LS 63 - Lab Grown, Cultured Meat from Memphis Meats: The Future of Food with Dr. Uma Valeti

Dr. Uma Valeti is CEO and Co-Founder of Memphis Meats. Uma is

laser focused on advancing the commercial viability of meat farmed

directly from real meat cells. A cardiologist by training, he

believes that meat that is safe and sustainable should be good for

the body and the soul. Uma was one of the early Board members of

New Harvest, a non-profit dedicated to advancing cellular

agriculture research and mainstream adoption of cultured meat. He

has extensive business experience and is an investor in a variety

of food and tech companies. In addition to his many contributions

in health sciences, he wants his biggest contribution to be leading

the development of a profitable and a world positive future food

system. Fun fact: Uma has rescued several people in cardiac

arrest.

Key Takeaways:

[2:15] When Uma first saw animals getting slaughtered, at a

birthday party of all places, and how it led to Memphis Meats

[4:17] The process of growing the meat from a cell

[6:58] How our food is modified now and the health

implications

[8:54] The difference between what Uma's doing and cloning

[11:05] How this creation of meat will help feed the 10 billion

people Earth will have in the next 30 years

[13:56] What products Memphis Meats will be bringing to market

first

[15:44] How lab grown meat cuts out the possibility of food

contamination

[17:02] The growing of their first meatball

[18:26] The cost of the first meatball, and where they think they

can get in the coming years

[20:51] How what DOESN'T go into the meat will help it last longer

and be healthier

Website Mentioned:

www.memphismeats.com