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We are big believers in the power of generative science — large science models trained on chemistry, physics, and biology that can generate new breakthroughs in decarbonization, biotech, materials science, and robotics. Read more on #GenSci at https://lnkd.in/erbQNtMe

We had 650+ RSVPs for our Female Founders and Funders Roundtable event during #sftechweek ?? Loved seeing such a robust community of female builders and investors across industries like consumer, fintech, dev tools, climate, enterprise, and many more ?? Thanks to How Women Invest (Aury Cifuentes) and 2045 Capital (Carmen Palafox) for co-hosting alongside Obvious Ventures. See y'all at the next one! ??

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Congratulations to Demis Hassabis, John Jumper, and David Baker for winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work in AI. We call this next wave of AI “generative science” and believe it might be humanity’s greatest invention because, for the first time, it’s an invention that can invent.

GenHealth.ai published a study detailing an advanced generative AI model that outperforms established industry benchmarks on healthcare cost and risk prediction by over 14%. Trained on trillions of healthcare events and 140M patients, Genhealth can be used for population health, prior authorization, financial forecasting, and risk management. cc: Ricky Sahu Eric Marriott Ethan Siegel David Wagner Troy Yang Asim J. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/grHdbxhz

Last week in New York City, global leaders and innovators came together for #ClimateWeekNYC to tackle solutions in clean energy, green infrastructure, and private sector sustainability. Fresh from 20 panels, breakfast breakouts, happy hours, and roundtable dinners, Anku Madan gives us his five takeaways from the week.

We’ve just invested in Pyka, an emerging leader in autonomous electric aircraft. While many aerospace companies have been focused on the extremely long, slow, and expensive certification process for passenger aircraft, Pyka set their sights on getting into the air and into business with their pilotless agricultural and cargo models. Over the next five years, we’re excited to watch Pyka become a premier electric aviation company.

Congratulations to our portfolio company, Prism Data, on the eagerly awaited launch of their partnership with Equifax! Cashflow underwriting is here to stay - and Prism is lowering the barrier to entry. Erin Allard Jason Rosen Kimberly Gartner

We’re starting a newsletter to bring #worldpositive news to your inbox. With Obvious Ideas, you’ll receive a monthly deep dive on a topic that matters. This month, we’re focused on where all the energy will come from to power AI. Sign up here to read it when it goes out tomorrow:

An increasing number of investors and entrepreneurs are recognizing their role in creating a sustainable future for all of us. Check out our managing director Andrew Beebe, discussing how we apply this at Obvious Ventures.