In a dynamic and insightful discussion moderated by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Sujala Balaji, food scientist, an early entrepreneur in alt-proteins, Shardul Dabir, innovation specialist at GFI India, and Kabir Chowdhury, animal nutritionist and nature believer, highlight key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.

Willing to try edible insects? Up for a full breakfast on the go? Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows, Joar Nilssen, Startup Analyst | Agri & Food Innovations, Brian West, member of the board of advisors at international foodservice manufacturers association, hosts two passionate game changers in alt-protein: Alejandro Ortega, CEO and Co-Founder at Sibö, and Adrian Massey, Cereal Entrepreneur, Food Consultant, Public Speaker, Editorial Writer, Founder and Managing Director at C’go Drinks.

Hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, experts and influencers of global reach, Andrew Ive, Founder and GP of Big Idea Ventures, Jeff Banas, a Biochemist with extensive experience in enzymes, DNA and molecular research, and Kati Ohens, CEO and Co-Founder of Plantcraft, explore sustainability, nutrition and entrepreneurship in food of the future related topics.

What makes an extraordinary value proposition in the next gen proteins space? Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellow, David Benzaquen, Consultant and investor for plant-based food companies, hosts two passionate game changers in alt-protein: Florence Leong, Founder, Director at Kosmode Health Singapore Pte Ltd., and Griffin Spolansky, co-founder and CEO of Mezcla.

What are some of the potentially most promising developments in the next gen proteins space ahead in food and animal feed? Watch bright abundant thinkers sharing their intel on this insightful discussion hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, experts and influencers of global reach, Alex Drysdale, TEDx talker, founder of Crik Nutrition and co-founder of hi!, Marina Rubio Benito, Biotechnologist, PhD Student specialized in fish nutrition and physiology, and Martin Zorrilla, CTO of Nutrition Technologies, explore key aspects of the edible insects’ space and sustainability.

One thing is knowing where the meat comes from, another is what animals are fed of. Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows, Hon Mun Yip, Senior Advisor to Chairman & Family Office | Plant-based Protein | AgriTech | Food Tech, Adelmo Monsalve-Gonzalez, PhD, Associates & Partner at CJB and Associates, LLC, hosts two passionate game changers in alt-protein: Martin Zorrilla, CTO of Nutrition Technologies, and Smith Taweelerdniti, co-founder and CEO of Let’s Plant Meat.

Hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, experts and influencers of global reach, Einav Gefen, Corporate Executive Chef at Unilever Food Solutions, North America, Jinesh Shah, serial entrepreneur, YCombinator-Alum, advisor and mentor to several Alt-Protein startups, and Denis Chereau, CEO of Improve, Europe’s first research and development platform dedicated to next gen proteins, elevate the discussion to new levels.

What if “waste” is turned into delicious protein? Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows, Elaine Simon, expert and influencer in the food industry in various categories in retail grocery and manufacturing, Navneet Neora, food engineer with a PhD from Indian Institute of & IT, hosts entrepreneur Thiago Rosolem, co-founder and CEO of Sottile Alimentos, a groundbreaking plant-based and waste to protein initiative in Brazil.

What makes a legit problem-solver in the next gen proteins space? Watch passionate entrepreneurs sharing their intel on this flavorful discussion hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures: Navneet Deora, food engineer with a PhD from Indian Institute of & IT, Tony Martens, Co-Founder of Plantible Foods, and Elaine Simon, expert and influencer in the food industry in various categories in retail grocery and manufacturing, answer.

Can we feed emerging economies with what was doomed to go to waste? Watch Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows, Paulo Silveira, founder and CEO of FoodTech Hub in Brazil, Navneet Deora, food engineer with a PhD from Indian Institute of & IT, and entrepreneurs George Thorpe, CEO and co-founder of MagProtein, West Africa’s first waste to protein initiative, and Kevin Wu, CEO and founder of ento, a startup in Malaysia, that rolls out protein from insects.