AI, Microbiomes, & 8 Orders of Magnitude Improvement

Summary – I recently sat down with Pascal Côté on the WATSNEX Podcast to discuss “AI, Microbiomes, and 8 Orders of Magnitude Improvement.” We dove deep into how industrial-scale microbiome mining and data depth are transforming biotech manufacturing and drug discovery. This conversation is part of the WATSNEX Podcast Founding Series, featuring leaders in biopharma and medtech. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/16dg9QKOEcM

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Summary – In this powerful and reflective episode, Ross shares how his journey through biology, genetics, engineering, and leadership has come full circle with purpose. Drawing from science, nature, and lived experience, Ross explores why strong, grounded male leadership still matters, the importance of mentorship and psychological safety, and how every phase of life prepares us for the work we’re meant to do. This conversation is a reminder that real progress—whether in innovation or leadership comes from balance, courage, and learning from those who have walked the path before us.

Summary – In this episode of Monetizing Innovation, we sit down with Ross Youngs, CEO and Founder of Biosortia, to explore a breakthrough at the intersection of microbiomes, AI-driven discovery, and scalable innovation.

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Discussed in this Podcast

→ How microbiome mining could cure cancer, Alzheimer’s & more
→ Processing 2 MILLION liters of water daily to extract microbes
→ Accessing drug-like molecules that evolution perfected over 3.4 billion years
→ Why this could be worth TRILLIONS in the next 25 years
→ Transforming agriculture, cosmetics & environmental remediation

KEY TAKEAWAY: “Microbes have always been chemical researchers and factories of life. Biosortia’s breakthrough technology now effectively opens the door to ALL microbes.” – Ross Youngs

This technology could literally transform how we discover new medicines and accelerate first-in human trials globally!

Summary – Join us for an inspiring episode of Mastering the Numbers as host Joe Mallo sits down with Ross Youngs, the visionary founder and CEO of Biosortia. In this in-depth conversation, Ross shares his journey of groundbreaking innovation, from his early days in plastics manufacturing to revolutionizing drug discovery. Learn how Biosortia is leveraging advanced technology and natural resources to access molecules that could transform medicine, agriculture, and cosmetics. Ross also dives into the challenges of scaling a startup, the importance of partnerships, and how perseverance led to game-changing advancements in their mission to serve the world’s most critical needs. Discover how Biosortia is breaking barriers by unlocking 100% of nature’s molecular secrets, a feat supported by top institutions like DARPA, ARPA-E, and Los Alamos National Lab. Ross discusses the potential of their technology to reduce pharmaceutical costs, foster global health innovation, and fuel competition in critical markets. This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, scientists, and anyone curious about the future of biotechnology.