# Season 3 Episode 7 | From DeepMind to Startup: Zelda Mariet on AI, Biology & Building Great Teams

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Podcast: [Humans In AI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/humans-in-ai-7060225)
Published: 2025-08-14T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humansinai/episodes/Season-3-Episode-7--From-DeepMind-to-Startup-Zelda-Mariet-on-AI--Biology--Building-Great-Teams-e36qcc7
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Duration seconds: 2632

## Resource

In this conversation, Zelda Mariet, VP of Research at Bioptimus, discusses her journey from academia to the startup world, focusing on the intersection of AI and biology. She shares insights on the development of AI models for biological applications, the challenges of transitioning from a large corporation like Google to a startup, and the importance of building a diverse and effective team. Zelda also highlights the significance of community in the tech space and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. 🎧 The Humans In AI podcast releases new episodes every Thursday at 12pm!

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