science and soul of beauty’s most pressing topics.
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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“When I started getting into skin care myself, I was like ‘I have this texture, these bumps, and I’m starting to develop fine lines, what are the things I can buy?’ It’s always been very problem-solution focused. If we understand how to get these concerns, then we can understand what ingredients to look for in a product and then we can find the rig…
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In this episode, Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield talk about hypochlorous acid, its benefits, and why it’s all over TikTok, finish the BuzzFeed's top skincare products article, discuss rice water & discuss the effectiveness of shark repellents, with Dr. Maxfield sharing his personal experiences as an avid surfer. 00:00 Intro 01:08 Life Updates 02:45 Produ…
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“Any issue that becomes a lighting rod means it’s powerful. ‘Clean’ is a term that people now debate. Some people love it. Some people hate it. But to me, clean living is just about making choices that are good for people and the planet. Simple as that. And I don’t think there’s any superiority to the term, either,” says sustainability and consumer…
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In this episode, Dr. Shah & Dr. Maxfield have discussions on sunscreen effectiveness in aviation settings, practical travel skincare tips, and the impact of marketing strategies on men's skincare products. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Life Updates 01:31 Product of the Day 03:36 34 Products To Solve Skincare Woes (pt2) 20:01 15 Minute Skincare Routine in Airpl…
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Join Dr. Shah & Dr. Maxfield as they talk about products-for-not-so-pleasant-skincare-woes, some collagen boosting tips, Jake Paul's skincare debut, and how Vaseline is the greatest of all time. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Life Updates 03:10 Product of the Day 06:00 Quick Update On California Retinol Ban 06:36 Topic 1: 34 Products To Solve Skincare Woes (pt1…
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Michael Balaoing, founder of Candlelion, joins Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha on this episode to discuss: - The importance of the acronym WTF (what’s the feeling?) when you’re giving a presentation. - The four roles that you take on as a speaker: captain, pilot, guide, and game show host. - The five questions to ask when seeking…
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“You can have the best products on the planet, but if your diet sucks you’re not going to look good. Diet is extremely important,” says Isfahan Chambers-Harris, Ph.D. “You don’t have to be overly controlling, but you should have leafy green vegetables, eat those fruits, consume lean means, and drink water.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, m…
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Dr. Shah & Dr. Maxfield talk about dangerous sunscreens, Chris Pine's acne story, The Ordinary's Anti-Marketing Marketing & Neutrogena missing the $42 billion beauty boom. 00:00 Intro 01:12 Life Updates 02:52 Product Of The Day 08:46 Safety & Efficacy Of Sunscreens 22:11 Chris Pine Addresses Acne 31:06 The Ordinary's Anti-Marketing 38:56 Neutrogena…
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Brad Feld (@bfeld), VC at Foundry Group and co-author with Dave Jilk of The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha to discuss: - Common misconceptions about Nietzsche and why being misunderstood makes him an especially interesting philosopher. - What Nietzsche can teach entrepreneurs deciding whet…
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In this episode, Dr. Shah & Dr. Maxfield discuss California potentially banning the sale of retinol and AHA's to children, Kelly Slater's skincare brand launch, and Pfizer reports a patient death in Duchenne gene therapy study. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Life Updates 03:33 Product Of The Day 06:17 California Bill Would Ban Selling Skincare with Retinoids, R…
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“When we are doing aesthetic treatments that are increasing collagen and elastin production, you have to consider, ‘What do cells need to make collagen and elastin?’ They need great forms of nutrients, proteins, and building blocks,” says internal medicine physician Glenicia Nosworthy M.D., who specializes in aesthetic and integrative medicine. “I …
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In this episode of Doctorly Unhinged, Dr.'s Muneeb Shah and Luke Maxfield delve into the new Remedy product launch, unsexy products that work the FTC’s recent decision to ban non-compete clauses. 00:00 Intro 01:14 Life Updates 08:09 Product of the Day 16:48 "Unsexy" Products That Actually Work 27:30 FTC Bans Noncompete Clauses 50:02 Wrap-Up…
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This episode covers a Dr. Maxfield's recent trip to Paris, the safety concerns around vampire facials, the closure of Walmart's healthcare clinics, and the challenges in the healthcare industry. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Life Updates 07:17 Product Of The Day 10:46 Topic 1: CDC Warning on "Vampire Facials" 29:04 Topic 2: Walmart Closing Its Healthcare Clini…
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Thejo Kote (@thejo) talks to Village partner Ben Casnocha. Thejo is a two-time founder and CEO. His current company, Airbase, is a spend management platform serving companies with 100 and 5,000 employees like Coda, 15Five, Front, Marqueta, CaptivateIQ, Abnormal, and more. Airbase has raised over $200 million, has tens of millions in ARR, and is con…
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In this episode, Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield discuss the reports of counterfeit Botox in the US, Discuss spray-on sunscreen & take a look at the internet's most popular sunscreens. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Life Updates 03:25 Product of the Day 09:42 Counterfeit Botox 20:52 Spray Sunscreen 23:08 The Internet's Favorite Sunscreens 29:29 Hobbies & Wrap-Up…
