Tech Optimist Episode 31: Three Breakthroughs — Why Are SMRs (Small Modular Reactors) a Thing?
Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins and Managing Partner Matt Caspari discuss three groundbreaking advancements
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In our latest Three Breakthroughs segment, Alumni Ventures Founder and CEO Mike Collins and Managing Partner Matt Caspari uncover three groundbreaking innovations set to revolutionize our approach to technology and energy:
- A breakthrough in battery technology for electric air travel, which, inspired by biological processes, has achieved a four-fold increase in the power-to-energy ratio necessary for sustainable flight.
- The game-changing potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), emphasizing their scalability and environmental benefits as a clean energy solution ideal for diverse applications, including remote areas.
- OpenAI’s ambitious roadmap towards artificial general intelligence, outlining the transformative steps that could redefine our societal landscape.
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