Best Altitude Accelerator Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 80 Politics, Central Control, Privacy Challenges and the Threat to the Information Ecosystem 1:14:15

10d ago1:14:15

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Today, data privacy is under attack, posing a threat to democracy and each of our individual freedoms. What we’re witnessing today in the rise of illiberalism and a clear cardinal dereliction of our laws which guarantees the fundamental rights for those in democratic societies. The current U.S. administration has moved to deregulate big tech, and s…

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Solving the CRISPR delivery problem using a proprietary peptide-based platform 1:05:53

25d ago1:05:53

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Dana Foss and Ross Wilson are the cofounders of Editpep, a biotech startup focused on developing CRISPR-based therapeutics. They are using a proprietary peptide-based delivery platform that enables targeted delivery to specific cell types, particularly for hard-to-reach areas like the brain. While Dana Foss is the CEO, Ross Wilson is also an Assist…

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Episode 79 Generative AI is a Crisis for Copyright Law with Ben Zhao 46:12

1M ago46:12

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We are at a critical juncture when generative AI's impact on copyright law is being hotly debated. The ambiguity surrounding AI-generated works' authorship and ownership has led to numerous lawsuits against AI companies. As of late 2024, there were at least 30 major copyright lawsuits against generative AI companies related to image copyright infri…

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Episode 78 Automating the Legal Profession: The Vision and the Implications 48:58

2M ago48:58

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AI has gained significant momentum in service professions, especially in the legal sector, has attracting substantial venture capital investment and transforming traditional workflows. In 2023 survey, 73% of legal professionals said planned on integrating AI into their legal work. Lawyers commented that these tools are becoming increasingly signifi…

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Episode 77 MyCoFutures NA will Revolutionize Sustainable Materials 42:35

2M ago42:35

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At Altitude we support the growth and commercialization of early stage startups. We want to celebrate one company, MyCoFutures, and its founders, Stephanie Lipp and Leo Gillis. MyCo Futures is a materials innovation startup now based in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2021, MycoFutures specializes in developing a sustainable, mycelium-based leather al…

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Episode 76: U.S. Tariffs–How Canadian Business Prepare in Times of Uncertainty 31:36

2M ago31:36

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In early February 2025, the United States, under Donald Trump, imposed significant tariffs on Canadian imports. Effective February 4, these tariffs included a 25% duty on general goods and a 10% duty on energy resources from Canada. The stated rationale was to pressure Canada to enhance border security and curb illegal drug flows into the U.S. This…

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Episode 75 Meta Ends Third-Party Fact-Checking: Implications for Users and Society 49:42

3M ago49:42

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has decided to end its third-party fact-checking program. This move was announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a video titled “More speech and fewer mistakes.” According to Zuckerberg, the decision to remove fact-checking is driven by the belief that fact-checking organizations have been politically …

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Episode 74 Developing Your Perfect Pitch Style 43:21

3M ago43:21

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There are numerous articles, opinions, and perspectives about how to effectively pitch to investors. What elements should be included? Content is just one side of the equation. However, when you pitch to investors, you only have a short window to create an impression. How you pitch is just as important as what you pitch. Delivering a compelling pit…

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Altitude Lab Fund- Supporting healthcare founders in challenging times 51:41

3M ago51:41

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Chandana Haque is the Executive Director of Altitude Lab, a healthcare startup accelerator building a community of diverse entrepreneurs in Utah. Altitude Lab was cofounded in 2020 by Chandana and Chris Gibson, the co-founder & CEO of Recursion in Salt Lake City. They recently announced the launch of a pre-seed venture fund aimed at supporting earl…

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Episode 73 The Building Blocks of Fundraising and Structuring your Organization 49:50

4M ago49:50

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For startup founders, investment is often the key to accelerating growth. But decision to seek outside investment requires careful consideration and preparation. Once a founder decides it's time to pursue external funding, they must be prepared for the demands of the process and know that fundraising requires significant time and resources, outside…

