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The Magic Hour
by Magic Valley
Bioreactors, Venture Capitalists, and everything in between. The Magic Hour is a peek behind the scenes at how a cultivated meat startup like Magic Valley works. Our co-hosts Paul Bevan (CEO & Founder) and Andrew Laslett (Head of Research and Development) chat ethics, science, business, and more, with some special guests from the industry.
Episodes
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A Taste of Tomorrow: Meat, Minus the Animals with Renee Buckingham
What does a plant-based foodie think of meat made without harming animals? In this episode, we sit down with Melbourne-based vegan influencer Renee Buckingham to discuss the world of sustainable, ethical food and business in Melbourne - and to have a cultivated meat tasting! A passionate foodie,...
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The Menu of the Future: Cultivated Meat’s Future in Foodservice with Matthew Maslak and Peter Wright
What do chefs think of cultivated meat? In this episode of The Magic Hour, we’re joined by foodservice experts Matthew Maslak and Peter Wright. Matthew, the Operations Manager of Borthwick Foods, and Peter, the founder and Managing Director of Global Hospitality Group, who bring a wealth of...
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From Strategy to Story: The Power of Good Branding with Zora Artis
What exactly qualifies as "good branding"? How should startups navigate branding challenges? How can you tell a compelling story through branding, and what role does it play in building your business? All these questions and more are answered in this episode of The Magic Hour as we dive deep into...
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Empowering Sustainable Change for an Ethical Future with Krystal Camilleri
In this episode of The Magic Hour, we’re exploring the theme of finding innovative approaches and practical strategies to transition our world towards a more sustainable and compassionate future, and we’re joined by Krystal Camilleri - the Founder and Executive Director at Farm Farm Transitions...
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Dairy Redefined: Ethical Transformation and Precision Fermentation with Irina Miller
Did you know that New Zealand is the world’s largest exporter of dairy proteins? In this episode of The Magic Hour, we chat with Irina Miller, the founder of Daisy Lab - a New Zealand based startup using precision fermentation technology to produce dairy-identical proteins without harming animals...
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Idea to Impact: the Strategies Behind Success in Business with Andrew Morello
Welcome to Season 2 of The Magic Hour! In Episode 1 we kick off the season with a very special guest - Magic Valley Advisor Andrew Morello, an entrepreneur, investor, author, and the winner of the first Australian Apprentice. We discuss Morello's own entrepreneurial journey, his valuable advice…
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future with Allen Zelden
In this episode of The Magic Hour we're joined by Allen Zelden - passionate entrepreneur and advocate for the plant-based food sector. We chat with Allen about the motivations and passions that drive his commitment to accelerating the growth of the plant-based protein space, the importance of...
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Inspiring a Greener Future with Sonalie Figueiras
In this episode of The Magic Hour, we're joined by Sonalie Figueiras, founder of Green Queen, an award-winning impact media platform. We chat with Sonalie about her story, where her passion for sustainability and climate tech began, and how it led her to become an entrepreneur, media expert, and...
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Impact Investing and Catalysing Change with Steve Molino
In this episode of The Magic Hour, we chat with Steve Molino from Clear Current Capital about all things venture capital, impact investing, and sustainable food innovation. We discuss the future of the alternative protein space from an investment perspective, the role of venture capital in…
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Pioneering Change and Advocating for Animals with Georgie Purcell
In this episode of The Magic Hour, we chat with Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell about her personal journey to veganism in rural Australia, her involvement in activism, and what inspired her to pursue a career in politics. Georgie is the youngest woman in the Victorian parliament and a...
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Ethics to Enterprise and the Alternative Protein Movement with Paul Shapiro
In this episode, we chat with Paul Shapiro, a dedicated vegan, passionate and well-known animal welfare advocate, and a successful entrepreneur and author. Join us for a conversation that spans ethics, entrepreneurship, and the ever-evolving landscape of ethical meat alternatives.
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Navigating Science Communication in the Cultivated Meat Movement with Ella Jenkins
In this episode, our Founder & CEO, Paul Bevan, and our Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Ella Jenkins, chat about Magic Valley's unique and transparent approach to marketing, the thought process behind our strategy, and how it ties into our core values and mission as a company.
