55. Jason Kakoyiannis and Brian Brazeau (Ferment) on biotechnology and biomanufacturing

from Activation Energy · host Selma Duhovic

Jason Kakoyiannis and Brian Brazeau of Ferment discuss the state of bioeconomy and backing biotech startups. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.OUTLINE(00:00) Introduction(00:38) Education and careers(01:35) Ferment origin story(07:10) Fund vs. studio venture model(12:21) Technoeconomics(19:33) Value ecosystem(21:59) Advantages of bio(24:43) Tech push, Market pull(29:25) Market opportunities(31:25) Success stories(33:16) Financing mechanisms(36:55) Government funding(41:26) State of biotech and biomanufacturing

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