Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

By MessaginglabScienceLife Sciences
Download on the App Store

Grow Everything Biotech Podcast episodes

  • 111. Space Genes and Subway Scenes: Chris Mason on Planning Life’s Next Big Leap

    Karl and Erum welcome Dr. Chris Mason. He’s a professor of genomics, physiology, and biophysics, as well as co-founder / COI of BiotiaNYC, Ursa Bio, and Onegevity. Chris will take you on a journey from the mysteries of space genomics to the hidden worlds of Earth's microbiomes. He discusses the intersection of advanced biology and space exploration, diving into his work with NASA’s twin study, the possibilities of planetary engineering, and his fascination with unknown DNA found even in urban subways. Chris also talks about how the convergence of ancient biological knowledge and cutting-edge technology could redefine humanity's future, both on Earth and beyond.

    Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

    Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠

    Chapters:

    • 00:00:00 - The Spark of Science and Fresh Starts
    • 00:01:23 - The Biotech Buzz in San Francisco
    • 00:03:37 - Blockchain Meets Biology
    • 00:07:45 - 2025’s Game-Changers: Microbes and Mars
    • 00:08:52 - Into the Unknown: Dr. Chris Mason’s Journey
    • 00:12:29 - Space’s Genetic Surprises
    • 00:15:55 - Portable Labs Orbiting Earth
    • 00:21:58 - Hidden Worlds Underfoot: Urban Microbes
    • 00:32:19 - Tokyo’s Microbial Enigma
    • 00:33:08 - The Peanut Paradox and Immune Myths
    • 00:35:56 - Singular Cells in Vast Ecosystems
    • 00:36:46 - From Genes to Blueprints: Synthetic Biology
    • 00:47:31 - Terraforming at Planetary Scale
    • 00:50:45 - Commercial Space Odysseys
    • 00:52:53 - The Biology of Tomorrow: Dreams of Terraforming
    • 00:55:59 - Wrapping Up with Visionaries
    • Episode Links:

      • The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds by Chris Mason 
      • Two New Space Planes
      • DeSci Market Capitalization 
      • Chris Mason Lab
      • Twins Study - Astronaut genomics
      • MetaSub 
      • Among New York Subway’s Millions of Riders, a Study Finds Many Mystery Microbes
      • Extreme Microbiome Project
      • Colossal Biosciences
      • Topics Covered: 

        space genomics, urban microbiomes, dna discovery, planetary engineering, biotechnology trends, genetic engineering, synthetic biology tools, microbiome exploration

        Have a question or comment? Message us here:

        Text or Call (804) 505-5553

        ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠⁠

        Music by: Nihilore

        Production by: Amplafy Media

        1 hr 2 min
      • 110. Culture Shock: What's Brewing for the Bioeconomy in 2025

        Karl and Erum give us a peek into their outlook for 2025, discussing biotech trends, the rise of decentralized science, and the convergence of AI with biology. They talk about the thawing of the "biotech winter," the potential risks of a new bird flu pandemic, and exciting innovations in quantum biology and drug discovery. Their conversation also touches on how waste can become a resource in biomanufacturing, the future of microbiome engineering, and the growing visibility of biotech in mainstream media. Tune in to hear Karl and Erum set the stage for an exciting year ahead in the world of biotech and beyond​.

        Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

        Learn more at ⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠

        Chapters:

        • 00:00:00 – The Mushroom That Might Save Us All
        • 00:00:15 – A Slightly Nasal New Year Kickoff
        • 00:01:30 – Bird Flu: The Pandemic Alarm We're Ignoring
        • 00:04:43 – Decentralized Science: Funding the Future with Tokens
        • 00:08:16 – AI, Quantum Biology, and Drug Discovery Breakthroughs
        • 00:11:36 – Turning Trash into Treasure: Biomanufacturing's Next Frontier
        • 00:14:12 – Microbiomes: Tiny Giants in Biotech's Future
        • 00:16:14 – Biotech Goes Mainstream: Ads, Cartoons, and Pop Culture
        • 00:19:54 – 2025 Awaits: A Year of Big Ideas and Bold Moves
        • Episode Links:

          • Spore Token  
          • ARPA-H
          • Vitalia - Join today! 
          • Vitalia Summer School Program - Enroll today!
          • Cemvita 
          • Polybion
          • Head & Shoulders x NFL scalp microbiome commercial
          • Nike Stairs commercial
          • American Dad gene editing episode
          • Common Side Effects on Adult Swim
          • Topics Covered: 

