Impact AI

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 providing end-to-end nature monitoring and impact rep...

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 professionals and organizations within the life scienc...

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 efficiencies for different forms of healthcare data, and...

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 gap between complex biological understanding and th...

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 in leveraging innovative technology for objective m...

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 does, how they apply machine learning to their work...

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 Scopio Labs' platforms digitize and streamline the proc...

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 CEO of Authenticx, she has taken giant strides towar...

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 about AI and the human microbiome. As you tune in, you...

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 digitalization in the maritime sector, pushing for technol...

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 the important role they play in the healthcare se...

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 up by Microsoft, data-driven agriculture, and more...

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 recommendations for healthy weight management. Today,...

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 Inflammatix comes in. They are using machine learni...

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, Director of the Clark Center for Geospatial Analy...

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 high standard of data quality and how AI technology...

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 platform that secures the whole user journey using innov...

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, and more. Touching on challenges in the field, my...

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 using AI for medical data analysis for eye diseases....

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 sustainable agricultural practices. Cropin is a tec...

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 discuss how Elucid's FDA-cleared product uses cutti...

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 of Agerpoint, who shares insights into their cutti...

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 the transformative power of AI in addressing criti...

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 Bakker, CEO and Co-founder of Overstory, to discus...

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 technologies. We discuss the parallels between the outcome...