Best Heather D. Couture Podcasts (2025)

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Foundation Model Series: Democratizing Time Series Data Analysis with Max Mergenthaler Canseco from Nixtla 27:11

6d ago27:11

27:11

What if the hidden patterns of time series data could be unlocked to predict the future with remarkable accuracy? In this episode of Impact AI, I sit down with Max Mergenthaler Canseco to discuss democratizing time series data analysis through the development of foundation models. Max is the CEO and co-founder of Nixtla, a company specializing in t…

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Foundation Model Series: Harnessing Multimodal Data to Advance Immunotherapies with Ron Alfa from Noetik 33:53

13d ago33:53

33:53

In this episode, I'm joined by Ron Alfa, Co-Founder and CEO of Noetik, to discuss the groundbreaking role of foundation models in advancing cancer immunotherapy. Together, we explore why these models are essential to his work, what it takes to build a model that understands biology, and how Noetik is creating and sourcing their datasets. Ron also s…

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Foundation Model Series: Accelerating Pathology Model Development Using Embeddings with Julianna Ianni from Proscia 20:51

20d ago20:51

20:51

How can foundation models accelerate breakthroughs in precision medicine? In today’s episode of Impact AI, we explore this question with returning guest, Julianna Ianni, Vice President of AI Research and Development at Proscia, a company revolutionizing pathology through cutting-edge technology. Join us as we explore how their platform, Concentriq,…

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Actionable Soil Insights with Benjamin De Leener from ChrysaLabs 20:10

1M ago20:10

20:10

With farmers sometimes waiting weeks for lab results to make critical decisions, Benjamin De Leener, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of ChrysaLabs, sought to transform the future of soil health. ChrysaLabs has developed a groundbreaking handheld, AI-powered probe that delivers fast field-ready insights into soil properties like pH, nutrients, …

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Advancing Therapies for Immune Diseases with Kfir Schreiber from DeepCure 20:28

2M ago20:28

20:28

Can AI cure autoimmune diseases? This episode of Impact AI dives into the groundbreaking work of DeepCure, where artificial intelligence meets medicinal chemistry to tackle some of healthcare's most stubborn challenges. Co-founder and CEO Kfir Schreiber shares how his team uses advanced machine learning tools, physics simulations, and human experti…

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Unlocking Unstructured Health Data with David Sontag from Layer Health 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

What if we could unlock the hidden potential of unstructured health data to improve patient outcomes? In this episode, I sit down with David Sontag, co-founder and CEO of Layer Health, to discuss the transformative role of AI in healthcare. David, an MIT professor (on leave) and leading machine learning researcher, delves into how Layer Health addr…

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Discovering Protein Drug Candidates with Hanadie Yousef from Juvena Therapeutics 19:32

3M ago19:32

19:32

How can advancements in biotechnology and machine learning lead to revolutionary treatments for age-related diseases? In this episode, I speak with Hanadie Yousef, CEO and Co-Founder of Juvena Therapeutics, to discuss her work on protein-based therapeutics. Hanadie, a neurobiologist specializing in aging and tissue degeneration, has pioneered resea…

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Real-World Evidence for Healthcare with Brigham Hyde from Atropos Health 11:27

3M ago11:27

11:27

To succeed at an AI startup, you have to be able to show your work and its value. During this episode, I am joined by Brigham Hyde, Co-Founder and CEO of Atropos Health, to talk about his app that gathers real-world evidence for healthcare. He is an entrepreneur, operator, and investor who is deeply immersed in the potential of data and AI. Join us…

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De-Risking Drug Translation with Jo Varshney from VeriSIM Life 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

As machine learning becomes increasingly widespread, AI holds the potential to revolutionize drug development, making it faster, safer, and more affordable than ever. In this episode, I'm joined by Jo Varshney, Founder and CEO of VeriSIM Life, to explore how her company is transforming drug translation through hybrid AI. With her unique blend of ex…

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Decoding the Immune System for Drug Discovery with Noam Solomon from Immunai 18:02

