49. From Edibles to Medicals: Jellatech’s Stephanie Michelsen Uncovers the Multiple Uses of Collagen & Gelatin

Episode Description: We delve into the transformative world of biotechnology, with a special focus on the production of collagen and its implications for sustainability and wellness. Stephanie Michelsen, shares her insights on the fragility of supply chains revealed by the COVID pandemic and the biotech industry's response. We explore the ethical dimensions of lab-grown proteins and the potential for biotech to innovate in spaces that have remained unchanged for decades. Join us as we uncover the intersections of science, wellness, and the future of ethical production. 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 - Embarking on a Journey: From Creativity to Biotech 00:02:52 - Unforgettable Halloween Adventures: From Pet Store to Trash Can 00:04:58 - Living Candy and Natural Dyes: Exploring the Future with Pro-Bites 00:07:33 - Culinary Delights: Experimenting with Natural Colors 00:09:26 - BioEU Awaits: Markets, Biotics, and Collagen in the Spotlight 00:12:20 - From Science to CEO: Stephanie's Journey in Danish Biotech 00:15:51 - Tracing the Collagen Supply Chain: Farms to Gelatin Extraction 00:17:53 - Revolutionizing Medical Collagen Production: Unveiling the Purity Puzzle Solution 00:23:06 - Engineering Better Proteins for a Sustainable Future 00:26:19 - Scaling Up in Biotech: Overcoming Challenges for Price Parity 00:31:12 - Stephanie Michelsen's Journey: From Animals to Cultivated Meat and Shellfish 00:36:25 - Future of Protein: Lab-Grown to Organic Evolution 00:38:54 - Personalized Human Collagen: Exploring Custom Medicine and Tissue Regeneration 00:40:18 - Eternal Youth and Reflections on Aging 00:45:52 - Post-COVID Era: Potential of Distributed Biological Manufacturing Episode Links: Jellatech (company site) Magic Valley (company site) Pearlita Foods (company site) Stephanie Michelsen (LinkedIn) Have a question or comment? Message us here: Text or Call (804) 505-5553 Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / GrowEverything website Email: [email protected] Support here: Patreon Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media