#23 - Three Breakthroughs: Regulatory Pushback, Glassy Gels, and the Year of the Drone

Join Alumni Ventures' Mike Collins and Managing Partner Matt Caspari in this enlightening episode of the Tech Optimist as they delve into three significant breakthroughs. First, explore the recent U.S. appeals court decision that crucially impacts venture capital and private equity by pushing back on regulatory overreach. Next, discover the revolutionary 'glassy gels,' a material innovation that blends the hardness of plastics with the flexibility of gels, promising advances in robotics, healthcare, and sports equipment. Lastly, learn why this year could be labeled the year of the drone, as these versatile machines extend beyond military uses to solve real-world commercial challenges. Tune in to see how these breakthroughs are reshaping industries and potentially transforming our daily lives.

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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
Jeannie Masters
Producer
Jeannie Masters
SVP of Communication at Alumni Ventures
Keith Murphy
Producer
Keith Murphy
Director, Video Programs at Alumni Ventures
Matt Caspari
Guest
Matt Caspari
Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures' Deep Tech, Georgetown (Potomac Ventures) and UC Berkeley (Strawberry Creek Ventures) funds
Shail Highbloom
Producer
Shail Highbloom
Platform (CEO Services) at Alumni Ventures
#23 - Three Breakthroughs: Regulatory Pushback, Glassy Gels, and the Year of the Drone
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