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EP 112 - Mihir Pershad - CEO Umami Bioworks - We Want To Be The AWS Of Cell-Cultivated Food

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Impact at Scale had a conversation with Mihir Pershad, CEO of Umami Bioworks. Umami is utilizing stem cell biology, machine learning, and automation to craft the future of sustainable seafood

Mihir discusses the company's mission to revolutionize the seafood industry through sustainable practices. He explores the challenges of traditional seafood production, the scalability of alternative proteins, and the cultural shifts needed to promote sustainable consumption.

The conversation emphasizes the need for aspirational marketing to change consumer perceptions and the urgency of addressing climate change through innovative food systems.

Some Topics Mihir Covered

  • Importance of Sustainable Seafood
  • Cultural Shifts in Seafood Consumption
  • Scalability Challenges in Alternative Proteins
  • Aspirational Marketing for Sustainable Products

    • Other Titles We Considered

    1. Climate change is happening more in the oceans than on land
    2. My definition of sustainable is "Can I do this for 200 years?"
    3. Convince companies there are better ways to make food.
      4. ...more
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