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Dire Wolf Reborn: Colossal Biosciences Successfully De-extincts Ancient Canid

1 month ago | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, Colossal Biosciences announced Tuesday the successful birth of three dire wolves, marking the first-ever de-extinction of an animal species previously lost to time.
Colossal's Ben Lamm Discusses De-Extinction and Genetic Engineering at SXSW 2025

2 months ago | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

Colossal Biosciences co-founder Ben Lamm joined actor Joe Manganiello at SXSW to discuss the company’s groundbreaking work in de-extinction and genetic engineering, revealing advances that could reshape conservation efforts and potentially extend human lifespans. The Dallas-based startup, which has raised over $435 million in private funding, aims to bring back extinct species like the woolly mammoth and Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) through genetic engineering.
Scientists Engineer Mouse With Mammoth-Like Traits, Key Step Toward De-Extinction

2 months ago | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have created genetically engineered mice with mammoth-like traits, marking a significant step toward the company’s ambitious goal of “de-extinction” of the woolly mammoth, the company announced Friday. The “Colossal Woolly Mouse” exhibits multiple traits similar to those that once helped mammoths survive frigid environments, including dramatically altered coat color, texture and thickness.
Futurist Amy Webb Warns of "Living Intelligence" Era at SXSW

2 months ago | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

Renowned futurist Amy Webb delivered a sobering assessment of emerging technology convergences at South by Southwest on Saturday, warning that humanity has crossed into what she terms “the beyond” — a new era where artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and advanced sensors are merging to create unprecedented capabilities and challenges.
Colossal Biosciences Hits $10.2B Valuation in Quest to Revive Extinct Species

Feb 9, 2025 | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based de-extinction company, has reached a $10.2 billion valuation, marking its status as Texas’s first “decacorn” startup. The company, co-founded by serial entrepreneur Ben Lamm and synthetic biology pioneer George Church, is working to bring extinct species back to life while developing technologies for conservation and human health.
Austin Female Founders Share Hard-Won Lessons in CPG Success

Feb 9, 2025 | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

Female founders of consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies sharedtheir entrepreneurial journeys during a panel discussion recently, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in building consumer brands from the ground up. The panel, moderated by Michelle Breyer, chief marketing officer of SKU, Austin’s CPG accelerator, featured Sarah Vilenskiy of Blossom Essentials, Ruth Stedman of A Pup Above, and Delisa Harper of Funky Mello.
Female Founders Get 1% of Austin VC Dollars, Leaders Seek Change

Feb 8, 2025 | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

Women entrepreneurs continue to face significant systemic barriers in accessing capital and building businesses, despite making up 40% of business owners, according to a panel of prominent female business leaders and investors at a recent Female Founders Outlook event.
Austin Steps Up Support for Women Business Owners

Feb 8, 2025 | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

Austin is poised for transformative changes in supporting women entrepreneurs, following recommendations from a mayoral task force that has already sparked significant initiatives, task force chair Carla McDonald announced at a recent Female Founders Outlook event.
Silicon Hills News to Host Inaugural 'Batty Awards' Celebrating Austin Entrepreneurs

Feb 7, 2025 | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

Silicon Hills News announced Friday it will host its first-ever “Batty Awards,” celebrating the achievements of Austin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, on March 5th at The Parlor Room on Rainey Street. The irreverent awards ceremony, playing on Austin’s famous bat colony, will recognize outstanding achievements across the technology and startup community. “Austin’s entrepreneurial spirit deserves recognition that matches the city’s unique character,” said Laura Lorek, editor of Silicon Hills News.
Tech Leader Pankaj Kedia says AI Era Moving Much Faster Than Internet Revolution

Feb 6, 2025 | siliconhillsnews.com | Laura Lorek

Pankaj Kedia, a renowned Silicon Valley technology executive, gave the keynote address at the U.S. India Chamber of Commerce and Austin AI Valley talk on AI at the Austin Central Library Tuesday night. Kedia is currently focused on shaping, accelerating, and bringing the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to society at large as an investor, advisor, and thought leader. Previously, he was an accomplished tech intrapreneur, having incubated a series of new businesses at Intel and Qualcomm.