Best Heather D Couture Podcasts (2024)

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Improving Recycling Efficiency with Nikola Sivacki from Greyparrot 20:31

1h ago20:31

20:31

One of the most powerful impacts machine learning can make is helping to solve environmental challenges all around the world. Today on Impact AI, I am joined by the founder of Greyparrot, Nikola Sivacki to discuss how his company uses machine learning to improve recycling efficiency. Learn all about Nikola’s background, what Greyparrot does, their …

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Discovering the Microbiome with Leo Grady from Jona 23:01

7d ago23:01

23:01

What if AI could decode the mysteries of your microbiome for a healthier you? In this episode, I sit down with Leo Grady, Founder and CEO of Jona, to discuss his groundbreaking work in microbiome research. Jona is a health technology company that specializes in microbiome profiling and analysis. It offers microbiome testing kits for individuals to …

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Monitoring Forests with David Marvin from Planet 45:12

13d ago45:12

45:12

Bringing transparency and accuracy to the marketplace by producing high-quality data on all types of hard problems is a main focus for today’s guest and the company he works for. I am pleased to welcome David Marvin to Impact AI. David was the Co-Founder and CEO of Salo Sciences, which was acquired by Planet last year, and is now the Product Lead f…

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Foundation Models for Pathology with Razik Yousfi from Paige 24:12

20d ago24:12

24:12

Foundation models have been at the forefront of AI discussions for a while now and joining me today on Impact AI is a leader in the creation of foundation models for pathology, Senior Vice President of Technology at Paige AI, Razik Yousfi. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Razik’s incredible background leading him to Paige, what the company does and…

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Monitoring Biodiversity with Noelia Jiménez Martínez from NatureMetrics 23:48

30d ago23:48

23:48

Biodiversity is not just an ecological concern. As you’ll learn in this episode, it has tangible economic implications too. Today on Impact AI, I'm joined by Dr. Noelia Jimenez Martinez, Head of Insights and Machine Learning at NatureMetrics, to talk about biodiversity monitoring. NatureMetrics is a global nature intelligence technology company pro…

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Generative AI for Life Sciences with Simon Arkell from Ryght 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

In today’s episode, I am joined by Simon Arkell, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Ryght, to talk about copilots and the application of generative AI in life sciences. Ryght is dedicated to revolutionizing the field of life sciences through the power of AI. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, Ryght aims to empower prof…

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Enabling Early Disease Detection with Sean Cassidy from Lucem Health 17:50

1M ago17:50

17:50

AI in healthcare is one of the most researched areas today, particularly on the clinical side of healthcare. Sean Cassidy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lucem Health. Having worked in digital health for the last twenty years, he joins me today to talk about identifying chronic diseases. Tune in to hear how AI and machine learning are creating efficie…

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Self-Supervised Learning for Histopathology with Jean-Baptiste Schiratti from Owkin 16:48

2M ago16:48

16:48

In this episode, I sit down with Jean-Baptiste Schiratti, Medical Imaging Group Lead and Lead Research Scientist at Owkin, to discuss the application of self-supervised learning in drug development and diagnostics. Owkin is a groundbreaking AI biotechnology company revolutionizing the field of medical research and treatment. It aims to bridge the g…

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Mental Health Screening with Linda Chung and Michael Mullarkey from Aiberry 19:11

2M ago19:11

19:11

Joining me today are Linda Chung and Michael Mullarkey to discuss the transformative potential of AI in mental health care. Linda is the co-CEO and Co-Founder of Aiberry, a groundbreaking AI company redefining mental healthcare accessibility. With a background in speech-language pathology, Linda pioneered telehealth services and now leads Aiberry i…

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Revitalizing Forests with Guy Bayes from Vibrant Planet 26:34

2M ago26:34

26:34

Machine learning can be used as an innovative method to contribute to climate change resiliency. Today on Impact AI, I am joined by the co-founder and CTO of Vibrant Planet, Guy Bayes, to discuss how they are using AI to revitalize forests. Listening in, you’ll hear all about our guest’s background, why he started Vibrant Planet, what the company d…

