Reshma Shetty Speaks at Y Combinator's Female Founders Conference 2016

Summary

Reshma Shetty, co-founder of Ginkgo Bioworks, spoke at the YC 2016 Female Founders Conference about the power of biology as a manufacturing platform. Here are the key points from her talk:

Ginkgo Bioworks designs microbes and organisms to specification.
Shetty's journey from studying computer science and biology to starting Ginkgo Bioworks.
The importance of merging biology and engineering, and designing biology.
The challenges faced in entering startup competitions and making their vision a reality.
The importance of living cheaply as a key skill set for entrepreneurs.
The significance of having a clear mission statement for a company.
The early days of starting Ginkgo Bioworks and building their first biology lab.
Finding a business model that aligned with their mission and discovering the market for cultured ingredients.
The importance of diversity in the biotechnology industry and addressing the issue in hiring processes.
The competitive advantage of diversity in early-stage startups and the need to prioritize it from the beginning.

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