How an 18-Year-Old Built a Healthcare Startup That Caught $10,000+ in Medical Billing Errors | Miki Safraonov

Did you know 80% of medical bills contain errors? Miki discovered this at 18 and built VeraHealth - a startup that saved families thousands by catching medical billing mistakes.

In this episode, we learned about: 1. How she built a healthcare AI startup as a freshman at USC 2. The real strategy behind getting a Microsoft internship in high school 3. Why 80% of medical bills have errors (and how to dispute them) 4. How to go viral on social media (150K+ views in 2 weeks) 5. The truth about starting Founder House - the only all-female hacker house featured in an Apple ad narrated by Jane Goodall 6. Cold email tactics that landed her meetings with top VCs and investors 7. Why playing it safe is the worst advice for teen entrepreneurs

Perfect for: Teen entrepreneurs, young founders, parents raising ambitious kids, students interested in startups, healthcare innovation, AI in healthcare, college students building businesses

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro: 80% of medical bills have errors 02:15 - How Mickey discovered the medical billing problem 05:42 - Starting Founder House & getting featured by Apple 12:34 - Building Vero Health: The human-centered design approach 18:40 - Handling criticism as a young entrepreneur 24:15 - Getting a Microsoft internship in high school 28:30 - The cold email strategy that actually works 32:45 - Advice for 15-year-olds who want to start a business

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FoundHer: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundher-house/

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69 million jobs will disappear by 2030 because of AI, but 83 million NEW jobs will be created.

The question is: will YOU be ready?

In this episode, I sit down with Professor Ahmed, LinkedIn's #1 AI voice and award-winning author of 10 books on AI, IoT, blockchain, and cybersecurity. He's been featured on TIME, Forbes, ABC, NBC, and BBC and he's here to reveal what 2030 will actually look like.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

- Why AI will become completely INVISIBLE by 2030 - The 3-second test to predict which AI companies will survive (Tech, Talent, Traction) - Why AI isn't a bubble OR a black hole; it's something more complex - Skills every teenager needs to develop RIGHT NOW for the AI job market - Why quantum computing will be the next massive breakthrough - The biggest AI myth almost everyone believes - What makes a great teacher in the age of AI

CRITICAL TAKEAWAYS:

→ AI literacy is now as essential as using a calculator or the internet → The real danger isn't AI taking jobs, it's the gap between people who can use AI and those who can't → Schools aren't adapting fast enough, parents need to be proactive NOW

HOMEWORK: Follow Professor Ahmad on LinkedIn and read one of his articles. Then ask yourself: Am I preparing for an AI-driven future, or am I still thinking like it's 2015?

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:51 - AI in 2030: Why it will be invisible 3:49 - The 3 metrics that predict AI company survival 7:17 - 69M jobs lost, 83M jobs created: What it means 8:11 - Essential skills for teenagers entering the workforce 12:06 - What makes a great teacher in the AI age 13:16 - Is AI a bubble or black hole? The truth revealed 15:01 - The next tech breakthrough: Quantum computing 16:40 - The biggest AI myth debunked 22:11 - Books that simplify AI for teenagers 23:49 - One piece of advice for your 15-year-old self SUBSCRIBE for more insights on AI, parenting, and preparing the next generation for the future! Find Rayyan:

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Prof. Ahmed:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedbanafa/

Books:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B096RWS83Q

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/AhmedBanafa

Your teen is forming their first AI relationship, and you might not even know it.

In this eye-opening episode, I reveal what happens when teens turn to ChatGPT instead of their parents for emotional support. Using real AI conversations, I show you exactly how these relationships develop and what you can do about it.

What You'll Learn:

• Why teens confide in AI chatbots instead of talking to you
• The psychological needs AI is filling in your teen's life
• 2 live ChatGPT demos showing healthy vs unhealthy AI relationships
• Practical experiments you can try with your teen during the holidays
• How to make AI strengthen your family bond instead of replacing it

This isn't science fiction.

This is happening in your home right now.

