if the future of AI runs on living brain cells instead of silicon chips? 🧠⚡

In this mind-bending episode of AI to Go, I sit down with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a neuroscientist and strategic advisor at FinalSpark — a Swiss research lab building biocomputers from living human neurons. Yes, you read that right: LIVING neurons!

Discover how FinalSpark is creating computers that could be 1 MILLION times more energy-efficient than today's digital processors, why biocomputing might be the key to sustainable AI, and what it means to program cells that actually think.

Plus, we play "Can I Use AI for That?" and test Ewelina's knowledge of cutting-edge AI applications.

Whether you're an AI enthusiast, tech professional, or just curious about the future, this conversation will change how you think about computing forever.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ewelina and Her Background
00:33 From Childhood Dreams to Industry: Evelina's Journey
01:47 Embracing Scientific Curiosity and Complex Systems
03:22 Transitioning from Academia to Business
06:34 How do you build habits effectively?
10:40 Do you think we as a society are ready to openly talk about mental health?
14:21 How do we ensure that AI makes us smarter and enhances our thinking rather than eliminating or decreasing it?
17:47 FinalSpark's Vision: Energy-Efficient Biocomputing
24:39 Why is biocomputing considered a key enabler towards a more powerful AI in the future, and what are the key benefits for companies and end users?
28:46 Leading Startups in Biocomputing
31:05 What are your thoughts as a society and as a neuroscientist on how we can prepare ourselves for an AI-first world?
39:24 Outro

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AI To Go Podcast - Bringing you the humans behind AI!

Don't be shy and come say hi: 👋 Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesdeubener/ Follow us on:

✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/135tavsp8mEBYftLGOv02x ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-to-go-podcast/ ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aitogopodcast/

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Connect with Ewelina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelinakurtys/
https://www.ewelinakurtys.com/
Check out FinalSpark: https://finalspark.com/live

Meet Christian Byza, CEO at the AI-powered learning platform Learn.xyz.

Discover why San Francisco's AI scene is so unique, how crazy the "talent war" currently is, and tap into the incredible hustle mindset that all founders in Christian's "House of AI" community (and beyond) share.

Moreover, we talk about Learn.xyz where Christian reimagines micro learnings with AI and Duolingo like gamification. He argues for a (much needed!) fresh perspective on learning with his habit-forming app delivering clear outcomes for individuals and businesses. Point in case: 40% of his users learn a new lesson every week!

With Christian, I talked about:
00:10 – Podcast Announcement
00:38 – Introducing Christian Byza
00:59 – Christian’s podcast on Germans in Silicon Valley
01:42 – What kind of people are moving to the US West Coast?
02:50 – Germany vs Silicon Valley
03:27 – Hustle Mindset in San Francisco
03:53 – There is no “move fast & break things” culture anymore
05:21 – If you want to work in AI, you should move to San Francisco
06:32 – Christian’s Personal Story starting in San Francisco
08:12 – The Advantages of Living in SF
09:00 – Public Perception vs. Reality of SF
13:00 – Why the SF AI Ecosystem is Unique
15:00 – The crazy AI Talent “War” and US TV Shows on AI
17:29 – Tech Giants Race in AI, Apple losing ground
20:06 – Why Christian wanted to build in education
21:28 – Pivoting from Crypto consumers to Corporate Learning
22:29 – The basic problem in Corporate Learning
23:00 – Building a fun and engaging Learning Experience for Employees
24:48 – The Challenge of finding the Ideal Customer Profile
26:06 – How User Feedback led to Certifications for AI Topics
27:41 – Founder Lessons on Consumer vs B2B
30:16 – New Trend: Don’t sell the AI tool, sell the outcome!
32:30 – So, what is Learn.xyz’s Ideal Customer Profile?
34:40 – What Christian thinks about the future of learning
37:08 – Closing Remarks
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Don't be shy and come say hi:
👋 Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesdeubener/

Follow us on:
✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/135tavsp8mEBYftLGOv02x
✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-to-go-podcast/
✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aitogopodcast/

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Connect with Christian:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbyza/

Check out Christian's products:
AI powered learning platform https://www.learn.xyz/
OMR Festival https://omr.com/en
OMR Silicon Valley Update (German Podcast)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqmNJDl8UhJ8fL6110T4EBl6AzcHHK5J3

In this episode, Tony Beltramelli, head of AI at Miro, shares his journey from researcher to tech entrepreneur to leading AI initiatives in a major collaboration platform. He discusses the cultural influences that shaped his career, the current state of AI in Europe, and the transformative potential of AI in product development and collaboration. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, the importance of understanding data, and the future of work in an AI-driven landscape.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:17 Cultural Influences and Personal Interests
05:05 The European AI Landscape
07:45 The Journey of Uizard and AI Development
10:27 Transitioning from Research to Entrepreneurship
13:08 Acquisition by Miro and New Role
15:45 AI's Impact on Collaboration and Product Development
18:17 Innovative Features of Miro's AI Integration
20:49 Canvas as a Prompt: Redefining User Interaction
23:23 The Future of Product Management with AI
26:16 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption
28:38 The Role of AI in Innovation
31:37 Preparing for an AI-Driven Workforce
34:06 The Future of AI Agents
36:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Don't be shy and come say hi: 👋 Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesdeubener/ Follow us on:

✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/135tavsp8mEBYftLGOv02x
✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-to-go-podcast/
✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aitogopodcast/

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Connect with Tony:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-beltramelli-513b1219/
https://tonybeltramelli.com/

Check out Miro AI: https://miro.com/ai/ai-overview/