[proteinX] Next-Gen Protein

Why should we all consider eating lower in the food chain? Hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Jeremiah Ridenour,Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Whole Cane, Inc., Seth Tibbott, Founder and Chairman of The Tofurky Company and Author of In Search of the Wild Tofurky, and Joar Nilssen, Entrepreneur and Expert in Next Gen Proteins, Smart-farming, Food & Agtech Innovations, highlighted key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.

Extraordinary entrepreneurs in the next gen proteins space join to shed light to some of our main concerns. Watch Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows Elif Ceylan, an Agricultural Engineer, Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Open Gate Partners, and Naomi Canty, Sales, Marketing and Growth Hacking Expert in the Food and Beverage Industry, hosts two passionate game-changers in the next gen proteins space: Virginia Emery, Entomologist, Founder and CEO of Beta Hatch; and Carrie Chan,Co-Founder and CEO of Avant Meats.

Hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Hector Jimenez, Co-founder and director at Nutrinsectos, Esra Serbes, Biologist, Entrepreneur, Founder of Naturansa and Funa Foods, and Jonathan Netzky, COO and “acting CEO” of Local Alternative Foods / NexVeg, highlighted key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.

Game-changers present purposeful initiatives in next gen food. Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows MJ Kinney, Food Product Development Scientist, an expert in Food & Beverage Industry and next gen proteins, and Nathan Preteseille, Consultant in Agriculture and Food ASEAN and Europe, hosts two passionate entrepreneurs in the next gen proteins space: Esra Serbes, Entrepreneur, Biologist, founder of Naturansa and Funa Foods; and Jonathan Netzky, Engineer, food production expert and Co-Founder/CEO of Local Alternative Foods and NexVeg.

In a dynamic and insightful discussion moderated by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Dan Riegler, Co-Founder and CEO of Karana, Brian West, Accomplished Chef and Board of Advisors at IFMA, and Daniela Arias, Co-Founder and COO of Sibö, highlighted key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.

Groundbreaking science and tech nurturing innovation in the next gen space. Watch Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellow, Ron Shigeta, PhD, Scientist, Advisor and Investor in FoodTech, hosts two passionate entrepreneurs in the next gen proteins space: Jeff Banas, a Biochemist with extensive experience in enzymes, DNA and molecular research, Co-Founder at Sun Coast Naturals, an inventive food ingredient company that produces clean, natural, healthy, and sustainable next gen protein ingredients; and Raavee Shanker, Co-Founder of Asia Insect Farm Solutions and Plento, a groundbreaking initiative in the next gen proteins space that is setting itself apart in the world of snacks by mixing both plant based protein and insect protein packed with nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

Hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Maija Itkonen, Co-Founder and CEO of Golden and Green Foods, Sarah Schlafly, Co-Founder and CEO of Mighty Cricket, and Alejandro Ortega, Co-Founder and CEO of Sibö, highlight key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.

Watch entrepreneurs focused on new developments that can be the answer to solve many health issues as well as problems related to the conventional food-supply chain, including global water, land, and energy deficits. Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows, Josh Galt, Food Product Market Developer and Insect Protein Expert, and Adelmo Dr. Marie Brueser, Thought For Food Community Manager, hosts two passionate entrepreneurs in next gen proteins from insects: Sarah Schlafly, Co-Founder and CEO of Mighty Cricket, and Hector Jimenez, Co-Founder and CEO at Nutrinsectos.

What expectations can we set for the future in the next gen proteins space? Watch bright abundant thinkers sharing their intel on this insightful discussion hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Raavee Shanker,Co-Founder and Director of Asia Insect Farm Solutions, and Florence Leong, Founder and Director at Kosmode Health Singapore Pte Ltd, highlight key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.

Watch game-changers focused on challenging the status quo. Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows, MJ Kinney, Food Product Development Scientist and Plant-Based Protein Expert, and Adelmo Monsalve-Gonzalez, Scientist, Researcher, Associate & Partner at CJB and Associates, LLC, hosts two passionate game changers in next gen proteins: Maija Itkonen, CEO and Co-Founder at Golden & Green Foods Ltd., and Dan Riegler, Co-Founder at Karana.