This is an exciting and much-needed announcement. The focus on a "third path" for science that is truly researcher-centric, rather than just project-centric, resonates deeply. Building an environment to support high-impact, long-term goals and turn them into enduring businesses is a critical missing piece in the current ecosystem.

I have a clarifying question regarding your timeline: Could you share more about the high-level roadmap for bringing researchers on board?

Are you actively recruiting this first cohort of exceptional scientists now, or do you envision a more phased approach over the coming year?

Thank you for building this. I am energized to see how Episteme will help shape this new era of scientific progress.