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We are an innovation network of 700+ teams and projects, driving breakthroughs in computing to push humanity forward.

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Protocol Labs@protocollabs·
PRIMA is a retinal implant from @ScienceCorp_ that's already restoring real vision. In a major clinical trial for patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration, the results were nothing short of amazing. Some patients regained the ability to read and recognize faces. Videos online show previously blind patients successfully completing crossword puzzles using the device. And the next-generation PRIMA implants are already in testing, with smaller electrodes designed to target individual cells for sharper, more precise vision. This is how neurotech moves from restoration toward high-resolution sight. This is how @maxhodak_, founder and CEO of Science is working to improve lives in meaningful ways. More of the conversation with Max on the @JuanBenet Podcast here: bit.ly/4siB7Qp
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Glow Foundation@GlowFND·
Glow’s excited to join @protocollabs on Tuesday, the 14th, for this pre-India launch X Space. @DavidVorick will be discussing what it takes to scale solar worldwide as we introduce you to Glow’s first non-US V2 region, Ratan Rajasthan. See you there: twitter.com/i/spaces/1nGnR…
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What does it take to deploy infrastructure globally—fast? Join our X Space with @DavidVorick to unpack how @GlowFND scaled to 110+ solar farms across 6 regions — with new expansion in India. What’s working. What’s compounding. What founders can learn.

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Protocol Labs@protocollabs·
What does it take to deploy infrastructure globally—fast? Join our X Space with @DavidVorick to unpack how @GlowFND scaled to 110+ solar farms across 6 regions — with new expansion in India. What’s working. What’s compounding. What founders can learn.
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Protocol Labs@protocollabs·
Hiring for @ScienceCorp_, @MaxHodak_ looks for two traits that are almost impossible to teach: 1. Intrinsic sense of urgency — not performative hustle. Genuine care about getting important things done sooner. 2. Judgment — the ability to shape your life and career in alignment with your actual ambitions. Hard technical skills can be taught. These two cannot. Part of a wide-ranging conversation on the @JuanBenet Podcast >>> bit.ly/4siB7Qp
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Science Corporation@ScienceCorp_·
Our CEO @maxhodak_ joined @juanbenet for a conversation about BCI breakthroughs at Science and how they will benefit patients.
Juan Benet@juanbenet

Excited to launch a new podcast dedicated to conversations on the future of neurotech, computing, intelligence, and more. First guest: @maxhodak_ founder & CEO of @ScienceCorp_, which is building PRIMA, a retinal prosthetic that’s restoring meaningful vision for patients with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration. Science is also developing a biohybrid brain implant that grows living neurons directly onto a silicon chip, then interfaces that system with the cortex. The possibility space here is vast and new. Imagine growing new areas of the brain. Sections 00:00 What counts as neurotech? 01:45 History of brain-computer interfaces and the smartphone dividend 07:25 PRIMA - How Science is restoring vision in blind patients 10:10 Why stimulating bipolar cells works when the optic nerve doesn't 30:30 Are we bottlenecked by biology or engineering? 32:40 Expanding the brain's bandwidth beyond 10 bits per second 37:00 Can we add new areas to the brain? 37:46 Biohybrid BCIs: neurons growing on a chip 39:20 What could neural augmentation look like? 01:13:20 How Science drives Fast R&D 01:44:00 How founders learn and level up This is the kind of discussion I’m excited to explore on this podcast. Enjoy! Full Episode 1 here and in links below.

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Protocol Labs@protocollabs·
At @ScienceCorp_, speed isn't measured by arbitrary deadlines. The real benchmark? "No one else on Earth, with the same resources, could have done it faster." — @maxhodak_ That demands exceptional talent, smart team organization, and heavy vertical integration. Competition helps too — it sets the bar and reveals what's truly possible. Listen to the entire @JuanBenet Podcast with guest Max Hodak >>> bit.ly/4siB7Qp
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PL Capital@plcapital·
PLC Neurotech GP @juanbenet launched his new podcast with @maxhodak_ of @ScienceCorp_ ("one of the most cracked and genuine people in Silicon Valley" — @beffjezos). From biohybrid neural interfaces that grow living neurons onto silicon, to PRIMA already restoring meaningful vision in AMD patients, to the rigorous engineering discipline required for atomic-level control and true frontier speed — this episode captures exactly why neurotech is one of the most important investment frontiers of our time. At @plcapital, we believe the convergence of biology and computing will create entirely new protocols for intelligence and human capability. Vertical integration, the "smartphone dividend," and a hiring bar centered on intrinsic urgency + judgment are all signals of the kind of organization that can actually move the needle in this space. Watch the full conversation below 👇
Juan Benet@juanbenet

