Host Raj Mahapatra interviews Dr. Katie King, co-founder and CEO of BioOrbit, who shares her journey from childhood dreams of space to developing innovative drug delivery systems in microgravity, and the opportunities presented by AI in medicine.

Conversation Highlights:

· Introduction and Academic Journey
Dr. King shares her journey from a childhood fascination with space to earning a PhD in nanomedicine and interning at NASA.

· Vision for Drug Production Using Space in Technology
Dr. King outlines the concept of producing protein crystals in microgravity to enhance drug formulation, the unique advantages of space for crystallization, and the experience of developing their first automated protein crystallization prototype in a garage.

· Navigating Regulatory Challenges
Dr. King breaks down the complexities of navigating regulatory environments in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly when introducing innovative space-based solutions to traditional drug development processes.

· Advancements in Personalized Medicine and Accessibility Initiatives
The conversation emphasizes AI's role in optimizing research and underscores the importance of community and collaboration in the evolving technological landscape, highlighting the potential for innovations to democratize access to medications.

Meet the host and this episode’s guest:

· Dr. Katie King

· Raj Mahapatra

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Host Raj Mahapatra connects with Wendy Jephson, CEO and Co-Founder of Let’s Think, who shares her journey from law to psychology, discusses the integration of behavioral science in artificial intelligence (AI) in law firms, and the human expertise in collaboration with technology.

Conversation Highlights:

· Integration Tools: Wendy discusses her mission to enhance operations in law firms through the integration of behavioral science and AI, explaining how these principles are applied to train AI systems.

· The Role of Tacit Knowledge: Wendy and Raj highlight the importance of capturing tacit knowledge from experienced professionals that is often lost when they leave organizations and how AI can provide practical solutions.

· Empowering Legal Professionals: Wendy emphasizes the importance of empowering legal professionals by equipping them with AI tools that enhance their capabilities while ensuring that valuable human insight remains at the forefront of the legal practice.

· Human-AI Collaboration: The conversation highlights the necessity of integrating human expertise with AI, advocating that AI should complement rather than replace human decision-making.

· AI in Future Legal Practices: Wendy explains her vision of a legal landscape where AI assists lawyers in improving productivity and analytical capabilities without eliminating the nuanced understanding that comes from human experience.

Meet the host and this episode’s guest:

· Wendy Jephson

· Raj Mahapatra

This podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended to provide and should not be relied on as legal advice. The information in this podcast is not tailored to a particularized situation or jurisdiction, may not reflect the current state of the law, and should not be considered a substitute for the advice of your own legal counsel. You should not consider this podcast an invitation to form an attorney-client relationship, and no attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this podcast. Wilson Sonsini disclaims all liability in respect to any actions taken or not taken based on the content of this podcast and notes that prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This podcast may be considered attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions.

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Host Raj Mahapatra joins Emre Kazim, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Holistic AI, to talk about the importance of trustworthy AI systems and the challenges of navigating ethical considerations in AI governance amid rapid technological advancements.

Conversation Highlights:

Introducing Emre and the Founding of Holistic AI
Emre shares his academic journey from studying chemistry to pursuing a PhD in philosophy leading to the establishment of Holistic AI.

The Role of Academics in AI Governance
Emre reflects on the contributions of academics to AI innovation and policy, noting the difference between theoretical exploration and practical legal applications.

Challenges of Compliance in AI Regulation
The conversation explores concerns about a compliance-focused mindset overshadowing the need for ethical AI practices and governance, as well as the vital need of ethical conversations that go beyond regulatory compliance.

Historical Context of Privacy and Rights
Raj and Emre discuss the historical roots of privacy rights in Europe and the significant context behind regulatory efforts like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.

The Impact of AI on Labor and Employment
Emre raises questions about the future of work and society in an AI-driven landscape, discussing the shifting nature of employment and what this may implicate for young professionals.

Meet the host and this episode’s guest:

• Emre Kazim
• Raj Mahapatra

This podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended to provide and should not be relied on as legal advice. The information in this podcast is not tailored to a particularized situation or jurisdiction, may not reflect the current state of the law, and should not be considered a substitute for the advice of your own legal counsel. You should not consider this podcast an invitation to form an attorney-client relationship, and no attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this podcast. Wilson Sonsini disclaims all liability in respect to any actions taken or not taken based on the content of this podcast and notes that prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This podcast may be considered attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions.

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