A True Story That Proves AI Is Worth the Hype | Feature 47

06/11/2025 13 min

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AI and Medical Breakthroughs: The Inspiring Story of Every CureIn this episode of the Band of Insiders podcast, host Funs Jacobs shares an inspiring story about the nonprofit organization Every Cure. Founded by Dr. David Fajgenbaum, Dr. Grant Mitchell, and Tracey Sikora, Every Cure leverages artificial intelligence to find new uses for existing medicines. The episode discusses the broader potential of AI to revolutionize healthcare by repurposing FDA-approved drugs to treat currently untreatable diseases. Funs delves into the personal journey of Dr. Fajgenbaum, who used AI to discover a life-saving drug for his own rare condition, and highlights several other success stories. This episode aims to spread positive, hopeful stories about the real-world impact of AI in critical industries like healthcare.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:54 The Promise and Frustration of AI03:13 Introducing Every Cure: A Nonprofit Revolutionizing Medicine03:45 Dr. David Fajgenbaum's Inspiring Journey07:02 How Every Cure Utilizes AI09:17 Real-World Impact and Success Stories11:26 Closing Thoughts and Call to ActionAbout Band of InsidersBand of Insiders is a future forward platform and community for curious marketers, brand leaders, and founders who want to stay ahead of the curve. We explore the cultural and technological shifts shaping business—from AI to blockchain, gaming to Gen Z behavior—and what they really mean for you.Hosted by Funs Jacobs: Dutch innovation strategist with 10+ years of experience in advertising, music, sports, and tech. Now based in Bali, Funs helps brands around the world spot what’s next and act on it, fast.Subscribe to the newsletter for weekly deep dives and rapid signals: www.funsjacobs.comJoin the WhatsApp community for real-time drops and discussion.Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/funsj⁠Connect on Instagram: @funs.eth or @band.of.insidersEmail: [email protected]