The Spoon Podcast

Food Scientist Adam Yee on How Podcasting Has Changed His Career

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In this episode, Mike welcomes Adam Yee to discuss his journey in food tech, his extensive experience as a podcaster, and his evolving role in the industry. The conversation covers Adam’s first-time experience at CES, the origins of his My Food Job Rocks podcast, and how podcasting has shaped his career—from networking opportunities to job offers. Adam shares insights from his time as a food scientist, his role in various startups, and the founding of Sobo Foods, a company focused on innovative dumplings.


Show Outline:

Introduction
  • Mike and Ada catch up on CES experience
Adam's Podcasting Journey
  • How My Food Job Rocks started 10 years ago
  • The podcast’s mission: Making food jobs as exciting as tech jobs
  • Growth through interviews with food scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders
  • Memorable moments, including an interview with Harold McGee
    • Career Journey in Food Science
    • Early days at a granola bar factory in Phoenix
    • Transition to Isagenix to develop protein bars
    • Founding Sobo Foods and launching dumplings
    • Lessons from working at Motif FoodWorks and observing the food tech boom
      • Podcasting as a Career Catalyst
      • How My Food Job Rocks led to a role at Better Meat Co.
      • Influence on Paul Shapiro starting his podcast
      • Podcasting as a powerful networking tool
        • The Evolution of My Food Job Rocks
        • Relaunching the podcast: Season 2 with a focus on deeper industry insights
        • Exploring underrepresented food careers (e.g., farmers, venture capitalists)
        • Introduction of a new segment: Dig In, focusing on specific food industry trends
          • Maybe Food, Maybe Tech Podcast
          • How it started as Crisis Meets Opportunity
          • Analyzing food trends through the lens of global events and technology
          • Example: Understanding the impact of avian flu on egg prices
          • Discussing alternative proteins and food system innovations
            • The Future of Food Media & Podcasting
            • The growing influence of podcasts vs. books
            • The potential of video content for food tech discussions
            • Challenges of reaching frontline workers for interviews
              • Where to Find Adam Yee
              • Best way to connect: LinkedIn


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