Have you ever wondered how the next generation will be impacted by AI? Michael Ostapenko, founder of Satryx, is building that future, and his vision goes beyond the hype. In this thought-provoking conversation with Melinda Lee, Michael dissects the current limits of AI and makes a compelling case for why our children won't be raised by rogue superintelligences, but instead, by powerful tools that lack human-like motivation.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the world we are building for the next generation and how to prepare them for a partnership with intelligent technology.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The AI Tutor of Tomorrow

Why the next generation will learn from AIs that are powerful logical reasoners, not just conversational chatbots, transforming education from memorization to master-level critical thinking.

Preparing for a Partnership, Not a Takeover

“Agency is a property of life, not intelligence.”

How to alleviate anxiety for ourselves and our children by understanding the fundamental difference between a tool and a living entity.

The New Digital Divide

“Quantum computers can solve powerful classes of problems, but you have to ask the right questions.”

As quantum computing and advanced AI unlock solutions to global problems, the next generation's challenge won't be access to information, but the ability to ask the right questions and wield these powerful tools ethically.

Instilling "Creator Responsibility" in the Next Generation

“At the end of the day, the responsibility is still on you.”

Why teaching kids to code is no longer enough; we must teach them the ethics of the goals and constraints they program into intelligent systems.

About the Guest:

Michael Ostapenko is the founder and CEO of Satryx, a company on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. With more than two decades of deep experience in science, engineering, and leadership, he is advancing automated reasoning on conventional hardware toward practically quantum-enabled performance. At Satryx, he is building a foundational platform that fuses these logical breakthroughs with modern machine learning. His long-term vision is to enable the next generation of AI systems that approach true human-level intelligence, capable of both semantic understanding and rigorous logical reasoning.

Social Handles:

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelostapenko

Fun Fact:

• 🚲 Gravity-Defying Survivor: Beyond the lab, Michael has tested his own limits, surviving a dramatic bike crash that involved executing a near-full flip in midair.

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

Website: https://speakinflow.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow

Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall

Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!

Subscribe to the podcast

If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.

Leave us an Apple Podcast review.

Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.