In this episode, Jason chats with David Friedberg—CEO of Ohalo Genetics and co-host of the All-In Podcast—about how AI is transforming agriculture and startups. David introduces Ohalo’s “Boosted Breeding” technology, which enables plants to inherit 100% of genes from both parents, potentially doubling crop yields. They also discuss building AI-first companies, genome language models, and the future of creativity in an AI-driven world.
Timestamps:
(0:00) David Friedberg joins Jason to discuss AI Basics.
(1:44) How AI leveled up hiring and operations at startups
(5:46) AI and economic opportunities, complex problem-solving, and leadership’s role
(11:48) How to build an AI-first company culture
(16:48) AI’s transformative impact on biology and DNA sequencing
(21:36) The “GLM” – GPT for DNA Is already in production
(23:17) Biology meets AI: designing perfect plants with CRISPR and genome models
(32:08) Is the “Age of Abundance” around the corner?
(35:56) Democratization of creativity through AI: personalized Star Wars musicals & the future of media
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duuuuude loved it, thanks for taking the time, Friedberg is talking GANGSTAS PARADISE
You think we’re 100 years away from replicator tech? That’s tomorrow, 100 years is nothing
Great to hear Golden Rice and drought-resistant plant varieties to come up. I hope you advocate for this type of stuff to be distributed around the world…what USAID used to do before Elon lied about it and destroyed it.
David is amazing. Interesting that he talks about fusion and robots that dig for minerals. If you have those robots, then you've solved the problem of digging deep enough to harvest infinite geothermal energy…and probably don't need the fusion.
ai recommend me more videos like this
Loved this!
The idea that you can functionally place restrictions on stories with AI is nonsensical.
Wow
Great discussion! I really love the optimistic look into the future. I really hope we use this tech wisely
I love everyone on all in but Friedburg is the goat!