DiscoverBrave New World -- hosted by Vasant DharEp 100: David Ko, From Panic to Purpose
Ep 100: David Ko, From Panic to Purpose

Ep 100: David Ko, From Panic to Purpose

Update: 2025-11-19
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Episode 100 of Brave New World features David Ko, CEO of Calm, a digital health company focused on mental wellness and mindfulness. From experiencing panic attacks as a teenager to being the driving force behind Calm, his journey is an inspiring exploration of resilience, purpose, and the intersection of vulnerability and innovation.

Useful Resources:

1. David Ko, CEO of Calm
2. Recharge: Boosting Your Mental Battery, One Conversation at a Time - David Ko
3. Jonathan Haidt
4. Brave New World Episode 08: How Social Media Threatens Society
5. Severance
6. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
7. Recharge with David Ko


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Ep 100: David Ko, From Panic to Purpose

Ep 100: David Ko, From Panic to Purpose

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