#73 - Torah and Technology: Lessons of Building Trustworthy AI at Sefaria
In September 2023, Israel's Sefaria, Munich's AppliedAI Institute and the Venture Lab joined forces to explore how AI could enhance Torah study. After months of embedding, prototyping, gathering feedback, and fine-tuning, Sefaria is preparing to roll out new AI-powered features in the second half of the year—making them available to the million-plus users who rely on their platform.This marks a significant milestone for any organization, but especially for Sefaria, which is deeply committed to truthfulness, transparency, and intellectual rigour. It’s also a moment that resonates with all AI startups working at the TUM Software/AI Venture Lab, where responsible innovation is a shared value.So do join us as we discuss with Hadara Steinberg, AI Researcher and Product Manager and Lev Israel, Sefaria' CTO as they share the insights, challenges, and learnings from building an AI platform at the intersection of tradition and cutting-edge technology.... and reach out if you want to join the pilot.
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#72 - Learn from Paul Graham, Vice President Customer Centric Innovation, Mastercard Europe
Please meet Paul Graham, Vice President of Customer Centric Innovation at Mastercard Europe. In today’s episode, Paul will share his insights on Mastercard’s collaborations with startups, highlighting the innovative strides in the payment sector. With a wealth of experience, he’ll discuss Mastercard’s strategies for nurturing startup relationships and delve into the evolving landscape of financial technologies and offer valuable recommendations for startups aiming to succeed in this dynamic field. Tune in to gain expert perspectives on making the most out of these collaborations, essential listening for entrepreneurs and innovators from Munich and beyond, eager to make their mark in the business world.
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#71 - The Venture Lab Life Science Cluster
Three TUM Venture Labs. One shared mission. In this episode, we dive into the Life Science Cluster at TUM Venture Labs – and explore how they are redefining their role within the biotech ecosystem with Maria Sievert, MD of the Healthcare Venture Lab, Sabine Oldemeyer, OD of the ChemSPACE Venture Lab and Roman Werner, MD of the AgriFood & Biotech Venture lab. Discover how close collaboration across multiple TUM Venture Labs creates a unique support system for life science innovators – from the first idea to a successful startup.We also discuss what defines a true life science entrepreneur, why this field is both incredibly exciting and highly complex, and what structures and offerings are needed to thrive in such an environment.Whether it is biotechnology, medtech, or digital health – this episode highlights how bold visions turn into real impact through deep expertise, interdisciplinary networks, and entrepreneurial drive.
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#70 - Academia meet Entrepreneurship, a conversation with TUM Professors Daniel Cremers, Stephan Gunnemann and Reinhard Heckel
We are joined today by three AI luminaries from the Technical University of Munich: Professors Daniel Cremers, Stephan Günnemann, and Reinhard Heckel.These distinguished scholars aren't just leading prestigious academic chairs at TUM—they're actively shaping the business landscape through their entrepreneurial ventures.Join us for a fascinating conversation as they share their unique perspectives on AI DeepTech entrepreneurship, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.
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#69 - (Very) fast cars and (Very) cool tech: a conversation with Simon Sagmeister, lead of the TUM Autonomous Motorport
Please meet Simon Sagmeister. Simon is the lead in the TUM Autonomous Motorsport project. Simon and his exceptional team have consistently dominated the Autonomous Challenge, outperforming 20 elite universities from across the globe.Discover the unique constraints and cutting-edge solutions behind developing high-performance autonomous racing software. Simon reveals how his team pushes the boundaries of AI and software engineering to achieve victory on the track.A must-listen for automotive enthusiasts, software developers, and anyone fascinated by the future of autonomous technology.
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