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Unlocking Blood Cell Morphology with Erez Naaman from Scopio Labs 16:28

2M ago16:28

16:28

In this episode, I sit down with Erez Naaman, co-founder and CTO of Scopio Labs, to delve into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, particularly in blood cell morphology analysis. Erez shares the intriguing journey behind the inception of Scopio Labs which was driven by a desire to revolutionize healthcare practices. Discover how Scopi…

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Unlocking Conversational Healthcare Data with Amy Brown from Authenticx 19:53

3M ago19:53

19:53

Customer service calls often start and end at the operator’s headset, but there is so much untapped data from these conversations that could be used to improve business systems on a holistic level. Today’s guest, Amy Brown has seen the value of unlocking conversational data to improve healthcare systems across the country, and as the Founder and CE…

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Decoding the Human Microbiome with Guru Banavar from Viome 38:23

3M ago38:23

38:23

Using biological intelligence, human intelligence, and artificial intelligence, the company in the spotlight today aims to demystify health, make science accessible, and honor the biochemical individuality of every human. Today on Impact AI, I am joined by the founding CTO and Head of Discovery AI at Viome, Guru Banavar! He is here to talk all abou…

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Optimizing Shipping with Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos from DeepSea 19:17

3M ago19:17

19:17

In this episode, I sit down with Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos, CEO of DeepSea, to discuss the transformative world of AI-powered shipping optimization. DeepSea focuses on enhancing vessel performance, fuel efficiency, and overall logistics management in the shipping and logistics industry. Konstantinos has been a key figure in advocating for digitali…

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Enhancing Sleep Care with Sam Rusk from EnsoData 15:24

3M ago15:24

15:24

AI and machine learning have had a huge impact on the healthcare industry, but there are still plenty of advances to be made. Joining me today is Sam Rusk, Co-founder and CAIO of EnsoData, to talk about how their team is using machine learning to optimize sleep. Tuning in, you’ll learn about the founding of EnsoData, their implementation of ML, and…

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Democratizing Data-Driven Agriculture with Ranveer Chandra from Microsoft Research 27:42

4M ago27:42

27:42

What if you were told that AI could improve agriculture, reduce climate change, and potentially solve global food insecurity? In this episode of Impact AI, I am joined by Ranveer Chandra from Microsoft Research to discuss his work in the world of agriculture. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Ranveer’s career, how he got his agriculture idea picked …

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Unlocking Metabolic Health with Bill Tancer from Signos 19:45

4M ago19:45

19:45

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are a trusted tool for diabetics, but today’s guest believes that widespread adoption could also be valuable for reversing the obesity crisis. Meet Bill Tancer, the Co-founder and Chief Data Scientist of Signos, a metabolic health platform that combines CGMs with a unique AI engine to offer real-time data and reco…

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Diagnosing Infection with Ljubomir Buturovic from Inflammatix 24:47

4M ago24:47

24:47

In an emergency setting, making a quick diagnosis under pressure is often a matter of life or death. This is especially true when it comes to diagnosing infectious diseases. Unfortunately, diagnosing infections in an emergency department is rife with challenges. Current tests either take too long, deliver unreliable results, or both. That’s where I…

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Foundation Models for Earth Observation with Hamed Alemohamad from Clark University 29:42

5M ago29:42

29:42

There are now a few different AI foundation models available for Earth Observation (EO) data. These vast neural networks can be rapidly fine-tuned for many downstream tasks, making them a highly versatile and appealing tool. Today on Impact AI, I am joined by Hamed Alemohammad, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Clark University,…

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Breast Cancer Screening with Stefan Bunk and Christian Leibig from Vara 30:06

5M ago30:06

30:06

Could there be a future where not using AI is considered unethical? With the growing efficiency created by AI support, radiologists are able to focus on the most important aspects of their work. During this conversation, I am joined by Stefan Bunk and Christian Leibig from Vara. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the essential practice of maintaining a h…