            2025 outlook, decentralized science, quantum biology, longevity biotech, waste to value, waste as a resource, biomaterials, bioeducation, microbiome

            Have a question or comment? Message us here:

            Text or Call (804) 505-5553

            ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠

            Music by: Nihilore

            Production by: Amplafy Media

            21 min
          • 109. Long Live Vitalia: The City Where Aging Slows and Innovation Accelerates With Niklas Anzinger

            Karl and Erum welcome Niklas Anzinger, the visionary founder of Vitalia, a decentralized city aimed at revolutionizing biotech and longevity. Niklas discusses the need for a more efficient drug development process, proposing a shift toward safety trials and medical reciprocity that could drastically shorten the time it takes to bring life-saving therapies to market. He talks about how Vitalia serves as a hub for biotech innovation, where companies can thrive outside traditional bureaucratic constraints. Niklas shares his ideas on medical freedom and the importance of allowing individuals to make informed choices about their health. He critiques the paternalistic nature of current healthcare systems, advocating for a more empowering approach that encourages personal responsibility and informed decision-making. Niklas believes that by creating a culture of innovation and flexibility, Vitalia can set new standards in healthcare, ultimately improving patient outcomes and accelerating scientific advancements. As Karl and Erum wrap up the episode, they express their excitement about the potential impact of Niklas’s vision—not just for Vitalia, but for the global landscape of biotech and longevity.

            Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

            Learn more at ⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠

            Chapters:

            • 00:00:00 The Time Machine: Year-End Reflections
            • 00:00:45 The Alchemy of Biomanufacturing: International Insights
            • 00:01:39 Star Chronicles: Key Episodes and Guests 
            • 00:04:05 The Crystal Ball: Science Funding & Future Predictions
            • 00:06:10 Meet the Innovator: Niklas Anzinger
            • 00:07:10 Building Tomorrow: Niklas on Vitalia & Decentralized Cities
            • 00:14:43 Fast Track to Discovery: Accelerating Drug Development
            • 00:20:40 The First Pop-Up City: A Review and Future Horizons
            • 00:25:52 The Legal Labyrinth: Frameworks for Biotech Startups
            • 00:29:14 Navigating New Waters: Regulatory Flexibility & Ethics
            • 00:31:21 The Freedom Frontier: Medical Autonomy Explored
            • 00:32:36 The Healthcare Conundrum: Challenges Ahead
            • 00:37:31 Breakthrough Moments: Success Stories in Biotech
            • 00:42:17 The Crypto Revolution: Blockchain in City Governance
            • 00:46:25 The Science of Decentralization: Research Funding Innovations
            • 00:49:02 Future Frontiers: Opportunities Within Vitalia
            • 00:50:50 The Grand Finale: Conclusions and Reflections
            • Episode Links:

              • Vitalia - Join today! 
              • Vitalia Summer School Program - Enroll today!
              • Prospera Startup City
              • Zuzalu City
              • FDA Modernization Act
              • Dallas Buyers Club
              • MiniCircle 
              • Unlimited Bio
              • Symbiont Labs
              • Topics Covered: 

                longevity biotech, crypto, human enhancement, biohacking, network states, biopharma regulation, healthcare system, sickcare system, medical reciprocity, safety trials, patients right to choose, drug development, economics of science, quantum biology, aging biology, regulatory flexibility

                Have a question or comment? Message us here:

                Text or Call (804) 505-5553

                ⁠Instagram⁠  / ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠LinkedIn⁠ / ⁠Youtube⁠ / ⁠Grow Everything⁠

                Music by: Nihilore

                Production by: Amplafy Media

                1 hr
              • 108. Sequence and Desist: Aclid's Kevin Flyangolts On Safeguarding the Bioeconomy

                Kevin Flyangolts joins Erum and Karl to talk about the evolving landscape of biosecurity. They discuss the rapid advancements in biotechnology, the growing accessibility of synthetic DNA, and the need for robust screening systems to ensure safety in the bioeconomy. Kevin shares knowledge from his software background, explaining how tools like those at Aclid Bio are bridging gaps in security, protecting against potential misuse, and setting the stage for future innovations in biotech. With reflections on government initiatives, industry collaboration, and the complexities of ethical biosecurity practices, this conversation showcases the urgent issues and exciting possibilities in the intersection of biology and technology.

                Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

                Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything

                Chapters:

                • 00:00:00 - Opening with Unchecked DNA Risks
                • 00:00:22 - Drones, Aliens, and the Unknown
                • 00:01:45 - The Biotech Holiday Buzz
                • 00:04:18 - Manufacturing the Future: A Revolution Begins
                • 00:07:05 - DARPA’s Wild Moonshot Ideas
                • 00:09:47 - What Keeps Us Up at Night
                • 00:11:55 - Meet Kevin: Biosecurity Pioneer
                • 00:15:30 - The Software Revolution in Biotech
                • 00:19:45 - Tackling Biosecurity Challenges with Innovation
                • 00:24:58 - Regulations in a Rapidly Changing Field
                • 00:28:59 - Red Teams and Hidden Vulnerabilities
                • 00:39:04 - Building Biotech Trust and Collaboration
                • 00:44:21 - A Vision for Safer Biotech
                • 00:46:59 - Wrap-Up and What’s Next in Biosecurity
                • Episode Links:

                  • Aclid Bio
                  • Genspace
                  • ECHO NYC
                  • Biolabs@NYULangone
                  • Quorum Bio
                  • The Department of Defense under the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP) made 34 awards worth over $60 million. Awardees include Cauldron and Checkerspot.
                  • Topics Covered: 

                    biosecurity, DNA synthesis, BIOSECURE Act, computer science

                    Have a question or comment? Message us here:

                    Text or Call (804) 505-5553

                    Instagram  / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / Grow Everything

                    Music by: Nihilore

                    Production by: Amplafy Media

                    52 min
                  • 107. Glow Big or Go Home: Andy Bass's Journey with Glowing Oceans

                    Andy Bass brings the ocean's glow to your hands, turning natural wonders like bioluminescent plankton into personal and immersive experiences. From creating the Dino Pet to designing ocean-bathing exhibits, Andy shares how biology can light up creativity, spark curiosity, and inspire the next generation of conservationists. It's a conversation about the intersection of nature, imagination, and the transformative power of "living art."

                    Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

                    Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                    Chapters:

                    • 00:00:00 – Quantum Computing, Mind Blown
                    • 00:00:54 – Quantum Medicine and Passwords
                    • 00:01:46 – Quantum Fixing Its Errors
                    • 00:04:58 – Biomanufacturing Gets Patriotic
                    • 00:06:44 – Spider Silk, Nature Reinvented
                    • 00:10:02 – Microplastics Meet Their Match
                    • 00:11:14 – Bioluminescence: Nature’s Light Show
                    • 00:14:39 – Andy Bass Goes Glowing
                    • 00:16:00 – Living Light, Cracked Code
                    • 00:18:00 – Kickstarting Dino Pets
                    • 00:21:00 – Walking Through Glowing Oceans
                    • 00:23:00 – James Cameron’s Plankton Project
                    • 00:25:00 – Immersive Lagoons, Infinite Mirrors
                    • 00:28:00 – Ocean Bathing Beats Screens
                    • 00:31:58 – Glowing Plankton, CEO Lessons
                    • 00:32:48 – Mycelium Bacon Takes Over
                    • 00:34:02 – Tasting the Future Bacon
                    • 00:35:00 – Scaling Crispy Mycelium Dreams
                    • 00:37:03 – Sustainable Materials, Brilliant Ideas
                    • 00:43:23 – Bacon to Bioluminescence
                    • 00:47:25 – Future Glows, Biology Thrives
                    • 00:53:42 – Final Thoughts on Glowing
                    • Topics Covered: 

                      bioluminescence, biology, education, edutainment, entrepreneurship, biomaterials, cultivated food, mushrooms, mycelium, immersive experiences, gifts, dinoflagellates, plankton, oceans, deep sea, James Cameron, avatar

                      Episode Links:

                      • Glowing Oceans - Get Your Tickets Now!
                      • Urbz Mushlume Dinogflagellates and Tank 
                      • Meow Wolf
                      • TeamLab Planets
                      • Ecovative
                      • Paul Stamets
                      • MyForest Foods
                      • Tandem Repeat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a question or comment? Message us here:

                        Text or Call (804) 505-5553

                        ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                        Music by: Nihilore

