Yong-Yeol (YY) Ahn A Network of Neurons
Associate Professor at Indiana University
Dr. Yong-Yeol (YY) Ahn is an Associate Professor at Indiana University School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. His research focuses on developing network science and machine learning methods, and applying them to complex social and biological systems. He is a recipient of several awards including Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship and LinkedIn Economic Graph Challenge.
Oct 28, 2021
Lars Oddsson Sensory Prosthetics
Co-Founder/CTO of RxFunction
Dr. Lars Oddsson is an experienced biomedical scientist, an inventor, a visionary leader and an entrepreneur. He is Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of RxFunction, a start-up based on Oddsson’s IP commercializing walkasins®, a wearable sensory prosthetic for balance. Dr. Oddsson also teaches in the M.S. in Medical Device Innovation program at the Technological Leadership Institute at the University of Minnesota, where he also holds a position as adjunct professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Apr 09, 2021
Joshua Montgomery The Future of AI
Founder of Mycroft AI Inc.
As one of the few entrepreneurs in the United States to build a gigabit fiber network from scratch, Joshua brings more than 15 years of entrepreneurial experience to the Mycroft project. Since 2006, Joshua has been a co-owner of Wicked Broadband, one of the fastest and most reliable independent Internet service providers in the United States. Wicked, an Internet Service Provider which he scratch built from the ground up has been featured in Wired, ArsTechnica, and Forbes. Joshua has also been a Captain (Reserve) for the United States Air Force since 2009 and Brass Cannon LLC Manager since 2018. In 2015, he founded Mycroft AI Inc, and he is a firm supporter of the open-source movement and committed to an open future for AI.
Mar 23, 2021
Sharanya Desai Data Science in RNS
Principal Research Scientist at Neuropace
Dr. Sharanya Desai received B.E in EEE and M.Sc in Biological Sciences from BITS-Pilani, India, and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Georgia Tech University. During her graduate studies in Dr. Steve Potter's lab at Georgia Tech and Dr. Robert Gross's lab at Emory University, she worked on a novel multielectrode microstimulation approach for reducing seizures in a rodent model of epilepsy. Now as a Principal Research Scientist at NeuroPace, her research focus is on applying data science techniques for understanding and improving chronic brain diseases. Sharanya is also a recipient of the International Schlumberger Faculty for the Future fellowship and author of publications and patents with a focus on understanding and improving human health.
Feb 10, 2021
Aadeel Akhtar The Journey of PSYONIC
Founder/CEO of PSYONIC
Aadeel Akhtar is the CEO and Founder of PSYONIC. PSYONIC is a company whose mission is to develop advanced prostheses that are affordable for everyone. PSYONIC’s first product is the Ability Hand--a prosthetic hand that moves all five fingers, is the fastest available, is impact resistant, and gives users a feeling of touch. Aadeel will be talking about his journey from a child who was curious about the world to developing affordable mind-controlled bionic limbs.
Dec 21, 2020
Jhillika Kumar Essentials of a NT startup
Co-Founder of Mentra
Jhillika Kumar is the CEO and Founder of Mentra. Mentra is a startup focused on enabling neurodiverse individuals to find meaningful careers by activating their talents. Jhillika will be talking about her experiences with Neurodiversity and her journey with Mentra.
Nov 17, 2020