Dror Berman co-founded Innovation Endeavors with Eric Schmidt and developed the Super Evolution thesis, which argues that converging advances in data, computing, and engineering are enabling startups to re-architect deeply physical industries like agriculture and space in days rather than years. He created Curiosity Camp, an invite-only unconference that strips away titles so Nobel laureates, founders, and policymakers choose sessions by ideas rather than status, and actively builds ecosystems like Farm2050 to orchestrate solutions around global problems rather than just writing checks.

• A major focus on transforming the physical economy through technology. This involves applying digital innovation to traditionally heavy, industrial sectors like residential construction, mining, and manufacturing. For instance, there is clear excitement about Machina Labs using robotics and AI to shift manufacturing from rigid structures to flexible, automated processes.
• Strong conviction in the intersection of computer science and biology. The belief is that biology will revolutionize the human experience, spanning from healthcare to material science. This is evident in the repeated praise for Eikon Therapeutics and its use of advanced technology to drive next-generation drug discovery, as well as the vision that everyday manufacturing will eventually shift from petroleum-based to biological processes.
• Commitment to sustainability and companies that enable ecosystems to thrive. This often involves using data and engineering to solve resource issues, such as investing in Plotlogic to make mining more efficient for battery production or supporting Afresh in its mission to use predictive data to drastically reduce food waste in supply chains.
• Enthusiasm for autonomous systems and robotics applied to real-world commercial workflows. There is frequent recognition of companies automating complex logistical tasks, such as Gatik’s success in establishing fully driverless commercial trucking routes and the operational milestones achieved by Vicarious Surgical.
• A pattern of backing deep tech and foundational scientific advancements. This interest extends beyond standard software into high-stakes hardware and physics-based challenges. This is illustrated by the support for Atom Computing’s bold approach to the quantum computing race and the celebration of Astra reaching orbit.