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Episode 72 Transfer Pricing Strategies for Canadian Startups Going Global 1:10:15

4M ago1:10:15

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We’re diving into transfer pricing strategies for startups who want to expand their businesses globally. Transfer pricing refers to the prices charged for goods, services, between related entities within a multinational enterprise (MNE). A Canadian startup with subsidiaries or parent companies in other countries may set transfer prices when trading…

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Episode 71 The Human State of Startup 2024 with Glenn Nishimura 41:03

4M ago41:03

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2024 has been a hard year for startup companies. Access to investment has been lower compared to prior years and many companies have buckled down to try to preserve their cashflow in anticipation of further dry spells. The year began with massive layoffs in the larger tech organizations and in Canada we’ve been left with a glut of highly skilled te…

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Episode 70 AI Security in the World of Generative AI–What You Need to Know 53:15

5M ago53:15

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As Generative AI adoption soars, so do many opportunities to advance current systems. But we're also seeing is the soaring risks that are uniquely the result of these large language models. According to McKinsey's 2024 Global Survey on AI, overall, AI adoption in enterprise has jumped to 72%, up from 50% in previous years. Implementation Time: Most…

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Episode 69 Effective Content Strategies for Cleantech Founders 32:01

5M ago32:01

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Clean energy isn't just a dream, but it is a thriving reality. We’re standing at a threshold as the global community races against time to meet ambitious climate goals, and with the convergence of new policies, investments and incentives away from fossil fuels, the Canadian government estimates that up to $140 billion in annual investment is needed…

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Episode 68 How Canadian Businesses Can Accelerate AI Adoption 28:35

6M ago28:35

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The next generation of artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. We’re seeing rampant innovation from the startup communities innovating from the emergence of large language models. Businesses in Canada, however are slower to hop on this band wagon. The adoption of generative AI in Canada varies significantly by industry. Sectors such a…

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Partnering to accelerate therapeutics: A primer on forming alliances and their management 50:40

6M ago50:40

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Monica Rosoff, the founder and CEO of LBBAL™ Alianza. Prior to launching Alianza, Monica was a partnering executive with roles of increasing seniority at Genentech, Gilead, Kite and Exelixis. Over the course of over two decades, she had the opportunity to lead and participate in a wide diversity of deals, negotiations, diligence exercises, alliance…

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Episode 67 A Heart2Help and Brian Coleman's Vision to Reshape Community and Giving 15:35

7M ago15:35

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Brian Coleman is the visionary and Founder of Heart2Help. I met Brian at Collision 2024 in Toronto. Recently launched A Heart2 Help, Brian Coleman is the visionary and Founder of Heart2Help. I met Brian at Collision 2024 in Toronto. Recently launched A Heart 2 Help is a revolutionary app that facilitates real-time connections between individuals se…

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Episode 66 GenAI and the Evolution of Software Development with Paulo Rosado of Outsystems 19:29

7M ago19:29

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Paulo Rosado is the Founder and CEO of low-code leader OutSystems. I met Paulo Rosado at Collision 2024 in Toronto. In our fireside chat we discuss how GenAI and low-code are converging to redefine software development, increase agility, and open new possibilities for innovation and efficiency. He'll share how organizations can use low-code to safe…

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Episode 65: When do Startups Need HR? 38:37

8M ago38:37

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As startups evolve from small, agile teams to growth-oriented organizations, the need for strategic human resources management becomes critical. While startups often focus on product development, market penetration, and financial viability, at the early stages, once they’ve established market viability, people strategy becomes equally important. Wh…

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Episode 64: Practical AI in IT Observability with LogicMonitor CEO, Christina Kosmowski 12:41

8M ago12:41

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Enterprise companies face a myriad of critical challenges. Maintaining comprehensive visibility across distributed systems spanning multiple environments has become extremely difficult. The sheer volume of data generated by modern IT systems is overwhelming, with companies struggling to process and make sense of millions of data points and alerts d…

