#34 - Three Breakthroughs: AI Spot Mass Shooters, Quantum Material Breakthrough, and CAR-T Show Promise With Brain Tumors

In this episode of the Alumni Ventures' Tech Optimist podcast, join Mike Collins and Managing Partner Matt Caspari as they delve into three transformative breakthroughs reshaping our approach to public safety, material science, and healthcare. The episode kicks off with an in-depth look at ZeroEyes, an AI solution designed to prevent mass shootings by analyzing surveillance footage to identify potential threats before they escalate. Next, the conversation shifts to a novel method in quantum material research, where scientists are innovating material properties at the atomic level to pave the way for future technological advancements. The discussion concludes with an exploration of CAR T-cell therapy's latest developments, highlighting its potential to treat tough cancers like glioblastoma through personalized immune system enhancements. Tune in to discover how these pioneering technologies are setting new standards in their respective fields and promising a safer, healthier future.

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Chapters:
  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (04:13) - AI Spot Mass Shooters
  • (20:51) - Quantum Material Breakthrough
  • (26:40) - CAR-T Show Promise With Brain Tumors
  • (32:50) - Closing



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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
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Producer
Kirsten Bannan
Social Media Manager 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
Sam Herrick
Producer
Sam Herrick
Video Producer, Editor, and Voice Over Artist
Shail Highbloom
Producer
Shail Highbloom
Platform (CEO Services) at Alumni Ventures
#34 - Three Breakthroughs: AI Spot Mass Shooters, Quantum Material Breakthrough, and CAR-T Show Promise With Brain Tumors
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