Episode Description:
In the latest Grow Everything podcast episode, hosts Karl and Erum explore the exciting world of biotechnology, sustainability, and healthcare with Josh Robinson, CEO of Cocoon Bioscience. The trio delve into the pivotal role of small-scale production in diverse sectors, such as semiconductors and biology, hinting at the revolutionary potential of MRNA vaccines that can be mass-produced using minimal enzyme, despite its significant cost. Robinson emphasizes the need for natural, innovative solutions like fermentation, known for yielding high-value molecules. He piques listeners' curiosity about Cocoon's future and the broader biotech landscape in the forthcoming 3 to 10 years. The conversation concludes with a book recommendation - Andy Weir's "Hail", a space-set fictional adventure sure to intrigue the audience of science enthusiasts, researchers, and professionals alike.
Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space.  Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating?
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Topics Covered:

00:00:00 GMOs: Unforeseen Impacts
00:01:51 Microbes: Turning Fruit Waste to Leather
00:05:18 Philadelphia Flooding: Lack of Preparedness
00:09:55 Cocoon Biosciences: Insects in Biotech Ecosystem
00:16:01 Enzyme Efficiency: Role of Folding and Glycosylation
00:17:38 Lab to Table: Cultivated Meat and Cocoon's Role
00:22:02 Bio Airport Facility: Upscaling Insect Rearing
00:27:14 Balancing Sustainability and Healthcare Access
00:34:01 Future of Cocoon and Biotech Industry
00:38:24 Book Recommendation: 'Hail' by Andy Weir
00:43:03 Navigating Spanish and Importance of Food Innovation
00:44:22 Next: Biotech Progress Discussion with Josh
00:51:25 Gratitude: Acknowledging Feedback and Engagement

Episode Links:

LinkedIn
Cocoon Bioscience
Algenex (Cocoon’s Tech Partner)
Pivot Bio 
Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Successful Science Writing by Janice Matthews

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