Nick Talken

CEO and co-founder of Albert Invent, an AI-for-chemistry company that built domain-specific models trained on millions of molecular structures and partners with enterprises such as Kenvue to accelerate R&D.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 41min

How AI is Reinventing Chemistry (From a Trailer Lab to a $32B Partnership)

Nick Talken, CEO of Albert Invent, shares his journey from a trailer lab to revolutionizing R&D with AI. The conversation reveals how their AI model, trained on 15 million molecular structures, accelerates research at major companies like Kenvue, reducing timelines from three months to just two days. Nick discusses the unique challenges of chemistry for AI applications, the importance of domain-specific models, and the role of scientists in guiding AI. He also highlights the significance of data sharing and the potential for democratizing materials invention.

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