FoodTech—buzzword or game-changer? 🌍 In this episode, ⁠I ⁠sit down with Adrien Villalonga, senior associate at Big Idea Ventures, to chew on the innovations reshaping the way we produce and consume food. From alternative proteins to sustainable farming, we explore the delicious intersection of technology and climate action.

💡 What’s on the table:🔍 The jaw-dropping impact of alternative proteins on global emissions.🌱 How startups are tackling food waste and creating new eco-friendly solutions.📊 Quantifying the climate savings: Can FoodTech really save us a billion tons of CO2?

Whether you’re a foodie, a climate advocate, or just curious about what’s next in sustainability, this episode is your backstage pass to the FoodTech revolution.

Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or affiliated organizations.

🎧 Tune in now and find out why FoodTech might just be the future of food!

Chapters

00:00 Intro and How Adrien and I met

03:34 Evaluating Startups for Investment

06:18 Breakthroughs in Alternative Proteins

09:32 Challenges in Precision Fermentation

12:28 Emerging Innovations in Sustainable Food

15:35 Consumer Perception of Lab-Made Foods

17:56 The Perception of Lab-Grown Meat

21:57 The Role of Policy in Cultivated Meat

22:19 Quantifying Impact in Climate Tech

27:51 Consumer Behavior and Sustainable Choices

30:08 Emerging Technologies and Challenges in Sustainability

34:14 Looking ahead