In the inaugural episode of Positive Outlier, we sit down with Jesus Lares—computer scientist, physicist, and founder of Maura AI—for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of intelligence, the intersection of scientific curiosity and entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to build at the edge of what’s possible. A graduate of MIT with deep roots in both AI research and applied physics, Jesus reflects on his journey from tutoring to fund flight school in high school, to conducting research at MIT, to founding his own startup. We explore his views on robotics, space, and the evolving role of human intuition in an increasingly algorithmic world. This episode sets the tone for Positive Outlier—a platform dedicated to spotlighting the boldest builders, thinkers, and technologists shaping tomorrow.