Best Biomanufacturing Podcasts (2025)

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Elevator Parts in Marine Energy Tech, Transportation Data Sharing, and a Biomanufacturing Collab Helping To Scale Up Tech—Fast 11:11

13d ago11:11

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In this episode of The NREL Podcast, hosts Taylor Mankle and Kerrin Jeromin spotlight three stories where innovation meets real-world impact, including: Marine energy tech getting a surprising upgrade. NREL researchers test an elevator pulley belt to improve their wave-powered desalination device, called the HERO WEC. A major milestone for secure t…

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Harnessing Seaweed: Rethinking Biomanufacturing for a Regenerative Economy 36:37

22d ago36:37

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In this episode of Ideas for Impact, we dive into the world of seaweed and marine biologics with Patrick Griffin, CEO of Marine Biologics, and Spencer Serin, CSO. Together, they explore how seaweed—often overlooked and underutilized—is poised to transform the future of biomanufacturing. From methane-reducing feed to bioactive compounds for food, co…

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371. Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing’s Jason Kashman on emerging trends in food + getting ahead of market demands 18:19

1d ago18:19

18:19

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the food ag industry contributes roughly 1.5 trillion to the country’s GDP – that's a 5.5% share. It’s a market that continues to evolve as many factors – from consumers to regulatory challenges – create new opportunities for innovation and new products. This week we are joined by Weaver Popcorn Man…

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Redesigning Photosynthesis to Boost Agricultural Yield with Chris Eiben 56:22

6d ago56:22

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What if we could reinvent photosynthesis itself? GigaCrop founder and CEO Chris Eiben has a mission to dramatically increase crop yields by redesigning one of biology's most fundamental processes. With half of Earth's habitable land already dedicated to agriculture and growing demands for food, fiber, and materials, we face a critical choice: conve…

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370. Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine’s Dr. Bret Marsh on building innovators of the future + their insurmountable opportunities 22:37

8d ago22:37

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The USDA just reported that there are 243 veterinary shortage areas across 46 states nationwide – the highest number ever. It’s a challenging environment, particularly when you consider veterinarians are on the front lines of battling avian influenza and dealing with a massively growing companion animal population. Dr. Bret Marsh, Dean of the Purdu…

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369. Nuritas’ Dr. Nora Khaldi on the power of peptides + harnessing science change the health of people + longevity 27:29

15d ago27:29

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The global functional food ingredients market is expected to grow by $53 billion by 2028 according to Technavio. One pioneer, a scientist, is operating at the intersection of food and health and has become a functional food powerhouse. Dr. Nora Khaldi, CEO and Founder of Nuritas, joins us to talk ingredients, food and innovation. We get into: What …

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Revolutionizing Fisheries: Data, Innovation, and Ocean Justice 42:26

16d ago42:26

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What does the future of fishing look like when transparency, sustainability, and equity lead the way? In this episode, we explore how one bold venture is shaking up the commercial fishing industry—using real-time data, tech-driven accountability, and a community-first mindset to rethink how we harvest from the ocean. At the center is Teem.fish, a c…

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The Global Plastics Problem and Protein Engineering with Cesar Ramirez-Sarmiento 45:00

20d ago45:00

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The solution to plastic waste looks different depending on where you stand in the world. While Northern Hemisphere biotech approaches to plastic recycling focus on high-temperature enzymes designed to regenerate plastic monomers (which works when you produce lots of plastic), Cesar's lab has engineered a completely different solution. Starting with…

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368. Verility’s Liane Hart on leveraging AI to manage animal fertility + stabilize growing demand for protein 16:56

22d ago16:56

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There are roughly 86 million head of cattle and 74 million head of hogs in the US. That’s according to USDA – those numbers flat year over year in a market where the demand for animal protein is expected to be up 5% by 2033. It’s a math equation that creates a challenge but also creates an opportunity for innovation. Liane Hart, co-founder and CEO,…

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367. Mitch Frazier recaps May, talks Liberation Labs + Vivici, Velocity $75K Demo Day + Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Indiana 12:33

26d ago12:33

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As Indiana's famous Month of May comes to a close, Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap big news for Mark Warner and LIberation Labs, look ahead to exciting new for AgriNovus' Velocity Demo Day and Indiana's hosting of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress next week. Mitch and Cayla also look ahead to his next career journey and talk about what'…