                        Production by: Amplafy Media

                        1 hr 1 min
                      • 106. Ferment Your Worldview: Jason Kakoyiannis' Recipe for a Bioeconomy Boom

                        Karl and Erum are taking us deep into the intersection of biology, industry, and innovation with their guest, Jason Kakoyiannis. Jason is the founder of Bioscentric, advisor at Allonnia, and managing partner of Ferment! From starting his journey in the art world to leading the charge at Ferment, Jason shares how curiosity and the drive to solve complex problems led him to build a venture studio focused on market-driven biotech solutions. They discuss how biology can unlock sustainable answers to big challenges, like optimizing energy systems or creating eco-friendly alternatives in manufacturing. Along the way, Jason explains how his team finds the right problems to tackle and builds companies that merge creativity with real-world impact. It’s a fascinating look at how biotech is shaping our future—one bold idea at a time!

                        Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

                        Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                        Chapters:

                        • 00:00:00 The Start of Competitive Biology
                        • 00:00:14 Thanksgiving Tales and Biotech Beginnings
                        • 00:03:26 Weather Extremes Meet Biology
                        • 00:04:54 Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Nature’s Unexpected Ally
                        • 00:10:49 Jason Kakoyiannis: From Art to Biotech Revolution
                        • 00:15:40 Inside the Ferment Fund: Building Future Biotech
                        • 00:31:22 A New Model: Revenue-Driven Biotech Companies
                        • 00:32:30 Venture Studio Secrets Revealed
                        • 00:33:45 Behind the Scenes with the Ferment Team
                        • 00:35:09 The Role of Entrepreneurs in Residence
                        • 00:36:12 Alchemica’s Vision: Transforming Natural Gas Production
                        • 00:41:41 Biobased Solutions: Untapped Market Opportunities
                        • 00:46:00 Flexible Spending: A New Biotech Approach
                        • 00:48:15 Success Patterns in Building Biotech Startups
                        • 00:52:45 Ferment’s Mission: Solving Real Problems
                        • 00:55:04 Reflections: Key Takeaways and Insights
                        • Topics Covered: 

                          biotech funding, venture capital, venture studio, fermentation, startups, entrepreneurship, climate biotech.

                          Episode Links:

                          • Jason Kakoyiannis on LinkedIn
                          • Ferment Co. - Request for Problems
                          • Neri Oxman on Lex Friedman’s Podcast
                          • Scavengers Reign on Netflix
                          • Allonia  - Grow Everything episode with Nicole Richards
                          • Cultivarium -  Grow Everything episode with Nili Ostrov
                          • bitBiome — Grow Everything episode with Yuji Suzuki
                          • BiomEdit — Grow Everything episode with Aaron Schacht
                          • Cemvita — Grow Everything episode with Moji Karimi 
                          • Arcadia  
                          • Puna Bio
                          • Forge Biologics
                          • Ayana Bio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a question or comment? Message us here:

                            Text or Call (804) 505-5553

                            ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                            Music by: Nihilore

                            Production by: Amplafy Media

                            1 hr 4 min
                          • 105. Revisiting Animal Microbiome Health with BiomEdit’s Aaron Schacht – Fresh Commentary

                            Join Karl and Erum in this special Thanksgiving replay of Aaron Schacht’s episode as they revisit this fascinating conversation. Aaron is the CEO & Board Director of BiomEdit and he has a visionary approach to leveraging microbiome science and synthetic biology to tackle some of the biggest challenges in animal health. Whether it’s creating healthier livestock, addressing sustainability issues, or revolutionizing methane reduction in agriculture, this episode covers it all.

                            As Karl and Erum reflect on the year, they share what they’re thankful for before introducing Aaron’s episode. BiomEdit’s innovative strides, led by Aaron, let us in on the potential in animal agriculture and the power of biotechnology.

                            Please enjoy the full replay of Aaron Schacht’s episode—a perfect listen for a Thanksgiving break or any time you’re curious about how biology is shaping the future of our food systems and beyond!

