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Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast

Alumni Ventures

The Tech Optimist podcast focuses on the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. True to our name, we are passionate about technology and its potential to drive positive change. We explore our lane through interviews with startup founders, VCs, and futurists; discussions of new innovations; and reviews of trends in tech and venture.The show is produced by Alumni Ventures, which has been recognized as a "Top 20 Venture Firm" by CB Insights ("24) and as the "#1 Most Active

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#82 - Meet the Startup Innovating Naval Operations...

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/12/09

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Ryan Musto sits down with Paul Lwin, CEO and co-founder of HavocAI, to explore how the company is revolutionizing maritime operations with its autonomous Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). Paul shares his inspiring journey from Myanmar refugee to Naval Academy graduate and tech leader, while showcasing HavocAI’s innovative platform that enables a single operator to control thousands of USVs. They discuss the

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#81 - Three Breakthroughs: AI and Careers for College...

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/12/07

In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy spotlight three groundbreaking innovations reshaping our world. First, they unpack how AI is revolutionizing careers, urging listeners to embrace tools and skills critical for thriving in a rapidly evolving job market. Next, they examine the transformative potential of GLP-1 drugs in tackling obesity and diabetes, discussing their profound impact on public health and the

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#80 - Meet the Startup Revolutionizing Perishable...

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2024/11/26

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Jason Bird interviews Jason Park, Co-founder and CEO of Coldcart, about the company’s innovative approach to solving challenges in perishable parcel logistics. Jason shares how Coldcart’s end-to-end platform helps businesses cut shipping costs by 15-50% while reducing spoilage by 40-60%. He explains how the company’s enterprise-grade technology integrates seamlessly into existing systems, optimizing routing and

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27:38

#79 - Meet the Startup Making Analytics Effortless...

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/11/22

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, we spotlight HeronAI, a groundbreaking Boston-based startup redefining data analytics. Co-founder and CEO Daphne Pariser shares the journey behind their AI-powered platform, which is transforming how businesses manage data. Learn how HeronAI automates processes, generates dashboards in minutes, and simplifies data integration, offering a seamless and accessible experience for enterprises and SMBs alike. With

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38:02

#78 - Three Breakthroughs: 2024 Election—Polling Is...

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/11/22

In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy explore game-changing advancements shaping the future of technology. They discuss prediction markets and their impact on election forecasting, highlighting how innovation is redefining traditional polling. The conversation moves to brain-computer interfaces, featuring a breakthrough device by Synchron that empowers individuals with paralysis to interact with technology in

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41:07

#77 - Meet the Startup Helping Dev Teams Build Better...

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2024/11/19

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Chris Sklarin sits down with Erik Severinghaus, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Bloomfilter, an innovative startup revolutionizing software development. Erik shares Bloomfilter's mission to bring clarity and efficiency to the software development life cycle through cutting-edge process mining and AI-driven insights. The conversation dives into Erik's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of scaling startups, and how

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32:33

#76 - Meet the Startup Transforming Mobile Shopping...

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2024/11/16

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Meera Oak, Partner at Alumni Ventures, interviews Ross Correia, co-founder and CEO of Reactiv, a Toronto-based startup transforming mobile commerce. Ross shares how Reactiv’s AI-powered platform, featuring a no-code app builder, AI-driven customization, and innovative Reactiv Clips, enables merchants to create seamless mobile shopping experiences. The conversation dives into Reactiv’s $5 million seed round led by

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34:45

#75 - Three Breakthroughs: AI Agents—They Came, They...

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/11/14

In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy discuss three cutting-edge innovations reshaping technology and society. Explore Eve, a groundbreaking robotic fish collecting environmental DNA to revolutionize marine research. Dive into Google's Project Jarvis, an AI-powered digital assistant poised to transform how we interact with technology. Finally, learn how Meta's emerging search engine is challenging Google's

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25:46

#74 - Meet the Start Up Putting Data in the Hands of...

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2024/11/13

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, we explore SIQ Basketball, a groundbreaking innovation transforming how players train and improve. CEO Erik Anderson joins Alumni Ventures’ Keaton Nankivil to highlight the FIBA-approved smart basketball that uses a patented 9D sensor to track over 190 data points per shot. Paired with a cutting-edge app, the ball provides real-time analytics, personalized feedback, and gamified training for players of all

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40:34

#73 - Meet the Startup Driving the Future With...

