Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Journey from Electrical Engineering to Neuroscience 6:45 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 8:16 What is connectomics? 11:45 Parallels Between Microchip Design and Neuroscience 14:22 Probabilistic Reconstruction in Connectomics 19:46 Neurons Behaving Like Brain Regions In C. Elegans 22:17 Incorporating Biological Knowledge into Reconstruction Models and Techniques 25:47 Humans vs ML: Neuron Image Classification 28:05 Future of Connectomics 31:20 Expansion Microscopy 33:19 Genetic Barcoding 34:25 Synchrotrons and X-Rays 34:56 Combining Techniques 35:52 Connectomics: From Flies to Larvae Zebrafish - Optical Microscopy 37:19 Bee Neuroscience, Behavior, and Connectomics 40:03 Mouse Connectomics: Eventually Expansion and Exploration of More Complex Animal Brains 42:39 Any Possibility to Understand the Human Brain at this Level of Detail? 45:07 Tips for Breaking into Connectomics and Neuroscience 50:50 Why are gap junctions hard to see? 53:48 Connectomics Applied to Neuromorphic Computing 55:07 Alcoholic Fruit Flies: Connectomics Applied to Human Medicine 58:03 Conclusion and Contact Info Dr. Scheffer’s email: LouScheffer@gmail.com Recorded: 3/20/2024 Host: Robert Murcko…

Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 4:36 Initial Interest in Neurotechnology 7:34 Exploring Diverse Fields of Interest: Neuromorphic Computing, Brain-Machine Interface, Heliostat Fields, Military Applications 10:51 MEMS 14:52 Bio-compatiblity and Bio-mimetic Systems in Neurotech 18:12 Neuromorphic Computing in Brain-Computer Interfaces 22:14 Integrating Device Engineering with Computing in Post-Doc 24:19 Challenges in Data Storage and Processing 27:19 MEMS Experience Transferring to Semi-Conductor Fabrication 28:38 Neuromorphic Computing Strategy for Neural Implants 30:41 Water-based Resistive Switches for Neuromorphic Connections 34:03 Challenges of Applying New Thought Process to Designing Architectures 36:51 Back to Neural Interfaces: Transitioning from Academia to Industry 39:32 Working in Industry: Translation, Engineering vs Business 41:59 What Expertise Does Neurotechnology Need More Of? 44:32 Brain Modeling: Companies vs Research Labs 45:56 Getting Involved in Neurotech - Advice for Students: Ask Questions, Don’t Rely on Jargon 49:21 Future of Neurotech: Next 20 Years 51:27 Book Recommendation: Outlive by Peter Attia 52:25 Book Recommendation: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, Build by Tony Fadell, CEO Excellence by Dewar et al. 53:45 Conclusion and Contact Info Dr. Akshay Ananthakrishnan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshayy-91/ Recorded: 5/9/2024 Hosts: Robert Murcko & Yuqing Wang…

Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 3:02 Founding Story: Connectome Health 6:15 Inspiration for Company Name: Connectome Health 8:12 fNIRS Overview and Connectome’s Modality Agnostic Strategy 10:23 Hardware 11:26 Key Brain Metrics 13:16 Goal to Move into NeuroDiagnostics 13:59 Scientific Validity and Research Behind Connectome’s Metrics 15:27 Strategy to Eventually Enter Clinical Space 18:07 Connectome User Experience 25:44 Current State of Connectome Health: Pre-Launch, Fundraising 27:02 Long-Term Vision for Connectome Health 29:47 Advice for Students or Young Professionals Interested in Neurotech 30:56 The Future of Neurotechnology 33:41 Book/Media Recommendations: Huberman Lab, Being You (by Anil Seth), The Spike (by Mark Humphries), The Old Man and The Sea (by Ernest Hemingway) 35:40 Conclusion Connectome Health: https://www.connectome.health/ Recorded: 4/17/2025 Host: Robert Murcko…

Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction: University, First Startup, Corporate Experience 2:44 Initial Interest in AI and Neuroscience 4:24 Founding Story of Piramidal 5:49 Y Combinator: Learnings and Experiences 7:35 Product: Foundation Model for the Brain 9:47 Competitive Landscape 12:05 Short Term Vision, Long Term Vision, Place within Neurotech Ecosystem 13:09 Day-to-Day as Neurotech Startup Executive 14:19 Entrepreneurship Lifestyle 15:05 Corporate Lessons for the Startup World 15:58 Advice for Breaking into Neurotech and Startups 17:02 Predictions for the Future of Neurotechnology 17:43 Book Recommendation: A Year in Provence 18:32 Conclusion and Contact Information Piramidal: https://piramidal.ai/ Recorded: 8/1/2024 Host: Robert Murcko…

Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 3:17 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 4:50 Origin Story of Reach Neuro 6:16 Reach Neuro’s Avantis Platform 11:12 Reach Neuro Competitors 14:40 Navigating FDA Regulations and Breakthrough Device Designation 19:02 Research Tools and Product Development Feedback Loops 20:46 What is Next for Reach Neuro? 22:49 Algorithms and Spinal Anatomy 24:51 Breaking into Neurotech: Advice for Aspiring Professionals 26:28 The Jump from Academia to a Startup in Neurotech 28:14 The Future of Neurotechnology 30:56 Conclusion and Contact Information Recorded: 2/7/2024 Host: Robert Murcko…

Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 3:23 Initial Interest in Neuroscience/Neurotechnology 5:10 Neurovalens: Background, Timeline, Origins 7:52 Clinical Trials: Insomnia, Anxiety, Obesity, PTSD, Diabetes 8:40 Neurostimulation: Type and Target 10:40 Exploring Various Treatment Types with Neurovalens 17:29 Patient Experience 20:40 Target Nerves and Brain Regions 22:56 Competitors and Differentiators 25:32 What is next for Neurovalens? 27:34 Commercialization 29:55 Patient Education 30:39 Refund if it doesn’t work 31:53 Wellness Device - Big Learnings and Initial Sales 33:40 Early Adopters and Crowdfunding: Indiegogo 35:44 Real World Data and FDA Guidance 37:17 FDA Involvement in Wellness Space 40:23 FDA Confusion Launching Wellness Sleep Product 43:01 Advice for Breaking into Neurotech: Students/Young Professionals 45:14 The Future of Neurotech (20 years) 47:47 Community/Collaboration/Contact Recorded: 2/8/2024 Host: Robert Murcko Neurovalens: https://neurovalens.com/…

Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments 0:00 Introduction 2:22 Initial Interest in Neuroscience/Neurotech 4:17 Background and Origins of Synaptrix 6:15 Development of Neuralis Product 7:10 Benefits of Building a Product “In-House” 8:54 In-House Lab Build Out 10:41 Moving Quickly Through Regulatory Stages 11:40 Guardrails Helping Keep Safety and Efficacy Paramount 13:34 Saffron 1 Model 17:01 Saffron 2 and 3 in Development 18:08 Generalizability (“Fluid Matrices that Respond in Real Time to Brain Data) 18:50 Why More Bandwidth is Useful 19:50 Future Path: A Non-Invasive Option for Non-Binary Motor Imagery 20:47 Clinical Study: Empower Study 23:41 Raising Venture Capital 24:48 VC vs Grants: Difference in Requirements 26:26 What is next for Synaptrix? 28:09 Form Factor 29:33 Breaking Into Neurotech 32:26 Breaking Into Neurotech From An Alternate Route 33:54 Predictions for Neurotechnology 36:37 Conclusion and Contact Information Aryan Govil LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryangovil/ Synaptrix Labs: https://www.synaptrix-labs.com/ Host: Robert Murcko Recorded: January 18, 2024…

Please note this episode was recorded when Dr. Krinke was still in his former position as of CEO at Newronika. Key Moments 0:00 Introduction 5:01 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 7:04 Newronika: Background and Origins 9:11 Closed Loop Deep Brain Stimulation Methodology 12:39 Does Closed Loop DBS Pose Additional Risks? 15:20 Newronika WebBioBank 17:07 Data Science/AI: Detecting Waking Up & Freezing of Gait Directly Through the Brain 20:47 What’s Next for Newronika 22:39 Clinical Trial Framework 23:41 Advice: How to Get Involved in Neurotech 27:09 The Future of Neurotech 31:54 Conclusion: Investing, Collaborators, Europe Launch Host: Robert Murcko Recorded: January 25, 2024 Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Newronika: https://newronika.com/ Lothar Krinke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lothar-krinke-81955817/…