Excited to launch a new podcast dedicated to conversations on the future of neurotech, computing, intelligence, and more. First guest: @maxhodak_ founder & CEO of @ScienceCorp_, which is building PRIMA, a retinal prosthetic that’s restoring meaningful vision for patients with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration. Science is also developing a biohybrid brain implant that grows living neurons directly onto a silicon chip, then interfaces that system with the cortex. The possibility space here is vast and new. Imagine growing new areas of the brain. Sections 00:00 What counts as neurotech? 01:45 History of brain-computer interfaces and the smartphone dividend 07:25 PRIMA - How Science is restoring vision in blind patients 10:10 Why stimulating bipolar cells works when the optic nerve doesn't 30:30 Are we bottlenecked by biology or engineering? 32:40 Expanding the brain's bandwidth beyond 10 bits per second 37:00 Can we add new areas to the brain? 37:46 Biohybrid BCIs: neurons growing on a chip 39:20 What could neural augmentation look like? 01:13:20 How Science drives Fast R&D 01:44:00 How founders learn and level up This is the kind of discussion I’m excited to explore on this podcast. Enjoy! Full Episode 1 here and in links below.

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Protocol Labs@protocollabs·
A huge part of modern BCI progress comes from what @maxhodak_ calls the "smartphone dividend" — the trillions Apple, Samsung, and others have poured into miniaturizing electronics. That investment is now letting neurotech teams build fully implantable devices that finally keep the skin closed. 1960s–70s: Early experiments proved we could decode neural signals. 1990s–2000s: The Utah Array brought this into humans. Today: Miniaturized, low-power electronics enable sealed, fully implantable systems. @maxhodak_ shares his vision on the @JuanBenet Podcast >>> bit.ly/4siB7Qp
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Protocol Labs@protocollabs·
.@juanbenet kicks off his new podcast with a deep dive into neurotech alongside @maxhodak_, founder and CEO of @ScienceCorp_. From biohybrid neural interfaces and the PRIMA retinal implant already restoring vision, to the engineering philosophy required for atomic-level innovation and frontier speed, this conversation sits at the intersection of neurotech, computing, and expanding human intelligence. Watch the full conversation >>> bit.ly/4siB7Qp
Juan Benet@juanbenet

Excited to launch a new podcast dedicated to conversations on the future of neurotech, computing, intelligence, and more. First guest: @maxhodak_ founder & CEO of @ScienceCorp_, which is building PRIMA, a retinal prosthetic that’s restoring meaningful vision for patients with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration. Science is also developing a biohybrid brain implant that grows living neurons directly onto a silicon chip, then interfaces that system with the cortex. The possibility space here is vast and new. Imagine growing new areas of the brain. Sections 00:00 What counts as neurotech? 01:45 History of brain-computer interfaces and the smartphone dividend 07:25 PRIMA - How Science is restoring vision in blind patients 10:10 Why stimulating bipolar cells works when the optic nerve doesn't 30:30 Are we bottlenecked by biology or engineering? 32:40 Expanding the brain's bandwidth beyond 10 bits per second 37:00 Can we add new areas to the brain? 37:46 Biohybrid BCIs: neurons growing on a chip 39:20 What could neural augmentation look like? 01:13:20 How Science drives Fast R&D 01:44:00 How founders learn and level up This is the kind of discussion I’m excited to explore on this podcast. Enjoy! Full Episode 1 here and in links below.

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Beff (e/acc)
Beff (e/acc)@beffjezos·
Max literally restored sight to the blight, with hardcore tech. Totally underreported by mainstream media. One of the most cracked and genuine people in Silicon Valley.
Juan Benet@juanbenet

Excited to launch a new podcast dedicated to conversations on the future of neurotech, computing, intelligence, and more. First guest: @maxhodak_ founder & CEO of @ScienceCorp_, which is building PRIMA, a retinal prosthetic that’s restoring meaningful vision for patients with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration. Science is also developing a biohybrid brain implant that grows living neurons directly onto a silicon chip, then interfaces that system with the cortex. The possibility space here is vast and new. Imagine growing new areas of the brain. Sections 00:00 What counts as neurotech? 01:45 History of brain-computer interfaces and the smartphone dividend 07:25 PRIMA - How Science is restoring vision in blind patients 10:10 Why stimulating bipolar cells works when the optic nerve doesn't 30:30 Are we bottlenecked by biology or engineering? 32:40 Expanding the brain's bandwidth beyond 10 bits per second 37:00 Can we add new areas to the brain? 37:46 Biohybrid BCIs: neurons growing on a chip 39:20 What could neural augmentation look like? 01:13:20 How Science drives Fast R&D 01:44:00 How founders learn and level up This is the kind of discussion I’m excited to explore on this podcast. Enjoy! Full Episode 1 here and in links below.

