#17 - Three Breakthroughs: Are Doctors Doomed, Space Breakthrough, and Is a Cure for Diabetes Coming?

In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins and Drew Wandzilak dive into three pivotal innovations shaping the future. First, they explore the rise of AI doctors and their potential to revolutionize healthcare with better diagnoses, bedside manner, and access to the latest medical knowledge. Next, the pair highlights the massive implications of SpaceX's Starship, which aims to dramatically lower the cost of space travel, democratizing access to the final frontier. Lastly, they discuss groundbreaking advancements in diabetes treatment, including a potential cell-based cure that could eliminate the need for insulin. These exciting developments promise to reshape industries and improve lives. Tune in for an optimistic look at how technology is pushing the boundaries of what's possible!

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Chapters:
  • (00:00) - intro
  • (01:42) - Are Doctors Doomed?
  • (16:30) - Space Breakthrough
  • (22:47) - Is a Cure for Diabetes Coming?



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Creators and Guests

Mike Collins
Host
Mike Collins
CEO and Co-Founder at Alumni Ventures
David Carey
Producer
David Carey
Business Development at Alumni Ventures
Drew Wandzilak
Guest
Drew Wandzilak
Associate, Green D & Yard & Strategic Tech Fund at Alumni Ventures
Jeannie Masters
Producer
Jeannie Masters
SVP of Communication at Alumni Ventures
Keith Murphy
Producer
Keith Murphy
Director, Video Programs at Alumni Ventures
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Producer
Kirsten Bannan
Social Media Manager at Alumni Ventures
Shail Highbloom
Producer
Shail Highbloom
Platform (CEO Services) at Alumni Ventures
#17 - Three Breakthroughs: Are Doctors Doomed, Space Breakthrough, and Is a Cure for Diabetes Coming?
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