A $40 million partnership with Buffalo Trace is giving new life to one of bourbon’s biggest byproducts: stillage.In this episode, Meridian Biotech founder Brandon Corace joins us to share how his company is transforming distillery waste into sustainable products that fuel industries like aquaculture, pet food, and fertilizer. From winning a “reverse pitch” competition with the Governor’s Office to relocating from Austin to Lexington, Brandon’s story shows how innovation, biotech, and Kentucky’s bourbon heritage are coming together to create the state’s next major industry.Hosted by Logan JonesMiddle Tech is proudly supported by:KY Innovation → kyinnovation.comAwesome Inc → awesomeinc.org