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Episode 63: Emily Reid, CEOAI4All: "AI Will Change the World. Who Will Change AI?" 1:00:08

9M ago1:00:08

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We’ve all have seen the emergence of AI in the last 8 years, where in this sector, the male voice still dominates: A 2018 World Economic Forum report suggested that only 22% of AI professionals globally were female. A 2019 AI Index Report found that 18% of authors at leading AI conferences were women. LinkedIn data from 2018 indicated that 16% of A…

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Episode 62: MATR Ventures' Giselle Melo's Pivot to Venture Capital 1:01:56

9M ago1:01:56

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Giselle Melo is a Managing Partner at Matr (matter) Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in deep tech software companies specializing in applied artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, and computer vision. She is a seasoned tech founder with proven track record in software systems design and engineering across various sector…

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From Pitches to Stories: Transforming Complex Ideas into Engaging Narratives 54:11

9M ago54:11

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Zack Shildhorn is an investing Partner at venture firm Lux Capital. He played multiple key roles that helped the firm scale from less than $100M to more than $4B in assets under management. After witnessing thousands of pitches, he saw that even the most disruptive startups often struggled to develop effective narratives. Having worked closely with…

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Episode 61: Bookkeeping Fundamentals for Startup Founders Developing Your Financial Foundation 43:39

9M ago43:39

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We're shining a spotlight on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of business: bookkeeping. While it may not be the most glamorous topic, its importance to your company's success can't be overstated. This often-overlooked practice is a secret weapon for thriving startups. Think of bookkeeping as the GPS for your business journey. Without it, you'r…

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Episode 60 Navigating Trust, Compliance, and Innovation with OneTrust CEO, Kabir Barday 18:11

10M ago18:11

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We met Kabir Barday, CEO of OneTrust, at Collision, Toronto where we discussed the evolving landscape of data privacy, responsible AI use, and regulatory compliance. OneTrust helps companies responsibly and securely use data and AI with its suite of security, privacy, governance, risk, ethics and compliance solutions. The company recently reported …

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Episode 59 Tripian is Disrupting Travel with True Personalization 15:07

10M ago15:07

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This is one of the video interviews we conducted at Collision, Toronto June 17-20, 2024. Tripian was initially launched in 2016 as a consumer-facing travel app, equipped with trip planning tools available in only five cities. In mid-2018, the company pivoted to a B2B SaaS model, offering its services to the travel industry. Today, Tripian provides …

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Episode 58 Resilience is Pioneering a New Approach to Managing Cyber Risk 17:53

11M ago17:53

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This is one of the video interviews we conducted at Collision, Toronto June 17-20, 2024. Resilience is not your traditional insurance provider. Dr. Ann Irvine is the company's Chief Data & Analytics Officer, and has spent her career sitting at the intersection of data science and cybersecurity. We spoke to Dr. Irvine about managing cyber risk in th…

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Turning great science into impactful medicine: Lessons from Corey Goodman, Pioneer in Science and Venture Capital 1:21:13

11M ago1:21:13

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Corey Goodman, Ph.D., is the managing partner of venBio, a venture capital firm he cofounded in 2011. venBio already has 7 FDA approved drugs on the market, saving and improving lives. Corey spent 25 years as Professor of Biology at Stanford University and Evan Rauch Chair of Neurobiology at U.C. Berkeley, where he was a HHMI Investigator, Head of …

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Episode 57 The Art and Science of Building Successful Teams 39:27

11M ago39:27

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A critical milestone in scaling a startup for growth involves building a high-performing and well-rounded team that can make or break a venture's success. The guiding hypothesis is that we tend to gravitate towards people with similar interests, and values. That is a foundation at the very early stages for moving the company the right direction. Th…

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Pushing Boundaries: Abhishek Tripathi’s Experience with NASA, SpaceX, UC Berkeley and Startups 1:01:24

