The Magic Hour

The Magic Hour

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The Magic Hour episodes

  • VCs, SAFE Notes, and Beyond: the Start-Up Accelerator Scene in Silicon Valley

    In this episode, Paul dials in via Zoom from Silicon Valley to speak about Magic Valley's involvement in the SVG Ventures/THRIVE APAC Accelerator. During an especially topical time in Silicon Valley, we chat about the workings of venture capital, demystify some investment jargon, and talk about the future of the cultivated meat industry and wider agri-food biotech space.

    1 hr
  • Meat, Morals, and Stem Cell Ethics - Prof. Megan Munsie

    Let's talk ethics! In this episode, we explore the ethical issues surrounding meat production, the different opinions on how they can be solved, and exactly why we're choosing the pragmatic approach. We're joined by Professor Megan Munsie, who brings a unique perspective to the table as both an internationally recognised stem cell researcher and expert ethicist.

    59 min
  • The Science, Demystified

    How is cultivated meat made at Magic Valley? In this episode, we delve into the journey from the farm, to the lab, to your dinner table. From growing and producing to distributing and consuming, we’ll demystify the world of food technology and cellular agriculture.

    34 min
  • Introducing Magic Valley

    In this episode, our co-hosts – CEO & founder Paul Bevan and Head of Research and Development Andrew Laslett – delve into where Magic Valley began, how the company has grown and evolved since, and their vision for how Magic Valley will shape the future of food production. Paul and Andrew share stories about their background, how they met, and where their passion for working in the cultivated meat industry comes from. They also introduce the rest of the team – Jacob Goodwin, Mollie McKenzie, Wendy Chua, and Ella Jenkins.

    49 min

About The Magic Hour

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Bioreactors, Venture Capitalists, and everything in between. The Magic Hour is a peek behind the scenes at how a cultivated meat startup like Magic Valley works. Our co-hosts Paul Bevan (CEO &…