Let’s be real for a minute...
If you think those security cameras around your building are enough to keep people safe—you might want to think again.
In the latest Stimulus Tech Talk episode, Nathan Whittacre sits down with Egor Olteanu, CEO and co-founder of Volt. Egor isn’t just another tech startup founder—he’s a U.S. Army veteran and former Google X team member who’s now leading an AI company that’s actually saving lives.
Yes, lives.
Not hypothetically. Not someday.
Right now.
Volt’s AI-driven system connects to existing security cameras and monitors them 24/7, using artificial intelligence to detect emergencies, threats, and dangers the human eye might miss—in real time. From detecting medical incidents like seizures to preventing violent situations in schools, this tech isn’t about hype—it’s about action.
Why This Matters to Business Owners, Schools, and Facilities Right Now
"AI doesn't sleep. It doesn't blink. And when it comes to emergencies, seconds matter." - Egor Olteanu
Most businesses, schools, and facilities have surveillance cameras. Maybe even security teams on site. But Egor drops a hard truth in the episode:
Humans can’t see everything, all the time.
AI can.
This isn’t about replacing people—it’s about giving them tools to respond faster, smarter, and more effectively when seconds count.
And Egor shares real stories that bring this to life.
Like the one about a cleaning staff member who fell and hit her head after hours—with no one around to help…except the AI that noticed she wasn’t moving.
Or the incident in a school where AI caught an escalating bullying situation early—before it turned into something much worse.
These aren’t “someday” problems.
These are real, on-the-ground situations that AI solved in the moment—and lives were changed because of it.
You’ll want to hear those full stories straight from Egor inside the episode.
"Most people think of AI as science fiction. But after hearing your stories, Egor, it’s clear this is real—and it’s happening right now." - Nathan Whittacre
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
✔️ AI is already saving lives—this is no longer futuristic sci-fi.
✔️ Old-school security methods have blind spots—AI helps fill them.
✔️ Proactive tech like Volt's AI helps stop incidents before they escalate.
✔️ You don’t need to be a tech expert to understand the value—you just need to ask, “Is our current setup still enough?”
The Bottom Line
This episode of Stimulus Tech Talk isn’t just another tech discussion.
It’s a real-world conversation about how business owners, school leaders, and facility managers can take simple, smart steps toward safer spaces.
Because as Egor says, the worst time to ask, “Could this have been prevented?”
…is after it’s too late.
Catch the full interview on your favorite podcast platform: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wYAUOlHfeTKhv6nMJMpes?si=lOUwrlmKRX6TIoVwkhtJRA
📺 Or watch it now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zng4CKyTM_k?si=t6a2czIBUuTPeJAz
Don’t miss this one. It might just change how you see the cameras—and the blind spots—around you.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, host Nathan Whittacre welcomes Egor Olteanu, CEO and co-founder of Volt, a company transforming the world of physical security with AI-powered threat detection. Egor shares his journey from the U.S. Army to Google X, and how a tragic incident at a tech campus inspired him to co-create Volt—a system that uses artificial intelligence to monitor existing security cameras in real time.
Listeners will hear powerful stories of how Volt’s AI has already saved lives, from detecting a medical emergency after hours to preventing bullying in schools. Egor discusses the real-world challenges of building reliable AI for safety, the importance of combining human judgment with technology, and how businesses, schools, and organizations can take steps today to move from reactive to proactive security strategies.
This episode is a must-listen for business owners, school leaders, and anyone looking to future-proof their safety strategies and protect the people who count on them.