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Jacques Carolan@JacquesCarolan·
great conversation!
Juan Benet@juanbenet

Excited to launch a new podcast dedicated to conversations on the future of neurotech, computing, intelligence, and more. First guest: @maxhodak_ founder & CEO of @ScienceCorp_, which is building PRIMA, a retinal prosthetic that’s restoring meaningful vision for patients with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration. Science is also developing a biohybrid brain implant that grows living neurons directly onto a silicon chip, then interfaces that system with the cortex. The possibility space here is vast and new. Imagine growing new areas of the brain. Sections 00:00 What counts as neurotech? 01:45 History of brain-computer interfaces and the smartphone dividend 07:25 PRIMA - How Science is restoring vision in blind patients 10:10 Why stimulating bipolar cells works when the optic nerve doesn't 30:30 Are we bottlenecked by biology or engineering? 32:40 Expanding the brain's bandwidth beyond 10 bits per second 37:00 Can we add new areas to the brain? 37:46 Biohybrid BCIs: neurons growing on a chip 39:20 What could neural augmentation look like? 01:13:20 How Science drives Fast R&D 01:44:00 How founders learn and level up This is the kind of discussion I’m excited to explore on this podcast. Enjoy! Full Episode 1 here and in links below.

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Protocol Labs@protocollabs·
What if a BCI didn't just interface with your brain — but added to it? Biohybrid BCIs could one day add entirely new brain areas. Maybe even a new hemisphere. That takes you from exchanging information with the brain to giving it something it never had before. @maxhodak_ on where this is all heading on the @JuanBenet Podcast >>> bit.ly/4siB7Qp
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Protocol Labs@protocollabs·
Biohybrid BCIs are redefining how we interface with the brain. Cochlear implants, retinal prosthetics (like PRIMA from @ScienceCorp_), and deep brain stimulators have helped over a million people — dramatically improving hearing, vision, and motor control in Parkinson's. The future of brain-computer interfaces would go much further. It won't just restore function but also expand it. Full conversation with @maxhodak_ on the @JuanBenet Podcast now live >>> bit.ly/4siB7Qp
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cryptogaucho
cryptogaucho@emivelazquez6·
Awesome!! You should all follow
Juan Benet@juanbenet

Excited to launch a new podcast dedicated to conversations on the future of neurotech, computing, intelligence, and more. First guest: @maxhodak_ founder & CEO of @ScienceCorp_, which is building PRIMA, a retinal prosthetic that’s restoring meaningful vision for patients with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration. Science is also developing a biohybrid brain implant that grows living neurons directly onto a silicon chip, then interfaces that system with the cortex. The possibility space here is vast and new. Imagine growing new areas of the brain. Sections 00:00 What counts as neurotech? 01:45 History of brain-computer interfaces and the smartphone dividend 07:25 PRIMA - How Science is restoring vision in blind patients 10:10 Why stimulating bipolar cells works when the optic nerve doesn't 30:30 Are we bottlenecked by biology or engineering? 32:40 Expanding the brain's bandwidth beyond 10 bits per second 37:00 Can we add new areas to the brain? 37:46 Biohybrid BCIs: neurons growing on a chip 39:20 What could neural augmentation look like? 01:13:20 How Science drives Fast R&D 01:44:00 How founders learn and level up This is the kind of discussion I’m excited to explore on this podcast. Enjoy! Full Episode 1 here and in links below.

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Juan Benet
Juan Benet@juanbenet·
Excited to launch a new podcast dedicated to conversations on the future of neurotech, computing, intelligence, and more. First guest: @maxhodak_ founder & CEO of @ScienceCorp_, which is building PRIMA, a retinal prosthetic that’s restoring meaningful vision for patients with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration. Science is also developing a biohybrid brain implant that grows living neurons directly onto a silicon chip, then interfaces that system with the cortex. The possibility space here is vast and new. Imagine growing new areas of the brain. Sections 00:00 What counts as neurotech? 01:45 History of brain-computer interfaces and the smartphone dividend 07:25 PRIMA - How Science is restoring vision in blind patients 10:10 Why stimulating bipolar cells works when the optic nerve doesn't 30:30 Are we bottlenecked by biology or engineering? 32:40 Expanding the brain's bandwidth beyond 10 bits per second 37:00 Can we add new areas to the brain? 37:46 Biohybrid BCIs: neurons growing on a chip 39:20 What could neural augmentation look like? 01:13:20 How Science drives Fast R&D 01:44:00 How founders learn and level up This is the kind of discussion I’m excited to explore on this podcast. Enjoy! Full Episode 1 here and in links below.
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@DavidVorick @GlowFND @ScienceCorp_ @MaxHodak_ @JuanBenet @maxhodak_ @juanbenet @beffjezos