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31 May 2026
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Michael Levin — holds since 2026-05-31 — tap for who they are
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Michael Levin — holds since 2026-05-31 — tap for who they are
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Michael Levin — holds since 2026-05-31 — tap for who they are
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Mike Krieger — holds since 2026-09-10 — tap for who they are
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François Chollet — holds since 2026-09-24 — tap for who they are
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Stephen Wolfram — holds since 2026-06-04 — tap for who they are
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Neri Oxman — holds since 2023-09-01 — tap for who they are
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Karl Friston — holds since 2013-07-03 — tap for who they are
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Tyler Cowen — holds since 2026-09-14 — tap for who they are
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Arvid Kahl — holds since 2026-03-20 — tap for who they are
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Douglas Hofstadter — holds since 2023-07-08 — tap for who they are
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Harper Reed — holds since 2026-03-11 — tap for who they are
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Tren Griffin — holds since 2018-09-29 — tap for who they are
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Adam Wiggins — holds since 2024-02-17 — tap for who they are
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Adam Ward — holds since 2026-08-09 — tap for who they are
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Brandon Jacoby — holds since 2026-04-21 — tap for who they are
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Paul Graham — holds since 2026-10-04 — tap for who they are
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George Saunders — holds since 2026-08-06 — tap for who they are