                            Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

                            Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                            Chapters:

                            • 00:00:00 A Thanksgiving Welcome: Reflections and Gratitude
                            • 00:00:49 Looking Ahead: Strategies for 2025
                            • 00:02:44 Global Biotech Highlights: Insights from Chile and India
                            • 00:06:47 The Biotech Boom: Startups and Industry Trends
                            • 00:09:18 Personal Gratitude: Moments That Matter
                            • 00:11:47 Replay Begins: Aaron Schacht and the BiomEdit Revolution
                            • 00:12:30 Breaking Boundaries: The Quest for Animal Health Innovation
                            • 00:14:02 Microbiomes Unleashed: Transforming Livestock Care
                            • 00:17:15 Human vs. Animal Health: Lessons from Both Worlds
                            • 00:20:45 Synthetic Biology Spotlight: Engineering Solutions for Animals
                            • 00:23:10 Catching Up: Why Animal Medicine Trails Human Innovation
                            • 00:25:33 Antibiotics Reimagined: Solving the Resistance Crisis
                            • 00:28:12 Microbiome Resilience: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets
                            • 00:31:45 The Diversity Code: Harnessing Microbial Power
                            • 00:35:20 Bacteria as Tools: Crafting Solutions for Tomorrow
                            • 00:38:00 From Lab to Farm: Turning Science into Action
                            • 00:40:47 FDA Deep Dive: Understanding CDER, CBER, and CVM
                            • 00:42:50 Hidden Helpers: Exploring the Microbiome’s Role in Health
                            • 00:45:16 Sustainability in Agriculture: Making an Impact
                            • 00:49:37 Tackling the Tough Questions: Challenges in Microbiome Science
                            • 00:51:12 Mapping the Invisible: Microbial Atlases for Progress
                            • 01:10:04 The Future Is Bright: BiomEdit’s Vision for Animal Health
                            • 01:15:52 Closing the Loop: Reflections and Next Steps
                            • Topics Covered: biotech, biodesign, built environment, living environment, microbiome, research, discovery, brooklyn

                              Episode Links:

                              • India's BioE3 Policy 
                              • BIOMADE US Initiative for biomanufacturing 
                              • Jugaad - (Indian English term) - involving the use of skill and imagination to find an easy solution to a problem or to fix or make something using cheap, basic items.
                              • The odds of you being alive - Neil deGrasse Tyson⁠⁠⁠
                              • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a question or comment? Message us here:

                                Text or Call (804) 505-5553

                                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                                Music by: Nihilore

                                Production by: Amplafy Media

                                1 hr 26 min
                              • 104. Unseen Worlds: Exploring Environmental Microbiomes and Their Secrets of Human and Climate Impact with Dr. Elizabeth Henaff

                                Karl and Erum welcome computational biologist and artist Elizabeth Henaff to talk about the invisible yet vital world of microbiomes in urban settings. Elizabeth discusses the fascinating interplay between microbes and city life, explaining how DNA sequencing brings out hidden microbial stories in spaces like subway stations, waterways, and even beehives. The conversation goes into how design decisions influence microbial ecosystems, the surprising microbial diversity in cities, and the potential of art and science to shape a healthier, more sustainable urban future. This episode invites listeners to rethink their relationship with the unseen living world around them.

                                Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

                                Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                                Chapters:

                                • 00:00:00 - Feel the Forest Love: Why Biophilia and Microbes Make Us Happy
                                • 00:00:27 - Biotech on a Rooftop: Founder-Led Biotech Tour Vibes
                                • 00:02:50 - Tough Times, Tougher Startups: Thriving When the Going Gets Rough
                                • 00:03:55 - AI Meets Biotech: Merck Studio’s Recipe for Innovation
                                • 00:07:40 - Prompting Ain’t Easy: The Art (and Struggles) of Talking to AI
                                • 00:13:58 - Hello, Microbes! Introducing Elizabeth Henaf and the World of Urban Microbiomes
                                • 00:18:00 - Who Invited the Microbes?: What Shapes the Microbial Life of Cities
                                • 00:21:28 - Designing with Dirt in Mind: Architecture’s Role in Indoor Microbial Health
                                • 00:23:00 - Subway Secrets: Swabbing NYC for Microbial Gold
                                • 00:30:00 - Microbial Memory Lane: How Cities Carry Their Hidden Histories
                                • 00:33:00 - Invisible Architects: Why Measuring Microbes is a Headache
                                • 00:35:00 - Bugs in the Playground: What Biodiversity Teaches Us About Health
                                • 00:37:47 - Microscopic Urbanites: Microbial Life in Cities, Up Close and Personal
                                • 00:38:28 - Black Mayonnaise Alert: Inside the Gowanus Canal Microbiome
                                • 00:40:26 - Designing for the Invisible: Creating Microbe-Friendly Indoor Spaces
                                • 00:42:56 - CSI Brooklyn: Microbial Fingerprints in Contaminated Sites
                                • 00:52:21 - Bee-yond Pollination: How Honeybees Spy on Microbial Worlds
                                • 00:58:47 - Probiotic Cities: Reimagining Urban Design Through Microbial Ecosystems
                                • 01:03:00 - That’s a Wrap: Microbial Reflections and Open Windows
                                • Topics Covered: biotech, biodesign, built environment, living environment, microbiome, research, discovery, brooklyn

