Monsanto
American multinational agricultural biotechnology, seed, and agrochemical company
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Videos Mentioning Monsanto
E5: WHO's incompetence, kicking off Cold War II, China's grand plan, 100X'ing American efficiency
All-In Podcast
Former company that developed Roundup, later acquired by Bayer, facing billions in lawsuits due to the IARC classification of glyphosate.
Jason Calacanis on Brooklyn Grit, Big Asks, The Magic of Thinking Big, and More
Tim Ferriss
Acquired Climate Corporation, a company founded by David Friedberg.
#94 – Mark Hyman, M.D.: The impact of the food system on our health and the environment
Peter Attia MD
Agrochemical company (now part of Bayer) criticized for pushing industrial agriculture products like seeds, fertilizers, and glyphosate, and for its influence on government policy.
In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
All-In Podcast
Agricultural biotechnology company, cited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as having undue influence over the EPA, though challenged by a host who had worked there.
Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED
Veritasium
Engineers at this company created a green LED a few years after the first red LED. A director at Monsanto believed LEDs would only be used in appliances and car dashboards.
E112: Is Davos a grift? Plus: globalist mishaps, debt ceilings, TikTok's endgame & more
All-In Podcast
An agricultural company where a co-host worked, discussing its IP licensing and value capture business models for new products.
E72: Impact of sanctions, deglobalization, food shortage risks, macroeconomic outlook and more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a company where individuals might have experience with GMO development and approval processes.
E96: Adobe acquires Figma for $20B, TPB SPAC, FedEx CEO's recession warning, macro picture & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a company where institutional investors expected dividends and stock buybacks over growth, illustrating the innovator's dilemma for mature companies. Also where some of Freidberg's experience with FX risk in commodities came from.
"Founder Mode," DOJ alleges Russian podcast op, Kamala flips proposals, Tech loses Section 230?
All-In Podcast
Used as an example where traditional management led to a 'Bottoms Up model' and diffusion of responsibility, lacking clear vision.
E39: West coast super drought & climate crisis, Nuclear virtue signaling, chaos in SF & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as having a Tomorrowland ride at Disneyland in 1955 that focused on the wonders of micro-world and plastics.
E31: Post-vaccination virtue signaling, pandemic lessons, immigration, Caitlyn Jenner for CA & more
All-In Podcast
An agricultural company that David Friedberg sold his company to; discussed in relation to public perception and bias against GMOs.
E18: Inauguration talk, breaking down the $1.9T stimulus, the case for recalling Gavin Newsom & more
All-In Podcast
Acquired the company 'Climate' in 2013, relevant to a story about industrial espionage.
Steve Jurvetson Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An agricultural biotechnology corporation, mentioned in the context of information technology driving agricultural competition through 'gene scripts'.
Exposing Why Farmers Can't Legally Replant Their Own Seeds
Veritasium
A major agricultural company that developed and marketed herbicides like 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T, and glyphosate (Roundup), and faced significant legal and public scrutiny over its practices and products.
In conversation with Reid Hoffman & Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
All-In Podcast
Agricultural biotechnology corporation, sued by RFK Jr., revealing evidence of corruption with EPA officials and false science regarding Roundup.
GPT-4o launches, Glue demo, Ohalo breakthrough, Druck's Argentina bet, did Google kill Perplexity?
All-In Podcast
Referenced for its historical approach to intellectual property (IP) and patents in agriculture, drawing a contrast with Ohalo's focus on trade secrets and business model advantages.
Kelly Starrett Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A major agricultural biotechnology corporation, mentioned humorously in relation to potential biases in discussions about gluten.
Nassim Taleb — How Traders Make Billions in The New Age of Crisis (feat. Scott Patterson)
Tim Ferriss
A chemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation criticized for disrupting science through intimidation tactics against scientists who commented on GMOs.
The Brothers Who Live One Life — The Incredible Adventures of David and Daniil Liberman
Tim Ferriss
An agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation, mentioned as a traditional, non-sustainable investment choice that David Liberman divested from in his 401K.