Ep. 30 - Noga Golan (Founder & Managing Director of Alt Protein Careers)
Apr 2, 2024
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Noga Golan, Founder of Alt Protein Careers, shares career advice for the alternative protein industry. Discusses job boards, career coaching, necessary skills, standing out in applications/interviews, and the importance of passion and adaptability. Offers tips on entering the industry and investing in career coaching.
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Quick takeaways
To excel in technical roles in the alternative protein industry, individuals with science backgrounds should gain experience at food companies before transitioning.
Passion for the industry's mission, a blend of startup and big company experience, and a compelling personal story can make candidates stand out in applications.
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The Growing Demand for Alternative Proteins
The alternative protein industry is experiencing significant growth, with increasing demand for alternative protein solutions driven by factors like climate change awareness and food system transformation. Companies within the industry are expanding, leading to a variety of job opportunities. Roles in high demand often require technical backgrounds such as science and bioprocessing.
Skills Needed for Technical Roles in Alternative Protein Companies
Technical roles in alternative protein companies require specific skill sets that vary based on the technology used by each company. Individuals with relevant science backgrounds are ideal candidates. To acquire necessary skills, one recommendation is to work at a food company to gain experience before transitioning to alternative protein roles.
Expert Insights on Standing Out in the Alternative Protein Industry
Having a blend of startup and big company experience enhances candidacy for roles in alternative protein companies. Passion for the industry's mission is valued, often surpassing expertise in some cases. Emphasizing motivation, potential to acquire skills, and a compelling personal story can significantly differentiate candidates in the application process.
Noga Golan is the Founder and Managing Director of Alt Protein Careers, a company that provides an industry job board, career resources, career coaching, and recruiting services to the alt protein industry. She is also the co-founder of Alt Protein Israel. Noga has an MBA from Stanford University and previously worked in private equity investing. Noga is passionate about the alternative protein industry and even has her own pet chicken named Silkie. Noga’s advice is to do informational interviews with others in careers you aspire to have as well as consider hiring a career coach.