Ben Lamm, Colossal Founder & CEO: De-Extinction, Artificial Wombs & the Future of Genetics

In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Ben Lamm, CEO & Founder of the biotechnology and genetic engineering company Colossal. Ben is a serial entrepreneur who has started several moonshot companies, including AI company Hypergiant. Ben co-founded Colossal alongside renowned geneticist George Church. Together they are working to genetically resurrect key species, such as the wooly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger, and the dodo to mitigate climate change and protect against the loss of biodiversity. Colossal has raised over $225M in funding. They're currently building cutting-edge technologies such as artificial wombs, multiplex editing, and in vitro gametogenesis. You’ll learn about how genetic engineering may allow us to protect our coral reefs, bring back extinct animals, and potentially create radiation-resistant humans. You’ll also get Ben’s advice on fundraising, attracting the best talent, and his framework on moonshot thinking.

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