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Eliminating Verification Hurdles with Vyacheslav Zholudev from Sumsub 24:33

5M ago24:33

24:33

Ready to dive deep into the world of online security and identity verification? In this episode, I sit down with Vyacheslav Zholudev from Sumsub to discuss user verification, fraud detection, and the role of machine learning in ensuring the safety of digital interactions. Vyacheslav is the co-founder and CTO of Sumsub, an online verification platfo…

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Weather Intelligence with Gard Hauge from StormGeo 29:03

5M ago29:03

29:03

During this conversation, I am joined by guest Gard Hauge, CTO of StormGeo, a weather prediction specialist and researcher with a background in software. We discuss Gard’s extensive research and its application at StormGeo, his historical experience with the company’s evolving relationship with machine learning, how weather and markets are related,…

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Managing Eye Diseases with Carlos Ciller from RetinAI 24:44

6M ago24:44

24:44

Using AI for medical data analysis for eye diseases has the potential to significantly improve diagnosis, treatment, and patient care in ophthalmology. In this episode, I sit down with Carlos Ciller, Co-Founder and CEO of RetinAI, to discuss the impact of AI in the field of healthcare, specifically in the context of RetinAI, a company focused on us…

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Intelligent Agriculture with Praveen Pankajakshan from Cropin 32:57

6M ago32:57

32:57

AI in agriculture offers numerous benefits and plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges of feeding a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact. Joining me today is Praveen Pankajakshan, Vice President of Data Science and AI at Cropin, to talk about intelligent agriculture and how Cropin is paving the way forward for s…

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Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes with Todd Villines from Elucid 23:06

6M ago23:06

23:06

Leveraging AI to prevent heart attacks and strokes offers a significant opportunity to transform healthcare and make it more productive, personalized, and accessible. Joining me today is Todd Villines, the Chief Medical Officer of Elucid, a pioneering medical technology company at the forefront of AI-powered heart attack and stroke prevention. We d…

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Measuring the Natural World with Kevin Lang from Agerpoint 26:38

6M ago26:38

26:38

Measuring plant health is essential for various applications, such as agriculture and conservation biology. Being able to measure plant health effectively enhances resource use, mitigation measures, and sustainable use of ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. But how is this done? In this episode, I am joined by Kevin Lang, the CEO and president …

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Reducing Radiologist Burnout with Jeff Chang from Rad AI 16:54

7M ago16:54

16:54

Burnout in the medical field is a significant and pervasive problem that affects healthcare professionals across various specialties and levels of experience. In this episode, I explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the field of radiology. My guest, Jeff Chang, the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Rad AI, shares his insights into …

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Smarter Vegetation Management with Indra den Bakker from Overstory 19:07

7M ago19:07

19:07

Monitoring and analyzing vegetation near power lines is an essential part of ensuring the safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability of electrical grids. It helps utilities identify and address potential issues before they become emergencies, benefiting both the utility companies and the communities they serve. I sat down with Indra den …

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Measuring Neurological Conditions with Dirk Smeets from Icometrix 22:45

7M ago22:45

22:45

Can machine learning improve the treatment of neurological diseases? Here to tell us how AI is improving the landscape of neurological care is Dirk Smeets, Chief Technology Officer of icometrix. We kick off our conversation considering what the landscape of treatment looks like today before exploring the role of AI in matching treatment to technolo…

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Optimizing Orchard Yields with Benji Meltzer from Aerobotics 29:41

7M ago29:41

29:41

As the agricultural industry expands to meet increased population growth and food demand, food security becomes a matter of global importance, which is why today’s guest is using AI to help farmers optimize the health of their farms. Benji Meltzer is the Co-founder and CTO of Aerobotics, a South African Ag-Tech startup focused on providing crop pro…

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Unlocking New Drugs for Neurodegenerative Diseases with Victor Hanson-Smith from Verge Genomics 28:06

