It’s here! The 2025 World Positive Report has arrived and covers the incredible impact our portfolio companies are making on the world. https://obvious.com/wpr/ We’re all in on generative science—AI trained on data in fields like chemistry and biology. We believe this game-changing technology will become humanity’s greatest invention because it is, for the first time, an invention that can invent. Join us as we share our vision of the future and the world positive companies working at this new AI frontier: Halcyon, Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc., Diamond Foundry, Synop, Arbor, Inceptive, GenHealth.ai, Pi Health, Virta Health, Synteny, Brightside, Incredible Health, Prism Data, and Dexterity, Inc.
Obvious Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Venture capital for startups reimagining trillion-dollar industries through a world positive lens.
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Venture capital for startups reimagining trillion-dollar industries through a world positive lens.
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NeurIPS 2024 was inspiring! After engaging with some brilliant minds, here are a few key trends to keep an eye on in 2025: * Agentic capabilities (specifically in domains where outputs are easily verifiable) * World models (with early adoption in gaming) * Controllability/customization (in applications like code or image generation) * Nimble and generalizable robotic (in locomotion and manipulation) * Inference time compute (in particular to help with better “reasoning”) Thank you Obvious Ventures portfolio companies for an awesome lunch! Synteny, Ataraxis AI, Dyno Therapeutics, stealth ML infra, announced AI platform.
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At the Obvious CEO Summit this year, James Joaquin chatted with Vinod Khosla about generative science, their shared decades of knowledge, and the secret behind Vinod's bespoke sneakers.
I recently sat down with Vinod Khosla for a fireside chat on how AI is changing…well, just about everything. Vinod offered insights only he could, from his perspective on why he invested in OpenAI to his excitement about Generative Science. Of course, we couldn’t skip his signature black sneakers with white soles, which he’s been wearing since long before they became the unofficial footwear of AI. He’s been having them made custom for years. “I sort of have this habit,” he says. “If I want something, I try to make it happen.” Read more at https://lnkd.in/gKZhEB4Z
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Introducing the AE.1 Cosmos Edition: a new era in recreational travel. This limited-edition trim built for the adventurer in all of us and refined to elevate every journey. With unparalleled range, intelligent on-board systems, and a reimagined interior that prioritizes both comfort and functionality, this revolutionary RV redefines what’s possible on the open road. Behind this incredible achievement lies the dedication, collaboration, and passion of our entire team. From concept to creation, this has been a true labor of love, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/guKDWVXW Scout Motors Inc. #Lightship #AE1Cosmos #ElectricVehicle #RV
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The status quo of towing an RV will change forever with Lightship's AE.1 Cosmos Edition: a travel trailer built for the electric age.
Introducing the AE.1 Cosmos Edition: a new era in recreational travel. This limited-edition trim built for the adventurer in all of us and refined to elevate every journey. With unparalleled range, intelligent on-board systems, and a reimagined interior that prioritizes both comfort and functionality, this revolutionary RV redefines what’s possible on the open road. Behind this incredible achievement lies the dedication, collaboration, and passion of our entire team. From concept to creation, this has been a true labor of love, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/guKDWVXW Scout Motors Inc. #Lightship #AE1Cosmos #ElectricVehicle #RV
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What does planetary health look like in 2025? Andrew Beebe gives us a glimpse into the huge advances in clean energy he predicts for next year and beyond.
Transitioning to clean energy is a vital part of the climate change equation. Advances in batteries, nuclear, and risk could transform entire industries from top to bottom. Here is how I see that playing out in 2025 and beyond: https://lnkd.in/gsN6m-Je
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Mozi is a new app from Ev Williams and Molly DeWolf Swenson that wants you to stop scrolling and meet up with your friends IRL. We're huge believers in Ev and Molly’s vision and are honored to lead Mozi’s Seed round with a $4 million investment. https://lnkd.in/gUSWt9xg
Connection. It’s a fundamental human need and something we all could use more of. This realization came to Ev Williams two years ago and led him to co-found Mozi with Molly DeWolf Swenson. Mozi is an app that wants you to connect with your friends more IRL. Think social, not media. We’re huge believers in Ev and Molly’s vision and are honored to lead Mozi’s Seed round with a $4 million investment. The Mozi app is now available for iOS. Install it and start finding your Mozi moments! https://lnkd.in/gqJwZYAy
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The next major wave of healthcare innovation will produce breakthroughs humanity has never seen before. Vishal Vasishth, Kahini Shah, and Rohan Ganesh give us five ways AI could change human health in 2025.
We're on the cusp of a massive change in healthcare. Generative science will power breakthroughs that will enhance the entire value chain from bench to bedside. Here are five bold changes Kahini Shah, Rohan Ganesh, and I see on the horizon: https://lnkd.in/g5HEj-K7
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In a world of complex health challenges, including rising chronic disease rates, doctor and nurse shortages, unequal access to quality care, and aging populations, Kahini Shah has three ways AI could transform healthcare.
Two years ago, before the popularization of ChatGPT, we discussed the importance of AI in healthcare. A lot has accelerated since then, and AI is making an impact in three key areas. 📝 Administration Doctors spend 25% of their time on administrative tasks. Reducing this $1 trillion burden on providers is critical so more resources can be spent on delivering care. 📈 Analytics High-quality data and predictions are essential to transforming healthcare to a proactive, preventative-care approach. ❤️🩹 Clinical Care 5.7% of patients who visit the ER each year get a misdiagnosis. AI can substantially improve accuracy and help make more personalized treatment recommendations. What I think is working and what’s next for AI in healthcare: https://lnkd.in/gV9vuFh6
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This year, the Cerebral Valley AI Summit focused on the maturation of generative AI, its adoption by enterprises, and its progress toward more advanced, multi-modal, and intelligent models. Kahini Shah gives us five takeaways from the conference on how to unlock AI’s full potential.
This year’s Cerebral Valley AI summit spotlighted the biggest opportunities in AI—from autonomous agents to human-AI collaboration to robotics. Here are my five takeaways: - Agentic AI is full of promise—but it’s uncharted territory - The next frontier is training AI with human behavior - The speed of AI development depends on its use case - Human adoption is a barrier as much as technology - Humans will remain integral in the age of AI Read on to see where the technology is going and what’s needed to unlock its full potential. https://lnkd.in/gPEqXCv2 I'm excited to fuel the next generation of intelligent systems. Are you building in agentic AI (physical or digital)? Let’s discuss.
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