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Pipettes to Prompts Pt. 5: Excel Is Forever — The Problem That Sparked Cypher AI
AI on the Hill
6 minutes
2 weeks ago
Pipettes to Prompts Pt. 5: Excel Is Forever — The Problem That Sparked Cypher AI
This is an excerpt from Pipettes to Prompts — From Pipettes to Prompts: Reprogramming Science with AI (Part 5/6).
After years inside Ginkgo Bioworks, Yaoyu recognized a universal truth: scientists still live in Excel Hell. In this episode, he breaks down why even the most sophisticated lab systems can’t replace spreadsheets — and how that frustration inspired the founding of Cypher AI.
Tune in for insights on:
Why scientists cling to Excel despite better tools
The real-world pain points of lab software
How flexibility and creativity drive scientific innovation
You can connect with our host, René Bastón, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renebaston/
And our guest, Yaoyu Yang, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaoyuyang/
For more information on any of the topics discussed, visit the Hill Research Podcast at: https://www.hillresearch.ai/podcast
