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I was just invited to this conference in August by EdChoice and NEXTStudio! I am SO appreciative of all the support I've received in the past year from EdChoice in particular! Can't wait to see what I can learn from it. I think, for me, as an educator in the "education innovation" space, I hear the word "innovation" and define it very differently from other edupreneurs. And that's ok that we all look at it a bit differently because all kids are different and need different spins on their education. But I think it's important to point out that FOR ME, "innovation" means cutting-edge technology AND business framework. My goals for education being innovative are two-fold: 1) Create a cutting-edge STEM content system. 2) Turn the business model upside down by creating a grassroots oriented non-profit that will manage various MARS campuses throughout Alabama (and potentially elsewhere) by giving the keys to the driver's seat to parents and educators who want to start their own MARS campus. I'm done with the top down, government approach. Kids and parents should be the decisionmakers, while corporations and governments should be the ones reaping the benefits of a well-educated society. But, just so you all know. Most of the edupreneurs in my space don't really believe number 1 is important. THIS is where MARS is unique. We truly identify with the word INNOVATION in every sense of the word! https://lnkd.in/ePAffyN3

📣 National MedTech Foundation (MTF) is organising a National Hackathon in Oxford on the 6th and 7th of April. This event is set to harness the power of #AI, Extended Reality (#XR) Technologies, and #sustainablility practices to address the unmet needs in #healthcare. The two-day #hackathon will culminate in a pitching session for you to showcase your solution to industry leaders and a panel of dragons. This is not just a competition; it’s a chance to make an impact, guided by a team of motivated early-career professionals at MTF. 👉 Anyone interested in #medtech -- whether you're a student, an early-career professional, or an enthusiast in STEM, Business, or Design -- is welcome to participate. No prior experience is required.   🌟 Register now and join us at the National Hackathon in Oxford to explore the intersection of technology, healthcare, and venture capital: https://lnkd.in/ej3QKzr7

Just like yesterday, we onboarded The Futurists. We'll be sending them forth on the 8th of September, and our excitement is out of this world. Registration for the next cohort is ongoing and you can join us now by sending a direct message. Futurists, are you ready? How excited are you? #TechSisi #Tech #TechSkills #DigitalSkills #Techie

Attended a fantastic Out in Tech event focused on #genai 's role in #uiux inspired by how GenAI can act as a collaborative partner in design, a notion emphasized by Darwin Mastin, PhD. I've applied these insights in my work, blending creativity with GenAI's capabilities. For a closer look, visit my project below! Looking to connect with peers interested in GenAI advancements 😄

Supporting innovation for inclusion!   We are proud to share that we are partnering with Inclusive Brains, a startup leveraging artificial intelligence to develop cutting-edge assistive solutions. Together we want to accelerate the development of Prometheus, an innovative brain-computer interface (BCI) that can use a range of neurophysiological data (including brainwaves, heartbeats, and facial expressions) for mental commands.   The goal of Prometheus is to help people who can no longer use their hands or speak to operate connected objects and navigate digital environments, thus giving them more autonomy or the ability to communicate again and broadening their access to education and to the workforce.   Prometheus is already advanced, and can be used to control an exoskeleton arm with one’s mind. We will bring financial, strategic and logistical support to address Prometheus’ R&D and material needs by acquiring physiological sensors and 2 exoskeleton arms. These equipment will then be donated to a non-profit organization supporting people with paralysis. We will also support Inclusive Brains in making the Prometheus AI model open source so everyone else involved in advancing inclusion can benefit from our partnership.   Inclusion is one of our core values, and we believe in investing in innovation that supports this. Prometheus is the first step of a long journey, and many other concrete use cases are envisaged with Inclusive Brains. Find out more and check out our press release: https://ow.ly/l6F950REUaj   #PrometheusBCI #AIforGood #NeurotechForGood #PrometheusByAllianzTrade - Florence Lecoutre - Anne-Sophie L'HUILLIER – Caroline Hirtzberger – Olivier Oullier – Paul Barbaste

Supporting innovation for inclusion!   We are proud to share that we are partnering with Inclusive Brains, a startup leveraging artificial intelligence to develop cutting-edge assistive solutions. Together we want to accelerate the development of Prometheus, an innovative brain-computer interface (BCI) that can use a range of neurophysiological data (including brainwaves, heartbeats, and facial expressions) for mental commands.   The goal of Prometheus is to help people who can no longer use their hands or speak to operate connected objects and navigate digital environments, thus giving them more autonomy or the ability to communicate again and broadening their access to education and to the workforce.   Prometheus is already advanced, and can be used to control an exoskeleton arm with one’s mind. We will bring financial, strategic and logistical support to address Prometheus’ R&D and material needs by acquiring physiological sensors and 2 exoskeleton arms. These equipment will then be donated to a non-profit organization supporting people with paralysis. We will also support Inclusive Brains in making the Prometheus AI model open source so everyone else involved in advancing inclusion can benefit from our partnership.   Inclusion is one of our core values, and we believe in investing in innovation that supports this. Prometheus is the first step of a long journey, and many other concrete use cases are envisaged with Inclusive Brains. Find out more and check out our press release: https://ow.ly/T05550RGsie   #PrometheusBCI #AIforGood #NeurotechForGood #PrometheusByAllianzTrade - Florence Lecoutre - Anne-Sophie L'HUILLIER – Caroline Hirtzberger – Olivier Oullier – Paul Barbaste

