Money & Breakfast
Claim This Podcastby Mike Saunders
Podcast Overview
<p>A podcast featuring interviews and content about public policy, economics, emerging technology and African affairs. Based out of Washington, DC</p>
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11/10/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 28, 2026
Money & Breakfast ep. 10: Dr. Val Okaru-Bisant - Vitality: Mama Puts, Africa Tech Youth & Water
<p>Ability Should Not Be Wasted.<br /><br />In this episode of the Money and Breakfast Podcast, Mike sits down with Dr. Val Okaru-Bisant, CEO and founder of Afrocosmo Development Impact, for a deep conversation about trade, capacity building, SME access to finance, and the future of African development.<br />They unpack how “street law” training helps female- and youth-led businesses on the ground, why access to financial capital remains one of the biggest barriers for SMEs, and how policy, advocacy, and due diligence all connect in real-world development work. Dr. Vasant also shares insights on AGOA, the AfCFTA, BRICS, cross-border trade, and why water infrastructure may be one of the most important sectors for the future.</p>
June 28, 2026
Money & Breakfast ep. 9: Gilbert Cooper II - Education, Incentives, and Human Meaning
<p>In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike Saunders sits down with longtime MCPS educator and (champion) boys tennis coach Gilbert Cooper II to explore the deep connections between education policy, classroom reality, technology, and human development. From the unintended consequences of standardized testing and shifting academic benchmarks to the growing influence of AI, smartphones, and short-form content on student attention, Gilbert offers a grounded, boots-on-the-ground perspective shaped by more than three decades in the classroom.<br /><br />The discussion also moves beyond policy into the broader purpose of education: why literature still matters, how reading strengthens both the mind and our shared humanity, and why students need more than vocational training to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven world. Gilbert reflects on the role of teacher unions, the pressures facing educators, and the importance of protecting the people responsible for shaping the next generation.<br /><br />The conversation closes on a hopeful note, with Gilbert sharing insights from his coaching career, his upcoming retirement from teaching, and the lasting value of mentorship, teamwork, and showing up with purpose.<br />A thoughtful, honest, and timely episode about what education is becoming — and what it still needs to preserve.</p>
June 9, 2026
Money & Breakfast ep. 8 - Dr. Policarpio Soberanis: Trust the Science
<p>In this insightful interview, Dr. Policarpio Soberanis shares his journey from applied mathematician and systems engineer to a business development leader. He discusses the importance of critical thinking, effective communication, and the future of quantum computing and AI, emphasizing how these technologies can be harnessed for societal benefit.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />"Trust science because math doesn't lie."<br />"If you want to go far, go together."<br />"Embrace criticism to build better outcomes."<br /><br /><br />Chapters<br /><br />00:00 Introduction to Dr. Policarpio Soberanis<br />01:11 Bridging Engineering and Business Development<br />06:10 The Role of Mathematics in Engineering<br />11:49 The Importance of Communication in Engineering<br />18:06 Education and Exposure in STEM Fields<br />24:08 Challenges and Innovations in Quantum Computing<br />28:53 Building Trust in Technology and Science<br />30:21 Trusting Simulation and Empirical Data<br />31:37 The Power of ModSIM in Testing<br />34:21 Quantifying Risk with ModSIM<br />36:38 Continuous Testing in Innovation<br />41:40 Digital Integration and Continuous Deployment<br />44:32 Broader Applications of Quantum Computing<br />51:16 The Importance of Communication Skills<br /><br /> resources<br /><br />Synopsis (Company) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.synopsys.com/" target="_blank">https://www.synopsys.com/</a><br />ANSYS (Software) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ansys.com/" target="_blank">https://www.ansys.com/</a><br />Bite-Size Brilliance (Educational Initiative) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bitesizebrilliance.com/" target="_blank">https://www.bitesizebrilliance.com/</a><br />Capitol Hill Space Symposium - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.spacesymposium.org" target="_blank">https://www.spacesymposium.org</a></p>
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