Kevin Ryan: Psychedelics are losing their taboo - and gaining unstoppable momentum

THE NEW HEALTH CLUB

I sit down with Kevin Ryan, a legendary figure in the NYC tech scene and beyond, he is the founder of the incubator and investment company Alley Corp. From co-founding game-changing companies like Business Insider, Gilt, Zola, and Transcend Therapeutics to shaping New York City’s future as a civic leader, Kevin’s story is one of innovation and trailblazing success.We explore his journey through the ’90s internet boom—growing DoubleClick, navigating the dot-com crash, and selling to Google. But that’s just the beginning. Kevin is now at the forefront of a new revolution—harnessing psychedelics to transform mental health. Inspired by groundbreaking science and works like Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind, he’s investing in biotech startups pushing the boundaries of neuroscience.

In this episode, we discuss:

Kevin’s rise in the tech industry and early internet days

His role in shaping NYC’s tech ecosystem

The intersection of psychedelics, mental health, and innovation

His passion for Burning Man, Glastonbury, and Halloween costume adventures—Batman, anyone?

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about innovation, healing, and boldly exploring new territories.

Info on Kevin Ryan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinryan3/

https://alleycorp.com/

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