Corpor8: Recent Episodes
SiliconVal.ly & Awesm Ventures
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Virginia Emery, Pete Rowe and Alex Zox highlighted key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players..
1) Virginia Emery
➜ Co-Founder and CEO of Beta Hatch: http://betahatch.com/
2) Pete Rowe
➜ CEO & Co-founder of Deep Branch Biotechnology: https://deepbranchbio.com/
3) Alex Zox
➜ Brand Strategy and Business Development in Food & Beverage
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And this series is brought you by
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
In a dynamic and insightful discussion hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Theresa “Sam” Houghton, Trained Health Coach, a next gen proteins content strategist and marketer, who runs the platform GreenGut Wellness, Vi Nguyen, ESG, sustainability & investment specialist, Research Director at Asia Research & Engagement, and Marina Schmidt, creator and host of Red to Green Solutions, highlighted key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.
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1) Theresa “Sam” Houghton
➜ Trained Health Coach, a next gen proteins content strategist and marketer, who runs the platform GreenGut Wellness.
➜ GREENGUT WELLNESS: https://www.greengutwellness.com/
2) Vi Nguyen
➜ ESG, sustainability & investment specialist, Research Director at Asia Research & Engagement
➜ ASIA RESEARCH&ENGAGEMENT: https://www.asiareengage.com/
3) Marina Schmidt
➜ Creator and host of Red to Green Solutions, highlighted key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.
➜ RED TO GREEN SOLUTIONS: https://redtogreen.solutions/
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries.http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
Astonishing developments in the next gen proteins space... Join Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows Rosie Wardle, Senior Advisor at the Coller foundation, and Viral Shukla, Food Scientist, Technologist and Activist, hosts two passionate game-changers in the next gen proteins space: Darko Mandich, CEO at Melibio, mission-driven startup in Silicon Valley, focused on transformative innovation in plant-based honey; and Anton Pluschke, Head of Research and Development at VlyFoods, a mission-driven startup in Berlin, focused on transformative innovation in plant-based dairy products.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ MELIBIO: https://www.melibio.com/
➜ Presented by Darko Mandich, CEO at Melibio, mission-driven startup in Silicon Valley, focused on transformative innovation in plant-based honey.
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➜ VLYFOODS: https://www.vlyfoods.com/
➜ Presented by Anton Pluschke, Head of Research and Development at VlyFoods, a mission-driven startup in Berlin, focused on transformative innovation in plant-based dairy products.
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On the JURY side:
1) Rosie Wardle
Senior Advisor at the Coller foundation.
2) Viral Shukla
Food Scientist, Technologist and Activist.
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And this series is brought you by
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
Seeking a delicious cheese-like experience? Join Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows Alan Ramos, an entrepreneur with extensive experience in startup incubation and acceleration, Founder at Libre Foods, and Dheeraj Talreja, President of AAK in India, hosts a passionate game-changer in the next gen proteins space: Kobi Rege, Founder and CEO of Pleese Foods.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ PLEESE FOODS: https://www.pleesefoods.com/
➜ Presented by Kobi Rege, Founder and CEO of Pleese Foods.
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On the JURY side:
1) Alan Ramos
An entrepreneur with extensive experience in startup incubation and acceleration, Founder at Libre Foods.
2) Dheeraj Talreja
President of AAK in India.
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And this series is brought you by
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
Watch mind blowing initiatives in the next gen proteins space with Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, along with industry fellows Vi Nguyen, ESG, sustainability & investment specialist, Research Director at Asia Research & Engagement, and Ahmed Kahn, a Biologist passionate about food of the future and founder of CellAgri, hosts two passionate game-changers in the next gen proteins space: Shraddah Bhansali, a Sustainability Entrepreneur, Founder of Candy & Green + Candy Club| Forbes 30 under 30, 2018, Co-Founder of Evo Foods; and Brett Thompson, Co-Founder and CEO of Mzansi Meat Co.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ EVO FOODS: https://evofoods.in/
➜ Presented by Shraddah Bhansali, a Sustainability Entrepreneur, Founder of Candy & Green + Candy Club| Forbes 30 under 30, 2018, Co-Founder of Evo Foods.
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➜ MZANSI MEAT: https://mzansimeat.co/
➜ Presented by Brett Thompson, Co-Founder and CEO of Mzansi Meat Co.
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On the JURY side:
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➜ Vi Nguyen
ESG, sustainability & investment specialist, Research Director at Asia Research & Engagement.
