HRH Prince Khaled bin AlWaleed | The Mo Show 58.5 | Series C Upside Foods, Food Security, Nutrition, Twitter acquisiton
Jun 6, 2022
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HRH Prince Khaled Bin AlWaleed discusses fitness, food security, and innovation in cellular agriculture. Topics include Series C funding for food sustainability, the rise of cellular agriculture, food self-sustainability in the Middle East, reading habits, climate change solutions, and rethinking education and career paths.
Embrace innovative solutions like cellular agriculture for food security.
Strengthen muscles to prevent knee injuries in fast sports like football.
Encourage investment in paddle tennis infrastructure for growth in Jiddah.
Private sector drives innovation for sustainable solutions in energy, aviation, and agriculture.
Deep dives
Approaching CrossFit with Enthusiasm
The guest discusses a workout routine involving CrossFit, which includes a warm-up session, strength exercises, and metabolic conditioning. They emphasize the importance of enjoying the process and finding a program that suits individual preferences and goals, advocating for consistency in the workout schedule.
Understanding Knee Health and Exercise
The conversation delves into knee injuries, particularly focusing on tearing the meniscus and its relation to neglecting leg exercises, especially in fast-moving sports like football and basketball. Importance is placed on strengthening the muscles that support knee function, highlighting the significance of proper training methods.
Expanding Paddle Tennis in Jiddah
The episode touches on the popularity of paddle tennis and the need for more courts in Jiddah, contrasting the current limited availability in the city compared to other locations like Riyadh. The potential for growth and investment in paddle tennis infrastructure in Jiddah is encouraged.
Significance of Upside Foods' Series C
The discussion revolves around the recent successful closure of Upside Foods' Series C funding round, securing $400 million with notable investors. The focus is on the implications for food sustainability and security in the Middle East, particularly in advancing cellular agriculture and cultivated meat production, aiming to introduce these innovations to mainstream dining options.
Private Sector's Role in Innovation and Sustainability
A broad exploration of the private sector's role in driving innovation towards sustainable solutions like nuclear energy, electric airplanes, and agriculture. The conversation highlights the need for governments to empower and support private initiatives for faster progress in addressing environmental challenges.
Critiquing Education System and Career Choices
The participants candidly discuss education systems affecting mental health and career paths, touching on unnecessary academic pressures and the importance of selecting career paths based on individual strengths rather than societal norms. The emphasis is on rethinking traditional schooling methods to support diverse pathways for personal and professional growth.
Future Optimism Through Innovation and Empowerment
The speaker expresses optimism about the future, citing technological advancements, private sector initiatives, and changing mindsets as key factors in addressing global challenges like climate change. The focus is on embracing innovation, empowering private initiatives, and fostering a collaborative approach to drive positive change for a sustainable future.
This is part 2 with HRH Prince Khaled Bin AlWaleed, an entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder and CEO of KBW Ventures. Together, they discuss fitness, food security, Elon Musk and a variety of other topics. Prince Khaled is optimistic about a future with innovative solutions such as cellular agriculture and electric vehicles.
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