3M ago18:02

18:02

Today’s guest believes that decoding the immune system is at the heart of improving drug efficacy. He is currently focused on this effort as the CEO and Co-founder of Immunai – a company that is building an AI model of the immune system to facilitate the development of next-generation immunomodulatory therapeutics. Noam Solomon begins our conversat…

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Foundation Model Series: Accelerating Radiology with Robert Bakos from HOPPR 28:42

4M ago28:42

28:42

Imagine a world where radiology backlogs are a thing of the past, and AI seamlessly augments the expertise of radiologists. Today, I'm joined by Robert Bakos, Co-Founder and CTO of HOPPR, to discuss how his company is bringing this vision to life. HOPPR is pioneering foundation models for medical imaging that have the potential to transform healthc…

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Optimizing Data Center Operations with Vedavyas Panneershelvam from Phaidra 22:14

4M ago22:14

22:14

What are the unique challenges of operating mission-critical facilities, and how can reinforcement learning be applied to optimize data center operations? In this episode, I sit down with Vedavyas Panneershelvam, CTO and co-founder of Phaidra, to discuss how their cutting-edge AI technology is transforming the efficiency and reliability of data cen…

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Structuring Medical Text with Tim O'Connell from Emtelligent 18:02

4M ago18:02

18:02

What if AI could unlock the potential of healthcare’s vast, unstructured data? In this episode, Tim O'Connell, Co-Founder and CEO of Emtelligent, explains how his company is bridging the gap between messy medical data and usable insights with AI-powered solutions. Drawing from his background in both engineering and radiology, Tim discusses how he s…

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Foundation Model Series: Enabling Digital Pathology Workflows with Dmitry Nechaev from HistAI 29:32

4M ago29:32

29:32

What happens when you combine AI with digital pathology? In this episode, Dmitry Nechaev, Chief AI Scientist and co-founder of HistAI, joins me to discuss the complexity of building foundation models specifically for digital pathology. Dmitry has a strong background in machine learning and experience in high-resolution image analysis. At HistAI, he…

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Foundation Model Series: Creating Small Molecules for Drug Discovery with Jason Rolfe from Variational AI 29:29

5M ago29:29

29:29

Building on the trends in language processing, domain-specific foundation models are unlocking new possibilities. In the realm of drug discovery, Jason Rolfe is spearheading innovation at the intersection of AI and pharmaceuticals. As the Co-Founder and CTO of Variational AI, Jason leads a platform designed to generate novel small molecule structur…

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Foundation Model Series: Building New Materials for Climate with Jonathan Godwin from Orbital Materials 25:03

5M ago25:03

25:03

AI is unlocking the future of materials science and today’s guest Jonathan Godwin, co-founder and CEO of Orbital Materials, is at the forefront of this transformation. With a background in AI research and experience leading groundbreaking projects at Google-owned DeepMind, Jonathan is now applying machine learning to develop advanced materials that…

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Foundation Model Series: Understanding Brain Activity with Dimitris Sakellariou from Piramidal 23:41

5M ago23:41

23:41

What if we could understand brain activity in real-time to better diagnose neurological conditions? In this episode, part of a special mini-series on domain-specific foundation models, I sit down with Dimitris Sakellariou, the founder and CEO of Piramidal, to talk about their groundbreaking work in automating EEG interpretation. Piramidal is focuse…

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Foundation Model Series: Better, Faster, Cheaper Earth Observation with Bruno Sánchez-Andrade Nuño from Clay 35:35

5M ago35:35

35:35

Can AI be applied to enhance geospatial data for climate, nature and people? This episode kicks off a miniseries about domain-specific foundation models. Following the trends in language processing, domain-specific foundation models are enabling new possibilities for a variety of applications, including Earth observation. During this conversation, …

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Evolutionary Insights for Drug Discovery with Ashley Zehnder from Fauna Bio 27:17

6M ago27:17

27:17

In a world where conventional drug discovery methods frequently fall short, today's guest addresses the critical challenge of fighting human diseases by drawing inspiration from nature’s most resilient creatures. Could the secret to overcoming our most stubborn illnesses lie in the extraordinary adaptability of extreme mammals? Veterinarian-scienti…

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Better Therapeutics Using Lab-Grown Tissue with Andrei Georgescu from Vivodyne 33:57