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➜ Ahmed Kahn
A biologist passionate about food of the future and founder of CellAgri.
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And this series is brought you by
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
What is coming down the pipeline as it pertains to next gen foods, specifically those mimicking legacy, animal-based products? Hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists MJ Kinney, Food Scientist specializing in plant-based product development, Nick Cooney, Founder and Managing Partner at Lever VC, and Christine Gould, Founder and CEO of Thought For Food, highlighted key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.
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1 ) MJ Kinney
➜ Food Scientist specializing in plant-based product development
2 ) Nick Cooney
➜ Founder and Managing Partner at Lever VC
➜ LEVER VC: https://www.levervc.com/
3 ) Christine Gould
➜ Founder and CEO of Thought For Food
➜ THOUGHT FOR FOOD: https://thoughtforfood.org/
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries.http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
Entrepreneurs in the next gen proteins space join to shed light to some of our main concerns. Listen Tommaso Di Bartolo, along with industry fellows Elif Ceylan and Naomi Canty, talking to Virginia Emery, Entomologist, Founder and CEO of Beta Hatch; and Carrie Chan,Co-Founder and CEO of Avant Meats.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ BETA HATCH: http://betahatch.com/
➜ Presented by Virginia Emery
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➜ AVANT MEATS: https://www.avantmeats.com/
➜ Presented by Carrie Chan
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On the JURY side:
1) Elif Ceylan
Agricultural Engineer | Serial Entrepreneur | Co-Founder of Open Gate Partners.
2) Naomi Canty
Sales, Marketing and Growth Hacking Expert in the Food and Beverage Industry.
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And this series is brought you by:
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Esra Serbes, an entrepreneur, biologist, founder of Naturansa and Funa Foods, Jonathan Netzky, COO and “acting CEO” of Local Alternative Foods / NexVeg, Hector Jimenez, Co-founder and director at Nutrinsectos elevate the discussion to new levels.
1)Esra Serbes
➜ An entrepreneur, biologist, founder of Naturansa and Funa Foods
2) Jonathan Netzky
➜ COO and “acting CEO” of Local Alternative Foods / NexVeg
3) Hector Jimenez
➜ Co-founder and director at Nutrinsectos
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And this series is brought you by:
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
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.
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1) Jeremiah Ridenour
➜ Founder and CEO of Whole Cane, Inc.
➜WHOLE CANE: https://wholecane.com/
2) Seth Tibbott
➜ Founder and Chairman of The Tofurky Company
➜TOFURKY COMPANY: https://tofurky.com/
3) Joar Nilssen
➜ Entrepreneur and Expert in Next Gen Proteins, Smart-farming, Food & Agtech Innovations
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries.http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
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.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ MIGHTY CRICKET: https://www.mightycricket.co/
➜ Presented by Sarah Schlafly, Co-Founder and CEO.
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Mighty Cricket is startup with a team of passionate, eco-conscious foodies from around the world. Founded in St. Louis, MO, they promote healthy lifestyles, amazing food, and cherished cultures all while building a more sustainable future.
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➜ NUTRINSECTOS: http://nutrinsectos.com/
➜ Presented by Hector Jimenez, Co-Founder and CEO at Nutrinsectos
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Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Nutrinsectos started operations in 2013, with the single objective of providing the food industry with the most quality ingredients at the lowest environmental cost.
Given their strategic geographic location they are able to provide to their insects a more natural and stressed-free environment. Therefore minimizing resources enables their processes, facilities, and final product to be environmentally friendly.
They believe in a future where the production of essential nutrients and healthy foods for humans and animals is sustainable.
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On the JURY side:
1) Josh Galt
Food Product Market Developer | Insect Protein Expert
2) Marie Brueser
Thought For Food Community Manager
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And this series is brought you by
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
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.
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1) Maija Itkonen
➜ Co-Founder and CEO of Gold&Green Foods
➜ GOLD&GREEN FOODS: https://goldandgreenfoods.com/
2) Sarah Schlafly
➜ Co-Founder and CEO of Mighty Cricket
➜ MIGHTY CRICKET: https://www.mightycricket.co/
3) Alejandro Ortega
➜ Co-Founder and CEO of Sibö
➜ SIBÖ: https://sibo.tech/
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
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.
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1)Ravee Shanker
➜ Co-Founder and Director of Asia Insect Farm Solutions.
