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EPISODE · May 28, 2024 · 36 MIN

Brewing Up the Future of Food with David Henstrom, the CEO of Unibio

from Leaders on a Mission · host Simon Leich

Through a pioneering process of microbial fermentation, David Henstrom and Unibio are harnessing the power of nature's alchemists - microbes - to produce protein. No land needed, their breakthrough technology utilizes methane in a novel "gas-liquid brewing" approach. But scaling challenges loom large. Hear how David overcame the valley of death after 27 years as a biotech intrapreneur. Discover his journey of commercializing this planet-friendly nutrition source through global partnerships. Learn how Unibio plans to transform the future of food production through its boundless microbial protein. Tune in now! Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:19 The main forces that shaped David04:08 David’s career path and 27 years in Cargill10:32 Unibio and finding the boundless source of protein13:40 The challenges and future goals of the company16:13 The importance of aquaculture18:44 The process of fermentation and growing of protein20:05 The journey from Cargill to Unibio25:59 The future of precision fermentation technology28:11 Cultural aspects of working in a Danish company30:08 A mission-driven company requires passion31:56 How to create a great company culture

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Through a pioneering process of microbial fermentation, David Henstrom and Unibio are harnessing the power of nature's alchemists - microbes - to produce protein. No land needed, their breakthrough technology utilizes methane in a novel "gas-liquid brewing" approach. But scaling challenges loom large. Hear how David overcame the valley of death after 27 years as a biotech intrapreneur. Discover his journey of commercializing this planet-friendly nutrition source through global partners...

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