37. Biotech Business Stories, Dangerous Giveaways, and Cultivated Meat with Karl and Erum

Episode Description: Karl and Erum discuss the mission of their podcast, Grow Everything, which aims to bring biotechnology into the mainstream and shed light on the impact of biotech innovations. They reflect on the inspiration behind starting the podcast and the importance of sharing conversations about biotech and science storytelling. Karl and Erum also provide updates on recent events and projects, such as teaching entrepreneurs how to tell their life science stories and attending an alternative protein potluck. 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 The Mission and Passion for Biotech 00:01:15 Dive into the Inspiration Behind Grow Everything 00:04:53 The Crucial Role of Storytelling in Biotech Startups 00:08:46 Exciting Updates: From Teaching Life Science Narratives to Alt Protein Gatherings 00:12:29 Spotlight on Rebellious Foods: Winning with Plant-based Chicken Nuggets 00:13:50 The Evolving Landscape of Cultivated Meat and Plant-based Alternatives 00:16:25 A Glimpse into the Future: Rising Trends in Cultivated and Plant-based Foods 00:22:29 Biotech in Everyday Life: Synthetic Biology Picnic Experience 00:28:04 Tackling Challenges: Using Gene Drives Against Lantern Flies Episode Links: Chicken nugs Synbio definition 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