➜ ASIA INSECT FARM SOLUTIONS: https://aifs.asia/
2) Florence Leong
➜ Founder and Director at Kosmode Health Singapore Pte Ltd.
➜ KOSMODE HEALTH SINGAPORE: https://kosmodehealth.com/
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
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.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ SIBÖ: https://sibo.tech/
➜ Presented by Alejandro Ortega, CEO and Co-Founder.
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➜ C’GO DRINKS: http://cgodrinks.com/
➜ Presented by Adrian Massey, Cereal Entrepreneur, Food Consultant, Public Speaker, Editorial Writer, Founder and Managing Director.
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On the JURY side:
1) Joar Nilssen
Startup Analyst | Agri & Food Innovations
2) Brian West
Member of the board of advisors at international foodservice manufacturers association.
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And this series is brought you by
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
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.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ Golden & Green Foods: https://goldandgreenfoods.com/
➜ Presented by Maija Itkonen, CEO and Co-Founder
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➜ Karana: https://eatkarana.com/
➜ Presented by Dan Riegler ]
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On the JURY side:
1) MJ Kinney
Food Product Development Scientist and Plant-Based Protein Expert
2) Adelmo Monsalve-Gonzalez
Scientist, Researcher, Associate & Partner at CJB and Associates
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And this series is brought you by
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
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.
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1) Alex Drysdale
➜ TEDx talker, founder of Crik Nutrition and co-founder of hi!
➜ HI!: https://buyhi.co/
2) Marina Rubio Benito
➜ Biotechnologist, PhD Student specialized in fish nutrition and physiology
3) Martin Zorrilla
➜ CTO of Nutrition Technologies
➜ NUTRITION TECHNOLOGIES: https://www.nutrition-technologies.com/
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And this series is brought you by:
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
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.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ Sottile Alimentos: https://sottilealimentos.com.br/
➜ Presented by Thiago Rosolem, co-founder and CEO of Sottile Alimentos, a groundbreaking plant-based and waste to protein initiative in Brazil.
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On the JURY side:
1) Elaine Simon
Expert and influencer in the food industry in various categories in retail grocery and manufacturing.
2) Navneet Deora Food engineer with a PhD from Indian Institute of & IT.
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And this series is brought you by
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
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.
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1) Navneet Deora
➜ Food engineer
2) Tony Martens
➜ Co-Founder of Plantible Foods
➜ PLANTIBLE FOODS: https://www.plantiblefoods.com/
3) Elaine Simon
➜ Expert and influencer in the food industry
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
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.
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1) Jinesh Shah
➜ YCombinator-Alum
2) Denis Chereau
➜ CEO of Improve
➜ MPROVE: http://www.improve-innov.com/en/impro...
3) Einav Gefen
➜ Corporate Executive Chef at Unilever Food Solutions
➜ UNILEVER FOOD SOLUTIONS: https://www.unileverfoodsolutions.com
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And this series is brought you by:
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
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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.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ MAGPROTEIN: http://magprotein.ng/
➜ Presented by George Thorpe, CEO and Co-founder at Magprotein.
MagProtein is a proprietary nutrient recycling business that produces feed ingredients for farmers and feed manufacturers. They are the first large scale waste to protein initiative in West Africa. They produce sustainable alternatives to fishmeal and soymeal.
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➜ ENTO: https://www.ento.my/
➜ Presented by Kevin Wu, CEO and founder at Ento.
The company philosophy is to provide people and industries a cheaper, more reliable and nutritious food source. Unprecedented growth of populations and economic development has led to an ever-increasing demand for food.
As populations get richer, there has been a shift away from plant-based to a more meat-based diet. Ento want to offer a solution to alleviate some of the pressures from our current food system by introducing and promoting crickets in the market.
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On the JURY side:
1) Paulo Silveira
Founder and CEO of FoodTech Hub in Brazil.
2) Navneet Deora
Food engineer with a PhD from Indian Institute of & IT.
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And this series is brought you by
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
Next gen proteins have gone mainstream, but how can they fit in our diet? Check the answer watching this delicious conversation hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Paul Shapiro, four-time TEDx speaker, best-seller, entrepreneur and CEO of The Better Meat Co., Christopher Kong, co-founder, head of business development of Better Nature, Ltd., and serial entrepreneur Dror Tamir, Co-Founder & CEO at Hargol.
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1) Paul Shapiro
➜ CEO of The Better Meat Co.
