116 - 🎙 A Founder Unleashing the Power of Neuroscience - Joel Acevedo-Nieto, Ph.D

Joel Acevedo-Nieto, Ph.D is a doctor in neuroscience, professor at the University of Puerto Rico, and an expert in mental and emotional performance processes. He is the founder of Sharp Focus, a cognitive training platform designed to help those with concentration difficulties, and is currently involved in a pioneering fellowship research in resilience and learning in children. He uses innovative methods, including comparative studies with zebrafish, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic.

Joel’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in scientific validation, mental health advocacy, and the application of neuroscience to real-world challenges, especially for children and those affected by ADHD and other cognitive disorders.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Joel's Journey:

🔸 Building Impactful Teams: Joel emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, complementary skills, and clearly defined co-founder roles as the foundation for entrepreneurial success.

🔸 Science-Driven Innovation: His approach demonstrates that rigorous scientific validation and adaptability are vital for translating research into tools that genuinely benefit users—never skipping the step of robust clinical evidence.

🔸 Resilience as a Mindset: Joel’s research and personal story highlight the value of embracing a growth (malleable) mindset—seeing failure as part of the learning process and an opportunity to build resilience in both business and life.

🔸 Bridging Research and Real-World Problems: From advanced cognitive training platforms to mindfulness programs for children, Joel exemplifies how cutting-edge neuroscience can be directly applied to address pressing problems like mental health, trauma, and educational disparities.

You can connect with Joel on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

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