Cultivating Careers in Alternative Proteins Podcast

Ep. 29 - Noa Weiss (AI and Machine Learning Consultant and Founder of GreenProtein AI)

Mar 2, 2024

An AI consultant and founder of GreenProtein AI discusses optimizing plant-based meat production using AI technology, promoting women in tech, and contributing to animal welfare. The podcast explores the rise of alternative proteins in Israel, the speaker's multiple roles and passion for their work, future plans in the US, and career advice in the alternative protein industry.

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Noa Weiss

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Quick takeaways

Noa Weiss leverages AI to optimize plant-based meat production through extrusion modeling.

Israel's alternative protein ecosystem is vibrant, with startups focusing on dairy ingredients and meat cost reduction.

Deep dives

AI Applications in Alternative Protein Industry

AI is transforming the alternative protein industry, with specialists like Noah Weiss utilizing advanced AI technology to optimize plant-based meat production through modeling extrusion processes. Weiss's extensive experience in AI and machine learning from major corporates like PayPal has led her to found Green Protein AI, emphasizing the importance of AI advancements in revolutionizing the alternative protein sector.

Introduction

2min

The Rise of Alternative Proteins in Israel

18min

Balancing Multiple Roles and Organizations with Passion and Delegation

2min

Future Plans, Relocation to US, and Career Advice in Alternative Protein Industry

2min

Wrapping Up and Encouraging Engagement in the Alternative Protein Industry

3min

Noa Weiss is an AI and machine learning consultant and the founder of GreenProtein AI, a non-profit initiative by Food System Innovations leveraging advanced AI technology to optimize plant-based meat production through the modeling of the extrusion process. She has 13 years of experience in the field of data science and machine learning, worked for corporates such as PayPal and unicorns such as Armis Security, and has a Bachelor's degree in Computational Cognitive Science and Psychology and a Master's degree in Psychology, both from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Outside of her work, Noa applies her experience to promote women in tech through founding and leading the Women in Data Science Israel Community, and contributes her knowledge to benefit animals and humans as an AI & Data Strategy Mentor for The Good Food Institute, an Advisory Board Member for Modern Agriculture Foundation, and Research Engineer for Deep Voice. Noa’s advice is to look for ways to leverage your background in the industry and build your skills and career capital.