GenAI 101 Course: Day 1 – Your Ambassador, a Plan, and Intro

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. Let’s develop a strategy for success for this week of study that will empower you to eventually bring along the rest of your organization in the subsequent weeks. … Read more

GenAI 101 Course: Introduction – Is The Hype Real This Time?

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. Ever find yourself wanting to dive into the world of artificial intelligence, but unsure of where to start? We took the liberty of curating a learning journey… just … Read more

Unleashing Dormant Fermentation Capacity

What is biocapacity and why is it generating a massive problem to solve within the Synthetic Biology industry? Today, we’re featuring a deeper dive into the world of fermentation with the Co-Founder and CTO of Izote Biosciences, Victor Reyes-Umaña. Victor shared his journey from meeting his Co-Founder Sam at a café to developing the cutting-edge … Read more

Revolutionary Bioluminescent Plants

What about the agriculture industry makes farmers a uniquely difficult target customer? Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Co-Founder and CEO of InnerPlant, Shely Aronov, to learn about the future of seed technology and agricultural sustainability. We discussed the need for low-risk, consistent solutions for farmers, shedding light on the challenges … Read more

Lowering Labor Costs Through Consistency

Are robots more relevant to industry than ever before? Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Founder and CEO of Rapid Robotics, Jordan Kretchmer, to learn how rising labor costs have been detrimental to manufacturing. We discussed how the company aims to streamline and democratize the deployment of robotic solutions for manufacturers, … Read more

From I-Corps Program to Founder

Will we ever witness a world where incredible innovations will not have to compete with each other for scale? Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Pow.bio, Shannon Hall, to learn about fermentation and modern manufacturing. We discussed the need for capacity and data in driving efficient processes, … Read more

Redesigning Cell Function

How can we solve the scale-up dilemma with traditional, aerobic fermentation processes? Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of Izote Biosciences, Victor Reyes-Umaña, to explore a revolution, quietly unfolding, that is reshaping how we produce everything from natural products to groundbreaking proteins. If any of the above questions piqued your … Read more

Empowering Music Creators

Why have millions of music creators been underserved when it comes to recognition and royalty payments? Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of Sound Credit, Gebre Waddell, to dive deep into the world of catalog management and the importance of data transparency in the music industry. If any of the … Read more

Evolution in Managing a Startup

In a recent interview, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of InnerPlant, Shely Aronov, while she shared her inspiring vision and insights into the industry’s future trends. Remember, knowledge is power, and understanding the trends shaping the agriculture industry can empower us to make a positive impact on the world. 5 … Read more

Bee Partners IV Closes at $50M+

“15 years ago, I founded Bee Partners to invest in remarkable founders at inception. As my partner, Kira, likes to say, ‘a team and a dream’. And it’s been a dream of mine since the beginning to someday support hundreds of startups. And today, I’m proud to formally announce that we’ve raised over $50 million … Read more