The question isn't IF your teen will build a relationship with AI, it's whether that relationship will push them away from you or bring you closer together.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/

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What happens when a 20-year-old builds an AI that can "know anything about anyone"??

Michael Fanous didn't just create another AI startup, he built something that found Andrej Karpathy's secret Reddit account, shocking the entire AI community, the former Tesla AI director had been posting anonymously for years... until Nine AI found him. In this episode, Michael walks us through:

• How Nine AI's agents crawl millions of websites to build context on anyone
• The exact process that uncovered Karpathy's anonymous Reddit persona
• Why AI agents need deep personal context to work effectively
• The "cold start problem" and how Nine solves it for productivity tools
• What your teenager's digital footprint really looks like (spoiler: it's permanent)
• How brands will target you in 2030 based on life events they predict
• One simple thing parents should do THIS WEEK to protect their kids online

The uncomfortable truth: Privacy as we knew it is over. Every Reddit comment, every Instagram post, every "anonymous" account can be traced back. Michael's building something incredibly powerful, but are we ready for it?

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Michael’s:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfanous1/

Nyne.ai: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyne-ai/

When air pollution kills over 7 million people annually, most people complain. Akshaj Khetarpal decided to patent a solution at 18.

In this episode of the AI Parenting Institute, we sit down with Akshaj Khetarpal, founder of MOSS X, a revolutionary air purification device that uses actual moss to clean air equivalent to 275 trees in just one square meter.

Discover how this teen entrepreneur turned a trip to Himachal Pradesh into a patented solution for Delhi's severe air quality crisis.

What You'll Learn:

- How Akshaj discovered moss as nature's answer to air pollution - The journey from garage experiments to patented technology at 16 - Why he chose natural solutions over high-tech filters - Building both a for-profit company AND non-profit NGO simultaneously - Balancing multiple startups while still being a teenager - Practical advice for teens wanting to solve big problems KEY TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:33- The Personal Story Behind MOSS X 04:40 - Why Moss? Understanding the Science 07:21 - First Prototype & Early Experiments 10:15 - Getting the Patent at 16 12:27 - Managing Time Zones & Growth 13:54 - Other Projects: Adamsville & Book Writing 16:05 - Competing with Billion-Dollar Corporations 17:44 - Advice for Teen Entrepreneurs 19:20 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action The Problem: Delhi's AQI regularly exceeds 200, with air quality so poor it's measured in "cigarettes smoked per day." India dominates the list of world's most polluted cities, creating a public health emergency affecting millions. The Solution: MOSS X's patented device keeps moss alive in polluted environments while leveraging its natural air-cleaning properties. One square meter = 275 trees worth of air purification. Why This Matters: Akshaj represents a new generation of entrepreneurs who refuse to choose between profit and purpose. His dual-structure approach (for-profit + NGO) proves you can build sustainable businesses while creating genuine environmental impact.

Find Rayyan:

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Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/

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Find Akshaj: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaj-khetarpal-0758aa291/

RELATED TOPICS: #AirPollution #CleanTech #TeenEntrepreneur #GreenTechnology #Innovation #Sustainability #DelhiPollution #EnvironmentalSolution #YoungFounder #SocialImpact #ClimateAction

Hassan Malik launched Faces of Agony at just 16 years old, turning raw emotion into wearable art.

In this episode, he shares the real story behind building a fashion brand as a teenager from his first $0 investment strategy to balancing school with running a business.

What We Cover:

- How Hassan went from reselling shoes to launching his own clothing brand

- The truth about starting a business with limited money as a teen

- Finding manufacturers and suppliers through strategic research

- Standing out in a crowded fashion market with authentic design

- Balancing school vs. building a business (spoiler: the brand won)

- His take on AI in creative industries and fashion

- The Despair Sets drop and what's next for Faces of Agony Hassan's biggest lesson?

Time is the one thing you can't buy back.

If you're sitting on a business idea but scared to start, this conversation will give you the push you need.

Perfect for: Young entrepreneurs, fashion enthusiasts, product managers interested in brand building, and anyone who wants to turn their side hustle into something real.

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Hassan’s

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facesofagony

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