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In just over a week, we’ll arrive at the final physical deep dive for Cohort 15! But we’re not waiting until June 17th to start sharpening their story. As we speak, Erik Luijts from The Floor is Yours is teaching the startups plenty of new techniques during his ‘Presenting with Impact’ workshop. This will skyrocket their storytelling abilities to new heights. They're not only learning new techniques but are also being challenged to explain their story in a concise way. 👉 Can you pitch your startup in under two minutes? It's crucial to present their stories in a way that really resonates, inspires, and makes sense - not just a stereotypical salesy or overly business-like pitch. By preparing for the online sessions, receiving feedback, and having time to implement it, Cohort 15 is set to amaze us with their pitches on demo day. 👋 If you'd like to join our demo day on June 20th at 6pm, reach out! 📩 hello@gobirdhouse.com. #storytelling #pitch #founders #tech #AgeTech AxonJay.ai, eargym, fabel, Good Life Sorted, Hyperfox, Lipefi (Techstars '23), Marple, navel robotics GmbH, Pal | Digital Palliative Care, Steadiwear Inc., Tenbeo

Absolutely thrilled to share my recent experience volunteering at the #INVENTURES 2024 event held from May 29th to 31st. It was an incredible journey filled with innovation, inspiration, and connections. One of the highlights of the event was meeting Ameca, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot. Seeing Ameca in action was truly awe-inspiring and highlighted the incredible advancements in AI and robotics. The session "Humanity Meets Machine: Interview with a Robot," where Ameca conversed with Alberta Innovates CEO Laura Kilcrease, was a captivating glimpse into the future of human-robot collaboration. The event featured a myriad of insightful sessions and presentations. A few that stood out were: "The Future of Sustainable Cities": This session delved into the innovations shaping our urban environments. Experts like Karina LeBlanc and Dr. John Lye discussed sustainable solutions for energy, transportation, and infrastructure to build smarter, greener cities. Pitch Competition: The startup pitch competition was a dynamic showcase of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. It was inspiring to see so many creative ideas and solutions presented, and the energy was electric as startups competed for the top spot. Dr. Marcus Collins' Session: Dr. Marcus Collins delivered an engaging session on leveraging cultural insights for business growth. His expertise in understanding consumer behavior and brand strategy provided invaluable takeaways for all attendees. Volunteering at INVENTURES 2024 not only allowed me to engage with cutting-edge technology but also provided the opportunity to connect with some amazing people. The advice and takeaways from the event have been immensely enriching, both personally and professionally. Looking forward to leveraging these insights and connections to drive future innovations! #Innovation #Technology #Networking #INVENTURES2024 #AI #Robotics #SustainableCities #Entrepreneurship #FutureTech

Exciting News from the 3rdBrain Team! 👍 We are proud to announce that 3rdBrain (https://3rdbrain.ai/) has been selected as one of just ten startups for TechCrunch (https://lnkd.in/gZqPYNGX) in San Francisco. This honor, facilitated by JETRO (https://lnkd.in/g6JrTNsD), recognizes our innovative AI-powered "Industry Researcher" software, designed to streamline complex industry analysis. With our "Industry Researcher"(https://3rdbrain.ai/) --- the first in our upcoming suite of research and consulting tools --- users can quickly (only 4 min!) and effortlessly generate detailed, 20-plus-page industry reports. Simply input a research topic of interest, such as "Agricultural Robotics," along with a target market, like the "US." Our software allows you to customize your report to include a variety of data points: market size, growth rates, driving forces, technology trends, key players, supply chain, product lifecycle, market segmentation, cost structure, and customer feedback on current products. We, at 3rdBrain, really want to thank our friends and family for all their support. Your belief in what we do has been crucial to getting us here. ❤️ We look forward to showcasing our technology and contributing to the global conversation on innovation at TechCrunch.

Been a week since Inventures 2024, and I’m still buzzing with inspiration! As part of the Ministry of Technology and Innovation, I had the incredible opportunity to attend this groundbreaking event. Inventures 2024 was all about doing something new or innovating in ways that create real value. From quantum computing and AI to robotics and health innovations, the event brought together startups, ecosystem builders, and academia to push the boundaries of what's possible. One key takeaway: understanding people is the catalyst for true innovation. Connecting with individuals from diverse walks of life was the most rewarding part of my experience. Highlights included inspiring keynote speakers and impactful breakout sessions. Here are three tips to jumpstart your creativity from the event: 1. Turn towards fear. 2. Adopt the half-hour habit. 3. Let’s get physical. Also, a special shoutout to A-MEDICO for their inaugural annual meeting, which united industry experts and academia to advance discussions and collaboration in Alberta’s medical devices sector. Your efforts are paving the way for a brighter future in healthcare innovation. #Inventures2024 #Innovation #Technology #AI #Robotics #HealthcareInnovation #Startups #Networking #Collaboration #Creativity

GenAI tied into Robotics. Using LMM’s as world model tools. Getting closer to more autonomous robots, and have them deal with “unforeseen” scenarios… Building foundational agents for robotics.

Exciting news! MassRobotics is offering $100k to seed-stage robotics startups through their accelerator program. If you’re building hardware solutions, don’t miss this opportunity – applications are due by October 25th! Please share with anyone who might benefit. #Robotics #StartupFunding MassRobotics, Daniel Theobald

Check out latest Foundation Capital blog post on AI and senior healthcare below!

🌟🚀🤩Workshop 6 at the FAIR!!! "From Floppy Disks to Future in Tech" hosted by Tracy Sheen.🤩 Small Business owners across Australia are feeling like AI is a party they weren't invited to. The truth is, if we don't step up and bring small businesses front and centre, we're likely to lose critical members of our local economies🏢 But where do you start? What is your role in supporting your small business community in this AI adoption process? From Government to Industry Associations, Corporate to Councils, now is the time to step up and lead your SME community from the world of Floppy Disks to Future Tech. AI doesn't need to be overwhelming. In this workshop you'll learn a three step framework you can use to empower your community with a new digital toolkit – without the headache of tech speak. This isn't about replacing human touch with robots; it's about empowering small business! 🙌 See you at the FAIR 17-18 September in Melbourne! #technology #academic #policymaker #education #investors #research #AIAustralia #IndustryAdoption #executives #web3 #AI #educators #robotics #research #boardexecutives #industry #metaverse #business #SME #thefair2024mlb #sustainability #boardmembers #neurotechnology #airobotics #program #TechShowcase #startup #emergingtechnologies

There are so few venture-backed success stories in senior healthcare technology. At Foundation Capital, we think that’s about to change. LLMs and computer vision are revving up in a way that’s making it easier for AI-focused startups to jump in. Our portfolio company SafelyYou is a pioneer in this niche. Other co’s of interest here: Livindi Intuition Robotics, and SoundEye If the senior healthcare market is $3 trillion, we think 1% of that can be disrupted by AI-driven software. It’s enormous potential upside, and progress here will significantly improve quality of life for seniors. More thoughts in my latest blog, in the comments

This is Neo, a humanoid from the Norwegian startup 1X. The first skill that any robot should learn is to plug and unplug themselves from power. Roomba is able to do it, and now humanoids too. One fewer task that the human babysitters need to worry about! Second skill: monitor their own health and replace malfunctioning components automatically. Requires exceptional mastery of tool use. Next up: robot hospitals, where they help fix each other with minimal human intervention. Congrats to Eric Jang and the stellar 1X team!