“A lot of intellectual curiosity we now have can influence the future of food because we develop something that has never been there before. And, while doing so, we also have a very positive impact on the planet because we can restructure how the value chain works.”  -Maximilian Bade 

 

Episode Description: 

Technological advancements and modern innovations have truly revolutionized the food industry. And many more founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs are stepping up to the plate as we continue our quest for practical long-term solutions. However, as much as they want to continue on this path, sometimes they lack adequate support. Thankfully, there are venture capitalists who are willing to invest in this arena. 

 

Maximilian Bade, founding partner at Nucleus Capital, is one who helps these purpose-driven entrepreneurs reach their goals. Nucleus Capital partners with founders and start-ups in the field of synthetic biology and climate and food technology. 

 

In this episode, Justine and Max will bring you into the world of investing and food tech. They discuss what makes food tech different from other investment opportunities and the countless possibilities that come with it in terms of creating a healthier, more sustainable food system for humans and the environment. Max also talks about the biggest problem we have in the industry today, how to drive our intellectual curiosity towards the right direction, and the benefits of being an expert of one rather than a generalist.     

 

The food industry can be divided into three: companies, regulatory boards, and consumers. If these components work together, we can restructure how the value chain works. Tune in and understand the different layers of what drives innovation. 

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Maximilian is the founding partner at Nucleus Capital, a new venture capital firm supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs solving systemic challenges to planetary health. Their primary focus is on synthetic biology, climate and food technology. They partner with entrepreneurs at the nucleus of their journey, investing at the pre-seed stage, and supporting them to achieve their goals.  

 

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Episode Highlights:

01:09 Venturing Into Whole Food Tech 

05:45 What Makes Food Tech Different 

09:49 Meeting the Challenges

14:37 A Help for Founders

17:54 The Unending Possibilities in Food Tech Investment

21:02 Expert vs Generalists