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2024/11/08

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Laura Bordewieck Rippy interviews Gautam Narang, CEO and co-founder of Gatik, to discuss how the company is revolutionizing middle-mile logistics through autonomous technology. Gautam highlights Gatik’s journey from its founding in 2017 to becoming an industry leader, with achievements like driver-out commercial deliveries for Walmart and partnerships with major brands like Isuzu and Kroger. The episode explores

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#72 - Three Breakthroughs: AI and Nuclear Energy

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/11/08

In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy explore transformative innovations reshaping our future. They discuss AI-powered nuclear energy solutions fueling data centers, the rise of self-driving cars like Tesla’s Cyber Taxis and Waymo’s fleets, and their potential to revolutionize cities and transportation. The episode also highlights Qure.ai’s groundbreaking AI technology for early lung cancer detection, offering

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40:22

#71 - Blue Flame Thinkers: Russell Hannigan

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/11/07

In this Blue Flame Thinkers episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Mike Collins welcomes Russell Hannigan, a visionary in the commercial space industry, to discuss the transformative possibilities emerging in space technology. Together, they explore the growing need for a "railroad to space" that would drastically lower the cost of launches, making space more accessible for innovation and entrepreneurship. Russell highlights pivotal trends, from reusable rockets to the

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#70 - Three Breakthroughs: More on AlphaFold

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/11/05

In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins and Naren Ramaswamy spotlight three pioneering advances that are shaping the future. They begin with AlphaFold 3 from Google DeepMind, which has revolutionized biology by predicting complex protein interactions, vastly accelerating research in drug discovery and genomics. Next, they discuss Tesla’s Optimus, a humanoid robot set to bring automation into daily life with capabilities from household

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#69 - Meet the Startup Turning Bitcoin Into A...

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/11/02

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Managing Partner Ray Wu sits down with David Tse, co-founder of Babylon, to explore the company’s groundbreaking approach to Bitcoin staking. Babylon enables Bitcoin holders to stake their assets securely on proof-of-stake networks without the need for complex bridging, enhancing both blockchain security and capital efficiency. Tse explains how Babylon’s innovative protocol leverages Bitcoin’s security for the

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#68 - Meet the Startup Bringing Blockbusters to Your...

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2024/10/29

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Jason Bird chats with David T. Scott, CEO of Evil Genius Games, about how the company is modernizing tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) with a digital-first platform. David shares how Evil Genius Games combines cutting-edge tech with licensed movie franchises like John Wick and Pacific Rim to offer diverse, action-packed storytelling experiences beyond traditional fantasy. With a focus on inclusivity and

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32:50

#67 - Meet the Startup Unlocking Crypto-Backed Loans

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/10/25

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins speaks with Dhruv Patel and Himanshu Sahay, the co-founders of Arch Lending, a New York-based FinTech startup revolutionizing crypto-backed loans. They discuss Arch’s mission to offer secure, regulated financial services for individuals and institutions holding alternative assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The conversation explores the growing trend of crypto adoption, the future of

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32:50

#66 - Three Breakthroughs: Digitizing Smell Using AI

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/10/25

In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, host Mike Collins and Senior Principal Naren Ramaswamy explore three fascinating technological advancements poised to shape the future. They begin with a groundbreaking achievement in neuroscience: the first-ever complete map of a fruit fly’s brain, shedding light on brain function and offering potential insights for AI and medical innovations. Next, they discuss AI’s newfound ability to predict and create

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43:29

#65 - Meet the Startup Bringing Lactation Suites to...

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/10/23

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Ron Levin, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, sits down with Abbey Donnell, the founder and CEO of Work & Mother. They discuss how Work & Mother is reshaping the modern workplace by providing fully equipped lactation suites that help companies meet legal requirements while supporting working mothers. Abbey shares her journey of founding the company, driven by her desire to solve a problem many new

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#64 - Meet the Startup Revolutionizing Carbon Capture

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/10/18

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, we dive into the innovative world of carbon capture with Cameron Halliday, co-founder and CEO of Mantel. Joined by Alumni Ventures Managing Partner Chris Sklarin, Cameron discusses Mantel’s groundbreaking technology that leverages molten salt-based materials to capture CO2 emissions from industrial sources like cement and steel plants. This conversation covers how Mantel is drastically reducing carbon capture

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30:59

#63 - Meet the Start-Up at the Center of the...

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast ·

2024/10/15

In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Naren Ramaswamy hosts Tanay Kothari, CEO and co-founder of Wispr AI, to discuss the future of voice technology. Wispr’s breakthrough product, Flow, is an AI-powered voice dictation platform designed to transform how people interact with their devices, making communication faster and more intuitive. Tanay shares his vision for creating technology that fades into the background, allowing users to focus on being

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