#95 - Three Breakthroughs: The Return of Supersonic Travel?

In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, we explore three game-changing advancements shaping the future. First, we examine how DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has built a ChatGPT rival for just $6 million, igniting conversations about the cost of innovation and global AI competition. Next, we take to the skies with Boom Supersonic, which has successfully tested its Mach 1.1 jet, marking a major step toward the return of commercial supersonic travel. Finally, we dive into synthetic biology, where scientists have engineered the first fully synthetic yeast genome—paving the way for breakthroughs in medicine, sustainable fuel, and food security. Join hosts Mike Collins and Lucas Pasch as they break down these pivotal innovations and what they mean for the future.

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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
#95 - Three Breakthroughs: The Return of Supersonic Travel?
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