8M ago28:06

28:06

Today on the Impact AI podcast, I am excited to host Victor Hanson-Smith, Head of Computational Biology at Verge Genomics. He joins me today to talk about the unlocking of new drugs for neurodegenerative diseases and their mission at Verge to make drug discovery cheaper and faster. In our discussion, Victor tells about current Verge ventures and th…

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Climate Intelligence from Satellite Data with Abhilasha Purwar from Blue Sky Analytics 29:26

8M ago29:26

29:26

In this episode, I sit down with Abhilasha Purwar, founder and CEO of Blue Sky Analytics, to explore the groundbreaking realm of climate intelligence derived from satellite data. Abhilasha's captivating journey, from engineering to environmental research and policy consulting, reveals her passion for addressing climate change through data and techn…

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Targeted Cancer Treatments with Rafael Rosengarten from Genialis 24:18

8M ago24:18

24:18

New research and technology are radically transforming cancer treatment, and, today, we find out how. I am joined by Genialis CEO and Co-Founder, Rafael Rosengarten to discuss his company’s mission to “outsmart cancer.” Genialis is revolutionizing cancer care by developing AI models that decode the biology behind different types of cancer and ident…

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Curating Medical Image Datasets with Jie Wu from Segmed 16:53

8M ago16:53

16:53

The accelerated development of medical AI could be life-changing for patients. Unfortunately, accessing large amounts of diverse, standardized data has been a major stumbling block to progress. That’s where Segmed comes in, a platform that allows researchers to access diverse, high-quality, and de-identified medical imaging data. Crucially, Segmed’…

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Conquering Cough with Joe Brew from Hyfe 32:30

8M ago32:30

32:30

These days, it seems that there are a lot of big problems in the world, especially in healthcare. Our guest today believes that there is massive value in tackling smaller problems, and, sometimes, the smaller problems are the most important to solve. I welcome to the show today Joe Brew, Co-Founder and CEO of Hyfe, and he is here to talk about dete…

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Global Parametric Flood Coverage with Subit Chakrabarti from Floodbase 25:39

9M ago25:39

25:39

The impact of AI knows no bounds. Today, I am joined by Subit Chakrabarti, Vice President of Technology at Floodbase, a mission-driven, machine-learning-powered company specializing in flood monitoring and insurance. Having grown up in Eastern India, he knows the importance of adapting to global flood risk first-hand. In this episode, Subit shares …

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Detecting Gastrointestinal Cancers Earlier with Marcel Gehrung from Cyted 27:25

9M ago27:25

27:25

The role of AI in cancer detection grows more significant with each passing week. During this conversation, I welcome Marcel Gehrung, CEO and Co-Founder of Cyted, to discuss detecting gastrointestinal cancer. You’ll learn how Cyted leverages machine learning to diagnose Barrett’s Esophagus in upper GI samples. Marcel reveals some of the challenges …

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Greener Home Upgrades with Ankur Garg from BlocPower 24:50

9M ago24:50

24:50

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and today’s guest, Ankur Garg, and his team at BlocPower are using machine learning technology to mitigate it. BlocPower is a climate technology company that is focused on making buildings in low and middle-income areas more environmentally friendly. Their area of expertise lies in deve…

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Microscopy Image Analysis with Philipp Kainz from KML Vision 19:12

9M ago19:12

19:12

If you are working in the life science research space and battling with image recognition issues, firstly, you are far from alone, and secondly, there is a solution! That solution comes in the form of KML Vision, an AI-powered start-up co-founded by today’s guest, Philipp Kainz. In this episode, Philipp explains how he became aware of the image ana…

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Accelerating Materials Development with Greg Mulholland from Citrine Informatics 25:55

10M ago25:55

25:55

Sustainability is finally getting the attention it deserves as the global drive to reduce our carbon emissions gets more frantic each day. Thankfully, the progression of AI has accelerated the way materials and chemical manufacturers can go about their business in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. Today I am joined by Greg Mulholl…

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Decoding Biology with Aaron Mayer from Enable Medicine 26:05