12M ago1:01:24

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Abhishek Tripathi, is the Director of Mission operations of the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley. Abhi is also the Chair of the Air and Space track startups at Skydeck, which is UC Berkeley's startup accelerator program. For over two decades, Abhi has been at the forefront of human and robotic space exploration. A…

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Episode 56 Ryan Pannell - Lessons from a Successful Serial Entrepreneur 56:07

12M ago56:07

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Hessie Jones met Ryan Pannell over a decade ago when she first ventured into entrepreneurship. At that time, he was an executive producer and it was the film industry where he began his career, working his way up to be a writer, producer and director. He directed his first feature film, Dragon City, when he was 26 years old. In 2001 he moved into s…

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Episode 55 Myths, Facts and the Future of LLMs with Amir Feizpour 51:28

1y ago51:28

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Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as one of the most powerful and versatile artificial intelligence technologies of our time. By training massive neural networks on vast datasets of human-generated text, LLMs have developed an unprecedented ability to understand and generate human-like language with robust fluency and comprehension. This br…

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Episode 54 Cybersecurity Challenges in the Era of Large Language Models 32:45

1y ago32:45

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With the emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) and the speed of adoption, how we communicate, how we research, how we improve our productivity has greatly transformed society. While these powerful tools offer remarkable capabilities in natural language understanding and generation of more accurate human-like language, they have also introduced …

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Episode 53 The Intelligent City - Towards Progress and Sustainability 36:38

1y ago36:38

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By 2050, 70% of the world’s population is projected to live in cities. We will evolve into an increasingly urban economy. Urban centers will adapt and evolve to meet the needs of their growing populations. Urbanization can lead to 1) economic growth, 2) improved living standards, and 3) cultural diversity. Some key stats about the rise of the urban…

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Episode 52 Steering Growth Stage Founders Towards Sustainable Businesses 36:55

1y ago36:55

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David Peterson, known as the Optimization Coach, assists growth-stage companies in 2X their revenue growth to achieve their 10X goal. He helps them become more appealing to investors or (if they choose) achieve their status as a successful founder-owned businesses. At this juncture, early-stage founders are already generating revenue and may aim to…

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Lessons from Evolution of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem at UC Berkeley 58:06

1y ago58:06

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Richard Lyons, Ph.D., is the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer, at the University of California, Berkeley. Rich is an economist and the former dean of the business school. Rich will become the next chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley. We talk about a wide variety of topics around the Evolutio…

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Episode 51 Make or Break: Establishing Product Market Fit is Crucial to Success 44:56

1y ago44:56

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Product Market Fit is a make-or-break factor for startups. Even the best products can fail without market demand, while an average product can succeed if the demand exists. What does success look like once companies reach this critical milestone? The product resonates with the market means that: Customer actively buys, uses and recommends the produ…

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Civilization Ventures: Lessons learned from founding, exiting and applying them to support founders as an investor 54:45

1y ago54:45

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Shahram Seyedin-Noor is the founder and managing partner at Civilization Ventures. Shahram received a JD from Harvard and worked at Wilson Solsinis and Cooley before going into investment banking at firms like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America. He then entered the startup world co-founding several startups. He eventually ended up Angel investing an…

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Episode 50 Traditional Demand Generation is Broken. There is a better way to Improve Win Rates 39:51

1y ago39:51

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Demand Generation is a broad marketing practice aimed at creating awareness and interest in a company’s products or services. It involves using various tactics across numerous channels, such as content marketing, social media ads, and more While the practice has been around for as long as brands have existed, it has undergone some significant chang…

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Episode 49 Evolving DEI within Venture Capital with Gayatri Sarkar of Advaita Capital 58:11

1y ago58:11

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Today we’re facing headwinds in this fast-paced tech economy. There is this global race to win in the advancement of Artificial Intelligence between the East and the West, however there are clear impediments that persist to drive change in current technologies that are hampering the speed to win. There is this realization of the how brittle our sys…

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Episode 48 Building your Personal Brand as a Tech Leader 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

