David Friedberg on AI-First Startups & the Future of Biology, Business & Creativity | AI Basics

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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