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Improving Housing in Alaska, the Power of Quantum Computing, and Pairing Salt and Perovskites 7:58

27d ago7:58

7:58

In this episode of The NREL Podcast, hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle take listeners across the United States to explore three very different—but equally impactful—stories from the lab, including: A look at NREL’s work with the Chilkat Indian Village to improve housing in Klukwan, a remote Alaskan village facing a housing emergency. Discover …

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366. The Ugly Company’s Ben Moore on tackling food waste, innovating for consumer health + leading to serve 24:15

29d ago24:15

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The USDA estimates that between 30-40% of the US food supply is wasted every year – that’s over 133 BILLION pounds. One farmer, turned soldier, turned entrepreneur is tackling that market. Ben Moore, founder of The Ugly Company, joins us to talk to fruit. We get into: Ben’s connection to Indiana and how a farmer went on to create a trucking company…

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Engineering the P450 Workhorse to Secure Supply Chains and Save Endangered Trees with Maria Astolfi 39:19

1M ago39:19

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What if we could secure critical supply chains through bioengineering? What if the vaccines protecting millions worldwide didn't require harvesting 10,000 trees annually from Chilean mountains? Maria Astolfi is tackling this exact challenge through groundbreaking work with P450 enzymes. Growing up surrounded by biodiversity shaped Maria's unique pe…

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365. Liberation Labs’ Mark Warner on precision fermentation for food + beverage, the Vivici partnership + biomanufacturing’s future 18:03

1M ago18:03

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Global Market Insights predicts the precision fermentation market for food and beverage will grow from just about two billion in 2024 to 70 billion globally by 2034. That’s a staggering combined annual growth rate of nearly 40%. Liberation Labs is pioneering a new approach to precision fermentation at scale that borrows a page from the pharmaceutic…

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What the Ocean Sees: Innovation Above the Waterline 31:39

1M ago31:39

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In this episode we dive into a conversation with ocean explorer turned entrepreneur Julie Angus, the visionary founder and CEO of Open Ocean Robotics. Julie shares how her solar-powered, autonomous boats are transforming the way we understand and protect our oceans. From tracking illegal fishing to advancing climate research, her blue tech startup …

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A Record-Breaking Year for Innovation and the Industry Growth Forum 11:19

1M ago11:19

11:19

In this episode, hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle dive into a banner year for innovation at NREL. Together, they explore the entrepreneurial side of energy technology, including: NREL’s record-breaking 294 invention disclosures and 46 patents in Fiscal Year 2024—including the first patent from NREL’s Cybersecurity Research Center, an AI-power…

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364. Croft’s Scott Prince on the ag labor market, H-2A's administrative hurdles + innovating a streamlined solution for the farmer 19:29

1M ago19:29

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The U.S. Economic Policy Institute estimates there are 2.4 million ag jobs in the United States and Purdue University believes that 40% of ag jobs – new jobs – go unfilled. One entrepreneur is turning to the power of digital to transform ag labor. Scott Prince, CEO of Croft, gives us perspective on the current labor market and what he’s solving for…

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Solving for the P in NPK Fertilization Using Enzymes with Benjamin Scott 40:30

2M ago40:30

40:30

The global food system has a phosphorus problem that few people talk about. Unlike nitrogen, which cycles naturally through our atmosphere, phosphorus is mined from finite deposits and has no natural cycle. A massive 100-kilometer conveyor belt—visible from space—transports phosphate-rich rock from the Sahara Desert to ships waiting to distribute t…

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Before You Cancel, Just Ask 34:07

2M ago34:07

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In this episode of Ideas for Impact: Disruption for Good, co-hosts Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber and Deborah Haust sit down with political scientist and sustainability leader Jenny Morgan to explore the nuances behind her new book, Cancel Culture in Climate. Together, they unpack what’s really happening when conversations about climate shift from cons…

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363. Oaken’s Shashi Raghunandan talks the landowner + farmer relationship, agtech that saves time + money 21:19

2M ago21:19

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The American Farm Bureau estimates that roughly 40% of US farmland is either rented of leased. It’s a reality that creates a labyrinth of contracts and agreements between farmers and landowners that the two have to navigate together. One entrepreneur is turning to the power of software to transform that challenge into an opportunity that makes that…

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Roots in the Water: The Cascadia Seaweed Story 43:17

