In this episode, BYU Tech Transfer Director Dave Brown discusses AuthenticFace, an innovative AI-powered two-factor authentication technology developed at BYU. Unlike typical two-factor systems, AuthenticFace uses advanced facial recognition combined with a unique facial motion as the second factor, such as a subtle expression or phrase. Licensed to the startup AuthenticFace, the technology aims to revolutionize security applications across various industries—from ATMs and hotel check-ins to mobile devices and smart home systems. This episode is essential for entrepreneurs, tech transfer professionals, and security experts looking to explore new frontiers in authentication technology and to learn how they can integrate this breakthrough via AuthenticFace’s API.
In this episode, BYU Tech Transfer Director Dave Brown interviews Cromwell Wong, CEO of IsoTruss, a company revolutionizing infrastructure with advanced carbon fiber technology. Cromwell shares his journey from Wall Street to BYU’s tech transfer ecosystem, where his background in finance and international business uniquely positioned him to lead IsoTruss in scaling sustainable, high-strength infrastructure solutions. They discuss the challenges of market validation, securing patient capital, and balancing optimism with practical considerations in the high-stakes world of infrastructure innovation. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the future of advanced materials and sustainable infrastructure.
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