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Michelle Zatlyn (@zatlyn), co-founder, president, and COO of Cloudflare, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha for a masterclass with our founders in late 2020. They discussed: - The origin story of Cloudflare, including how the co-founders met, and how Michelle realized that she too could start a company. - Her advice on fundra…
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This episode of Doctorly Unhinged takes us on a mobile journey with Dr. Muneeb Shah and Luke Maxfield as they discuss their latest life updates, the concept of whole-body deodorants, common skincare application errors by influencers, and the difficulties of short-form content. 00:00 Intro 04:10 Colorado Dry Skin Routine 07:25 Whole Body Deodorant 1…
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Dive into this episode of Doctorly Unhinged with Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield as they talk about the viral 'skincare trifecta' trending on social media, the Skincare Brand of the Year, Superdrug’s price freeze on cosmetics and the vast influence of YouTube as a powerful learning and content platform.By Doctorly
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We're excited to launch a new EIR program for data science founders in partnership with Rackhouse Ventures, founded by Kevin Novak. Learn more about the program: https://www.villageglobal.vc/rackhouse-village-global-eir-program Kevin Novak (@novakkm), an early Uber employee, was instrumental in developing their data science program and was the crea…
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“There is low level chronic inflammation that happens as a result of the aging process. And for some people that can smolder a little bit more and begin to affect people,” says internal medicine physician and longevity specialist Anant Vinjamoori, M.D.. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director chats with Vinjam…
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“Love what you came into, don’t try to change it, and just embrace it—that’s when your skin will really glow,” says esthetician Athena Hewett, founder of the cult-favorite brand Monastery. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Hewett about essential oil use, acne, and how to help …
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This encore episode is a recording of a special masterclass roundtable session for our founders with John Donahoe. John is CEO of Nike and was previously CEO of ServiceNow and eBay. He is known as one of the most inspirational leaders in Silicon Valley and is a highly sought-after mentor to CEOs including Brian Chesky at Airbnb, Drew Houston at Dro…
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“We have a saying in plastic surgery, ‘The person who has the least experience is the one who tends to do the most.’ For anybody who's thinking about doing something cosmetic, do not try to alter anything more than 85 percent of what you think is ideal. If you abide by that, you will stay out of trouble,” says holistic plastic surgeon & aesthetic r…
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“The first signs of aging often show up in your mouth. Remember, it's one of the most used parts of the body. You know, your skin loses collagen and volume, but so do the teeth. The bones in your face change, the musculature changes, and the teeth can experience things like chipping and discoloration,” says celebrity cosmetic dentist Victoria Veyts…
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In this episode Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield kick off with updates on Dr. Shah's skincare brand launch! What is the mystery of "The Bachelor," and his yellow eyes - what's behind this common condition? And is Michael Cera the founder of CeraVe? What was behind the Super Bowl advertisement by CeraVe. 00:00 Life Update & Remedy Headband Launch 06:20 Bac…
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Chris Lunt is a technology executive with more than 25 years of experience building web services and data platforms. He is in his seventh year as the CTO for the NIH's All of Us Research Program. He joined the NIH from GetInsured, where he worked to improve health insurance shopping and enrollment systems. Previously Chris ran VC-backed internet st…
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“[When I first started] I was just trying to fit into this mold. It was stressing me out, and one day my husband was like, ‘Dude, be yourself. You'll attract people who like who you are.’ And the minute I did that, I found my artistry more exciting to do,” says celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg, who works with the likes of Rashida Jones, Kris…
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Go to @remedyskin on instagram to shop Dr. Shah’s exclusive headband! https://www.instagram.com/remedyskin This episode features a detailed discussion on topics like life updates, including Dr. Shah's brand launch, evaluating skincare hacks that they either hate or love, and experimenting with ChatGPT for skincare routines.…
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“I remind folks that it’s okay to care about ourselves, about how we look, and about how we feel. Fundamentally, it’s very important. I think as a broader society, we’re coming to appreciate the mental and physical components of what it means to care for ourselves,” says board-certified dermatologist Anar Mikailov, M.D. In this episode of Clean Bea…
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Michael Hochberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hochberg/) is a physicist and a founder of four successful startup companies in semiconductors and telecommunications, including Luxtera, acquired by Cisco in 2019, and Elenion, acquired by Nokia in 2020. He won the highest awards for young scientists in Singapore (NRF Fellowship) and the United States …
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“Beauty is confidence. Beauty has to be internal. Otherwise the outside is going to just be a bandaid over how they feel,” says celebrity colorist and salon owner Abby Haliti. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Haliti about how to care for color at home, hair trends, and hair c…
