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What if the key to unlocking true autonomy isn’t just more real-world testing—but a perfect digital twin of reality?

Meet Autonoma, the company revolutionizing AI and autonomy through ultra-high-fidelity simulation. From self-driving cars to smart cities, their tech is accelerating the future—faster than real time.

🔹 Why simulation? Because 11 billion miles of real-world driving is impossible—unless you can simulate it.
🔹 Beyond cars: Airports, warehouses, even entire digital cities are using Autonoma to test, predict, and optimize autonomy.
🔹 The future is now: Imagine redesigning roads before they’re built, or stress-testing a city for the World Cup—all in a virtual sandbox.

"The line between simulation and reality is vanishing." – Will Bryan, CEO of Autonoma

🚗💨 Want a glimpse of the future? Tune in to discover how AI, autonomy, and simulation are transforming everything.

The revolution is simulated.

Join Lisa Calhoun and Christy Johnson, Performance Engineering Leader at BIP Capital, for an inspiring and insightful conversation on what it takes to build, scale, and thrive in innovation today. From Christy’s unique journey—from rural Costa Rica to leading high-growth companies—to defining the milestones that matter, this episode is packed with actionable advice for founders and investors alike. Whether you're a founder navigating the challenges of scaling or an investor hunting exceptional value, this conversation is a must-listen.