Michael Berolzheimer 
What about the agriculture industry makes farmers a uniquely difficult target customer? In the world of deep tech, innovation isn’t just about having a groundbreaking idea. It requires a meticulous approach, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering vision of future market needs. This philosophy shines through in the inspiring story of InnerPlant, led by CEO & … Read more
In the realms of technology and artificial intelligence, we’re witnessing a profound shift in human-machine interaction driven by Generative AI (Gen AI). This paper explores historical platform shifts, the unique nature of Gen AI, and the New Work Anatomy it proposes. It also addresses the technical foundations, opportunities, and risks associated with Gen AI, emphasizing that machines can now be true collaborative partners rather than mere tools.
When we first met the New Culture team in 2019, they were part of IndieBio’s groundbreaking startup program in San Francisco. Their mission was clear: lead the global transition to an animal-free, sustainable dairy future. Their first product: melty, stretchy, animal-free mozzarella. Their first market: the $50bn US pizzeria market. Like all of the startups … Read more
In a recent series by CNBC that covers innovative ClimateTech companies, InnerPlant was selected for the spotlight due its ability to reduce waste in the Agriculture Industry. Founded in 2018, Shely Aronov and Rod Kumimoto have thus far raised over $22M in funding from investors such as Bee Partners, Bison Ventures, MS&AD, UpWest, and John Deere. … Read more
Investor interactions can be a treasure trove of knowledge for refining your pitch. Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Founder and CEO of Pow.bio, Shannon Hall, to learn about the ins and outs of raising early-stage capital. We delved into her story, and how her unique experiences taught her many lessons … Read more
When Snapchat was introduced to the world, why did the evolution of digital communication take yet another step? Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Founder and CEO of Sound Credit, Gebre Waddell, to learn about the future of digital communication. We delved into the fascinating world of ephemeral messaging, the differences … Read more
Update: This course was retired in 2025 as generative AI tools became widely accessible. Thank you to the thousands who took GenAI 101 and shared invaluable feedback. Many tasks are underkill for some foundational models and could be directed to more vertical, fine-tuned, and often smaller models to reduce long-term expenses. Tim Smith and Ale … Read more
Update: This course was retired in 2025 as generative AI tools became widely accessible. Thank you to the thousands who took GenAI 101 and shared invaluable feedback. Using frameworks to chain calls to an LLM can be a powerful method to achieve complex objectives, ensure continuity, and iteratively refine outputs. Ale Vergara and Tim Smith: … Read more
Update: This course was retired in 2025 as generative AI tools became widely accessible. Thank you to the thousands who took GenAI 101 and shared invaluable feedback. It is now time to switch from primarily interaction-based tasks to the entire realm of application, ranging anywhere from generating content to analyzing data. Tim Smith and Ale … Read more
Update: This course was retired in 2025 as generative AI tools became widely accessible. Thank you to the thousands who took GenAI 101 and shared invaluable feedback. Natural Language Processing (NLP) is advancing rapidly, and it’s thanks to the vast data volumes leveraged through Large Language Models (LLMs). Ale Vergara and Tim Smith: Prompt Engineering … Read more