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March 28, 2025 84 mins

Join us in this gripping episode of Project Sapient, where we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Dave Burke, an Army veteran who faced a life-altering accident in the mid-1980s. Discover how Dave's hand injury led him on a transformative path, culminating in a revolutionary reconstructive surgery known as the AMI, which ignited his life with renewed purpose.

We explore Dave's profound experiences at the X-35 event, a gathering focused on reconnecting veterans through shared experiences like airborne jumps and camaraderie, where he had the rare opportunity to jump alongside his son. Not only did this event revive the bond between father and son, but it also opened new doors, inspiring his son towards a military path.

Dave reveals his mission to revolutionize the prosthetics industry in an uplifting discussion. With only a handful of people having undergone the same groundbreaking surgery, his vision extends globally to improve accessibility and functionality for millions affected by limb loss. This episode delves into the extraordinary commitment to "stay true to it," a powerful mantra fueling Dave's journey to pair cutting-edge technology with true human resilience.

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