31. No Bones About It: Brewing Human and Vegan Collagens with Geltor's Alex Lorestani

Episode Description: In this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum are joined by Alex Lorestani, CEO and Co-Founder of Geltor. We dive into the innovative world of collagen proteins, their applications in the beauty and food industries, and the future of sustainable product development. We discuss the importance of inclusivity in product development, catering to diverse lifestyles including halal and kosher. Entrepreneurs and new founders in the beauty and biotech space will find Alex's journey and insights particularly valuable. Lastly, we touch on the future of the livestock industry and the transformative role of biotechnology. 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? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Topics Covered: 00:00:00 Embracing Health and Outdoor Life 00:07:25 Small-scale Food Production: Beauty and Limits 00:10:34 Beyond Healthcare: The Spark of Innovation 00:15:06 Building a Protein Company: The Journey 00:19:26 Human Collagen: Exploring Biocompatibility 00:24:03 China's Pig Industry: Challenges and Issues 00:27:55 New Challenges for Family Agriculture Businesses 00:32:11 Success Factors: Innovation and Culture in Consumer Companies 00:38:36 Biotech: Unlocking Elastin Gel Market 00:42:25 Biotech's Potential in Nutrition and Skincare 00:45:30 Future Discussion: Biotech and Protein 00:48:03 Introducing Caviar Collagen: A Beauty Breakthrough 00:50:26 Impact of Simplistic Skincare on Skin Microbiome Episode Links: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Geltor Geltor LinkedIn Geltor Twitter Geltor Facebook IndieBio 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