Ep. 29 - Noa Weiss (AI and Machine Learning Consultant and Founder of GreenProtein AI)
Mar 2, 2024
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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.
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.
Israeli Alternative Protein Ecosystem
Israel's alternative protein ecosystem is vibrant and innovative, driven by initiatives like GFI Israel advocating for alternative proteins' importance in food security. The Israeli market boasts numerous startups focusing on creating enablers like dairy ingredients and meat cultivation cost reduction. Notable companies like Alef Farms have achieved milestones by obtaining approval to sell cultivated beef, reflecting Israel's leadership in the global alternative protein landscape.
AI's Role in Shaping Alternative Protein Industry
AI's potential in the alternative protein industry lies in leveraging available data sets to enhance production processes, such as precision fermentation and extrusion. Challenges include limited public data for AI applications, yet Weiss envisions nonprofits providing data sets to improve plant-based ingredient functionality and enhance industry efficiency. Despite initial investment requirements, AI presents promising opportunities for companies willing to harness its capabilities effectively.
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.