Is There Such a Thing as Ethical Sustainable Leather?

Qorium is revolutionizing the leather industry with lab-grown, animal-free leather that's sustainable, cruelty-free, and set to reshape the future of fashion.In this episode, Michael Newton, CEO of Qorium, takes us on an exciting journey through the groundbreaking world of sustainable leather.He explains how Qorium pioneered the creation of real leather without harming animals, using innovative technology and synthetic biology.From tackling the environmental issues caused by the traditional leather production process to exploring the immense market potential of animal-free leather, Michael dives deep into the future of fashion. He also explains the potential of Qorium’s innovative product to change industries like fashion while maintaining the quality and luxury associated with traditional leather.Leather and sustainability can be one! If you're curious about innovation, sustainability, and how artificial leather could make a difference, this episode will give you a great insight into these topics.-- Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts! Searching for new podcasts on sustainability? Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions. Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up, their journey and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact. Tune in on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726…to listen to the latest episodes!00:00 Intro00:29 Michael Newton and Qorium's sustainable leather innovation01:20 The difference between vegan leather and Qorium’s approach02:17 Michael Newton’s journey to becoming CEO of Qorium05:31 Leather industry’s environmental challenges and supply chain issues08:35 Leather market size and global trade of leather09:51 Innovation in the leather industry and Qorium’s progress12:04 Synthetic biology and cellular agriculture in manmade leather15:26 Regulatory differences between food and leather industries16:49 The role of science and technology in ethical leather19:46 Commercialization challenges and consumer excitement24:27 A global team and European business environment28:16 Fundraising and the investment landscape32:37 The biggest challenge in the transition from Nike to QoriumUseful links: Qorium’s website: https://www.qorium.com/Qorium’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qorium/Michael Newton’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelanewton/           Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/ Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/