In this episode of the TTP Podcast, Craig Whiting interviews Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a PhD in Neuroscience with extensive experience in brain imaging and biocomputing. Dr. Smith discusses her journey from academia to becoming a tech commercialization advisor and co-founding Sync, a mental wellness app. The focus of the conversation is on Final Spark, a company working to commercialize a neuro-platform for remote living neuron computation. They delve into the challenges, goals, and ethical considerations of biocomputing, and how it could revolutionize computing by being significantly more energy-efficient than traditional methods. Key topics include the potential applications of biocomputing, the complexities of programming neurons, and the future of AI and general intelligence.00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:38 Journey into Neuroscience and AI04:46 Introduction to Biocomputing06:45 Stem Cells and Neuron Programming09:20 Challenges and Future of Biocomputing13:23 Final Spark's Mission and Vision17:11 Combining Biology and Engineering19:14 Potential Impact of Biocomputing23:12 Digital to Analog Conversion in Neurons23:49 Commercializing Biocomputing24:16 Client Interest and Use Cases26:25 Ethical Considerations in Biocomputing29:22 Future Implications and Challenges38:32 Technological and Societal Impact41:58 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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