Revolutionizing Aquaculture in Malaysia

In this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, I speaks with Giva Kuppusamy, founder and CEO of GK Aqua, about his journey to revolutionize aquaculture in Malaysia. Through our discussion, Giva shares how he built a biotechnology-driven model for monosex freshwater prawn production, the challenges of scaling a capital-intensive business, and his approach to building an ecosystem for sustainable aquaculture. The conversation dives into technological innovation, including RNAi-based gene silencing, the challenges of funding and scaling, and the business model balancing post-larvae sales, farming, and premium product development. Giva also reflects on team building, resilience, and lessons learned from pitching to investors. His approach to food security, economic empowerment, and sustainable aquaculture offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs seeking to merge science and business for impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.