2M ago43:17

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In this episode, we wade into the salty, untamed waters of the blue economy with Michael Williamson, co-founder and CEO of Cascadia Seaweed. Born from a bold idea and built with deep roots in Indigenous collaboration, Cascadia isn’t just farming seaweed — it’s scaling a climate solution. Michael shares the origin story of a venture that’s part carb…

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A Researcher’s Career Journey, an Arizona High School’s Innovation, and a Scientist’s Mentorship Mentality 8:55

2M ago8:55

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In this episode, hosts Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle highlight the human side of energy innovation—from personal career journeys to community impact and mentorship. Highlights include: A look into how Senior Scientist Susan Habas’ love for 90s pop culture inspired her to pursue a career in catalytic research, providing the foundations for her cu…

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362. Mitch Frazier recaps April, talks Midwest resilience + looks ahead to Quadrant + Velocity's first Demo Day 17:53

2M ago17:53

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At the end of April, AgriNovus CEO Mitch Frazier jumps on the podcast with Cayla Chiddister to recap the month gone by and events coming up, including: Recent travels and discussions around how the Midwest can add additional value to its commodities, an existing strength and something we've done time and again. Mitch recently spoke with AgFunder Ne…

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361. IBOAH’s Dr. Kelli Werling on animal disease pressure, biosecurity risks + farmers innovating to combat the spread 24:24

2M ago24:24

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The USDA calls biosecurity the cornerstone of animal livestock production and it’s one that’s taken center stage of late as farmers have battled disease. Dr. Kelli Werling, Director of Animal Health Programs at the Indiana Board of Animal Health, joins to talk biosecurity, how farmers are protecting the farm and how the spread of disease among anim…

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360. BONUS: The FBI’s Herb Stapleton on the complexity of threats affecting agbioscience + calls to action for defense 11:51

2M ago11:51

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Agbioscience was on-site at the Indiana Farm Bureau’s Ag Threats and Security Summit in March and had a chance to sit down with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s Special Agent in Charge Herb Stapleton to talk all things biosecurity. We get into: The complex labyrinth of threats and risks affecting agriculture in the Midwest and across the…

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359. Dr. Mahsa Vazin on PawCo Foods leveraging AI to optimize pet nutrition + disruption in pet health innovation 14:55

2M ago14:55

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Pet ownership in the U.S. has increased dramatically over the past three decades according to Forbes – showing 66% of households own a pet. That’s almost 87 million houses, up 58% from 1988. Staggering growth drives dramatic need for innovation in pet health...and pet food. Dr. Mahsa Vazin, CEO and founder of PawCo Foods, joins us fresh off a ventu…

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S5E1: Cara Bognar - Founder & CEO of Top Tier Lessons 38:52

2M ago38:52

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Cara Bognar is the Founder of Top Tier Lessons, a sports technology platform that connects collegiate student athletes with parents looking for sports lessons for their children. She’s an athlete herself, as a former team captain for Illini Swimming & Diving, and graduated from UIUC with dual degrees in Bioengineering and Innovation Leadership and …

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What if Therapeutic-Grade Biotech Was Used for Environmental Remediation with Pranam Chatterjee 44:44

2M ago44:44

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Imagine proteins engineered to seek out and bind toxic heavy metals, cleaning up contaminated sites and potentially treating metal poisoning in humans. In this episode, Duke University professor and entrepreneur Pranam Chatterjee shares how his has developed two impressive AI tools transforming this field: MetaLATTE, which predicts whether proteins…

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The Ocean Energy Testing Barrier, Building a Fire-Resilient Home From Ashes, and a Surprise High School Science Bowl Victory  10:29

2M ago10:29

10:29

In this episode, hosts Taylor Mankle and Kerrin Jeromin explore stories of innovation and determination at NREL, including: How researchers are testing marine energy technologies in land-locked Colorado. With tools like a sophisticated wave tank and the Large Amplitude Motion Platform (LAMP), researchers can test marine energy devices in simulated …

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358. Keystone Cooperative’s Phil Brewer on farmer-led innovation + the evolution of service provider to on-farm business partner 24:29

2M ago24:29

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With 2.4 million U.S. agriculture jobs to fill each year and an unemployment rate that still remains below 5%, leaders in agbioscience and farmers are facing a challenge. Like the rest of the economy, they’re in a battle for talent. One unique ally in agriculture is the cooperative system, a collective buying group and service provider network that…

