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ITW Dr. Fred Jordan, CEO of FinalSpark! 🧠into🤖
ITW Dr. Fred Jordan, CEO of FinalSpark!
Swiss Startup Revolutionizing AI with Human Neurons. 🧠into🤖
The Future of Computing is Here and Alive: Join the FinalSpark Revolution
FinalSpark, a Swiss startup, is pioneering biocomputing by leveraging living neurons to develop advanced computational systems. Led by visionary Dr. Fred Jordan, FinalSpark cultivates human-derived neuro-organoids that mimic the brain and connects them to in silico systems.
Biocomputers could be a million times more energy-efficient than traditional AI, reducing environmental impact.
FinalSpark's groundbreaking platform is already used by 9 universities globally for cutting-edge biocomputing research. However, scaling up requires overcoming challenges like growing and maintaining large neuron networks.
The team behind FinalSpark is as impressive as its vision. Dr. Fred Jordan and Dr. Martin Kutter are joined by a diverse group of experts, including biologists, engineers, and advisors with decades of experience. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that FinalSpark is not just a tech company but a hub of innovation where different fields converge to create something extraordinary.
This is an opportunity to be part of a revolution:
Deep tech investors: FinalSpark is ready to accelerate R&D in this potentially world-changing technology.
Neurobiologists: Contribute to pioneering research bridging biology and tech by collaborating on FinalSpark's work with hippocampal organoids and memory.
Technologists: With open access and Python programmability, FinalSpark's platform offers a playground for innovation in algorithms, models, and more.
The FinalSpark adventure demands vision, collaboration and pushing boundaries. Are you ready to join and create a future where machines think and learn?
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Co-host: Dr. Benjamin DELSOL, Quantum Physicist, European Patent Attorney, Expert Deep Tech Innovation / DELSOL
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