#89 - Three Breakthroughs: The Future of Fighting Wildfires

In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins and Lucas Pasch explore three groundbreaking innovations shaping the future. First, OpenAI’s new Tasks feature signals a major leap toward AI agents, streamlining workflows and redefining automation. Next, they examine wildfire prevention, where AI-powered cameras, firefighting robots, and public-private partnerships are transforming how we predict and combat devastating blazes. Finally, they discuss cutting-edge advancements in neuroscience, from regenerative medicine to lab-grown brain cells, offering new hope for treating neurodegenerative diseases. The future is unfolding fast—join Mike and Lucas as they break it all down.

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Creators and Guests

Mike Collins
Host
Mike Collins
CEO and Co-Founder 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
Lucas Pasch
Guest
Lucas Pasch
Senior Principal at Alumni Ventures
Sam Herrick
Producer
Sam Herrick
Video Producer, Editor, and Voice Over Artist
Shail Highbloom
Producer
Shail Highbloom
Platform (CEO Services) at Alumni Ventures
#89 - Three Breakthroughs: The Future of Fighting Wildfires
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