The Algorithm Shift: From Game Theory to Organ Transplants

In the 60s two mathematicians came up with an algorithm. The scientists jokingly suggested it should be used for matchmaking but never actually proposed a practical application. Half a century later, another scientist came up with an unconventional use case for the algorithm and proceeded with its implementation. So how did an abstract game theory model lead to a revolution in transplantology and thousands of lives saved? Guest: Professor Alvin E. Roth This podcast is made by libo/libo podcast's studio and Humbleteam. Humbleteam designs successful digital products for startups and enterprises in all business sectors on land, at sea and in space. https://humbleteam.com   https://libolibo.me   This episode came about thanks to: Author - Ioanna Alfimova Editor - Anastasia Yakubovskaya Producers - Kirill Sychev, Anastasiа Sobova, Ksenia Krasilnikova and Lika Kremer Sound engineer - Yuri Shustitsky Jingle author - Kira Weinstein Special thanks to Anna Filippova, Andrey Borzenko, Yulia Strekalovskaya and Sergey Krasotin for their help.

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A podcast about pivoting for startups. CTRL SHIFT is a podcast about people who changed the world by changing their perspective. Every start-up goes through periods of being stuck. We believe the key factor in successfully overcoming them is being able to shift: focus, goals, approach, or even to shift altogether to another area. In each episode we tell the story of a shift that we think is a good example - if not, then at least a good lesson for entrepreneurs. We explore all the surprising twists and turns along the way, how talent in one field can turn out to be just what’s needed in another, how to make a successful U-turn when needed; and how, at the end of the day, adaptability is crucial in both business and life.