Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

She Left Google to Build Tech That Could Save Millions w/ Mary Lou Jepsen | EP #142

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Jan 17, 2025
In this session, Mary Lou Jepsen, a distinguished technologist and CEO of Openwater, shares insights from her impressive career with major tech firms like Google and Facebook. She discusses how Openwater utilizes AI to revolutionize medical diagnostics, aiming to democratize healthcare for all. Mary Lou also recounts her motivations as a brain tumor survivor, the challenges of healthcare innovation, and the promise of open-source technology in enhancing medical devices. Her vision blends tech with a mission to transform health outcomes globally.
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Brain Tumor Diagnosis

  • Mary Lou Jepsen's brain tumor diagnosis story, from being in a wheelchair to getting an MRI that revealed the tumor.
  • This experience fueled her passion for revolutionizing healthcare.
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Early Career and Micro Display

  • After recovering from her brain tumor, Mary Lou Jepsen finished her PhD and started Micro Display, focusing on micro displays for various devices.
  • She then became CTO at Intel, preferring smaller companies with collaborative environments.
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One Laptop Per Child

  • Mary Lou Jepsen co-founded One Laptop Per Child with Nicholas Negroponte, creating an affordable and durable laptop for children in developing countries.
  • This project transformed education and had a lasting legacy, influencing Chromebooks and the tablet industry.
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