Vicki Mo

Let’s dive into the world of Vicki Mo – this dude’s the real deal, straight up. So, he’s a YC S22 grad, right? That already says a lot. YC doesn’t just give out spots to anyone; it’s the startup bootcamp for the best of the best, and Vicki crushed it.

His whole vibe is about shaking up food and tech at the same time. He’s the founder of Ten Lives, a super cool startup that’s all about using AI to decarbonize food proteins. Basically, they’re making animal-free cat food using precision fermentation and machine learning. Yeah, you heard that right – cat food, but better for the planet and animals. Their goal is to make sustainable, carnivore-friendly protein that’s cheap enough to compete with traditional meat. They’re targeting the $45 billion cat food market, which is huge.

What’s wild is that Vicki’s not just some random tech guy jumping into food. He’s got a serious background in machine learning – fine-tuning models, shipping digital and physical products, all that. Before Ten Lives, he was a Product Owner at eBev and worked at HCF in Australia. So, he’s got legit experience in product and tech, but what’s crazy is how he’s applying all that to something so effective – saving animals, cutting down CO2, all that good shit.

This tells me a lot about him. He’s not just in it for the money. He’s got a real passion for tech and sustainability, and he sees the big picture – using AI not just to make money, but to actually change how we produce food and save the planet. Starting Ten Lives, for him, is about more than just business – it’s about making a dent in some serious environmental issues while still building something that can blow up in the market.

So yeah, Vicki Mo is basically a tech whiz turned environmental hero. He jumped into a crazy challenge – making animal-free protein cool and affordable – and he’s doing it with smarts and passion. That’s why everyone’s watching him. Not just because he’s a YC alum, but because he’s out here trying to make the world better, one bowl of cat food at a time. No cap.