Steven M. Muskal, Ph.D.
AI Pioneer | Drug Discovery Expert | Creative Innovator | Serial Inventor
CEO of Eidogen-Sertanty with over 40 years at the intersection of AI, chemistry, biology, and drug discovery. Host of the Renaissance Circle podcast. Builder of AI-Steve, Food Health AI, and AI-Dad.
Articles
Essays, podcast episodes, and conversations from Renaissance Circle - Dr. Steven Muskal's Substack. AI, health, drug discovery, music, and the art of feeling good.
Are We There Yet?
When a single person can operate like an army, the real question isn't capability - it's judgment.
Food Is Medicine. But First It Has to Become Data.
Improving health starts with real food quality, practical tracking, and consistent habits.
We've Already Reached AGI. The Market Just Hasn't Admitted It Yet.
The Zero to One moment already happened. What markets are pricing now is One to N.
The N-of-1 Health Stack
Why personal data, not population averages, should drive health insight.
When Constraint Becomes a Superpower
Steve talks with Gibson Hanks on constraint as creative leverage.
AI-Dad: Preserving Legacy Through Conversational Intelligence
Building an AI to keep wisdom, voice, and love alive.
Grit, Curiosity & Building What Matters
From biomedical roots to bold ideas with Megan Phillips and Fernanda Campos.
Glucose, Grit & Breaking Glass Ceilings
Personal passion, professional pivots, and mastering medical devices with Christy Shearer.
Music, Security, and Meaning
Steve and Dom Mather explore cybersecurity, music, and the search for balance.
Will Writers Hold the Key to AI?
Artificial intelligence, education, and the future of expertise.
Two founders recount their unexpected career paths
Life lessons on repurposing skills for new career paths.
A Quarter Century+: Talking with Neil Peretz
It's good to have entrepreneurial friends in your 20-30's.
Father-Daughter Face-Off (part one): Comparing Gen-X and Gen-Z
Deep dive summary across generations.
Optimizing Sleep: Measure to Manage
The biggest room in my house is the room for improvement.
My Story: A Mitochondrial Journey
Most of my mitochondrial-sharing ancestors are no longer with us.
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