Can AI unlock the secrets of the human brain?

Join Gabriel Jarrosson, General Partner of Lobster Capital, as he talks with Dimitris Fotis Sakellariou and Kris Pahuja, the co-founders of Piramidal, a Y Combinator company building a groundbreaking AI model for brainwaves. Learn about their journey from academic research to building a business, the challenges they face in this complex space, and how Y Combinator has helped them accelerate their growth.

Key Takeaways:

-Piramidal's unique approach: They are building a foundational AI model for EEG brainwaves to translate them into actionable insights for humans.

-Addressing a major need: They aim to improve the analysis and interpretation of brainwaves to better diagnose neurological disorders and support well-being.

-Challenges of AI in Neuroscience: Data collection and annotation are major hurdles, as brainwave data is more complex and sensitive than other types of AI data.

-Y Combinator's impact: YC has played a crucial role in refining their business model, connecting with experts, and accelerating their growth.

-The future of Piramidal: They plan to expand their model to incorporate other biosignals (like heart rate, sleep data) and create personalized AI solutions for individuals.

EPISODE IN A GLANCE

-Introduction and Piramidal's Mission

-The Origin Story and Building a Brainwave AI Model

-Business Model and Early Discussions

-Joining Y Combinator and Early Startup Journey

-Technical and Business Challenges with Brainwave Data

-Data Access and Importance of Partnerships

-Y Combinator's View and Advice for Piramidal

-Fundraising Challenges and Success

-Finding Investors for Moonshot Ideas

-Key Takeaways from Fundraising Process

-Future Vision: Beyond EEG

-Potential Synergies with Neuralink

-Piramidal's Approach vs. Neuralink's Technology

-Contact Information and Concluding Remarks

ABOUT DIMITRI SAKELLARIOU & KRIS PAHUJA

Dimitris holds a PhD in Neuroengineering and AI, and has conducted EEG research for 12 years at St Thomas' Hospital and King's College London. Additionally, brings four years of experience in shipping to production deep learning products for pharma and healthcare clients, as a Lead at IQVIA.

Kris is an expert in product and strategy, with significant roles at Google and Spotify. Led the content detection tool initiative at Spotify and drove Chrome OS's expansion into the healthcare market.

CONNECT WITH DIMITRI SAKELLARIOU & KRIS PAHUJA

Website → https://piramidal.ai/

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacellarius/

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-pahuja-a59a905b/

Email → dimitris@piramidal.ai, kris@piramidal.ai, info@piramidal.ai, & founders@piramidal.ai.

GRAB THE BOOK KRIS RECOMMENDS Neuromancer by William Gibson → https://a.co/d/aBASwBv

ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON

Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing."

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