In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, host Mike Collins and AV Senior Associate Drew Wandzilak discuss three significant tech breakthroughs, including advancements in drug discovery and AI. The second segment features an insightful interview with Itamar Benedy, Co-Founder & CEO of Anzu.io, where he talks about the future of in-game advertising. Finally, Steve Chen, Founder & CEO of NewRetirement, shares how his company uses AI to create comprehensive financial planning models, making retirement planning more accessible. Join us to explore these transformative technologies and hear from the innovators behind them.

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-- AV Sports Fund: www.av.vc/Sports
-- AV US Strategic Tech Fund: www.av.vc/funds/strategictech
-- Anzu.io: www.anzu.io
-- NewRetirement: www.newretirement.com
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Speakers:

-- Mike Collins - Host - www.linkedin.com/in/mike-collins-362100
-- Drew Wandzilak - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/drewwandzilak
-- Itamar Benedy - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/itamarbenedy
-- Steve Chen - Guest - www.linkedin.com/in/secventures


Chapters:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (04:08) - Three Breakthroughs
• (31:52) - Anzu.io
• (55:42) - NewRetirement
• (01:20:34) - Closing

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