The journal system isn’t just inefficient — it’s distorting science itself.
At Astera, we’ve opted out. No more journals. No shaping work around “publishable units.” Just good science, published faster and more openly.
Here’s why we believe publishing needs a complete rethink:
We empower visionary, high-leverage science and technology projects with the capacity to create transformative progress for human civilization.
Joined December 2020
- We’re excited to welcome our first residency cohort! This exceptional group of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs embodies our mission of creating public goods through open science and technology.
- 💫Applications are open for Astera’s first residency cohort💫 We are seeking creative, high-agency scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs passionate about building open projects for public benefit 🧵
- Most advice on fundraising comes from VCs, and is written for software companies. We’ve published one that’s a little different. By @AndreaCoravos & Rachel Katz, who have successfully fundraised for and exited their own companies, here’s a guide for founders in healthcare and
- We make big bets on the misfits and innovators working towards an abundant future for all. We’re looking for our next cohort of residents to join us starting October 2025. Is that you?
- We are launching two new opportunities in Science: a Science EIR program & a Request for Ideas. Help us think scientifically about how to solve bottlenecks in publishing. Please spread the word! astera.org/science-opport…
- Many exciting announcements rolled into one: we're thrilled to share that we've brought on @catehall as the new CEO of @AsteraInstitute to help drive forward our vision to amplify and accelerate science. Also, we're hiring! 🚀🧪AI is about to change everything & Astera is on a mission to rebuild the machinery of science for a radically different future. We’re hiring a visionary team to help leverage our $2.5B endowment to make science better, faster, cheaper & more widely shared. The future is open 🧵
- We’re hiring for Rejuvenome (aging), Obelisk (AI), Astera VC and researcher roles. astera.org/careers/
- The mission gets the spotlight, but operations keep the lights on. We’re excited to share the Nonprofit Operations Playbook by Impact Ops, which covers everything from fiscal sponsorship to HR systems so you can focus on your impact.
- What does it take to fund a more abundant future? Our new Head of Strategic Investments, @elidourado, lays out a clear framework rooted in technoeconomics, sociopolitics, and entrepreneurship Read his perspective: asterainstitute.substack.com/p/how-we-get-t…









