Episode Description:
Karl and Erum are joined by Gabe and Samet to discuss alternative proteins and the meat market. They highlight the significance of storytelling in biotech to expand the market and the role of early adopters in this process. The conversation touches on the environmental impact of animal agriculture and the advantages of alternative protein sources. The group explores how technology can revolutionize the availability of premium products in the mass market and shares insights on the initial launch strategy through partnerships and food service. They also delve into the possibilities of culturing extinct and unique animals. Karl and Erum stress the importance of networking and building connections within the synthetic biology space.
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 - Introduction & the Future of Food
00:01:13 - Celebrating Thanksgiving & Food Innovations
00:03:08 - Guest Introduction: Gabe & Samet's Background
00:04:46 - Environmental Impact of Traditional Livestock Farming
00:07:30 - The Science Behind Cultured Meats
00:09:16 - Scaling Up Cell-Ag Technologies
00:11:03 - Consumer Perceptions and Acceptance
00:13:58 - Regulatory Landscape and Safety
00:15:45 - Comparison to Plant-based Proteins
00:18:30 - Economic Implications and Price Parity
00:20:15 - Innovations in Cellular Agriculture
00:22:59 - Strategies for a Sustainable Food Future
00:24:48 - The Role of Traditional Meat in Culture
00:26:35 - The Evolution of Meat Consumption
00:28:23 - Livestock's Contribution to Greenhouse Gases
00:30:11 - Land Use and Agriculture's Big Picture
00:31:57 - Cellular Agriculture vs. Insect Protein
00:33:42 - The Potential to Transform Livestock Farming
00:35:31 - Food Diversity and Consumer Choice
00:37:17 - FDA's Support for Cellular Agriculture
00:39:00 - Bioreactors and the Future of Food Production
00:42:37 - Consumer Interest and Storytelling Importance
00:44:26 - Comparing Biotech Examples from Other Industries
00:46:15 - Small-scale Bioreactors and Distribution Models
00:48:02 - Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts on Cellular Agriculture

Episode Links:

Samet S. Yildirim, MSc, MBS on ⁠LinkedIn⁠
Gabriel Levesque-Tremblay on ⁠LinkedIn⁠
⁠Rethink X Report on Food and Agriculture⁠
⁠Orbillion Bio⁠
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