Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

46. Meat the Future: How Paul Shapiro is Brewing Superfoods at Better Meat Co.

Oct 13, 2023

01:16:56

Episode Description:

Paul Shapiro joins Karl and Erum to delve into a world where science and speculation collide. The episode sails through the fascinating journey of fungi protein production, exploring the intricacies of utilizing alternative feedstocks and the financial challenges faced by the cultivated meat industry. Amidst the scientific discourse, the conversation takes unexpected turns, venturing into the realms of alien technology theories and reflections on nature during high-altitude hikes. This episode is not merely a discussion but a journey, inviting listeners to ponder the ethical, scientific, and potentially otherworldly implications of our food production and technological advancements.

Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating?

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Topics Covered:

00:00:00 Navigating the Frontier of Cultivated Meat and Biotech Innovation with Paul Shapiro
00:03:17 Savoring Local: A Culinary Adventure Through Cheese and Pastries
00:08:58 Addressing the Gap: A Look into the Underrepresentation of Women in Science and Nobel Recognitions
00:15:41 Fashion Meets Science: A Glimpse into Biotech Materials and AI in Apparel
00:19:07 Venturing into Sustainability: Paul Shapiro on Fungi, AI, and the Path Forward for Clean Meat
00:21:47 The Activist's Journey: Paul Shapiro’s Transition from Advocacy to the Better Meat Co
00:26:42 A Culinary Transition: The Shift from Enjoying to Innovating Meat Alternatives
00:35:49 Behind the Financial Curtain: Understanding Government Subsidies in Livestock Agriculture
00:38:18 Pushing Boundaries with Government Support: A Look at Revolutionizing Biotech Research
00:42:37 Understanding Fungi: Exploring Its Evolutionary Link to Animal Kingdom
00:45:10 Harnessing the Power of Fungi: Leading the Charge Towards Sustainable Protein Sources
00:49:54 Behind Affordable Poultry: Investigating Animal Welfare Issues in Chicken Production
00:52:20 The Banana Journey: Evolution, Design, and Its Remarkable Story
01:00:52 Future Foods: Navigating the Scaling of Superfoods and Alternative Meats
01:04:32 Solving for Scale and Social Issues: Engaging with a Biotech Podcast Peer
01:09:08 Surpassing Expectations: Aiming for Alternative Proteins to Rival Animal Meat in Flavor and Affordability

Episode Links:

Paul Shapiro
LinkedIn
Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World (Book)
Business for Good (Podcast)
What Farm Subsidies Are and Why They Matter, Explained (Article)
Better Meat Co. (Company)
Good Food Institute (Company)
Sublime Systems (Company)