➜ THE BETTER MEAT: https://www.bettermeat.co/
2) Christopher Kong
➜ Co-Founder, head of business development of Better Nature, Ltd.
➜ BETTER NATURE: https://betternaturefoods.co/
3) Dror Tamir
➜ Co-Founder & CEO at Hargol
➜ HARGOL: https://hargol.com/
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
In a dynamic and insightful discussion hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, panelists Ron Shigeta, PhD, an expert, early investor in alt-proteins, Walt Duflock, SVG venture executive innovation leader, and Joshua Nixon, co-founder and CTO of Prime Roots, highlight a broad range of next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for entrepreneurs in the industry.
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1) Ron Shigeta
➜ PhD, an expert, early investor in alt-proteins.
2) Walt Duflock
➜ SVG venture executive innovation leader.
3) Joshua Nixon
➜ Co-founder and CTO of Prime Roots
➜ PRIMEROOTS: https://www.primeroots.com/
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And this series is brought you by:
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Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
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SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
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What are some of the main problems in the food system that next gen proteins startups are genuinely keen to solve? In this episode, hosted by Tommaso Di Bartolo, founding partner of Awesm Ventures, watch industry fellows, Neel Vora, VC, PE, LP, Strategic Investments & Corporate Finance, Israel Rossi, Strategic Pricing Analytics at JBS, the largest (by sales) meat processing company on earth, entrepreneurs Christopher Kong, Co-Founder and Head of Business Development of Better Nature, Ltd., and Jacek Prus, Co-Founder and CEO of Kuleana, Inc.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ BETTER NATURE: https://betternaturefoods.co/
➜ Presented by Christopher Kong
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➜ KULEANA: https://kuleana.co/
➜ Presented by Jacek Prus
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On the JURY side:
1) Neel Vora
VC | PE | LP | Strategic Investments & Corporate Finance
2) Israel Rossi
Strategic Pricing Analytics at JBS
3) Tommaso Di Bartolo
Founding partner of Awesm Ventures
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
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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.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ NATURANSA
➜ Presented by Esra Serbes
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➜ NEXVEG: https://www.nexveg.com/
➜ Presented by Jonathan Netzky
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On the JURY side:
1) MJ Kinney
Food Product Development Scientist | expert in Food & Beverage Industry and next gen proteins
2) Nathan Preteseille
Consultant in Agriculture and Food
3) Tommaso Di Bartolo
Founding partner of Awesm Ventures
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
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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 atSun 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.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ SUN COAST NATURALS: https://suncoastnaturals.com/
➜ Presented by Jeff Banas
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➜ ASIA INSECT FARM SOLUTIONS: https://aifs.asia/
➜ Presented by Raavee Shanker
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On the JURY side:
1) Ron Shigeta
PhD | Scientist| Advisor and Investor in FoodTech
2) Tommaso Di Bartolo
Founding partner of Awesm Ventures
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
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.
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1) Daniela Arias
➜ Co-Founder & COO at Sibö: https://sibo.tech/
2) Daniel Riegler
➜ Co-founder at KARANA: https://eatkarana.com/
3) Brian West
➜ Member Of The Board Of Advisors at International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
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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.
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On the STARTUPS side:
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➜ KOSMODE HEALTH SINGAPORE: http://kosmodehealth.com/
➜ Presented by Florence Leong, CEO
Kosmode Health offers services in agricultural & food processing, small batch contract manufacturing of quality assured or novel plant extracts and functional of F&B formulation.
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➜ MEZCLA: https://eatmezcla.com/
➜ Presented by Griffin Spolansky, CEO
Mezcla is a different kind of protein bar celebrating the world’s diversity through food and art. With three bold international flavors, hand-drawn designs on the front of each wrapper, and a QR code that leads to a constantly changing virtual art gallery, Mezcla is bringing innovation and personality to the protein bar space.
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On the JURY side:
1) David Benzaquen
Consultant | Investor | Founded plant-based seafood company, Ocean Hugger Foods
2) Tommaso Di Bartolo
Founding partner of Awesm Ventures
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
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, highlighted key aspects of sustainability, nutrition and innovation on next gen proteins as well as opportunities and challenges ahead for emerging players.
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1) Sujala Balaji
➜ Food scientist, an early entrepreneur in alt-proteins.
