Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast

#89 - Three Breakthroughs: The Future of Fighting Wildfires


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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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  • Alumni Ventures (AV)
  • AV LinkedIn
  • AV Deep Tech Fund
  • AV Foundation Fund
  • Tech Optimist


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Creators & Guests

  • Mike Collins - Host
  • Lucas Pasch - Guest
  • Shail Highbloom - Producer
  • Sam Herrick - Producer
  • Keith Murphy - Producer
  • Jeannie Masters - Producer



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