6M ago33:57

33:57

One of the biggest hurdles in medical research is the gap between animal studies and human trials, a disconnect that often leads to failed drug tests and wasted resources. But what if there was a way to bridge that gap and create treatments that are more effective for humans from the start? Today, I am joined by Dr. Andrei Georgescu, Founder and CE…

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Accelerating Regenerative Agriculture with Marie Coffin from CIBO Technologies 16:02

6M ago16:02

16:02

Marie Coffin is the Vice President of Science and Modeling at CIBO Technologies, and she is with me today to discuss regenerative agriculture. Join us as we explore CIBO’s work to influence company carbon footprints across industries, and how machine learning supports this process through remote sensing. Delving deeper, Marie unpacks how satellite …

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Measuring Biodiversity Using Insects with Mads Fogtmann from Fauna Photonics 20:34

6M ago20:34

20:34

What if technology could be the key to averting a biodiversity crisis? Today, I explore this possibility with Mads Fogtmann, Chief Data Officer of FaunaPhotonics, as we discuss their groundbreaking approach to biodiversity monitoring. I talk with Mads about the looming biodiversity crisis, the innovative solutions his team is developing to address …

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Optimizing Manufacturing with Berk Birand from Fero Labs 20:50

7M ago20:50

20:50

Manufacturing is a fundamental part of our economy. Unfortunately, a huge swath of the industry is still dependent on outdated methods, adversely impacting our environment. To address these challenges, one company is harnessing the power of AI to transform traditional manufacturing, driving unprecedented efficiency and sustainability in the industr…

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More Successful IVF with Daniella Gilboa from AIVF 27:38

7M ago27:38

27:38

In this episode of Impact AI, we delve into the transformative impact of AI on in-vitro fertilization (IVF) with Daniella Gilboa, co-founder and CEO of AIVF, a startup that develops AI-powered IVF solutions to help increase the certainty of a successful journey to parenthood. Join me as Daniella shares her mission to democratize fertility care and …

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Vision Intelligence Filters with Kit Merker from Plainsight Technologies 28:13

7M ago28:13

28:13

Image-based machine learning is fast becoming an AI staple, and with its new Vision Intelligence Filters, Plainsight Technologies is staking its claim as an industry pioneer. Today, I am joined by Plainsight CEO, Kit Merker, who is here to share all the details behind his company’s latest innovation. Kit begins by explaining what Plainsight does an…

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Interpreting Infant Cries with Charles Onu from Ubenwa Health 22:53

7M ago22:53

22:53

Infants cry when they're hungry, tired, uncomfortable, or upset. They also cry when they’re in pain or severely ill. But how can parents tell the difference? To help us address this critical question, I'm joined by Charles Onu, a health informatics researcher, software engineer, and CEO of Ubenwa. Ubenwa is a groundbreaking app that uses AI to inte…

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Remote Monitoring and Water Forecasting with Marshall Moutenot from Upstream Tech 26:35

7M ago26:35

26:35

Innovative AI technologies are paving the way for more efficient and impactful environmental monitoring. Joining me today to discuss remote monitoring and water forecasting is Marshall Moutenot, the co-founder and CEO of Upstream Tech. From using satellite imagery to monitor conservation projects to employing machine learning for accurate water flo…

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Scaling Healthcare Through Virtual Primary Care with Anitha Kannan from Curai 22:40

8M ago22:40

22:40

What will it take to bring affordable, accessible, and timely healthcare to all? Curai, an AI-powered virtual clinic, is on a mission to do just that by leveraging AI to enhance the efficiency of licensed physicians through text-based virtual primary care. In today’s episode, I sit down with Anitha Kannan, head of AI and founding member of Curai, t…

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Better EV Batteries with Jason Koeller from Chemix 27:30

8M ago27:30

27:30

Batteries are arguably the most important technological innovation of the century, powering everything from mobile phones to electric vehicles (EVs). Unfortunately, most batteries have a significant impact on the environment, requiring increasingly scarce and valuable resources to manufacture and typically not designed for easy repair, reuse, or re…

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Personalized Cancer Treatment Decisions with Nathan Silberman from Artera 17:10

