12. Oral Microbes, New Religion and a Galactic Takeover. Introducing John Cumbers.

Episode Description: This week on "Grow Everything," the hosts delve into the world of synthetic biology with guest John Cumbers, a tech background professional and entrepreneur with a passion for starting a biotech company. John hails from England and is married to a Malaysian. During the show, the team discusses the exciting possibilities of engineering bacteria for various applications, such as cleaning teeth without the need for traditional dental hygiene practices, and revenue models that leverage subscription-based models. They also touch on the crucial role of innovation in the field and the impact of monopolies on progress. The episode concludes with a viewing of "Synthetic Biology," a 2-minute video by Vasil Hnatiuk that provides a vivid depiction of the limitless potential of the field. Join the "Grow Everything" team for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of synthetic biology. Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder an 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? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Topics Covered: 00:00 - Engineering A Better Smile 00:30 - Introduction To Grow Everything 05:02 - Reflections on Ten Years of Biotech Conferences 07:35 - The Inspiring Story Behind the Birth of SynBioBeta 10:19 - The Intersection of Genes, Proteins, and Biotech 14:15 - The Battle for Ethical Fashion 17:35 - Can $250 Million Make Engineering Easier and More Accessible? 19:41 - Discovering the Power of Digital Buddhism 22:17 - The Human Instinct to Create and Innovate 26:24 - Breaking the Chains of Monopolies 28:45 - Exploring the Potential for Consumer Goods, Food, and Healthcare 32:44 - Startups on the Global Stage 35:30 - Exploring the Possibilities of Distributed Science and Synthetic Biology 38:38 -  A Look at the Progress and Challenges of Synthetic Biology 42:52 - A Triumph of Diversity 44:37 - Diversity in Science Episode Links: John's LinkedIn SynBioBeta What's Your Bio Strategy? Unnatural Selection on Netflix The Network State book Video: Synthetic Biology: a vision of the future Call or Text the Grow Everything Hotline:  +1 804-505-5553 Have a question or comment? Message us here: Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / GrowEverything website Email: [email protected] Support here: Patreon Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media