                                  Episode Links:

                                  • Henaff Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
                                  • Founder-led Biotech Tour by Pillar VC
                                  • Merck Digital Sciences Studio
                                  • Nvidia's BioNeMO framework 
                                  • MetaSub Global Consortia
                                  • Mapping the Microbes in New York City’s Subway System
                                  • Greener Play Areas Could Boost Kids’ Immune Systems
                                  • Gowanus Canal Microbe Study
                                  • Honeybee Hives May Reveal The Microbial Signatures Of Urban Aerobiomes
                                  • Hacking the President’s DNA by Andrew Hessel⁠
                                  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a question or comment? Message us here:

                                    Text or Call (804) 505-5553

                                    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                                    Music by: Nihilore

                                    Production by: Amplafy Media

                                    1 hr 11 min
                                  • 103. DNA of Defense: Alexander Titus on How NSCEB is Advancing Biotech for National Security Challenges

                                    Karl and Erum bring on Dr. Alexander Titus, a commissioner on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, to explore the exciting and challenging intersections of biotechnology and policy. Alexander shares his experiences from his unique journey across academia, government, and industry, diving into the role of biosecurity, the potential of synthetic biology, and the emerging convergence of tech and bio. They discuss ambitious projects like de-extincting the woolly mammoth, advances in biodefense, and the impacts of AI on biotech innovation. It’s a conversation that sheds light on how cutting-edge biotech could shape the future and the necessary balance between innovation and ethical responsibility.

                                    Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

                                    Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                                    Chapters:

                                    • 00:00:00 - Behind the Scenes of Bureaucracy
                                    • 00:00:30 - Democracy’s Turning Point
                                    • 00:02:23 - A Fiery Day in Prospect Park
                                    • 00:04:20 - How Spaces Shape Our Health
                                    • 00:08:35 - Enter Alexander Titus: Biosecurity Visionary
                                    • 00:10:13 - Biotech: The New Face of National Defense
                                    • 00:15:09 - Where Tech and Policy Collide
                                    • 00:23:10 - The Future of Biosecurity Unfolds
                                    • 00:28:02 - Bold Science vs. Ethical Boundaries
                                    • 00:30:24 - Robotics Meets Biotech: What’s Next?
                                    • 00:33:29 - Hard Lessons from Cross-Industry Giants
                                    • 00:35:49 - Innovation Clashes with Red Tape
                                    • 00:36:11 - The Power of Expertise in Shaping Policy
                                    • 00:42:26 - Biotech’s Hidden Environmental Risks
                                    • 00:45:42 - The Commission’s Bold Path Forward
                                    • 00:48:45 - Parting Thoughts: What Lies Ahead
                                    • Topics Covered: biotech, biosecurity, national security commission on emerging biotechnology, policy

                                      Episode Links:

                                      •  The Wild Life of Our Bodies by Robb Dunn 
                                      •  Geerat Vermeij
                                      •  BTO - Biological Technologies Office of DARPA
                                      •  Bioeconomy.XYZ
                                      •  The Nobel Turing Challenge
                                      •  Range by David Epstein
                                      •  NSCEB Interim Report
                                      •  AI Safety Institute
                                      •  The Echo Wife by Sara Gailey
                                      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a question or comment? Message us here:

                                        Text or Call (804) 505-5553

                                        ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                                        Music by: Nihilore

                                        Production by: Amplafy Media

                                        1 hr
                                      • 102. Waste into WOW! Cemvita's Moji Karimi on Turning Carbon Problems into Golden Opportunities

                                        Karl and Erum sit down with Moji Karimi, co-founder of Cemvita, a company innovating in carbon conversion technology. Moji shares details of Cemvita’s journey from an ambitious vision of industrial biotechnology to solutions that turn carbon emissions into valuable products. Moji talks about the science and impact of reshaping industries like energy, mining, and aerospace, pointing out how important it is to use nature’s processes to advance sustainability. Tune in to learn about the evolving relationship between biotech and heavy industries; a future where carbon waste becomes a resource.

