Scaling Chemical Innovation: From Laboratory to Industrial Scale with Joel Shertok - Ep 141

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.  Visit thechemicalsummit.comLet us know how we're doing and help us plan for 2024.  Please complete our listener survey here. With 50+ years scaling chemical processes,  Joel Shertok, President of Process Industries Consultants has spearheaded numerous projects in innovation and development consulting, bringing a unique perspective to the forefront. Joel joins host Victoria Meyer this week on The Chemical Show to share his valuable insights into the shifting trends in chemical education, industry research, and the challenges faced by startups in scaling chemical innovations.From the evolving educational landscape to the challenges faced by startup companies in commercializing their intellectual property, Victoria and Joel discuss the future convergence of chemical engineering and biology, shedding light on the green revolution's potential and the necessity of sustainable technologies. Killer Quote: "Extreme weather events are waking people up to the reality of climate change. We only change our habits when we're scared—lack of fear about climate change is hindering widespread adoption of green and sustainable technologies." - Joel ShertokJoin us to learn more about the following this week:The chemical industry's evolution over a 50 year careerChallenges faced by new startup companiesKey milestones signaling a product or process is ready for commercializationWhat it will take to ensure green technologies thrive across industriesIdentifying potential environment impacts as new technologies go to commercializationGain a high-level understanding of the trends, challenges, and future predictions in the chemical industry, on this episode of The Chemical Show. Join us to learn more about navigating the ever-changing landscape of chemical engineering and innovation.***Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player. ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at www.thechemicalshow.com. Wondering how we produce our podcast?We use CastMagic.io to create ShowNotes, Newsletters, Social Media posts and more. Check it out here: https://get.castmagic.io/ean5etivmzi1We use Descript to edit and transcribe each podcast episode. Follow this link to learn more: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=DdZ2MA