2023-07-06 · auto-analysis (draft)

How AI Is Resurrecting Mammoths To Save The Planet w/ Ben Lamm | EP #53

The episode discusses Ben Lamm's journey in bringing back extinct animals, focusing on the woolly mammoth, and the challenges and successes of raising funds and developing de-extinction technology. The podcast discusses the journey of Colossal Biosciences, focusing on the de-extinction of the woolly mammoth, the company's funding and growth, and the role of an exceptional CEO. The conversation covers the genetic differences between Asian elephants and woolly mammoths, the use of genetic engineering tools like CRISPR, and the impact of a skilled entrepreneur on the success of the project. Discussion on the development of new tools and technologies for de-extinction projects, the business model centered on creating technologies with option value, and the potential for large government contracts. The podcast discusses de-extinction techniques, the challenges of bringing back dinosaurs, the

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Topics

AI AI ▶ 5:48
AI's role in synthetic biology and the next revolution.
Biotech Biotech ▶ 0:00
Bringing back extinct animals through de-extinction technology.
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship ▶ 3:32
Ben Lamm's journey from software to biotech entrepreneurship.
De-extinction Biotech ▶ 0:00
Restoring extinct species like the woolly mammoth for ecological benefits.
AI|Robotics AI|Robotics ▶ 10:05
Ben Lamm discusses his previous company, Hypergiant, an AI company focused on critical infrastructure and defense.
Venture Capital Economy ▶ 11:45
Ben Lamm highlights the success of Colossal Biosciences in raising significant funding and emphasizes the power of an exceptional CEO.
Genetic Engineering Biotech ▶ 19:52
Discussion on the use of CRISPR and other genetic engineering tools for de-extinction projects.
Energy|Climate Change Energy|Climate Change ▶ 27:38
Explanation of the connection between woolly mammoths and environmental conservation efforts.
Other Other ▶ 33:00
Introduction of a major investor and their motivations for investment.
Technology Tech ▶ 39:07
Exploration of the use of technology in de-extinction projects, including genome assembly and cloning techniques.
Business Model Economy ▶ 44:31
Business model centered on option value and spin-outs of technologies for conservation and health care applications
Artificial Womb Biotech ▶ 51:42
Ben Lamm discusses the development of artificial wombs for various species, including woolly mammoth and thylacine, and their potential impact on conservation.
Dinosaur De-extinction Biotech ▶ 1:03:11
Explanation of why de-extincting dinosaurs is impossible due to lack of DNA, but computational analysis and ancestral reconstructions are possible.
Moonshots and Entrepreneurship Economy ▶ 1:06:05
Discussion on taking big risks and making significant impacts in life, emphasizing the importance of confidence and aligning with like-minded investors for funding.

Predictions made

open Ben Lamm: We believe we'll have our first calves by early 2028.
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“We believe we'll have our first calves by early 2028.”
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open Ben Lamm: Ben Lamm believes that animals may be coming sooner than people think.
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“I do believe that animals may be coming sooner than people think.”
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open Unknown: The project will raise more money in the future.
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“And the team in place, the technology in place and so forth. And for folks listening this is the difference that the right CEO and entrepreneur can make for a moonshot.”
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open Unknown: The company will pursue the project to make a lasting impact.
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“I had to go at least go try, and if I didn't do it, like I I I don't feel like I really had a choice because I felt like the rest of my life I'll be like, 'You're a hypocrite.'”
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open Unknown: The team believes they will have their first calves by early 2028.
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“We believe we'll have our first calves by early 2028.”
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open Unknown: Colossal will have 10-plus spin-outs over the life of the company
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“We'll probably have 10-plus spin-outs, you know, or potentially more over the life of our company.”
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open Ben Lamm: Woolly mammoth will be de-extinct by 2028.
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“You said that the woolly mammoth is 2028.”
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open Ben Lamm: Thylacine will be de-extinct sooner than the dodo.
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“I would assume that you would see it sooner uh given that it's a 12 days 13 and a half day gestation.”
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open Ben Lamm: The dodo could be brought back in the next couple years if the primordial germ cells step works.
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“That's really the rate limiting factor is now if it takes us two years to do that then I think it'd be you know 2020.”
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open Unknown: The company will secure a term sheet for an additional 40 million dollars.
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“And so, they Thomas would have put more money in.”
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open Unknown: The speaker will continue to do well in the future.
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“It's uh a few years from now, you know, I'm done so incredibly well on on my”
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open Ben Lamm: Sustainability in closed ecosystems will be a key focus for off-world colonization.
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“I'd like to see that happen here in in the oceans, right?”
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