Fidji Simo on her life after OpenAI and new startup, ChronicleBio

Fidji Simo, a former CEO of Instacart and former top executive at OpenAI, has shifted her focus to tackling chronic diseases with her new startup, ChronicleBio. Simo, who suffers from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), aims to use AI to analyze blood and better understand the complex nature of these diseases. By analyzing the state of the nervous system, immune system, and genetics, ChronicleBio hopes to develop more targeted and successful clinical drug trials.

Simo believes that the complexity of these diseases makes them difficult to solve without AI, as they involve multiple systems and require a vast amount of data. Her personal experience with POTS may give her a unique perspective on developing equitable solutions for those suffering from chronic conditions.