Jason Kelly

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Co-founder & CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks; leading voice in synthetic biology and biotech entrepreneurship.

AI Automation Will Multiply Scientist Jobs, Overcoming Lab Barriers
SocialApr 12, 2026

AI Automation Will Multiply Scientist Jobs, Overcoming Lab Barriers

Couldn’t agree more. AI + automation = way more scientist jobs. Whole industry is massively held back by the cost and barriers to lab work. It’s like computing in the 1950s right now - back when we...

By Jason Kelly
Support Sam Altman: Influential AI Leader Worth Backing
SocialApr 11, 2026

Support Sam Altman: Influential AI Leader Worth Backing

Just a note that @sama has been one of the biggest influences on me over the years and I’m lucky to have him in my life. He works on things he cares about, takes real early risk on people...

By Jason Kelly
Reasoning Models Accelerate Science via Autonomous Lab Loops
SocialApr 10, 2026

Reasoning Models Accelerate Science via Autonomous Lab Loops

Awesome to see. Reasoning models are going to be a massive accelerant to science. Important to connect them to autonomous labs so we can close the loop of design, experiments, data analysis and back around again.

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AI Meets Drug Discovery at NYC Meetup Tuesday
SocialApr 7, 2026

AI Meets Drug Discovery at NYC Meetup Tuesday

AI x Drug Discovery meetup next Tues (14) in NYC ! @ginkgo excited to host with @AAlphaBio — sign up here : https://t.co/GG5c7F4ogO

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Autonomous Labs Revolutionize Research: Insights From Ginkgo, OpenAI, PNNLab
SocialApr 6, 2026

Autonomous Labs Revolutionize Research: Insights From Ginkgo, OpenAI, PNNLab

awesome talk about Autonomous labs from @Ginkgo, @OpenAI, and @PNNLab ! Check it out 👇

By Jason Kelly
Add Biotech to Strategic Tech List, Stop China Outsourcing
SocialMar 31, 2026

Add Biotech to Strategic Tech List, Stop China Outsourcing

We need to add biotech to the COINS Act list of strategic technologies alongside chips, AI, quantum, and drones. It is insane to outsource the genetic engineering industry to China with US VC's leading the way.

By Jason Kelly
Roadster Is the Gateway to the Model 3
SocialMar 28, 2026

Roadster Is the Gateway to the Model 3

gotta start with the roadster if you are going to get to the model 3

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GLP Diet: Lose Weight While Enjoying Favorite Foods
SocialMar 28, 2026

GLP Diet: Lose Weight While Enjoying Favorite Foods

Get on the GLPs and you can eat whatever you want. I lost 15 lbs almost exclusively eating all my favorite meals every day Even started drinking full fat Coke again. It’s decadent

By Jason Kelly
Couple Debates Whether Poo‑Tracking Camera Looks Odd
SocialMar 28, 2026

Couple Debates Whether Poo‑Tracking Camera Looks Odd

Ok help my wife and I settle a debate. Does this poo tracking camera make our toilet look weird ? (Poll in comments) https://t.co/MqDGBErHMW

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Autonomous Labs Automate Tasks, Keep Scientists in Control
SocialMar 27, 2026

Autonomous Labs Automate Tasks, Keep Scientists in Control

Agree, this is an important point from @baym. A Waymo is an autonomous car even if a human is in the back seat telling it where to go. Same for an Autonomous Lab, scientists can tell it what...

By Jason Kelly
Curiosity Fuels AGI: Autonomous Labs Powered by GPT‑5
SocialMar 25, 2026

Curiosity Fuels AGI: Autonomous Labs Powered by GPT‑5

Awesome being on the @Sequoia Training Data podcast with @gradypb and @sonyatweetybird. Topic links in the 🧵 The most human part of intelligence is curiosity, and science is formalized curiosity. If we want AGI — doing the work of science is...

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Reagent Spend Under 5%—Biotech Must Address Cost Gap
SocialMar 23, 2026

Reagent Spend Under 5%—Biotech Must Address Cost Gap

The thing to look at in biotech is your reagent costs as a % of your total research spending - inclusive of lab space, EHS, equipment maintenance, lab labor costs, etc. Lab data is the concrete output of biotech...

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Consumer Longevity Research Gains Momentum with Ginkgo Cloud Lab
SocialMar 23, 2026

Consumer Longevity Research Gains Momentum with Ginkgo Cloud Lab

Really excited about the use of @Ginkgo Cloud Lab for consumers to do research in longevity and other consumer apps. These areas are less well-studied than you'd expect as US research funding is largely oriented towards disease. Fun chatting with @LongevityTech about...

By Jason Kelly
Consumer Biotech Will Eclipse Tech, Health Is Ultimate Value
SocialMar 15, 2026

Consumer Biotech Will Eclipse Tech, Health Is Ultimate Value

Consumer biotech will ultimately be bigger than consumer tech. What’s more valuable to people than health and wellness?

By Jason Kelly