The Startup That Raised $225 Million To De-Extinct The Wolly Mammoth w/ Ben Lamm (Co-Founder)

Key Points

• Ben Lamb's journey into entrepreneurship was influenced by his early exposure to diverse cultures and a love of animals, along with a realization that traditional employment was not a fit for him, leading him to create businesses that leverage technology for educational and environmental advancements.
• Colossal Biosciences, led by Ben Lamb, is pioneering de-extinction technology with the goal of restoring lost biodiversity by reintroducing extinct species like the woolly mammoth, while also creating technologies that benefit human healthcare and provide new tools for conservation efforts.
• Ethical and regulatory considerations in de-extinction are managed by Colossal Biosciences through transparency, education, and a focus on animal welfare, ensuring that the reintroduction of species is thoughtful and inclusive of different stakeholders, including indigenous groups and conservationists.