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#140 geCKo Materials


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Biomimicry (noun): the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.

Founder Capella Kerst invented a material that mimics a geckos' gravity defying grip. This industrial velcro could be a multi-billion dollar industry, and geCKo Materials is shooting for the moon. I mean, they’re already on the International Space Station... how hard can it be?

Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Mac Conwell and Jesse Middleton.

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