#23 - Three Breakthroughs: Regulatory Pushback, Glassy Gels, and the Year of the Drone

Tech Optimist: An Alumni Ventures Podcast

07/03/24 • 28 min

Join Alumni Ventures' Mike Collins and Managing Partner Matt Caspari in this enlightening episode of the Tech Optimist as they delve into three significant breakthroughs. First, explore the recent U.S. appeals court decision that crucially impacts venture capital and private equity by pushing back on regulatory overreach. Next, discover the revolutionary 'glassy gels,' a material innovation that blends the hardness of plastics with the flexibility of gels, promising advances in robotics, healthcare, and sports equipment. Lastly, learn why this year could be labeled the year of the drone, as these versatile machines extend beyond military uses to solve real-world commercial challenges. Tune in to see how these breakthroughs are reshaping industries and potentially transforming our daily lives.

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Speakers:

Mike Collins - Host
Matt Caspari - Guest

Chapters:

(00:00) - Intro
(02:08) - Regulatory Pushback
(13:15) - Glassy Gels
(22:28) - The Year of the Drone
(28:08) - Closing

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07/03/24 • 28 min

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