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357. Conner Prairie’s Ronda Hamm on becoming The Smithsonian of the Midwest focused on food and agriculture 18:23

3M ago18:23

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The power of experience is undeniable. The context it creates, the insight that it develops is far more than could be accomplished than by simply reading. Benjamin Franklin, one of our nation’s founding fathers, I think, said it best. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I’ll learn.” Dr. Ronda Hamm, Director of Food, Fa…

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New Funding and Innovation Models in Biotech: Combining Blockchain and Decentralized Coordination with Albert Anis 51:13

3M ago51:13

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Cryptocurrency and climate biotechnology might seem like an unusual pairing, but Albert Anis, founding steward of ValleyDAO, is showing this combination has remarkable potential. Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are creating entirely new funding mechanisms for scientists working on our planet's most critical challenges. At the heart of…

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356. Mitch Frazier recaps March from Indiana Farm Bureau’s Ag Threats + Security Summit 14:54

3M ago14:54

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Agbioscience comes to you from the first ever Indiana Farm Bureau Indiana Ag Threats and Security Summit hosted in partnership with Beck’s Hybrids, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. We had the opportunity to speak with Megan Ritter (Indiana Farm Bureau), Herb Stapleton (FBI) and Aaron Pierce (Pierce Aerospace) o…

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355. Claudia Nari on Inari’s unique advantage + gene editing as a new paradigm in agbioscience 18:06

3M ago18:06

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Gene editing in plants – it's been heralded as the next step-function change in the advancement of agriculture. One Indiana company is advancing the technology fresh off a $144 million venture capital raise. Claudia Nari, Chief Product Officer of Inari, joins today to talk through this historic time for gene editing and biotechnology at large. They…

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Tech 4 Climate Insights - Exploring Climate Tech Innovations: Key Events in Q2-2025 18:58

3M ago18:58

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March 2025 Tech 4 Climate Insights: Exploring Climate Tech Innovations: Key Events in Q2-2025 Join us for an in-depth guide to the most exciting climate tech events happening in Q2 2025. We cover key events like the Energy Tech Summit in Bilbao, the U.S. Climate Action Summit in Washington D.C., Rebuild in Madrid, and more. Whether you're a founder…

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Tech 4 Climate Insights - Disruptive Startups Solving Global Challenges 18:05

3M ago18:05

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February 2025 Tech 4 Climate Insights: Disruptive Startups Solving Global Challenges In this February edition of Tech 4 Climate Insights, the mini podcast series from Climate Investors Alliance spotlights innovative startups addressing some of the most pressing challenges in the climate tech space. Taking a sector-focused approach, exploring ground…

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354. TerraForce’s Mike Jacob on farmer-led innovation, solving for the labor gap + jobs to be done 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

The Economic Policy Institute estimates there are 2.4 million employees in U.S. agriculture and Purdue finds that 40% of new ag jobs go unfilled. One entrepreneur is turning to computer vision, artificial intelligence and robotics – maybe a little autonomy – to try to address these challenges facing farmers. Mike Jacob, founder and CEO of TerraForc…

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Unlocking Enzymes' Potential by Locking Them in Place with James Weltz 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

What if we could harness nature's most precise chemical tools and make them work in industrial settings? James Weltz, co-founder and CSO of Cascade Bio, reveals how enzyme immobilization technology is transforming chemical manufacturing by stabilizing delicate biological catalysts. From his childhood exploring chemical plants with his industrial hy…

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353. BONUS: Corteva’s Brook Cunningham and Kearney’s Rob Dongoski from World AgriTech in San Francisco 24:08

3M ago24:08

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Stage content at events like World AgriTech is always of highest quality but there are conversations happening behind the scenes that give a sense of what’s happening in the industry. Brook Cunningham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Corteva Agriscience, and Rob Dongoski, Food and Agribusiness Leader at Kearney, joined us for a …

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352. Beck’s Hybrids’ Brad Fruth on agbiosciences’ go-to market differentiation + the criticality of customer trust 26:45

3M ago26:45

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Identifying customer needs – jobs to be done – it's the core of innovation. But what are the jobs that need to be done? What are those things left undone as we head into the 2025 growing season? And what does the current economy, trade environment and overall farm sentiment mean for innovators and the farmers they serve? Brad Fruth, Director of Inn…

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How to Grow Your Own Story with Erum Azeez Khan and Karl Schmieder 45:38

