Best Heather D Couture Podcasts (2024)

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Better Therapeutics Using Lab-Grown Tissue with Andrei Georgescu from Vivodyne 33:57

2h ago33:57

33:57

One of the biggest hurdles in medical research is the gap between animal studies and human trials, a disconnect that often leads to failed drug tests and wasted resources. But what if there was a way to bridge that gap and create treatments that are more effective for humans from the start? Today, I am joined by Dr. Andrei Georgescu, Founder and CE…

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Accelerating Regenerative Agriculture with Marie Coffin from CIBO Technologies 16:02

1h ago16:02

16:02

Marie Coffin is the Vice President of Science and Modeling at CIBO Technologies, and she is with me today to discuss regenerative agriculture. Join us as we explore CIBO’s work to influence company carbon footprints across industries, and how machine learning supports this process through remote sensing. Delving deeper, Marie unpacks how satellite …

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Measuring Biodiversity Using Insects with Mads Fogtmann from Fauna Photonics 20:34

1d ago20:34

20:34

What if technology could be the key to averting a biodiversity crisis? Today, I explore this possibility with Mads Fogtmann, Chief Data Officer of FaunaPhotonics, as we discuss their groundbreaking approach to biodiversity monitoring. I talk with Mads about the looming biodiversity crisis, the innovative solutions his team is developing to address …

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Optimizing Manufacturing with Berk Birand from Fero Labs 20:50

18d ago20:50

20:50

Manufacturing is a fundamental part of our economy. Unfortunately, a huge swath of the industry is still dependent on outdated methods, adversely impacting our environment. To address these challenges, one company is harnessing the power of AI to transform traditional manufacturing, driving unprecedented efficiency and sustainability in the industr…

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More Successful IVF with Daniella Gilboa from AIVF 27:38

15d ago27:38

27:38

In this episode of Impact AI, we delve into the transformative impact of AI on in-vitro fertilization (IVF) with Daniella Gilboa, co-founder and CEO of AIVF, a startup that develops AI-powered IVF solutions to help increase the certainty of a successful journey to parenthood. Join me as Daniella shares her mission to democratize fertility care and …

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Vision Intelligence Filters with Kit Merker from Plainsight Technologies 28:13

24d ago28:13

28:13

Image-based machine learning is fast becoming an AI staple, and with its new Vision Intelligence Filters, Plainsight Technologies is staking its claim as an industry pioneer. Today, I am joined by Plainsight CEO, Kit Merker, who is here to share all the details behind his company’s latest innovation. Kit begins by explaining what Plainsight does an…

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Interpreting Infant Cries with Charles Onu from Ubenwa Health 22:53

1M ago22:53

22:53

Infants cry when they're hungry, tired, uncomfortable, or upset. They also cry when they’re in pain or severely ill. But how can parents tell the difference? To help us address this critical question, I'm joined by Charles Onu, a health informatics researcher, software engineer, and CEO of Ubenwa. Ubenwa is a groundbreaking app that uses AI to inte…

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Remote Monitoring and Water Forecasting with Marshall Moutenot from Upstream Tech 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

Innovative AI technologies are paving the way for more efficient and impactful environmental monitoring. Joining me today to discuss remote monitoring and water forecasting is Marshall Moutenot, the co-founder and CEO of Upstream Tech. From using satellite imagery to monitor conservation projects to employing machine learning for accurate water flo…

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Scaling Healthcare Through Virtual Primary Care with Anitha Kannan from Curai 22:40

2M ago22:40

22:40

What will it take to bring affordable, accessible, and timely healthcare to all? Curai, an AI-powered virtual clinic, is on a mission to do just that by leveraging AI to enhance the efficiency of licensed physicians through text-based virtual primary care. In today’s episode, I sit down with Anitha Kannan, head of AI and founding member of Curai, t…

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Better EV Batteries with Jason Koeller from Chemix 27:30

2M ago27:30

27:30

Batteries are arguably the most important technological innovation of the century, powering everything from mobile phones to electric vehicles (EVs). Unfortunately, most batteries have a significant impact on the environment, requiring increasingly scarce and valuable resources to manufacture and typically not designed for easy repair, reuse, or re…

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Personalized Cancer Treatment Decisions with Nathan Silberman from Artera 17:10

2M ago17:10

17:10

Being given a cancer diagnosis is one of the worst pieces of news you can receive as a patient. This is often made even more difficult by the fact that choosing a treatment option is rarely simple or easy. Clinicians need to make multiple assessments before they can move forward, and even then it is often difficult or impossible to make unambiguous…

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Faster Object Search with Corey Jaskolski from Synthetaic 27:12

2M ago27:12

27:12

What if there was a way to revolutionize image-based AI, eliminating the need for extensive prework? In this episode, I sit down with Corey Jaskolski, Founder and President of Synthetaic, to talk about finding objects in images and video quickly. Synthetaic is redefining the landscape of data analysis with its groundbreaking technology that elimina…

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Digital Twins for Clinical Trials with Charles Fisher from Unlearn AI 30:19

3M ago30:19

30:19

What if AI could improve the outcomes of clinical trials by making them more efficient and reducing the number of patients receiving placebos? Well, today’s guest, Charles Fisher is here to tell us all about how his company, Unlearn AI, is creating digital twins to do just that! In this conversation, you’ll hear all about Charles' academic backgrou…

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Cutting Carbon in Concrete with Mathieu Bauchy from Concrete.ai 30:42

3M ago30:42

30:42

Did you know that concrete is the second most-used material in the world after water? Although it has largely defined modern society, concrete has a hidden climate cost: it is responsible for 1.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere annually. For context, that’s more than the entire aviation industry! With these statistics in mind…

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Decoding Pathology for Precision Medicine with Maximilian Alber from Aignostics 19:35

3M ago19:35

19:35

Today, I am joined by Maximilian Alber, Co-founder and CTO of Aignostics, to talk about pathology for precision medicine. You’ll learn about Aignostics’s mission, how they are impacting healthcare, and the transformative power of foundational models. Max explains how Aignostics is driven by the belief that machine learning and data science will hel…

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Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Weather Forecasting with Sam Levang from Salient Predictions 16:51

3M ago16:51

16:51

Advanced weather forecasts are the new frontier in meteorology. Long-term forecasting has garnered significant attention due to its potential to provide valuable insights to various sectors of society and the economy. In today’s episode, Sam Levang, Chief Scientist at Salient, joins me to discuss Salient’s innovative approach to weather forecasting…

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Virtual Tissue Staining with Yair Rivenson from PictorLabs 34:11

3M ago34:11

34:11

Welcome to today’s episode of Impact AI, where we dive into the groundbreaking world of virtual tissue staining with Yair Rivenson, the co-founder and CEO of PictorLabs, a digital pathology company advancing AI-powered virtual staining technology to revolutionize histopathology and accelerate clinical research to improve patient outcomes. You’ll fi…

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Improving Recycling Efficiency with Nikola Sivacki from Greyparrot 20:31

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

12M 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

12M 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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