In this edition of the Metabolic Majlis we dive into Naveen’s remarkable journey from his early days at Duke and Stanford to pioneering ventures in computational neuroscience and AI chip innovation. He unpacks how the brain’s natural efficiency inspires modern tech, why human intuition still trumps pure algorithmic predictions in medicine, and what the future holds for AI agents and causal modeling. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, tech enthusiast, or entrepreneur, this episode delivers real insights without the BS.

01:28 Intro & Episode Overview
02:13 Guest Background & Early Beginnings
04:06 Tech Inspirations & Brain Efficiency
07:17 From Academia to Entrepreneurship
15:11 Building AI Chip Innovation: Nirvana
21:10 Deep Learning & AI Evolution
28:13 AI in Healthcare: Tools, Intuition & Automation
35:03 Future Trends: AI Agents & Causal Modeling
42:16 Global Perspectives: Middle East Opportunities
52:17 Closing Thoughts & Next Steps