Episode Description:

Join us for an exciting live recording of the Grow Everything podcast, where we sit down with Ginger Dozier of Biomason to explore how microbes could change the world. From growing bricks to building a more sustainable future, Ginger shares her incredible journey and introduces her latest venture, BIOME Consortia, which is all about harnessing the power of biology to solve big problems. Supported by sponsors like MilliporeSigma, BioLabs, NYU Langone, and IndieBio, this episode dives into the fascinating intersection of biology and technology. If you’re curious about the future of biotech and how it could revolutionize industries, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and the Origins of Inspiration
00:00:48 - Launching the Live Event
00:01:26 - Behind the Podcast: Purpose and Vision
00:02:34 - Acknowledgements and Industry Collaborations
00:05:31 - Meet Ginger Dozier: Innovator Behind Biomason
00:07:36 - Demystifying Synthetic Biology
00:10:09 - Understanding the Bioeconomy
00:13:30 - The Biomason Story: From Concept to Commercialization
00:21:52 - Opportunities and Challenges in the Bioeconomy
00:23:58 - The Microbiome's Role in Innovation
00:26:17 - Building with Biology: The Microbiome and the Built Environment
00:27:18 - The Biome Consortia: A New Vision for Collaboration
00:29:16 - Unlocking Microbial Potential for Innovation
00:31:56 - Navigating Bioeconomy Challenges and Innovations
00:35:46 - Audience Q&A: Imagining the Future of Microbial Technology
00:47:56 - Final Reflections and What's Next for Biomason

Topics Covered: biotech, bioengineering, precision fermentation, biomineratization, microbiome, biocement, biobricks, biome consortia, bio futures, bioeconomy, climate, sustainability, mining

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