Key Moments 0:00 Introduction 6:25 Master of Surgery Degree 7:57 Initial Interest in Neuroscience/Neurotechnology 9:37 Bionic Vision Technologies 13:56 BVT Clinical Trials 16:27 BVT Compared to Other Visual Prosthetics and Solutions 21:12 Patient Experiences: Regaining Vision and Confidence 23:11 Ties Between Cochlear and BVT 26:23 What’s Next for BVT? 28:37 Neurotech CEO: Day-to-Day Picture 30:16 How to Get Involved in Neurotech 32:57 The Future of Neurotech 34:07 Conclusion and Contact Info Host: Robert Murcko Recorded: January 16, 2024 Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe…

Key Moments 0:00 Lee Sidebottom Introduction: Director of Concept Applications at NeuroTracker 5:29 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 12:14 Brain Imaging Technologies Utilized: Currently qEEG. fMRI in Future? 14:55 Early Technology Transfer and Living with CEO 19:52 What is NeuroTracker Working On? Closed-Loop EEG, AR/VR 23:43 NeuroTuner - Exclusive Details - Never Publicly Mentioned Before 32:37 Study with US Air Force: Pilot Training Next 34:28 Learning Curves of Various Populations 37:05 Study with Stock Market Traders 37:53 Longitudinal Study NFL/NHL Combines 39:05 Study with Special Forces 40:10 Studies with French Rugby Team: Blood-Based Biomarkers & Fatigue 42:31 Studies in E-Sports 44:50 Is NeuroTracker Customized for Different Uses and Domains? 50:32 Predictions for Neurotechnology Over Next 20 Years 55:18 Conclusion and Contact Info Host: Robert Murcko Recorded: January 12, 2024 Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Neurotracker: https://www.neurotrackerx.com/ Lee Sidebottom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-neurotracker/ Dr. Faubert’s Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=PDodkWEAAAAJ&hl=fr 3D-Multiple Object Tracking training task improves passing decision-making accuracy in soccer players (Paper): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029215000631 Critical Review of NeuroTracker (Paper): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33821464/ Ridge Biosignals: https://ridgebiosignals.beehiiv.com/subscribe…

Nao Yukawa is a founder of the startup DeMind. Their main product is an app called Lifestack which helps you “Schedule Your Day with Energy in Mind” by using physiological data from your wearables and contextual data from your calendar and other sources. Nao and his cofounders at DeMind have had an exciting journey so far - they pivoted away from their original idea, are finding some solid traction with this one, raised an investment round to help super charge their growth, and even pitched to legendary angel investor Jason Calacanis. Regarding whats next: in the future, Lifestack may support neural signal data as one of the app’s inputs. They are also looking to further expand the contextual data they utilize for a more seamless and intuitive experience. Those interested in the neurotech and wearable startup scene should keep an eye on Nao and his team. Recorded: July 25, 2024. Host: Robert Murcko Key Moments 0:00 Introduction 2:41 Initial Interest in Wearables and Neurotechnology 4:32 Pitching to Jason Calacanis and Founder University 7:02 Juggling Attending Two Universities at Once 8:42 Founding Story Behind DeMind 10:37 Previous Projects and Pivot to Lifestack 13:09 Future Directions: Incorporating Neural Signals into Lifestack 15:33 Lifestack Competitors 16:08 Integrating with Existing Calendar Apps 17:35 Long-Term Goals: Combining Physiological and Contextual Data 19:37 Advice for Getting Involved with Wearables and Neurotech 21:05 Predictions: The Future of Neurotechnology and Wearables 22:17 Book Recommendation: “The Mom Test” and Neuroscience Textbooks 24:42 Where to Find the Lifestack App 25:28 Conclusion and Contact Information Links Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Lifestack App: https://lifestack.ai/download Lifestack on Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/products/lifestack Nao Yukawa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naoyukawa/ Nao Yukawa Twitter: https://x.com/nyneurotech Ridge Biosignals: https://ridgebiosignals.beehiiv.com/subscribe…

