At the Singularity University conference, Craig Venter tells the Wall Street Journal that such a mix of entrepreneurs, computing, and others brings about "synergistic conversations." He adds that he attributes some of the success of his institute and work in synthetic biology to integrating a number of disciplines. When asked about his motivation and drive, Venter adds that he "wants to accomplish as much as I can in my lifetime. As a biologist, I know life is finite."