Tools for Flourishing: the theme of the final hackathon of Edge Esmeralda (Edge City x Esmeralda, Devon Zuegel’s org). During the Demo Day, I presented the hackathon's only (!) longevity project, about the longevity space + what we do at LongX | Longevity Xplorer in terms of education & opportunities. We won the 2nd prize ($2k). https://lnkd.in/ew5vfHrz * Judges included: Ivan Zhao (founder & CEO of Notion), Omri Amirav-Drory Amirav Drory (GP of NFX), Nick White (COO of Celestia), Yasmin Razavi (Investor & Anthropic board member), Justin Mares (partner at Long Journey Ventures), And other AMAZING humans, judging projects over 5 themes: hard tech, health/bio/longevity, AI, human organization, and real-world crypto. * The other presentations were amazing; people's crazy dreams and bold visions turned to life. How did I, with my only #longevity pitch, win? A week prior, many of us had taken over Camp Navarro in the Californian redwoods to focus on one topic: the year 2074. Folks explored speed dating with trees, connecting with outer-space civilizations, emotional vending machines... But realistically, at 70-80-90 years old, what will we 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 look like? Feel like? Behave like? If things look like today, 2074 won't be great for us. The bright future won't be ours to live unless we overcome the limits of our biology. And no, we cannot assume someone else will simply 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴. We've got to solve this, now. * Edge Esmeralda, a pop-up city comprising a community of 1200+ people, was exactly that: a place to build Tools for Human Flourishing. Taking place again in May 2025!

Supporting innovation for inclusion!   We are proud to share that we are partnering with Inclusive Brains, a startup leveraging artificial intelligence to develop cutting-edge assistive solutions. Together we want to accelerate the development of Prometheus, an innovative brain-computer interface (BCI) that can use a range of neurophysiological data (including brainwaves, heartbeats, and facial expressions) for mental commands.   The goal of Prometheus is to help people who can no longer use their hands or speak to operate connected objects and navigate digital environments, thus giving them more autonomy or the ability to communicate again and broadening their access to education and to the workforce.   Prometheus is already advanced, and can be used to control an exoskeleton arm with one’s mind. We will bring financial, strategic and logistical support to address Prometheus’ R&D and material needs by acquiring physiological sensors and 2 exoskeleton arms. These equipment will then be donated to a non-profit organization supporting people with paralysis. We will also support Inclusive Brains in making the Prometheus AI model open source so everyone else involved in advancing inclusion can benefit from our partnership.   Inclusion is one of our core values, and we believe in investing in innovation that supports this. Prometheus is the first step of a long journey, and many other concrete use cases are envisaged with Inclusive Brains. Find out more and check out our press release: https://ow.ly/15RN50RFq0A   #PrometheusBCI #AIforGood #NeurotechForGood #PrometheusByAllianzTrade - Florence Lecoutre - Anne-Sophie L'HUILLIER – Caroline Hirtzberger – Olivier Oullier – Paul Barbaste

I'm excited to share that I participated in The Brain Ideathon Competition held on 24th April 2024. 🎉 It was an incredible opportunity to share insights, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow collegemates. The focus on expanding our ideas with a commercial angle was truly enlightening. A big thank you to Rahul Kumar for collaborating with me on shaping our idea and presenting it to the judges. Dive into this video for a glimpse into our Ideathon journey! #Ideathon2024 #Innovation #Teamwork #Commercialization"

Recently, the Karen Toffler Charitable Trustheld a dinner as part of the events at Exeloop, where members of our community came together to connect and share ideas to fuel research progress. It became clearer through this discussion that the future of research and innovation holds great promise, with young scientists, advances in genomics, AI, and therapeutic breakthroughs driving progress. As we navigate this future though, we face a complex landscape filled with challenges and opportunities. The critical balance between tradition and modernization, the engagement of young scientists, as well as misinformation and mistrust are among the hurdles that demand our attention. Recognizing the acceleration of scientific progress and the societal role in caring for its members can guide us toward a future where research and innovation continue to thrive. With the right strategies and support, we can look forward to a future of optimism, innovation, and scientific progress. Read more here: #AlzheimersDisease #MedicalResearch