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Fostering a Sustainable Future with Entrepreneurship
In this episode of The Magic Hour we welcomed Magic Valley advisor and Jellatech founder Stephanie Michelson on for an episode to hear about her experience as an entrepreneur in the CellAg space. Stephanie has a unique perspective on the industry as both a biotech expert and an entrepreneurial…
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A Taste of the Future: Regulation and Recent Progress in the Industry
Join Paul, Andrew and Jacob as they delve into some recent major developments in the cultivated meat industry. They chat about the groundbreaking approval of cultivated meat for sale in the USA, examining its implications for the future of food production, regulation in other countries, and...
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Co-Labs Conversations: Magic Valley
On this week’s episode of the Magic Hour, we were joined by Samuel Wines from the team at Co-Labs! In this collaborative episode between The Magic Hour Podcast and Co-Labs Conversations, Paul, Andrew, and Sam chat about the story behind Magic Valley and its people - one of several startups…
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Passion, Purpose, and Alternative Protein: Mollie McKenzie's Pathway to the Cultivated Meat Industry
In this episode of The Magic Hour, Mollie McKenzie shares her journey to joining Magic Valley as a Research Assistant. A long-time vegan and a vegetarian since 5, Mollie is driven by a care for animal welfare and the environment. Her motivation to use her scientific skills in a meaningful way led...
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Engineering the Future of Food with Dr Vijay Kumar PhD
In this episode, Andrew and Paul chat with Vijay - Magic Valley's Senior Bioprocess Engineer. Hear from Vijay about what drew him to bioengineering in the first place, and eventually to the cultivated meat industry. Vijay also talks about the future of Magic Valley and the scaling process for the...
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Progress, Publicity, and Future Plans
In this episode, Paul and Andrew chat about the significance of the tastings and the attention they garnered from the media and state parliament. Hear their thoughts on feedback from guests, future tastings and plans, and the role of media coverage and government involvement in promoting the…
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From Lab to Table: The First Tastings Pt 2. with Dr. Jacob Goodwin PhD
In this episode, we chat with Jacob Goodwin - Head of Innovation at Magic Valley - who played a key role in bringing our cultivated lamb prototype to life, all the way from culturing the cells up to cooking up cultivated lamb ravioli. We discuss Jacob's background and interest in the cultivated...
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From Lab to Table: The First Tastings Pt 1. with Wendy Chua
It's been an exciting time at Magic Valley! In this episode, we speak with Wendy Chua, our Senior Research Assistant, about the recent tasting event for our cultivated pork. Wendy played a unique role in our tasting - not only is she a talented scientist, but she's also a talented and passionate...
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VCs, SAFE Notes, and Beyond: the Start-Up Accelerator Scene in Silicon Valley
In this episode, Paul dials in via Zoom from Silicon Valley to speak about Magic Valley's involvement in the SVG Ventures/THRIVE APAC Accelerator. During an especially topical time in Silicon Valley, we chat about the workings of venture capital, demystify some investment jargon, and talk about…
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Meat, Morals, and Stem Cell Ethics - Prof. Megan Munsie
Let's talk ethics! In this episode, we explore the ethical issues surrounding meat production, the different opinions on how they can be solved, and exactly why we're choosing the pragmatic approach. We're joined by Professor Megan Munsie, who brings a unique perspective to the table as both an...
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The Science, Demystified
How is cultivated meat made at Magic Valley? In this episode, we delve into the journey from the farm, to the lab, to your dinner table. From growing and producing to distributing and consuming, we’ll demystify the world of food technology and cellular agriculture.
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Introducing Magic Valley
In this episode, our co-hosts – CEO & founder Paul Bevan and Head of Research and Development Andrew Laslett – delve into where Magic Valley began, how the company has grown and evolved since, and their vision for how Magic Valley will shape the future of food production. Paul and Andrew share...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bioreactors, Venture Capitalists, and everything in between. The Magic Hour is a peek behind the scenes at how a cultivated meat startup like Magic Valley works. Our co-hosts Paul Bevan (CEO & Founder) and Andrew Laslett (Head of Research and Development) chat ethics, science, business, and more, with some special guests from the industry.
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Bioreactors, Venture Capitalists, and everything in between. The Magic Hour is a peek behind the scenes at how a cultivated meat startup like Magic Valley works. Our co-hosts Paul Bevan (CEO & Founder) and Andrew Laslett (Head of Research and Development) chat ethics, science, business, and more,...
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