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These days there has been this surge of people who are developing influence within their specific corner of the market. They are digital creators who specialize in a niche and begin to establish themselves as experts in their field. The rise of influence has been less about celebrity, but these days it’s a strategic advantage for many entrepreneurs…

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Humba Ventures: Investing in Deep Tech Startups with Engineering Focus 53:11

1+ y ago53:11

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Leo Polovets is the Co-founder and General Partner at Susa Ventures. Leo focuses on enterprise software and technical products at Susa. About two years ago, He also started Humba Ventures, a fund that invests in deep tech and critical national sectors like energy and defense at Humba. Leo led Susa's investments in Mashgin, People Data Labs, Scalyr,…

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Episode 47 Startup Resilience Navigating Relationships for Early-Stage Founders 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

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Growth Hackers' determined that the greatest indicator of startup success is resilience: “You might feel that things are moving slow in your company – that is natural. You may make decisions, that, in retrospect may lead to undesired consequences, or perceived setbacks in your goal to reach critical milestones. If you are an entrepreneur building a…

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Episode 46 Is 2024 The Year of Investor Restraint and Startup Resilience? 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

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Will 2024 will be another challenging year for startup founders? The world bank came out with the following prediction for 2024: “Global growth is projected to slow for the third year in a row—from 2.6% last year to 2.4% in 2024, almost three-quarters of a percentage point below the average of the 2010s. Developing economies are projected to grow j…

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Berkeley Skydeck- Catalyzing the growth of deep tech startups at the world’s number one ranked public university. 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

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Caroline Winnett is the Executive Director of Berkeley Skydeck, a startup accelerator at the University of California, Berkeley. Skydeck started as a mentoring space in 2012 and soon translated into one of the leading startup accelerators in the world. SkyDeck was Formed as a partnership between UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, the College of…

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Episode 45: AI and the Future of Passwords with Jeff Shiner, CEO 1Password 17:18

1+ y ago17:18

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AI has consumed the tech space and mainstream business. What implications does generative AI have on cybersecurity? Will it change the threat landscape for better or worse? At Collision, Hessie Jones interviewed Jeff Shiner, CEO of 1Password to discuss the implications to personal information and how will passwordless technology help combat these t…

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Episode 44 Trinsic - Can We Safeguard our Identities in an Increasingly Automated Web? 39:13

1+ y ago39:13

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As of February 2023, 850 million people globally don’t have an ID: no birth certificate, national ID–a legal identification that enables access to basic services like setting up bank accounts, getting a job–a system we’ve taken for granted in the West. Solving the identity problem becomes more pronounced as societies become increasingly digital. Th…

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Episode 43 Where are the Women in AI? 45:02

1+ y ago45:02

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Theodora Lau recently wrote a Linkedin post called "Where are the Women?" This was a timely post that responded to the slap in the face to many women, who have made incredible strides to affect substantive change in AI, who saw the NYT article that snubbed the work of prominent women like Fei Fei Li, Timnit Gebru, Kate Crawford, Joy Buolamwini, Meg…

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Medtech Innovator and Biotools Innovator: accelerator for medical device, digital health and diagnostic companies 1:12:25

1+ y ago1:12:25

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Paul Grand is the founder and CEO; Ayelet Marom is the Program Director for BioTools Innovator, which focuses specifically on biotools; and Jim West is the Associate Director, BioTools Innovator, who was previously the Co-Founder and CEO of, Clara Biotech, which was founded in 2018 and was acquired by Innovaprep in the summer of 2023. Jim was the f…

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Episode 42 Is the Engineer Dead? 17:40

1+ y ago17:40

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Will new emerging technologies assist engineers in enhancing their capabilities or will their jobs simply be done for them? At Collision, 2023, Hessie Jones met with Maxim Fateev, CEO of Temporal and Anand Kulkarni, CEO of Crowdbotics. Both organizations are making it increasingly easier for engineers in light of the advances in Generative AI. One …

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