2) Shardul Dabir
➜ Innovation specialist at GFI India
➜ THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE INDIA: https://www.gfi.org/
3) Kabir Chowdhury
➜ Animal nutritionist and nature believer
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
"Virtual Coffee, a curated panel of industry fellows that discuss how to future-proof traditional markets"
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.
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1) Kati Ohens
➜ Co-founder and CTO of Plantcraft
➜ PLANTCRAFT: https://plantcraft.com/
2) Jeff Banas ➜ Co-founder of Sun Coast Naturals
➜ SUN COAST NATURALS: https://suncoastnaturals.com/
3) Andrew Ive ➜ Founder and GP of Big Idea Ventures
➜ BIG IDEA VENTURES: https://bigideaventures.com/
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And this series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. http://www.awesm.ventures/
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. http://www.siliconval.ly/
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”
In this episode, we focused on the topic of next-gen protein and we had a tremendous line up of entrepreneurs and industry fellows:
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On the STARTUPS side:
1) NUTRITION TECHNOLOGIES: https://www.nutrition-technologies.com | Presented by Martin Zorrilla, CTO
Nutrition Technologies offers sustainable insect-based solutions to support the global food supply chain. The company produces high quality protein and oil for the animal feed and pet food sector and uses their co-products to formulate an organic fertilizer for the local agricultural market Taking advantage of the abundant raw material supply and growing demand for high quality, traceable feed ingredients, Nutrition Technologies intends to grow its business in Malaysia, and expand throughout Southeast Asia.
2) LET'S PLANT MEAT: https://www.letsplantmeat.co | Presented by Smith Taweelerdniti, Co-founder and CEO.
Let's Plant Meat is a Plant-Based Meat Alternative Startup from Chiang Mai, Thailand. They focus on research, manufacture & build rapid growth of plant-based meat in Asia. Their team consists of Engineer & Food Scientists with tons of helps from Chefs, Professors, Marketers, etc. Let's Plant Meat is one of 22 startup teams to join the first batch of Space-F - a food tech incubator/ accelerator in Thailand in (2019-2020).
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On the JURY side:
1) Hon Mun Yip
Senior Advisor to Chairman & Family Office | Plant-based Protein | AgriTech | Food Tech.
2) Adelmo Monsalve-Gonzalez
PhD | Associates & Partner at CJB and Associates, LLC, host two passionate game changers in alt-protein.
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This series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. www.awesm.ventures.
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. www.siliconval.ly
“Topfloor, where handpicked startups present sector-specific innovations to a jury of industry fellows”.
In this episode, we focused on the topic of next-gen protein and we had a tremendous line up of entrepreneurs and industry fellows:
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On the STARTUPS side:
1) PRIMEROOTS: https://www.primeroots.com | Presented by Joshua Nixon, Co-Founder and CTO.
Prime Roots (formerly Terramino Foods) is revolutionizing protein. Using fungi superprotein as the base of our delicious high protein products that are good for you and the world. The company's roots start at UC Berkeley in the Alternative Meat Lab program as well as IndieBio. Leading the third wave of alternative protein, that is the technology-powered producing natural meaty and delicious. They use Koji, a rice that is 80% protein, with a complete amino acid profile. The taste is neutral, slight with umani notes and the texture microscopically is the same as meat. Tech Defensibility: Robust IP portfolio around making Koji protein and using protein. Products: Koji can be used in any different products application.
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2) HARGOL: https://hargol.com | Presented by Dror Tamir, Co-Founder & CEO.
Hargol FoodTech, a startup company, dedicated to the development and production of alternative protein ingredient from edible grasshoppers (edible insects, entomophagy). Hargol believes that it is more sustainable than producing meat protein or plant-based protein. The grasshopper is 70% protein-based, has very low saturated fat, is neutral in taste and flavor. The insect is clear in terms of regulation, is safe and clean and is the most eaten insect globally. Better fit for intensive farming. A very innovative Edge.
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On the JURY side:
1) Jinesh Shah
FoodTech | Alt Protein | YC Alum | Founder @ eazyChef, MylkGuys | Solving some of the biggest problems our planet faces.
2) Navneet Deora, Phd
CTO / Future of Food / Alternative Protein.
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This series is brought you by:
Awesm Ventures: A VC that unlike others, invests exclusively with and on behalf of corporations in fragmented industries. | www.awesm.ventures
SiliconVal.ly: The Innovation institute focused on helping future-proof corporations in traditional industries. | www.siliconval.ly