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How to Cultivate Meat – Nicole Kleger
Sep 19, 2024
Nicole Kleger, co-founder of Sallea and former ETH Zurich Ph.D. student, dives into her journey from academia to entrepreneurship in the cultivated meat sector. She discusses the creation of innovative scaffolds for cell growth, emphasizing sustainability and ethics. Nicole also shares insights on balancing a busy family life with work, the challenges of fundraising, and the significance of teamwork. She highlights the ecological benefits of cultivated meat versus traditional options, aiming to inspire more women in the male-dominated food tech industry.
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- Nicole Kleger transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship, founding Sallea to tackle sustainability and ethical issues in meat production.
- Sallea is innovating through unique scaffolding methods in cellular agriculture, aiming to meet rising protein demands while minimizing environmental impact.
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Growing Demand for Sustainable Protein Solutions
The increasing global population is driving the demand for meat, posing ethical challenges related to animal welfare and sustainability. To address this issue, innovative solutions are required to produce healthy animal-derived proteins without the ethical concerns associated with traditional farming practices. Startups like Silea are exploring cellular agriculture as a viable alternative, developing unique scaffolds that enable cell growth into whole cuts of meat or fish. This technological advancement aims to meet the rising protein demand while minimizing environmental impact.
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