                                        Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

                                        Learn more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                                        Chapters:

                                        • 00:00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
                                        • 00:00:24 - Holiday Season and Social Events
                                        • 00:01:45 - Pop Culture Collides with Biotech
                                        • 00:02:14 - Heartfelt Animation: The Wild Robot
                                        • 00:04:58 - Biotech Meets Horror: The Substance
                                        • 00:06:59 - Time Magazine’s Best Inventions in Science
                                        • 00:08:24 - Innovations in Biotech and Mining
                                        • 00:09:39 - Japanese Wooden Satellites and Space Elevators
                                        • 00:12:15 - A Thrilling Space Opera: The Reality Dysfunction
                                        • 00:13:13 - Interview Begins with Moji Karimi of Cemvita
                                        • 00:21:30 - Pioneering CO2 Utilization: SemVita’s Early Vision
                                        • 00:30:45 - Navigating Industry Challenges with Biotech
                                        • 00:36:54 - Oxy’s Bold Vision for CO2 Conversion
                                        • 00:40:32 - Decarbonization: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Solutions
                                        • 00:45:51 - Carbon Waste: New Opportunities and Innovations
                                        • 00:55:54 - Crafting Culture and Building a Team at Cemvita
                                        • 01:00:28 - Moji’s Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
                                        • 01:04:06 - The Dynamics of Working with Family
                                        • 01:06:09 - Wrapping Up: Final Reflections
                                        • Topics Covered: carbon emissions, carbon utilization, sustainable biotech, renewable energy, future of industry, science news, co2 technology, biotech solutions, green innovation, sustainable products, carbon feedstock, bioengineering

                                          Episode Links:

                                          • Cemvita
                                          • The Wild Robot 
                                          • Scavengers Reign 
                                          • The Substance 
                                          • Time Magazine 100 Best Inventions of 2024
                                          • LignoSat - Wooden Satellite
                                            • The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds by Chris Mason 
                                              • The Reality Dysfunction by Peter Hamilton
                                              • Foresite Framework
                                              • Oxy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                              • Have a question or comment? Message us here:

                                                Text or Call (804) 505-5553

                                                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                                                Music by: Nihilore

                                                Production by: Amplafy Media

                                                1 hr 13 min

                                              About Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

                                              From the publisher's feed

                                              Grow Everything explores the world of biology as technology. Hosts Erum Khan and Karl Schmieder interview leaders and influencers biologizing industries with tools like synthetic biology, precision…

                                              More shows like Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

                                              Fareed Zakaria GPS by CNN Podcasts

                                              Fareed Zakaria GPS

                                              3,380 Listeners

                                              Acquired by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal

                                              Acquired

                                              4,838 Listeners

                                              This Week in Virology by Vincent Racaniello

                                              This Week in Virology

                                              2,053 Listeners

                                              Nature Podcast by Springer Nature Limited

                                              Nature Podcast

                                              764 Listeners

                                              The a16z Show by Andreessen Horowitz

                                              The a16z Show

                                              1,089 Listeners

                                              The Readout Loud by STAT

                                              The Readout Loud

                                              334 Listeners

                                              The Intelligence from The Economist by The Economist

                                              The Intelligence from The Economist

                                              2,540 Listeners

                                              Inevitable by an MCJ podcast

                                              Inevitable

                                              167 Listeners

                                              Business Of Biotech by Ben Comer

                                              Business Of Biotech

                                              85 Listeners

                                              Dwarkesh Podcast by Dwarkesh Patel

                                              Dwarkesh Podcast

                                              561 Listeners

                                              The Ezra Klein Show by New York Times Opinion

                                              The Ezra Klein Show

                                              15,915 Listeners

                                              Biotech Hangout by Daphne Zohar, Josh Schimmer, Brad Loncar, Tim Opler and more

                                              Biotech Hangout

                                              21 Listeners

                                              The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart by Comedy Central

                                              The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

                                              10,782 Listeners

                                              Shift Key with Robinson Meyer by Heatmap News

                                              Shift Key with Robinson Meyer

                                              118 Listeners

                                              The Climate Biotech Podcast by Homeworld Collective

                                              The Climate Biotech Podcast

                                              9 Listeners