Prime Movers

In this episode of Prime Movers, host Gavin Mathis welcomes Annette Kleiser, CEO and founder of Dalan Animal Health, to discuss her journey from scientist to entrepreneur and the critical issue of honeybee health. Annette shares her origin story and her passion for addressing the alarming decline in honeybee populations, which are essential for global food security. She emphasizes the importance o...

Dimension Bio CEO Caralynn Nowinski Collens, M.D., discusses the company's mission to create life-saving regenerative therapies, particularly for liver disease. She shares her journey in the startup world, the increasing demand for liver treatments, and the innovative approaches Dimension Bio is taking with cell-based therapies. The conversation also touches on recent advancements, regulatory chal...

Wacomet and Polpis Founder and CEO Aaron Mandell discusses his journey as a founder of multiple companies focused on geothermal energy and desalination. He shares insights on the potential of geothermal energy in the U.S., the challenges of scaling it, and the importance of desalination as a critical resource for water management. Mandell advocates for a national water strategy to address the grow...

In this episode of the Prime Rovers podcast, Focused Energy CEO Scott Mercer discusses his journey in the energy sector and the advancements in fusion energy. He explains the unique approach of laser fusion technology, the commercialization process, and the regulatory environment surrounding fusion compared to fission. Scott emphasizes the importance of energy abundance for global progress and the...

LyGenesis CEO Michael Hufford joins Prime Movers Lab Partner Gavin Mathis to discuss Michael's extensive background in drug development and the innovative work being done at LyGenesis in regenerative medicine. The company has found a way to turn lymph nodes into bioreactors to grow functioning ectopic organs, particularly the liver. Michael shares insights into their clinical trials, the economic...

Summary Anthony Jules, co-founder of Robust AI, discusses how his company is building robots that are designed for real-world tasks. He also addresses the misconception that robots will replace human jobs, highlighting the potential for increased productivity and job satisfaction through human-robot collaboration. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:35 The Importance of Form Factor in Ro...

How do advances in computer vision help us understand the environment? What does generative AI have to do with climate tech? How do we turn satellite imagery into actionable knowledge? Listen as we answer these questions and more with our panel of founders applying computer vision to solve challenging problems in the natural world. Panelists: Igino Cafiero ,  CEO and Founder of Bear Flag Robo...

Former Prime Movers Lab Futurist Ramez Naam moderates a panel with The Roots of Progress Founder Jason Crawford, Idea Machines Host Ben Reinhardt, and Prime Movers Lab Venture Partner Amy Kruse to discuss the fundamental research that the US needs to invest in and how it will impact the economy. The conversation is an excerpt from the Prime Movers Lab Breakthrough Science Summit hosted in Scottsda...

Learn about the top trends and technologies in ocean energy. Hosted by Prime Movers Lab Partner Josh Agenbroad and Fellow Nicholas May-Varas. Panelists include: - Anthony DiMare, CEO & Co-Founder - Bedrock - Anders Jansson, Head of Business Development - CorPower Ocean - Beth Hartman, Strategic Innovation and Outreach Program Manager - Department of Energy - Marcus Lehmann, CEO - CalWave

Learn about the top trends and technologies in mineral extraction. Hosted by former Prime Movers Lab Partner Gaetano Crupi and Research fellow Mitch Juneau. This conversation was originally recorded on Sep 28, 2022. Panelists include: Aaron Wilson, Chemical Separations Group Lead and Research Chemist at the Idaho National Laboratory Nicholas Myers, CEO & Co-Founder of Phoenix Tailings Jeff Urb...

Learn about President Joe Biden’s FY2024 budget request for science and technology programs and which ones are the most likely to pass the Republican-controlled House. Hosted by Prime Movers Lab Partners Gavin Mathis and Pritha Ghosh. Panelists include: Marissa Serafino, Associate - Holland & Knight Matt Hourihan, Associate Director of R&D and Advanced Industry - Federation of American Sci...

What industries are being automated first? Why now? What developments make this the right moment to build robots? Just how automated is the world today? And what about humanoids? Panelists: Rodney Brooks , CTO and Founder at  Robust. AI , Founder at Rethink Robotics, iRobot, Lucid Inc, Panasonic Professor of Robotics at MIT, and former director of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intel...

Advances in scientific breakthroughs, such as single-cell technologies, have led to the increased ability to detect diseases. Accurate and early detection of disease can lead to the enhanced effectiveness of treatments and reduce burdens on the healthcare system. Join Partner Justin Briggs and Research Fellow Ted Ling Hu as they do a deep dive into the emerging trends in the field of diagnostics w...