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EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 35 MIN

The Power of One Defining Moment

from LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education · host Jamie Saponaro

What does it look like when a seventh grader turns a life-altering moment into a mission? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Matt Giovanniello, CEO of Frenalytics, who used a family tragedy to spark a lifelong drive to serve others. Matt shares how witnessing his grandmother's recovery from a devastating stroke lit a fire that would eventually lead to Frenalytics.Tune in as Matt opens up about the moment everything changed: his grandmother's massive stroke during open-heart surgery. At just 12 years old, he watched her fight to regain her memory and independence. Fast forward to today, and Matt is leading a team that's redefining personalized care, bridging the gap between clinicians, teachers, families, and patients with innovative, easy-to-use, and human-centered tech. If you've ever searched for your “why” or wondered how early experiences can shape your path, this episode is a must-listen!---ABOUT OUR GUESTMatt Giovanniello is the CEO and co-founder of Frenalytics, a patented cognitive therapy platform that personalizes the learning and recovery process for individuals with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia, autism, and Down syndrome.---SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

What does it look like when a seventh grader turns a life-altering moment into a mission? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Matt Giovanniello, CEO of Frenalytics, who used a family tragedy to spark a lifelong drive to serve others. Matt shares how witnessing his grandmother's recovery from a devastating stroke lit a fire that would eventually lead to Frenalytics.Tune in as Matt opens up about the moment everything changed: his grandmother's massive stroke during open-heart surgery. At just 12 years old, he watched her fight to regain her memory and independence. Fast forward to today, and Matt is leading a team that's redefining personalized care, bridging the gap between clinicians, teachers, families, and patients with innovative, easy-to-use, and human-centered tech. If you've ever searched for your “why” or wondered how early experiences can shape your path, this episode is a must-listen!---ABOUT OUR GUESTMatt Giovanniello is the CEO and co-founder of Frenalytics, a patented cognitive therapy platform that personalizes the learning and recovery process for individuals with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia, autism, and Down syndrome.---SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

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