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🧠 The Future of Computing is Alive — Literally.
What if your next computer wasn’t made of silicon… but of living neurons?
In this new episode of the Unriveted Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, neuroscientist and co-founder of Final Spark, one of only three companies in the world pioneering biocomputing — computers powered by real, living brain cells.

🎧 In this episode, we discuss:
What biocomputing is and why it could be the next leap beyond AI and quantum computing

How neurons can process data a million times more efficiently than digital chips

The vision for bio cloud computing — massive, neuron-powered data centers

How scientists are learning to “teach” neurons to think and learn

The philosophical and ethical dimensions: could these systems become conscious?

😄 A few light moments:
“Our brains run on a banana, but AI needs a nuclear plant.”

A “neuron spa” to keep biocomputers alive.

And yes — neurons can make music (though Ewelina says it’s more heavy metal than symphony 🎸).

👩‍🔬 About the Guest
Dr. Ewelina Kurtys is a neuroscientist and strategic advisor at Final Spark, leading the frontier of living neuron computing — where biology meets AI to unlock new levels of energy efficiency and performance.
🔗 https://finalspark.com

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In this episode of the Unriveted Podcast, we engage with Judah Taub, managing partner at Hetz Ventures and author of How to Move Up When the Only Way is Down. The conversation explores the concept of local maximums in personal and professional growth, drawing parallels with techniques from artificial intelligence to navigate these challenges. Judah emphasizes the importance of agility over muscle in technology and business and discusses the balance between research and development in driving innovation. The episode also touches on recognizing local maximums in startups and the need for constant adaptation in a rapidly changing landscape.

Key Takeaways

• Local maximums can trap individuals in their careers.
• AI techniques can help humans avoid local maximums.
• Agility is more important than sheer strength in business.
• Startups must be aware of their local maximums for growth.
• Research and development serve different but complementary roles.
• Decision-making can be improved by learning from AI.
• Adaptability is key to thriving in unpredictable environments.
• Understanding the difference between local and global maximums is crucial.
  
  

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Link to Judah's Book: How to Move Up When the Only Direction is Down
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In this episode of Unriveted, we welcome Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, a strategic futurist specializing in AI, quantum computing, and digital transformation. They explore the future of AI, the rise of AI agents, and how enterprises must adapt.

Dr. van Rijmenam highlights AI's convergence with quantum computing, robotics, and spatial intelligence, emphasizing the need for education, experimentation, and execution in AI adoption. He warns of misinformation risks and stresses the importance of synthetic data in reducing bias.

The discussion wraps up with practical advice for companies starting their AI journey and insights into AI’s accelerating impact on industries.

Link to our Book: Ai in a Weekend:
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