Mary Lou Jepsen

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.

Serial entrepreneur Mary Lou Jepsen discusses revolutionizing medical imaging and telepathy technology. Topics include MRI accessibility, innovative screen technology, neural imaging advancements, ethical implications of neurotechnology, and the future of healthcare innovations.

Mary Lou Jepsen, an award-winning technologist known for her groundbreaking work on the first $100 laptop and now leading Openwater, shares her incredible journey. She discusses the challenges of securing funding for innovative health tech, including wearable imaging devices. Jepsen reflects on overcoming personal health struggles while pursuing academic and entrepreneurial goals. She emphasizes the importance of transforming medical technology for faster FDA approvals and creating open-source models to enhance healthcare accessibility and effectiveness.