144. Insectflux: Insect Farming

In a world where one-third of all food produced goes to waste, Insectflux introduces a groundbreaking solution at the intersection of technology, agriculture, and sustainability. This presentation explores how Insectflux, the world’s first global B2B2C marketplace, connects the agri-food industry with the insect-farming sector to transform organic waste into high-value resources, such as protein, fertilizer, oils, and bioproducts.Here’s how the platform works:→ Food producers (farms, restaurants, processors, grocery chains, hotels, etc.) list their organic byproducts, surplus, and waste.→ Insect farms buy and use these inputs to raise black soldier flies, crickets, mealworms, etc., producing sustainable outputs like protein and fertilizer.→ These products are then sold on the same platform to buyers in biotech, aquaculture, regenerative agriculture, pet food, cosmetics, and more, closing the loop within a zero-waste, circular economy.By linking two industries facing parallel challenges, Insectflux exemplifies how systemic innovation can unlock abundance and resilience for the planet. They're bringing to reality the idea that nothing is lost, nothing is wasted, and everything is transformed. Our speaker, Jason Elate, is the founder and CEO of Insectflux, a climate-tech startup redefining how the world tackles the global food waste crisis. With a double major in Politics and Economics, Jason initially set out to become a diplomat but pivoted before entering the corporate world to build something bold: a company that addresses real global problems with real, scalable solutions.Through Insectflux, Jason is creating a global digital ecosystem connecting the $10T agri-food sector with the rapidly growing $2.5B insect-farming industry. His mission is to digitize, democratize, and decarbonize food systems while enabling new circular economies worldwide. He believes there is already enough abundance on this planet; the key lies in building better systems to unlock it.