Ewelina Kurtys discusses the work of FinalSpark, a Switzerland-based startup developing biocomputers made from living neurons to address AI’s rapidly growing energy demands, leveraging neurons that are up to one million times more energy efficient than digital hardware. 

She explains the company’s shift from traditional digital AI to biocomputing, the early-stage nature of the research, and the challenges of commercializing and marketing deep tech. 

Alongside the technology, Ewelina shares her entrepreneurial journey, approach to performance and learning, and the near-term goal of securing major investment to accelerate research and scale this long-term vision.

Key Takeaways:

• FinalSpark is developing biocomputers built from living neurons to dramatically reduce AI’s energy consumption.
• Neurons are approximately one million times more energy efficient than digital computing systems.
• The project is still in early research stages, currently able to store one bit of information, with a long-term horizon of about 10 years.
• FinalSpark offers remote lab access, allowing researchers and companies to experiment with living neurons via code.
• The company is self-funded by experienced Swiss entrepreneurs and operates with a small, focused team.
• A major challenge in deep tech is explaining complex technology simply and identifying the ideal first customer.
• Ewelina’s career path reflects trial and error, networking, and continuous technical preparation.
• Success in complex fields requires enjoying the daily process, not just chasing outcomes.
• Her daily routine prioritizes movement, focused work blocks, and habits that support long-term health and performance.
• She emphasizes constant adaptation, learning, and knowing when to change direction professionally.
• The immediate goal is to raise 50 million Swiss Francs to accelerate research and maintain leadership in biocomputing.

Reach out to Ewelina on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelinakurtys/

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