Jim Collins
Best-Selling Author & Business Research Pioneer | Good to Great Insights
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Jim Collins transformed business literature by revealing what makes companies truly exceptional. As a pioneering researcher and bestselling author, he has studied organizational success through rigorous analytical frameworks.
His landmark books 'Good to Great' and 'Built to Last' have become essential guides for leaders seeking sustainable excellence. Collins doesn't just describe business success—he decodes the systematic principles that enable companies to move from mediocrity to outstanding performance, providing actionable insights for executives and entrepreneurs.
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How we're using AI to discover new antibiotics
Before the coronavirus pandemic, bioengineer Jim Collins and his team combined the power of AI with synthetic biology in an effort to combat a different looming crisis: antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Collins explains how they pivoted their efforts to begin developing a series of tools and antiviral compounds to help fight COVID-19 -- and shares their plan to discover seven new classes of antibiotics over the next seven years. (This ambitious plan is part of The Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.)
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