Episode #45: Three Breakthroughs: 1 billion robots by 2030, Sodium Batteries?, 529s are dead
Tech Optimist Podcast — Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
In the latest episode of the AV Tech Optimist podcast, ‘Three Breakthroughs’ segment, Mike Collins and Mike Peri discuss the transformative potential of AI in education, focusing on Sal Khan’s new book and AI tools like Khanmigo that enhance learning. They also explore breakthroughs in energy storage with sodium-based batteries, which could revolutionize renewable energy by offering a more sustainable and affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
Episode #45: Three Breakthroughs: 1 Billion Robots by 2030, Sodium Batteries?, 529s are Dead
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This week on the Tech Optimist podcast, join Alumni Ventures’ Mike Collins and Mike Peri as they cover three exciting breakthroughs:
- 529s Are Dead discussing how advancements in AI could revolutionize educational accessibility and effectiveness.
- Sodium Batteries? an innovation that could significantly lower the costs and environmental impact of energy storage compared to traditional lithium-ion solutions.
- 1 Billion Robots by 2030, forecasting the presence of one billion robots by 2030 that could range from household aids to advanced industrial automation.
Tune in to uncover how these breakthroughs could fundamentally alter our interaction with technology, energy, and education.
Watch Time ~40 minutes
The show is produced by Alumni Ventures, which has been recognized as a “Top 20 Venture Firm” by CB Insights (’24) and as the “#1 Most Active Venture Firm in the US” by Pitchbook (’22 & ’23).
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Creators and Guests
HOST
Mike Collins
CEO, and Co-Founder at Alumni Ventures
Mike has been involved in almost every facet of venturing, from angel investing to venture capital, new business and product launches, and innovation consulting. He is currently CEO of Alumni Ventures Group, the managing company for our fund, and launched AV’s first alumni fund, Green D Ventures, where he oversaw the portfolio as Managing Partner and is now Managing Partner Emeritus. Mike is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple companies, including Kid Galaxy, Big Idea Group (partially owned by WPP), and RDM. He began his career at VC firm TA Associates. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from Dartmouth and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
GUEST
Mike Peri
Managing Partner, Alumni Ventures
Mike Peri is an experienced venture capitalist, operator, and data scientist dedicated to driving positive change and challenging complacency. Passionate about fostering access and inclusion in venture capital, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and supporting first-generation youth in VC, startups, and tech. Proud #girldad, avid traveler, and cycling enthusiast.
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