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Zero to One in AI Safety: Halcyon's Mike McCormick on Launching 30 New Orgs & the Founder Bottleneck

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Briefings

Mike McCormick, founder of Halcyon, argues that AI safety bottlenecks stem from a shortage of experienced founders rather than capital. Halcyon has supported approximately 30 new organizations, often funding leaders before project selection. Critical timelines for interpretability, verification, and governance may unfold over the next 1-4 years, necessitating independent capacity building.

Key points

• Mike McCormick identifies a founder shortage as the primary bottleneck for AI safety, biosecurity, and cybersecurity, not a lack of capital.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers Halcyon's portfolio of 30 organizations and McCormick's thesis on founder scarcity; specific timelines and organizational details remain unverified.

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