33. Modern Synthesis: Reinventing Materials, Future Fabrics, and a Collaboration with Ganni with Founder Jen Keane

Hello and welcome back to Fashion and Founders The Podcast. This week I spoke with Jen Keane the Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Synthesis. Modern synthesis is a London-based biotech company bringing life to new materials by working with bacteria to produce an entirely new class of nanocellulose based materials for fashion without using any plastic or animal inputs. Jen’s background leading up to founding her own company is so impressive and she has accumulated so many experiences in textiles and circularity. She did her undergraduate degree at Cornell University with a major in fiber, science and apparel design. She then worked at Adidas for five years getting so much experience in this large company. And then did a masters in material futures at Central Saint Martins of University of Arts London.If you are interested in the bio technology and material innovation side of fashion Tech, this episode is for you.They’ve worked on some really cool projects like “growing a shoe.” A collaboration with Ganni on their iconic Bou Bag, and theres so much more to come so let’s get into the episode.Follow Fashion & Founders:InstagramWebsiteYoutubeTikTokSubstackFollow Modern Synthesis:InstagramNewsletterThey’re hiring!WebsiteFollow Baggy:InstagramWebsiteThank you for listening!