On today's episode, Beck Bamberger sits down with Michael Newton, CEO of Qorium. They discussed shaking up the $100 billion global leather industry by creating real leather without the use of cows, utilizing synthetic biology. 

Beck and Michael discuss the culture clash between American enthusiasm and European balance in the attention economy. With 11 nationalities among its 20-person team, Corium reflects the best of global talent. Michael shares how embracing diversity—and blending American enthusiasm with European thoughtfulness—creates an environment that fosters innovation and success.