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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2023 · 53 MIN

Brain-computer interfaces and the future of neural engineering with Dr. Benjamin Rapoport | E1682

from This Week in Startups · host Jason Calacanis

Precision Neuroscience’s Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer joins Molly to discuss how the brain communicates with the body (7:08) and the breakthroughs that allowed companies like Precision to exist. (12:52) Then, they discuss Precision’s founding principles, the process of getting FDA approval for its neural interface, and much more. (28:55) (0:00) Molly kicks off the show (1:27) Dr. Rapoport’s origin story (7:08) How the brain communicates with the body (11:22) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST (12:52) Breakthroughs in neuroscience (22:37) Contra - a commission-free marketplace for freelancers and independent creators. Get $500 off your first hire at https://contra.com/twist  (24:06) The tension between public and private institutions (28:55) The founding principles of Precision Neuroscience (33:21) The Layer 7 interface and preparing for FDA approval (40:39) LMNT - Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/TWIST (42:07) Minimizing risk (45:25) Interfacing with different areas of the brain (47:06) Medical infrastructure and the business model of med-tech CHECK OUT Precision Neuroscience: https://precisionneuro.io FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

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