Daring Dreams and Deep Tech: The Bison Ventures Blueprint for Big Wins with Ari Wright.

Aug 3

Karl and Erum are joined by Ari Wright from Bison VC to explore the world of biotechnology and its intersection with various industries. Ari shares her perspective on the controversial idea of the enhanced Olympics, where athletes use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision to push human limits. She discusses the potential of genetic engineering and CRISPR technology for both therapeutic and enhancement purposes and the importance of understanding microbiomes in trees to combat climate change. Ari also offers her expertise on investing in deep tech and femtech, addressing the need for commercial traction and the challenges in these fields. This episode is packed with Ari's insights that challenge conventional thinking and explore the future of human capabilities and environmental sustainability.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction: Understanding Ourselves
00:00:13 Paris Olympics Highlights
00:01:10 Simone Biles and K18 Hair
00:01:50 The Controversial Enhanced Olympics
00:02:59 Biotechnology in Sports
00:05:10 Microbiomes and Forest Health
00:07:06 Biotech Beauty Innovations
00:09:02 Interview with Ari Wright: Deep Tech Investments
00:12:45 Climate Change and Technology
00:15:30 Commercial Traction in Deep Tech
00:18:10 Innovations in Mining
00:21:00 Challenges in Biotech Startups
00:24:35 Precision Farming with Genetic Engineering
00:27:20 The Role of AI in Agriculture
00:30:05 Early-Stage Investment Strategies
00:32:43 Exploring Commercial Traction in Biotech
00:34:15 Intersection of Tech and Biology
00:36:04 Innovative Companies in Biotech
00:44:23 Challenges and Opportunities in Femtech
00:48:13 The Future of AI in Biology
00:52:55 Reflections and Future Prospects

Topics Covered: biotech, bioengineering, precision fermentation, continuous fermentation, femtech, nanotech, neurotech, venture capital, biotech capital, fundraising, VC