Navigating the Pre-Series A Marathon

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

Metadata in the Digital Age

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

GenAI 101 Course: Day 5 – Accessing Multiple Models and Fine-Tuning

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

GenAI 101 Course: Day 4 – Chaining Commands and Vector Databases

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

GenAI 101 Course: Day 3 – Development Setup and First Course

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

GenAI 101 Course: Day 2 – Key Concepts and Engaging with ChatGPT

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

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