Dr. Iris Brunner (PT, PhD) is an Associate Professor and Researcher at the University of Aarhus’ Hammel Neurocenter in Denmark. She works in the domain of physiotherapy and neuro-rehabilitation. She is both a researcher and a clinician. Her areas of interest include upper limb motor recovery after stroke, technology-assisted rehabilitation, and life after stroke. Current projects include brain-computer interface training for patients, digital monitoring, and high intensity gait training. She also has a deep interest in clinical translation of research. Our conversation mainly centers on the use of technology in neuro-rehab and stroke recovery. We also discuss what the future of neuro-rehab may look like and what aspects of various tools and technology are most useful for patients and clinicians. Recorded: March 14, 2024. Host: Robert Murcko Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 1:38 Initial Interest in NeuroRehabilitation 3:20 What is NeuroRehabilitation? 6:22 Examples of Tech Applied to NeuroRehab 9:38 Spatial Neglect 12:01 Precision NeuroRehabilitation 17:23 Current State of Technology in NeuroRehab 19:50 Co-Design: Scaling Up Technology in NeuroRehab 24:00 BCI Research for Upper Limb Paresis After Stroke 28:15 Not There Yet with BCI: Future Directions 29:13 Regulators & Payment 30:40 Predictions for Applications of Technology to Clinical NeuroRehab 34:00 Focus on the End Users 34:50 Conclusion and Contact Info Links: Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Dr. Brunner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iris-brunner-83b91b73/ Ridge Biosignals: https://ridgebiosignals.beehiiv.com/subscribe…

Interview with Dr. Joern Rickert. He is the CEO of Neudio, a non-invasive neurotechnology company focused on brain wave modulation and generating music from brainwaves, with the goal of improving mental well-being through personalized music experiences. This episode covers a wide range of interesting topics, where Dr. Rickert and I discuss: his background in neurotechnology and entrepreneurship from Cortec, the challenges and advantages of non-invasive vs. invasive neurotechnologies, the differences in signal processing, Neudio's 'closed-loop' approach to brain activity modulation, comparisons with other neurotechnology companies like Neurable, and future outlook for the company and the broader neurotechnology field. Recorded: May 2024. Host: Neil Raman Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Beginnings of Neudio + Transition from Cortec 3:18 Advantages of Non-Invasive Technologies 5:12 Drawbacks with Invasive Technology 8:48 Non-Invasive Advantages with Neudio 13:06 Evolution of Signal Processing and Effects in the Neurotech Field 15:30 Signal Processing with Neudio 17:44 Future Impacts with Neudio 19:48 Differentiating Neudio from Alternative Solutions/Companies 24:42 Next Steps with Neudio Links: Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Joern Rickert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joern-rickert-3386231a/ Neil Raman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-raman21/ Neudio: https://www.neudio.com/ Ridge Biosignals: https://ridgebiosignals.beehiiv.com/subscribe…

Kaustubh Deshpande is the Co-Founder of Eywa Neuro. He previously spent time as an engineer at Neuralink and NeuroNexus. In our conversation we discuss clinical translation, the neurotech startup space, running your own company, India’s neurotech ecosystem, the founding of Eywa Neuro, the future of Eywa Neuro, how to break into neurotech, and more! Recorded: January 15, 2024. Hosts: Robert Murcko and Yuqing Wang. Key Moments: 0:00 Intro 8:13 Initial Interest in Neurotechnology 13:07 Clinical Translation Wisdom 16:39 Polyimide Trade Space 22:17 Building Your Own Company vs Working at a Startup 27:14 India’s Neurotech Ecosystem 32:07 Future of Eywa Neuro 34:47 Does neurotech need more experts from a certain domain? 38:58 How to break into neurotech 44:34 Future of Neurotech 50:27 Conclusion Links Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Kaustubh Deshpande LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaustubh-deshpande-3931b8157/ Eywa Neuro: https://eywaneuro.com/ Ridge Biosignals: https://ridgebiosignals.beehiiv.com/subscribe…

James Hamet has been working in AI and neurotech since his undergrad days. He is a serial neurotech founder and has been deeply involved with both Neurable and Vistim Labs. Our interview covers a range of topics: his early days in neurotech, lessons learned from his time at Neurable, an overview of Vistim’s products/tech, his vision for the future of the space (both short term and long term), the differences between going bootstrapped vs VC-funded, advice for founders, and more. Recorded: March 7, 2024. Host: Robert Murcko. Key Moments: 0:00 Intro 3:45 Initial Involvement in Neuroscience/Neurotech 7:29 Founding of Vistim Labs 10:30 Learnings from Neurable Inform Current Work 13:25 Venture Funding Pros/Cons 19:00 Vistim Labs Tech/Product 22:47 Vistim Labs Involvement w/ Research & Academia 25:47 Researchers are kind of like investors 26:23 Vistim Labs Competitors 31:01 Vistim Labs Short-Term Future 33:23 The Secret of All Business 35:10 Vistim Labs Long-Term Vision 40:50 Advice for Breaking Into Neurotech 44:50 The Future of Neurotech 48:57 Conclusion Links Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe James Hamet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchamet/ Ridge Neurotech: https://ridgeneurotech.beehiiv.com/subscribe…