501(c)(3) nonprofit sister organization to the Future of Life Institute (FLI), focused on incubating new organizations that steer transformative technology toward benefiting life. Founded in 2022 with $25M initial capitalization from FLI (sourced from Vitalik Buterin's 2021 SHIB token donation). Operates as part grant-maker, part strategic research group, part VC firm with a goal of establishing 3-5 new organizations per year. Led by Anthony Aguirre (President) and Josh Jacobson (COO). FLF's four-step approach: research gaps, strategic planning, recruit founders, and provide operational support. Total funding received from FLI through 2024 approximately $58.8M ($25M in 2022, $15.7M in 2023, $18.1M in 2024). Key initiatives include the AI for Human Reasoning Fellowship (30 fellows, 2025), CARMA (Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment), and Wise Ancestors (conservation genomics). Institutional overhead capped at 15% of direct grant costs.
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