80,000 Hours Podcast Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla on the Shrimp Welfare Project (80k After Hours)
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Apr 22, 2023 Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla, CEO and co-founder of the Shrimp Welfare Project, dives into groundbreaking work that highlights shrimp sentience and the ethical challenges in shrimp farming. He discusses the disturbing practices like eyestalk ablation and the necessity for better welfare standards. Jiménez shares insights from collaborating with shrimp farmers in India and Vietnam, tackling cultural attitudes and logistical hurdles. Listeners will learn about the project's unique strategies and the potential shift from non-profit to for-profit models for improving shrimp welfare.
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Career Shift
- Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla worked in finance for many years, including investment banking and private equity.
- He transitioned to the non-profit sector after working for Morgan Stanley and the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Qatar.
Discovering Effective Altruism
- Andrés's wife, a social worker, introduced him to Effective Altruism.
- Intrigued, he explored various cause areas, initially considering animal sanctuaries.
Choosing Shrimp Welfare
- Andrés joined Charity Entrepreneurship without a fixed project idea.
- He was drawn to shrimp welfare due to the scale of the issue and lack of existing work.