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Maddie Hall: A Different Path to the Future
Jul 1, 2024
Maddie Hall, former Chief of Staff at OpenAI, switched from HR to founding Living Carbon, focusing on genetically modified trees for carbon capture. She discusses the challenges of fundraising for innovative projects, lessons learned from past experiences, and the importance of living in the future as a startup founder.
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- Choosing collaboration over idea brainstorming can lead to founding successful startups.
- Diverse teams and unique perspectives are vital for pioneering climate change solutions.
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Living Carbon's Mission and Approach
Living Carbon is a climate biotech company developing genetically engineered trees to capture and store more carbon to combat climate change. Their focus is on enhancing photosynthesis efficiency and increasing carbon storage duration underground to prevent carbon release. Through research, they achieved a 53% increase in biomass accumulation, leading to significant carbon capture potential.
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