Best Homeworld Collective Podcasts (2025)

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

6d ago56:22

56:22

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

20d ago45:00

45:00

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

1M ago39:19

39:19

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

2M ago44:44

44:44

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

3M ago51:13

51:13

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

3M ago45:38

45:38

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

4M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

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

4M ago42:17

42:17

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

4M ago47:49

47:49

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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The Biological Key to Atmospheric Methane Removal with Sam Abernethy and Paul Reginato 44:28

5M ago44:28

44:28

Join us as Sam Abernethy, Methane Removal Scientist from Spark Climate Solutions, and Paul Reginato of Homeworld Collective explore why tackling methane could be even more impactful than focusing on carbon dioxide in the near-term. Methane's potent warming potential and short-lived nature make it a high-leverage target for climate mitigation. We de…

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Yeast Feast: Transforming Taste through Protein Design with Anum Glasgow 37:23

5M ago37:23

37:23

How can protein science shape the future of food and climate solutions? Meet Anum Glasgow, a leading researcher at Columbia University, whose journey—rooted in her Pakistani heritage and a childhood of curiosity on the Jersey Shore—led her to the cutting edge of protein engineering. Anum shares how her fascination with protein folding evolved into …

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Engineering Life's CO2 Engine with Ahmed Badran 41:40

5M ago41:40

41:40

What role does biotechnology play in solving the climate crisis? Join us as we spotlight Ahmed Badran, assistant professor at the Scripps Research Institute and a leader in climate biotech innovation. Ahmed is a recipient of Homeworld Collective's Garden Grants for Protein Engineering. Ahmed shares his journey, from growing up in Egypt in a family …

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Democratizing Science with Jas Neal and Elliot Roth 51:21

6M ago51:21

51:21

What if you could break free from traditional educational constraints and ignite your passion for science in a community biolab? Join us as Jas Neal and Elliot Roth share their remarkable journeys that challenge the norms of scientific exploration. Jas takes us from her entrepreneurial roots in Florida to her pioneering efforts in biochemistry, whi…

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How Microscopic Innovations Can Scale Global Solutions with George Church 42:32

7M ago42:32

42:32

On this episode of The Climate Biotech Podcast, we're sitting down with the legendary George Church. A pioneer in genomics and synthetic biology, George is known for his innovative visions for future tech — and for developing the foundational tools to get us there. This conversation spans a gamut of creative ideas including observing planetary meta…

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Meet the founders, Part 1: Homeworld Collective's Founding Scientist, Paul Reginato 43:09

8M ago43:09

43:09

How does a love for life and a deep passion for science fuel groundbreaking climate solutions? Join us as we spotlight Homeworld Founding Scientist Paul Reginato, who launched Homeworld Collective alongside Dan Goodwin to empower the climate biotech community. Paul shares his journey, from starting as an aspiring young artist, to falling in love wi…

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From Microbiome to Macrobiome with Braden Tierney 41:47

9M ago41:47

41:47

How does a fear of scuba diving transform into a career involving ocean microbes? Braden Tierney, the co-founder and executive director of the Two Frontiers Project, shares his incredible journey from studying the human microbiome to pioneering climate biotechnology. With a dual degree in biology and economics from Duke University and a PhD from Ha…

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Unveiling the Role of Trees in Methane Removal with Vince Gauci 49:30

10M ago49:30

49:30

How do upland trees contribute to the fight against climate change? Join us as we uncover the unexpected climate services of trees with Vince Gauci, an ecosystem scientist and biogeochemist at the University of Birmingham. In this episode of The Climate Biotech Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of methane uptake by trees with ecosystem s…

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Transforming Plants with Brad Zamft 51:03

1y ago51:03

51:03

Welcome to The Climate Biotech Podcast hosted by Dan Goodwin. In our inaugural episode, we delve into an enlightening conversation with Brad Zamft, a project lead at Alphabet's Moonshot Factory. Brad shares his remarkable journey from a PhD in neuroscience, through various prestigious roles, to his current pioneering work in plant synthetic biology…

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Methane and Nitrous Oxide: A Tale of Two Gasses with Lisa Stein 47:35

1y ago47:35

47:35

Welcome to the Climate Biotech Podcast, where we explore critical challenges at the intersection of climate and biology. Join us as we interview the most innovative voices in our sector, from scientists and entrepreneurs to policymakers and investors. Our guest today is Lisa Stein, American biologist who is a professor at the University of Alberta.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Homeworld Collective Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Climate Biotech Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Biological Key to Atmospheric Methane Removal with Sam Abernethy and Paul Reginato 44:28

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Yeast Feast: Transforming Taste through Protein Design with Anum Glasgow 37:23

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Engineering Life's CO2 Engine with Ahmed Badran 41:40

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Democratizing Science with Jas Neal and Elliot Roth 51:21

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How Microscopic Innovations Can Scale Global Solutions with George Church 42:32

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Meet the founders, Part 1: Homeworld Collective's Founding Scientist, Paul Reginato 43:09

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From Microbiome to Macrobiome with Braden Tierney 41:47

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Unveiling the Role of Trees in Methane Removal with Vince Gauci 49:30

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Transforming Plants with Brad Zamft 51:03

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Methane and Nitrous Oxide: A Tale of Two Gasses with Lisa Stein 47:35

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