8M ago17:10

17:10

Being given a cancer diagnosis is one of the worst pieces of news you can receive as a patient. This is often made even more difficult by the fact that choosing a treatment option is rarely simple or easy. Clinicians need to make multiple assessments before they can move forward, and even then it is often difficult or impossible to make unambiguous…

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Faster Object Search with Corey Jaskolski from Synthetaic 27:12

8M ago27:12

27:12

What if there was a way to revolutionize image-based AI, eliminating the need for extensive prework? In this episode, I sit down with Corey Jaskolski, Founder and President of Synthetaic, to talk about finding objects in images and video quickly. Synthetaic is redefining the landscape of data analysis with its groundbreaking technology that elimina…

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Digital Twins for Clinical Trials with Charles Fisher from Unlearn AI 30:19

9M ago30:19

30:19

What if AI could improve the outcomes of clinical trials by making them more efficient and reducing the number of patients receiving placebos? Well, today’s guest, Charles Fisher is here to tell us all about how his company, Unlearn AI, is creating digital twins to do just that! In this conversation, you’ll hear all about Charles' academic backgrou…

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Cutting Carbon in Concrete with Mathieu Bauchy from Concrete.ai 30:42

9M ago30:42

30:42

Did you know that concrete is the second most-used material in the world after water? Although it has largely defined modern society, concrete has a hidden climate cost: it is responsible for 1.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere annually. For context, that’s more than the entire aviation industry! With these statistics in mind…

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Decoding Pathology for Precision Medicine with Maximilian Alber from Aignostics 19:35

9M ago19:35

19:35

Today, I am joined by Maximilian Alber, Co-founder and CTO of Aignostics, to talk about pathology for precision medicine. You’ll learn about Aignostics’s mission, how they are impacting healthcare, and the transformative power of foundational models. Max explains how Aignostics is driven by the belief that machine learning and data science will hel…

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Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Weather Forecasting with Sam Levang from Salient Predictions 16:51

9M ago16:51

16:51

Advanced weather forecasts are the new frontier in meteorology. Long-term forecasting has garnered significant attention due to its potential to provide valuable insights to various sectors of society and the economy. In today’s episode, Sam Levang, Chief Scientist at Salient, joins me to discuss Salient’s innovative approach to weather forecasting…

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Virtual Tissue Staining with Yair Rivenson from PictorLabs 34:11

10M ago34:11

34:11

Welcome to today’s episode of Impact AI, where we dive into the groundbreaking world of virtual tissue staining with Yair Rivenson, the co-founder and CEO of PictorLabs, a digital pathology company advancing AI-powered virtual staining technology to revolutionize histopathology and accelerate clinical research to improve patient outcomes. You’ll fi…

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Improving Recycling Efficiency with Nikola Sivacki from Greyparrot 20:31

10M ago20:31

20:31

One of the most powerful impacts machine learning can make is helping to solve environmental challenges all around the world. Today on Impact AI, I am joined by the founder of Greyparrot, Nikola Sivacki to discuss how his company uses machine learning to improve recycling efficiency. Learn all about Nikola’s background, what Greyparrot does, their …

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Discovering the Microbiome with Leo Grady from Jona 23:01

10M ago23:01

23:01

What if AI could decode the mysteries of your microbiome for a healthier you? In this episode, I sit down with Leo Grady, Founder and CEO of Jona, to discuss his groundbreaking work in microbiome research. Jona is a health technology company that specializes in microbiome profiling and analysis. It offers microbiome testing kits for individuals to …

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Monitoring Forests with David Marvin from Planet 45:12

10M ago45:12

45:12

Bringing transparency and accuracy to the marketplace by producing high-quality data on all types of hard problems is a main focus for today’s guest and the company he works for. I am pleased to welcome David Marvin to Impact AI. David was the Co-Founder and CEO of Salo Sciences, which was acquired by Planet last year, and is now the Product Lead f…

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Foundation Models for Pathology with Razik Yousfi from Paige 24:12

10M ago24:12

24:12

Foundation models have been at the forefront of AI discussions for a while now and joining me today on Impact AI is a leader in the creation of foundation models for pathology, Senior Vice President of Technology at Paige AI, Razik Yousfi. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Razik’s incredible background leading him to Paige, what the company does and…

