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.

To Learn More:

• 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