10M ago26:05

26:05

Spatial biology is an important part of the research being done to gain biological insights and joining me today on Impact AI to discuss how his company, Enable Medicine, uses AI to decode biology is Aaron Mayer. You’ll hear about Aaron's background, what led him to create his company, what Enable Medicine does and why, and how they use machine lea…

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Empowering the Visually Impaired with Karthik Kannan from Envision 30:44

10M ago30:44

30:44

Today’s AI-powered company of focus, Envision, has made it its mission to improve the lives of the visually impaired so that they can live more independently. I am joined by Envision’s Co-Founder and CTO, Karthik Kannan, to discuss how he and his team gather data for their unique models, how they develop new products and features, and how they are …

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Conquering Cancer with Sergio Pereira from Lunit 31:48

10M ago31:48

31:48

AI seems to be taking the world by storm, and it is easy to use this new technology for either good or bad. Today I am joined by Sérgio Pereira, the VP of AI Research, Oncology Group, at Lunit, a company using AI for good by conquering cancer with machine learning. You’ll hear about Sérgio’s professional background, Lunit’s missions, how they use A…

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Smart Recycling with Tanner Cook from CleanRobotics 17:40

11M ago17:40

17:40

Sustainable waste disposal has been a global pain point for many decades. While the recent push toward comprehensive recycling has eased the pressure a little, there’s still much more to be done if we are to build a sustainable society. Luckily for us, the progression of AI brings new hope for feasible waste disposal, and today’s guest, the CTO and…

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Accelerating Medicinal Chemistry with Aaron Morris from PostEra 23:12

11M ago23:12

23:12

In the traditional paradigm, it can take up to ten years for a drug to come to market. For this episode, I am joined by guest Aaron Morris, Co-founder and CEO of PostEra, to talk about using AI to accelerate medicinal chemistry and bring cures to patients faster than ever before. Aaron breaks down the medicinal chemistry process and explains how Po…

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Autonomous Drones for Farming with Amr Omar from Precision AI 27:14

11M ago27:14

27:14

I am excited to welcome the Head of AI at Precision AI, Amr Omar. Precision AI has recently taken to agriculture by using drone technology to deliver precise herbicide doses to crops that are in need. In today’s episode, Amr explains why this technology is crucial for the future of farming and how machine learning factors into the process. From bei…

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Activity Recognition for Healthcare with Harro Stokman from Kepler Vision 18:12

11M ago18:12

18:12

Today on Impact AI we welcome the CEO and Founder of AI healthcare company Kepler Vision, Harro Stokman. Kepler Vision is using computer vision to aid the healthcare world in recognizing falls in elderly patients, and Harro explains why the specificity of this focus is such a strength for the company. Using computer vision and an ever-growing datas…

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Leveraging Geospatial Data with Daniel Bailey from Astraea 22:32

11M ago22:32

22:32

Can AI be used to solve major planetary problems? Today I'm joined by the CEO and Co-Founder of Astraea, Daniel Bailey, to talk about leveraging geospatial data for sustainability pursuits. Astraea's platform uses satellite imagery and AI to enable customers to access and operationalize spatiotemporal insights across multiple industries including c…

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Predictive Modeling for Healthcare with Dave Decaprio from ClosedLoop 26:52

12M ago26:52

26:52

In the words of Dave DeCaprio, “We need to move from a reactive healthcare system to a proactive one.” Dave is the CTO and Co-founder of ClosedLoop, a data science platform for healthcare that is using predictive AI to make this crucial shift. In this episode, we learn about the problem he identified in the healthcare system that he felt he was uni…

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Climate Resilience with Max Evans from ClimateAi 25:49

12M ago25:49

25:49

AI and machine learning are growing in significance as far as adapting to climate change is concerned. During today’s episode, I welcome Max Evans, founder and CTO at ClimateAi, to discuss the topic of climate resilience and how technology is driving progress in this arena. Max begins our conversation with an overview of the important work he is do…

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