3M ago45:38

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What happens when brilliant scientific innovation meets masterful storytelling? Marketing rarely tops the priority list for scientists and biotech founders who are deep in the technical challenges of making their innovations work. Yet without effective communication, even groundbreaking discoveries risk languishing in obscurity, unable to attract t…

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351. Akston Biosciences’ Todd Zion on animal health innovation, companion animals + collaborating with Purdue 19:12

4M ago19:12

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Research estimates the global animal health market to be roughly $8 billion, a number analyst firm Grand View Research expects to grow at a 10% compounded annual growth rate through 2030. Much of that growth will be driven by biotechnology. Dr. Todd Zion, CEO and founder of Akston Biosciences, joins this week to help understand what is happening in…

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Techno-economic Modeling and Why it Matters for Invention with Jesse Lou 46:12

4M ago46:12

46:12

In our latest episode of the Climate Biotech Podcast, we explore where science meets business with Jesse Lou, the CEO of Conductor Labs. Jesse shares his unique insights into the indispensable role of Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) in guiding the commercialization of climate technologies. We then explore a particular use case — biomining — with Jay…

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350. Elevate Ventures’ Matt Tyner on the cost of innovation + the role of the investor in this next era of venture capital 28:57

4M ago28:57

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Pitchbook reports that of venture capital deals in 2024, roughly 30% of them were down rounds or flat, meaning their valuation of the companies either went backwards or were the same round to round. It’s a trend that will continue, so how can entrepreneurs break the cycle? Matt Tyner, managing partner of America’s most active venture capital firm –…

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Converting Waste into Wealth with Moji Karimi of Cemvita (from the Grow Everything Biotech Podcast) 1:00:45

4M ago1:00:45

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How can biotechnology revolutionize heavy industries and convert carbon waste into a valuable resource? In this special cross-posted episode—from our friends Erum and Karl at the Grow Everything Biotech Podcast and Messaginglab—we feature Moji Karimi, co-founder of Cemvita, a company leading the way in carbon conversion technology. Moji shares Cemv…

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349. Mitch Frazier recaps February, 2025 trends + investment news from Ingredion, Liberation Labs, Corteva Catalyst and TerraForce 21:37

4M ago21:37

21:37

Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap February by reviewing his three big trends in agbioscience for 2025, big investment news for Ingredion, Liberation Labs, Corteva Catalyst and TerraForce and look ahead to big events in March - including Quadrant on March 12. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/quadrant/ Learn more about the Indiana A…

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348. Ag Alumni Seed’s Jay Hulbert on biotechnology’s transformation in agbioscience + the industry's most important job to be done 19:54

4M ago19:54

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Agbioscience is the only economy that touches every person on the planet. Over the past four decades, we’ve seen massive transformation, innovation and acceleration of output in this economy. Today we are joined by a leader who has had a front row seat to it all. Jay Hulbert, CEO of Ag Alumni Seed, joins us ahead of his retirement to talk: Seeing t…

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Meet the Founders, Part 2: Homeworld Collective's Executive Director, Daniel Goodwin 42:17

4M ago42:17

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(Recorded July 2024) In this episode, Paul Reginato—co-founder of Homeworld Collective—turns the mic on Dan Goodwin, Homeworld’s co-founder and Executive Director, to explore his journey from near-failures in Boise, Idaho, to becoming a trailblazer in climate biotechnology. Dan reflects on how his formative years at Harvey Mudd College and his time…

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347. Farm Credit Mid-America's Natasha Cox on the speed of change + prioritizing smart bets for innovators and farmers alike 26:30

4M ago26:30

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New data from USDA shares that net cash farm income decreased roughly 3.5% from 2023 into 2024 and we’re looking at inflation adjusted numbers. But here’s the piece of the silver lining that may be untold: that number – net cash farm income – is still above average when we look at the last 20 years from USDA data. This week, Natasha Cox, Senior Vic…

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Proteins in Organic Solvents: Engineering Enzymes for Sustainable Chemicals Manufacturing with Samuel Thompson 47:49

4M ago47:49

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Join us as we explore the innovative world of protein engineering with Samuel Thompson. Samuel's work focuses on engineering proteins to function in organic solvents, environments that would be hostile to traditional cell-based life. This approach has significant implications for bridging the gap between the enzymes market and the trillion-dollar s…

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