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Episode SummaryIn this engaging episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy speaks with Christina Maher, founder and CEO of BrainLand. Christina, a neuroscientist and biomedical engineer, shares her journey from academia to launching a health tech startup focused on brain health. The discussion explores the intersection of AI technology and healthcare, touching on the use of biometrics, the significance of personal and familial health experiences, and the future of digital health tools. Insights into the challenges and processes of integrating AI in medical applications, as well as the broader impact of technology on healthcare, are also discussed.Time Stamps00:00 - Introduction to Christina Maher and BrainLand01:27 - Why Christina pursued a PhD in neuroscience05:22 - The healthcare system's diagnostic challenges07:47 - From academia to launching BrainLand11:13 - The role of AI in BrainLand14:32 - Using AI for customer research and data analysis18:29 - Explanation of 'nearables' and homomorphic encryption23:23 - Impact of AI in healthcare according to Christina28:30 - Christina's academic background and its impact on her startup journey33:09 - Hiring practices and team dynamics at BrainLand36:28 - Introduction of Melon Mag for brain health education41:02 - Closing remarks and call to actionResources Mentioned• BrainLand: Christina’s health tech startup.• Fetch Pet: AI tool for pet health.• Melon Mag: An educational resource created by Christina to promote brain health awareness.✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter In the Blink of AI is made possible by our wonderful partners Vanta🦙Vanta is the all-in-one solution for startups to become compliant quickly and build a security foundation with ease. Startup customers get $1000 off Vanta at http://dayone.fm/blink Mentioned in this episode:PMB TrailerPMB Trailer
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