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Monitoring Biodiversity with Noelia Jiménez Martínez from NatureMetrics 23:48

11M ago23:48

23:48

Biodiversity is not just an ecological concern. As you’ll learn in this episode, it has tangible economic implications too. Today on Impact AI, I'm joined by Dr. Noelia Jimenez Martinez, Head of Insights and Machine Learning at NatureMetrics, to talk about biodiversity monitoring. NatureMetrics is a global nature intelligence technology company pro…

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Generative AI for Life Sciences with Simon Arkell from Ryght 30:00

11M ago30:00

30:00

In today’s episode, I am joined by Simon Arkell, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Ryght, to talk about copilots and the application of generative AI in life sciences. Ryght is dedicated to revolutionizing the field of life sciences through the power of AI. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, Ryght aims to empower prof…

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Enabling Early Disease Detection with Sean Cassidy from Lucem Health 17:50

11M ago17:50

17:50

AI in healthcare is one of the most researched areas today, particularly on the clinical side of healthcare. Sean Cassidy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lucem Health. Having worked in digital health for the last twenty years, he joins me today to talk about identifying chronic diseases. Tune in to hear how AI and machine learning are creating efficie…

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Self-Supervised Learning for Histopathology with Jean-Baptiste Schiratti from Owkin 16:48

11M ago16:48

16:48

In this episode, I sit down with Jean-Baptiste Schiratti, Medical Imaging Group Lead and Lead Research Scientist at Owkin, to discuss the application of self-supervised learning in drug development and diagnostics. Owkin is a groundbreaking AI biotechnology company revolutionizing the field of medical research and treatment. It aims to bridge the g…

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Mental Health Screening with Linda Chung and Michael Mullarkey from Aiberry 19:11

12M ago19:11

19:11

Joining me today are Linda Chung and Michael Mullarkey to discuss the transformative potential of AI in mental health care. Linda is the co-CEO and Co-Founder of Aiberry, a groundbreaking AI company redefining mental healthcare accessibility. With a background in speech-language pathology, Linda pioneered telehealth services and now leads Aiberry i…

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Revitalizing Forests with Guy Bayes from Vibrant Planet 26:34

12M ago26:34

26:34

Machine learning can be used as an innovative method to contribute to climate change resiliency. Today on Impact AI, I am joined by the co-founder and CTO of Vibrant Planet, Guy Bayes, to discuss how they are using AI to revitalize forests. Listening in, you’ll hear all about our guest’s background, why he started Vibrant Planet, what the company d…

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Unlocking Blood Cell Morphology with Erez Naaman from Scopio Labs 16:28

12M ago16:28

16:28

In this episode, I sit down with Erez Naaman, co-founder and CTO of Scopio Labs, to delve into the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, particularly in blood cell morphology analysis. Erez shares the intriguing journey behind the inception of Scopio Labs which was driven by a desire to revolutionize healthcare practices. Discover how Scopi…

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Unlocking Conversational Healthcare Data with Amy Brown from Authenticx 19:53

1y ago19:53

19:53

Customer service calls often start and end at the operator’s headset, but there is so much untapped data from these conversations that could be used to improve business systems on a holistic level. Today’s guest, Amy Brown has seen the value of unlocking conversational data to improve healthcare systems across the country, and as the Founder and CE…

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Decoding the Human Microbiome with Guru Banavar from Viome 38:23

1y ago38:23

38:23

Using biological intelligence, human intelligence, and artificial intelligence, the company in the spotlight today aims to demystify health, make science accessible, and honor the biochemical individuality of every human. Today on Impact AI, I am joined by the founding CTO and Head of Discovery AI at Viome, Guru Banavar! He is here to talk all abou…

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Optimizing Shipping with Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos from DeepSea 19:17

1y ago19:17

19:17

In this episode, I sit down with Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos, CEO of DeepSea, to discuss the transformative world of AI-powered shipping optimization. DeepSea focuses on enhancing vessel performance, fuel efficiency, and overall logistics management in the shipping and logistics industry. Konstantinos has been a key figure in advocating for digitali…

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