Kirsten Bannan
Social Media Manager at Alumni Ventures
Appears in 71 Episodes
#40 - Three Breakthroughs: Brain-Computer Interfaces, Advanced Neural Networks, and Ozempic Trade Update
In the latest episode of the AV Tech Optimist podcast, 'Three Breakthroughs' segment, Mike Collins and Mike Peri explore three transformative technologies set to resha...
#39 - Meet the Startup Unifying the Digital & Physical Worlds
Join us on the Alumni Ventures' Tech Optimist podcast as Managing Partner Laura Rippy talks with Kirin Sinha, founder and CEO of Illumix. This episode delves into how ...
#38 - Meet the Startup Building Smart AI-Powered Dumbbells
In this episode of The Tech Optimist, Meera Oak, a Partner at Alumni Ventures, interviews Kareem Aly, co-founder and CEO of Kabata, about their innovative AI-powered d...
#37 - Three Breakthroughs: Search 2.0., Advances in Exo-Suits, and These New Blood Tests Change Everything
In the latest episode of the AV Tech Optimist podcast, 'Three Breakthroughs' segment, Mike Collins and Matt Caspari dive into three technological advancements shaping ...
#36 - Mastering VR Combat: The Future of Gaming with Sinn Studios
Join us on the AV Tech Optimist podcast as Mike Collins chats with Almir Brljak and Alek Sinn, the dynamic co-founders of Sinn Studio. Dive deep into the exciting real...
#35 - Meet the Startup Leveraging AI for Strategic Talent Placement
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures' Tech Optimist podcast, join Pete Mathias as he explores the innovative world of AI-driven talent placement with Fernando Rodrig...
#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 breakthrough...
#33 - AI Body-Cams: The Startup Transforming Policing
Listen to a thought-provoking discussion about the transformative impact of AI on policing as Mike Collins chats with Anthony Tassone, Co-founder and CEO of Truleo, on...
#32 - Meet the Start-up That’s Making User Onboarding Easy
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures' Tech Optimist podcast, join Partner Pete Mathias as he explores the innovative world of user authentication with Rob Thelen, th...
#31 - Three Breakthroughs: Why Are SMRs (Small Modular Reactors) a Thing?
Listen to the latest episode of the Alumni Ventures' Tech Optimist podcast, where Mike Collins and Matt Caspari uncover three groundbreaking innovations set to revolut...
#30 - Meet the Startup Revolutionizing Road Safety with Radar Tech
On this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, Mike Collins chats with Nathan Mintz, a serial deep tech entrepreneur and the Chairman and Founding CEO of Spartan, an Al...
#29: Three Breakthroughs: Exciting News on Alzheimer’s, Warming Globe Problems and Solutions, and Smart Antibiotics
Dive into a captivating episode of the Alumni Ventures' Tech Optimist podcast as Mike Collins and Matt Caspari explore three breakthroughs that could redefine our heal...
#28 - The Father of Modern Rocket Science
Dive into the next frontier of space innovation in this episode of the Tech Optimist, where Drew Wandzilak welcomes Tom Mueller, founder and CEO of Impulse Space and t...
#27 - Life-Changing Brain–Computer Interface Technology
Explore the frontiers of medical technology in this episode of the Tech Optimist, as Alumni Ventures' Managing Partner Ludwig Pierre Schulze sits down with Michael Mag...
#26 - Three Breakthroughs: Chevron and the Startup Space, Bridge Gene Editing Breakthrough, and AI Arms Race
Join the latest episode of the Tech Optimist, 'Three Breakthroughs,' as Mike Collins and Managing Partner Matt Caspari delve into three significant developments reshap...
#25 - Squads of AI Agents Acting on Your Behalf
Join the Tech Optimist as Mike Collins delves into the cutting-edge world of AI with Ron Bodkin, Founder and CEO of ChainML (builder of Theoriq.AI). Explore how ChainM...
#24 - This Startup Is Making Your Daily Products Safer
Join Alumni Ventures' Managing Partner Greg Baker on the Tech Optimist podcast as he chats with Charlie Silver, co-founder and CEO of Ruby Bio. Charlie shares how his ...
#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 breakthroug...
#22 - Is Your Solar ROI as Bright as Promised?
In this episode of the Tech Optimist, join Alumni Ventures' Managing Partner Greg Baker as he explores the transformational impact of Enact Systems with CEO Deep Chakr...
#21 - Transforming 911: The New Company Updating These Lifesaving Calls
Join Mike Collins on the Tech Optimist as he explores Rapid SOS' revolutionary impact on emergency responses with CEO Michael Martin. Learn how this innovative company...
#20 - Three Breakthroughs: Nuclear Is Back, Non-GMO Rice Innovation, and a Radical Approach to Antibiotic Discovery
Join the Tech Optimist podcast for another episode of 'Three Breakthroughs' with host Mike Collins and guest Matt Caspari, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures. Dive in...
#19 - 3D Body Scans: Coming to Your Gym
Join Mike Collins on the Tech Optimist as he dives into the innovative world of body scanning technology with Alex Wayenberg, CEO of Shape. Discover how ShapeScale, th...
#18 - My Dentist Is on TikTok
Join Alumni Ventures' Mike Collins on the Tech Optimist podcast as he chats with Gregg Kaplan, CEO of Dentologie. Explore how this dental practice is transforming pati...
#17 - Three Breakthroughs: Are Doctors Doomed, Space Breakthrough, and Is a Cure for Diabetes Coming?
In this Three Breakthroughs episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins and Drew Wandzilak dive into three pivotal innovations shaping the futur...
#16 - A Discussion on the Future of Knee Replacements
In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Mike Collins, CEO of Alumni Ventures, sits down with Ben Holmes, CEO of Nanochon, to dis...
#15 - Developing the Circular Economy for People, Planet, and Profit
In this episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, we feature a conversation with Ron Levin, managing partner of Alumni Ventures, and Sharif Barakat, co-fou...
#14 - Our Children Can't Read
Join host Mike Collins on the Tech Optimist podcast as he interviews Andrea Reisman Johnson, CEO and Co-founder of Rally Reader. Discover how her platform addresses li...
#13 - Three Breakthroughs: College Sports Turn Pro, Miles Per Gallon Becomes Outdated, and Ethereum ETFs
Join Alumni Ventures' Mike Collins and Drew Wandzilak on the Tech Optimist podcast as they discuss three breakthroughs. First, they explore the new compensation model ...
#12 - Breaking Congressional Gridlock
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, Alumni Ventures Partner Pete Mathias interviews Nikhil Ajjarapu, CEO and Co-founder of Rescript. They explore how Rescrip...
#11 - Three Breakthroughs: Huge Oil Found in Antarctica, Apple and AI, Warp Drive Breakthrough
In this episode of the Tech Optimist podcast, Mike Collins and Drew Wandzilak (Senior Associate at AV) explore three pivotal technological developments. They cover the...