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Brain-computer interfaces and the future of neural engineering with Dr. Benjamin Rapoport | E1682

Feb 21, 2023

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The Future of Precision Neuroscience

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The Transition From Academic Science to Clinical Science

04:17

Is There a Need for Advanced Manufacturer in Medical Technology?

04:47

Introduction

2min

What Are the Brain Computer Interfaces?

5min

The Electrical Nature of the Nervous System

4min

Show-a-Shirt Space Contest

2min

Neuralink - What Is It All About?

5min

The Transition From Academic Science to Clinical Science

4min

How to Hire Freelancers on Project-Based Work

2min

Is There a Tension Between VCs and Universities?

5min

Is Precision Neuroscience a Different Problem Than Neuralink?

4min

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Can a High Band With Neural Interface Be Completely Non-Invasive?

3min

11.

Medical Devices - Is This a Big Deal?

4min

12.

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2min

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Is It Time to Move From Academic Science to Commercial Science?

5min

14.

Is There a Need for Advanced Manufacturer in Medical Technology?

5min

15.

The Future of Precision Neuroscience

2min

Precision Neuroscience’s Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer joins Molly to discuss how the brain communicates with the body (7:08) and the breakthroughs that allowed companies like Precision to exist. (12:52) Then, they discuss Precision’s founding principles, the process of getting FDA approval for its neural interface, and much more. (28:55)

(0:00) Molly kicks off the show

(1:27) Dr. Rapoport’s origin story

(7:08) How the brain communicates with the body

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(12:52) Breakthroughs in neuroscience

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(24:06) The tension between public and private institutions

(28:55) The founding principles of Precision Neuroscience

(33:21) The Layer 7 interface and preparing for FDA approval

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(42:07) Minimizing risk

(45:25) Interfacing with different areas of the brain

(47:06) Medical infrastructure and the business model of med-tech

CHECK OUT Precision Neuroscience: https://precisionneuro.io

FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis

FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

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This Week in Startups

Brain-computer interfaces and the future of neural engineering with Dr. Benjamin Rapoport | E1682

The Future of Precision Neuroscience

The Transition From Academic Science to Clinical Science

Is There a Need for Advanced Manufacturer in Medical Technology?

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