Myco-Materials with Gavin McIntyre of Ecovative

Today we welcome the brilliant engineer and entrepreneur, Gavin McIntyre who co-founded Ecovative. Ecovative is a start up focusing on optimizing revolutionary applications in materials science using fungi. From foams to faux meat, Ecovative is inching its way into a multitude industries with the goal of replacing toxic materials with regenerative materials from fungi and agricultural byproducts.  We talk about mycelium leather, composites, lab grown meat, 3D printing with fungi, and so much more. .Gavin McIntyre is the co-founder and Director of Business Development of Ecovative Design. He co-invented Ecovative's patented technology that uses a fungal mycelium to transform agricultural byproducts into strong biological composite materials. Gavin received a dual B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has a number of utility patents to his name. Gavin originally led material and biological process development during the early period of company’s beginning in 2007— all in efforts to replace synthetic/problematic materials. He currently oversees technology licensing to extend the reach of Ecovative’s MycoComposite platforms globally, while fostering partnerships for the company’s new technologies. www.mushroomrevival.comWe are a functional mushroom company and make 100% certified USDA Organic and Vegan mushroom supplements. We are transparent with our lab results, and use actual fruiting bodies aka mushrooms! We provide our supplements in tincture, capsule, powder, and delicious gummy form. Energy (Cordyceps): Need a little pick-me-up before a workout or when you’re picking up your kids from school? The Energy Cordyceps is the mushy match for you.Focus (Lion’s Mane):  Needing a little more focus in your daily life? Lion’s Mane is known to be the mushroom for the brain and may support cognitive function.Calm (Reishi): Looking for some tranquility and zen in your life? Reishi will bring you into the zen state of mind you’ve been searching for.Daily 10 (Mushroom Mix): It’s like having 10 bodyguard mushrooms fighting off all those bad guys. This is a good place to start as it contains all of the daily mushies you need. Not sure where to begin? Take our mushroom quiz here.Use code ‘PODTREAT’ for a 30% discount.