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Join Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield as they delve into crucial skincare topics in this episode. They discuss the implications of the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act on product safety, examine the controversial return of tanning beds, and debate skincare's role in setting beauty standards. The episode also features personal travel stories and in…
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Matt Pellini, Managing Director at Hamilton Lane, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - Matt says the secondaries market has grown over 5x from 15 years ago to now. - Selling in the secondary market used to be a sign of distress but is no longer. There are many different reasons for doing so and it’s mostly a sign of a manager being…
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“Anything that we do to improve the health of our skin helps improve our health on every single level,” says board certified holistic nutritionist Jennifer Hanway. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Hanway about how nutrition influences the skin, how to get enough protein, and …
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Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield talk discuss new goals for the new season and deep dive online shopping platforms like Temu and TikTok Shop, and how these platforms influence consumer trends. And shining a spotlight on recent skincare industry shifts, acquisitions and the evolving role of dermatologists in product development. 00:00 Introduction and Exci…
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Christopher Ailman (@CJAtheCIO), Chief Investment Officer at CalSTRS, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - CalSTRS, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, was created in 1913 and is actually older than Social Security. It has over 400 members who are over 100 years old who are still receiving their pension. - Chris says …
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In this episode of “Doctorly Unhinged,” Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield return for Season 2 with a blend of life updates and engaging discussions on skincare. They delve into the importance of simple skincare routines, the implications of Gen Z’s lifestyle on skin health, and the evolving dynamics of the workforce. This episode offers a unique perspectiv…
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“That’s the beauty of Ayurveda, it’s intuitive. If I’m too hot, I’m going to take off my sweater. If I’m too cold, I’m going to put it back on. If I am sluggish, I should exercise and move my body. If I have a cold, I should eat or drink something warming,” says Ayurvedic expert Martha Soffer, who is an herbalist, chef, Panchakarma expert, master A…
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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Mark Pincus (@markpinc) was interviewed by Ben Casnocha in San Francisco in front of a live audience of portfolio founders, friends of the firm, and LPs. Mark is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Zynga, and is an angel investor in Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and other companies. He tal…
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“[As I got older], there was this shift away from ‘how I look’ into ‘what do I want my life to be like?’ I want the feeling of strength, mobility, and stretchiness—and the ability to keep up my lifestyle,” says actress and activist Judy Greer. “It’s this shift away from vanity towards strength and movement.” The actress is known for her work in sco…
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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Bill Gates was interviewed in San Francisco by Julia Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite. It originally took place in 2018 in front of a live audience of Village Global founders and friends of the firm. We are honored to count Bill Gates among our luminary LPs whose financial capital and engag…
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“You have to look at the reputation of plastic surgery—it’s not stellar. And there’s a reason for that,” says aesthetic specialist and plastic surgeon Ben Talei, M.D. In this episode Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Talei about filler mistakes, the issue with how practitioners are using biostim…
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Jerry originally joined us on the podcast in 2019. He is co-founder of Yahoo! and founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures. He was interviewed in front of a live audience in San Francisco by Village Global co-founder and partner, Ben Casnocha. Jerry told stories from the early days of Yahoo! and explained his lessons learned from the experience. He a…
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“The magic of the skin is that it’s a living organ that reproduces and regrows. If you take care of it, it’s like anything that grows: Think of it like watering your plants, if you water them they’re going to grow well. For me, taking care of your skin, it’s like watering your plants,” says celebrity esthetician Danuta Mieloch, founder of Rescue Sp…
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Paul Budnitz, founder of Superplastic, and Jennifer van Dijk, CEO of Superplastic, join Christina Des Vaux, head of marketing and platform at Village Global, on this episode. Takeaways: Superplastic is a creatively-led company that has managed to maintain its unique identity and artistic integrity while nevertheless running a thriving business. The…
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In our first episode of 2024, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler is joined by senior beauty editor Jamie Schneider to recap 2023 and get ready for a very beautiful 2024! In the episode, they chat about their favorite product launches from the past year, the state of skin firming technology, and their beauty resolutions! Show no…
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In this special episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director & host Alexandra Engler is joined by beauty editor Jamie Schneider to dive into one of this year’s Well-Being Forecast trends, The Future Of Aging Aesthetics. In the episode, they get into why bone health will be a vital part of our beauty routine, new uses of neurotoxins…
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