BrainPatch co-founder Dauren Toleukhanov became a guest on the OI SANA Podcast, a project of the Bolashak Charity Public Foundation dedicated to mental and psychological health.

In the episode “Neurotechnology and Mental Health,” Dauren shared his journey from a diplomatic career to founding a neurotechnology startup in the United Kingdom valued at $1,000,000, and spoke about the human challenges BrainPatch aims to address.

The podcast explores:

• how neurotechnology is used to support mental health

• how the e-Meditation headset works

• how the device helps prevent emotional burnout

• use cases for migraine and insomnia

• collaboration in Kazakhstan and international expansion plans

• grants, investments, and the challenges of building a deep-tech startup

Special attention is given to the principle of “do no harm,” the scientific research behind the development of the device, and the prospect of its potential reclassification as a medical device in the future.

The podcast is hosted by Dinara Gaplan, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Bolashak Charity Foundation, coach, and author.

During the episode, the device was also tested live in the studio, with a discussion of the sensations after use, as well as questions regarding safety and the absence of dependency.